Specifications include, but are not limited to: Color - Matte Tan and Matte Green or Natural Color Matte is important to lessen the shine on them. Color is important because of the terrain we work in. These are for a Natural Resource agency. The vast majority of time they will be used off pavement. They will be used on mountainous trails and waterfowl dikes. A lot of these areas limit the use to the trail or dike only, no off-road from there. So a lot of times these officers will be using electric bikes to get them closer to a destination and then hiding them in the terrain and hiking from there. The colors match the environment and are important to be able to hide the bikes. Gearing -9 Speed Mountain Style Gearing This brand and model of gears are great for hill climbing. As DWR Conservation Officers we will utilize these electric bikes a lot in the mountains. 40x36 gearing or lower for climbing steep terrain. Hydraulic Brakes Brakes should be hydraulic for ease of use by our team. 4- Suspension AIR Fork with a minimum of 100mm of suspension. 750 Watt Motor Rear Hub A lot of electric bike manufacturers use lesser quality motors. Lesser quality motors are fine for the average person riding on pavement. These bikes will be used in the mountains and in steep terrain and need a tested and proven motor that will hold up to this type of use. Battery – Lithium Ion – Lithium Ion Battery with the ability to take the rider over 60 miles. Load capacity - 300 pounds. Bikes will be used by a myriad of officers from around the state, so 300lb capacity is important Wide handle bars Minimum of 700 mm for a more stable ride. Tires – Tires should be suitable for rugged off-road use. 25 mph or greater top speed Removable Throttle Project Timeline