Adventure riding just got a lot more comfortable. The Explorer DS1 pairs Bosch’s reliable Performance Line motor with a fully integrated 500Wh battery, delivering smooth, consistent power for longer rides. With 100mm front and 80mm rear air suspension, it soaks up bumps and keeps you in control on mixed terrain. A Microshift 1x10 drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, and a dropper post make it easy to ride, stop, and handle varied conditions—whether you’re commuting or heading off the beaten path. HIGHLIGHTS Bosch Performance Line motor (Gen 3) with pedal assist up to 25km/h (AU) 500Wh integrated PowerTube battery for solid range Lightweight AL-6061 frame with 80mm rear travel Suntour air suspension: 100mm front / 80mm rear with lockout Microshift Advent-X 1x10 e-bike drivetrain Tektro hydraulic disc brakes Dropper seatpost for easy mounting and control Equipped for adventure: rack, full fenders, lights, and kickstand SPECIFICATIONS Battery Bosch Powertube 500Wh Internal Brake Levers Tektro M275 Hydraulic Brakes Tektro M275 Hydraulic, 180mm Centrelock rotors Cassette Microshift E-cassette, 11-48T, 10sp Chain KMC E10 E-bike chain Chainring 38T Narrow/Wide Charger Bosch Std 4A Charger Crankset FSA Gen 3 Bosch ISIS, 38T Display Bosch Purion Drive Unit Bosch Gen 3 Performance Line, 65Nm, 250W, 32kph for NZ, 25kph for AU Extras Rack, Fender, Kickstand, lights Fork Suntour Mobie 25 LOR Air, Taper, 100 mm, 15x100 mm axle, remote lockout Frame AL-6061 Ultralight tubing, 80mm travel, cartridge bearing pivots, tapered headtube, PowerTube internal battery Front Hub Formula Alloy Centrelock 100x15 32H Front Travel 100mm Grips Dual density Ergo Handlebar Alloy riser bar, 15 deg sweep Headset Integrated Threadless 1 1/8th - 1.5" Pedals VP retro with alloy body and rubber gripper Rear Derailleur Microshift Advent X 10sp with Clutch Rear Hub Formula Alloy Centrelock Cassette 148x12mm thru axle Rear Shock Suntour UNAir R8, 80 mm, lockout Rear Travel 80mm Rims Alex GX26P Gravel rims, double wall Saddle Selle Royal Lookin comfort with RoyalGel padding Seatpost Syncros Duncan Dropper 31.6mm with internal cable routing Shifters Microshift Advent X 10sp Single-Click E-bike Trail Pro trigger Spokes Stainless Steel with Brass Nipples Stem Alloy Ahead adjustable rise Tyres Kenda Sabre 29 x 2.2 with AV tube Note Specifications subject to change Part Number 295700