The Culture – Street Style Meets Minimalism
The Culture blends modern aesthetics with quiet electric power for a natural, stylish ride through the city. Its minimalist pastel frame, and low-profile features make it an instant head-turner—on the street and parked at home.
At the heart of this urban electric bike is Bosch’s new lightweight Performance Line Sprint motor, providing smooth, intuitive pedal assistance up to 45 km/h. Paired with a compact 400 Wh battery, the Culture Mixte offers efficient performance with a focus on sustainability and low maintenance—perfect for everyday commuting, cruising, and casual riding.
✅ What we love about it
It lives up to the name - Silent. No clicking gears, no chain slap. It might be electric, but the motor and assist quickly fade into the background - what's left is just the smooth, quiet joy of simply riding a bike.
Design-wise, it’s clean and understated. Where other e-bikes can look cluttered with cables and bulky components, the Culture keeps things simple and sleek. If you’ve got an eye for aesthetics, it’s an easy one to fall for.
From a practical point of view, anyone who’s owned a chain-driven e-bike knows the maintenance costs can add up. The belt drive on the Culture Silent is rated for 10,000 km - and in our experience, that holds up. Hate lubing your chain, or sometimes forget like the rest of us? No need with a belt - phew!
We appreciate the careful selection of components - not just for performance, but for durability. It’s an investment upfront, sure, but one that’ll pay off with years of low-maintenance riding.
Perfect for city riders chasing a refined, low-fuss commuter with style, comfort, and quiet efficiency.
Specifications
Key Features
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Bosch Performance Line Sprint motor – Lightweight and ultra-quiet, designed for urban riding
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Bosch CompactTube 400 Wh battery – Integrated and removable for easy home charging
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Shimano Nexus 8-speed internal hub – Clean, low-maintenance shifting
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Gates CDC belt drive – Grease-free, silent, and long-lasting
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Lightweight frame with curved Mixte step-through design – Stylish and easy to mount
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Curana mudguards, integrated rear light & bell – Everyday essentials built-in
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Urban geometry & upright riding position – Ideal for confident city navigation
Frame & Fork
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Frame Colours: Blossom or Denim
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Fork: Rigid Kinesis VL56A or Suntour NCX 28" tapered (varies by model)
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Frame Sizes: 50 cm / 56 cm / 62 cm
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Headset: Acros Integration X with block lock
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Seatpost: JD-SP66 or Satori Elegance-LT (varies by size)
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Seatclamp: Custom
Motor & Battery
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Motor: Bosch Performance Line Sprint (20+ mph variant)
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Battery: Bosch CompactTube CPT 400 Wh
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Optional Range Extender: Bosch PowerMore 250 Wh
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Display: Bosch Purion 200
Drivetrain
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Rear Hub: Shimano Nexus 8-speed, freewheel
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Shifter: Shimano Nexus Grip Shift
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Belt: Gates CDC drive belt with belt guard
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Chainring: 55T CDX
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Pinion: 24T CDX
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Crankset: Samox, 170 mm
Wheels & Tires
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Rims: Mach1 650, 28"
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Tires: Schwalbe Big Ben 50-622
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Tubes: Schwalbe AV19
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Spokes: Sapim Leader 2.0 mm stainless
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Front Hub: Novatec Disc, 32H
Cockpit & Touchpoints
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Handlebar: JD-TR25AL, 640 mm width, 35° backsweep
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Stem: JD 90 mm / 30°
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Grips: Herrmans Line
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Saddle: Selle Royal New Lookin Female Eco
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Pedals: M-Wave Steady Flat
Brakes & Safety
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Brakes: Magura MT A2 hydraulic disc brakes
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Front Light: Herrmans H-Black MR8
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Rear Light: Büchel Nano COB, integrated into mudguard
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Bell: Knog OI V2
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Lock: Trelock RS 453 AZ or NAZ (varies)
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RX Chip: Included for RX Services compatibility
Accessories
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Mudguards: Curana CLite 50 or Curana Apollo 60
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Rear Rack: Riese & Müller MIK-compatible
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Kickstand: Ursus R90 Mooi
Lightweight. Low-maintenance. Seriously stylish.
The Culture is more than a city e-bike—it’s a lifestyle upgrade. If you’re looking for a clean, quiet ride that turns heads while staying effortlessly practical, this is it.
How to Choose the Right Electric Bike
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When you chat with us - whether in the shop or online - we’ll usually start by asking two simple questions:
Where do you want to ride? Do you tackle a big hill, cruise a long flat commute, or a bit of both?
Do you need to carry anything? Is it cargo, a kid, or a mix of everything?
Big hills usually mean more power and stronger brakes. Long commutes might call for a high-speed option with a larger battery. Carrying kids or heavier gear might mean looking at stability and the right accessories.
It can feel overwhelming with so many models out there, but that also means there’s a perfect match for your lifestyle. We’ll help you find it - and you can take a test ride to make sure it really fits into your day-to-day.
If you want to explore yourself on our website, go to our electric bike page and use the filters to narrow down your options based on how you answered the questions above.
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Non-electric bikes are fine for flat, short trips with lighter loads, or more recreational endeavors. But if you’ve got hills, longer distances, or a wriggly kid or gear on board, an electric bike will change your life. The motor takes the sting out of climbs, makes heavy loads manageable, and opens up bigger commutes sans sweat.
Worried you'll get lazy? Honestly, it doesn't happen. If anything you'll find yourself riding your bike more knowing you have that electric support - think those occasions when you need to do a small grocery shop or pop into town for a dinner. Easier to grab the bike than the car. Plus you can still push it just as hard! You'll just get places faster.
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Do I always need to fully charge my e-bike?
No! If you just need a top-up to cover your ride, charging to 50% is fine. A good rule of thumb for prolonging battery life is to avoid consistently running it flat. We suggest charging before it drops below 20%.Modern e-bike batteries are managed by a Battery Management System (BMS), which protects the cells against overcharging, deep discharge, and overheating - so you can charge with confidence.
In most cases, the battery can also be removed from the bike and charged indoors, which is convenient in winter or if you don’t have power access where you park your bike.
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Yes. Most electrics bikes - especially ones for commuting - come equipped with a rear rack. Pannier bags or child seats can easily be fitted in most cases.
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When riding an e-bike there is no need to be tucked down low into the wind as the motor simply pushes you through it, but if you’re an experienced rider you may find that a sporty riding position is more familiar and comfortable. If you’re new or newly returning to cycling you might prefer an upright step-thru bike, generally new riders feel safer riding upright. Perhaps you’d like a mix of both in which case a mid-step frame will typically give you that semi upright riding position. The riding position on most bikes can be customised somewhat with adjustable handlebars and seat positions. We can help you with this in-store. Use the frame style filters in our shop pages to choose your desired riding position.
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