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- [Owen] This is the Orbea Diem,

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an all new electric bike from one

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of the oldest bike makers in the world.

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It packs a powerful mid drive
motor, custom alloy frame,

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and all kinds of flourishes
to get you out on the road.

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But is it worth its near $4,000 price tag?

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We're in Germany to find out.

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The model I'm riding is
the entry level DM30,

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which uses the same cleverly
designed alloy frame

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as the other two bikes in the range.

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Orbea says the design
was settled on to try

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and soak up the bumps and
ruts on a cycle to work,

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thanks to flex in the rear triangle,

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and I'm pleased to say

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that as well as being
a slick looking frame,

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it does also deliver on those promises.

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At the center of that angular frame

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is a powerful Shimano motor

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that can take you onto a top speed

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of up to 28 miles an hour in the US.

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The motor comes with
three levels of assistance

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and can also be ridden with
the power switched off.

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In each level, you need to be pedaling

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to get the help of the motor,

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which feels like it tops up the power

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you're putting in nicely
without jolting off the line.

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To keep that power coming,

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the DM30 has a 540 wat hour battery,

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which is enough for
around 70 miles of riding.

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That electric setup is paired

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with a nine speed Shimano group set,

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giving you plenty of gears to help you

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up the steepest hills.

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This keeps the DM feeling
nice and familiar,

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while making you seem
like a much faster rider.

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To bring you to a halt

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when someone undoubtedly cuts you off,

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there's a set of sharp,

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accurate Shimano hydraulic
disc brakes front and rear.

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Orbea has been building bikes
for almost a hundred years

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and put that know-how into the DM

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to make it a practical commuter.

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There's a phone mount up front

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with a charging port hidden in the frame,

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and a nice bright light,

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which can be integrated into the bars

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or the optional luggage rack.

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There's also a choice of two rear racks

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that can carry up to 66 pounds

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and Orbea even gave the
DM a secret compartment

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to hide an air tag.

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All in, it's a neat bike
that shows off the thought

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Orbea has put into its
latest urban E-bike.