Here’s a thorough and considered profile of the Euphree Solar Sparrow, a standout entry in your Gravel Bike Collection—especially if you value simplicity, comfort, and lightweight ease of use:
⚙️ Core Specifications
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Motor: 500 W Bafang rear hub, peaking around 900 W, delivering approximately 75 Nm torque, with dual torque and cadence sensor options you can swap on-the-fly youtube.com+15euphree.com+15ebikeescape.com+15
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Battery: 48 V, 10.5 Ah (≈504 Wh) lithium pack, UL‑2849 certified and genuinely removable via top-loading design euphree.com+7euphree.com+7euphree.com+7
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Amp‑Hours: ~10.5 Ah at 48 V
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Weight: ~54 lb without battery; fully equipped with battery, suspension seatpost, rack, and fenders at ~60 lbyoutube.com+13euphree.com+13euphree.com+13
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Top Speed: 20 mph on throttle (Class 2), unlockable to 28 mph pedal assist (Class 3) via the onboard displayebikeescape.com
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Drivetrain: Single-speed Gates Carbon Belt Drive (60T chainring + 20T rear cog)—maintenance-free and quieteuphree.com+14euphree.com+14euphree.com+14
🚲 Comfort & Features
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Frame & Suspension: Upright step-through design with 30 mm monoshock front suspension and SR Suntour NCX suspension seatpost, aimed at smooth, comfort-first ridingyoutube.com+8euphree.com+8ebikeescape.com+8
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Fit Range: Designed to fit riders from 4′11″ to 5′10″, with a 90 mm adjustable stem for personalized ergonomicseuphree.com+6euphree.com+6euphree.com+6
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Brakes & Safety: Tektro E350 hydraulic disc brakes (180 mm rotors) with motor cut-off for safe, responsive stopping euphree.com+6euphree.com+6euphree.com+6
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Cockpit & Utilities: Built-in front/rear lights (rear light activates under braking), full fenders, MIK-compatible aluminum rear rack (30 lb capacity), USB‑C port, thumb throttle, and easy-to-read LCD displayeuphree.com+14euphree.com+14euphree.com+14
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Clean Design: Fully internal cable routing, top-loading battery, and minimal visual clutter underline the low-maintenance ethos euphree.com+1euphree.com+1
🏁 Real-World Range & Ride Behavior
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Claimed Range: Up to ~50 miles on a charge, per official specs euphree.com
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Tested Range (EBike Escape):
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~74.3 miles on low-assist Eco/PAS 1 mode (~2–3 mph average)euphree.com+14ebikeescape.com+14euphree.com+14
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~35–36 miles on High/Boost mode (PAS 5)
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Rider-reported typical usage: 50–60 miles mixed assist riding; lighter users or minimal assist mode can stretch toward ~70 miles
✅ Pros & Trade-Offs
✨ Strengths
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Ultra-light and nimble (~60 lb total), making it one of the easiest full-size ebikes to lift and storeeuphree.com+4ebikeescape.com+4youtube.com+4
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Maintenance-free belt drive, great for riders who don’t want chain grease or gear tuningeuphree.com+3ebikeescape.com+3euphree.com+3
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Tailored comfort: Suspension fork and seatpost plus adjustable cockpit deliver a forgiving ride without high weight euphree.com+15euphree.com+15ebikeescape.com+15
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Dual-sensor assist lets you switch between torque-sensing (for pedal feel) and cadence-based (for effortless cruising) live on the display euphree.com+2ebikeescape.com+2euphree.com+2
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Factory-included accessories—rack, fenders, integrated lights, and hydraulic brakes—deliver commuter readiness out of the box euphree.com+2euphree.com+2ebikeescape.com+2
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Certified safety and U.S.–based support: SGS UL 2271/2849 certified with growing dealer network for service access euphree.com+10euphree.com+10euphree.com+10
⚠️ Trade-Offs
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Smaller battery (504 Wh) limits sustained range compared to larger-pack competitors in this collection
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Single-speed drivetrain means “ghost pedaling” at speeds above ~22 mph and more reliance on throttle for climbing or speed
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Limited torque (~75 Nm) can feel modest on steep hills, especially in single-speed gearing
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One frame size helps comfort fit most riders but may not suit those outside the 4′11″–5′10″ height range fullyeuphree.com+8euphree.com+8euphree.com+8ebikeescape.com+1bikecraze.com+1
🧠 Final Takeaway & Collection Positioning
Within your Gravel Bike Collection, the Euphree Solar Sparrow occupies the “lightweight comfort cruiser” niche:
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Ideal for city-to-trail leisure rides, daily errands, or relaxed commuting where low-maintenance, padded comfort, and simplicity matter more than torque or off-road traction.
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It excels in ease of handling, low upkeep, and efficiency—offering 50–60 miles of everyday range, or more if ridden conservatively.
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However, it's not built for climbing-loaded rides or aggressive gravel terrain; the focus is on simplicity and comfort over power or rugged capability.

