Hall of Fame bicycle racer Francesco Moser rolled into the Sea Otter Classic this week leading a group of 20 Italian bicyclists participating in a ride from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The group stopped by Sea Otter long enough to introduce Moser's newest creations: the F-Moser group of road and gravel bikes offering the ability to swap from e-bike to traditional bike in less than five minutes.
"I've ridden many miles in my life, but few have been more enjoyable than the ones on this bike from Los Angeles to the Sea Otter Festival," said Moser. "This bike gives me the performance of a well-tuned road bike and allows me to go farther and recover faster. It's a wonderful bike for a rider who just can't get enough time on two wheels."
The F-Moser Dual Mode System allows a rider to switch from e-bike to traditional bike by removing the battery, which is enclosed in the carbon fiber frame, and replacing the motorized wheel with a typical rear wheel setup. Each model uses an FSA HM1 Hub Motor with 42Nm and a battery with a capacity of 250 Wh. The FSA motor offers five levels of pedal-assist. Riders interact with a Garmin display and remote control. An additional 250 Wh battery can be placed in the bottle cage to offer additional range.
Moser designed the frame for endurance and increased comfort on a long-distance ride. He achieved this with a geometrical design featuring a more open steering angle and a longer wheelbase, combined with compact chainstays to maintain responsiveness. All of the models are available in frame sizes small through XL. Fitment and features mesh like you expect from an Italian legend, from the steering head to the unique seat stay and the compact chainstay. The road bikes are available in a black/silver color combination and a black/iridescent combo that stands out in any environment. Gravel models come in Sage Green and Black.
Moser, the winningest Italian bicycle racer of all time, dominated the bicycle world during his career in the 1970's and 1980's. He won the Italian National Championship six times, the World Championship in 1977 and the Giro d'Italia in 1984. Moser is also known for his performance in the 1984 Hour Record, in which he set a world record by cycling 51.151 kilometers in one hour. Moser retired from professional cycling in 1987 and went on to become a successful businessman, with interests in wine production and bicycle design.
The F-Moser line is produced in partnership with Italy's Fantic Motors, known in the USA for their top-quality electric mountain bikes. Fantic e-bikes and F-Moser bicycles are distributed in the United States by Tucker Powersports. Suggested retail on the F-Moser bicycles range from $6,675.95 to $12,650.95.
