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Riese & MüllerCharger4
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Origin
The Charger is one of Riese & Müller's longest-running trekking/commuter platforms, and the Charger4 (launched 2023) is the fourth generation, redesigned around the Bosch Smart System with a fully integrated PowerTube battery. Built by the German premium maker in Darmstadt, it positions itself as a do-everything 'SUV e-bike' for daily commuting and long-distance touring, offered in derailleur, Enviolo CVT, automatic, and Rohloff drivetrains plus a 45 km/h S-pedelec HS version.
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Specifications
- Frame
- Aluminium, fully integrated PowerTube battery, low-step Mixte option; suspension seatpost
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Variant-dependent: touring = Shimano Deore XT 11-speed derailleur; vario = Enviolo 380 CVT hub + Gates Carbon belt drive; rohloff = Rohloff E-14 Speedhub 500/14 (14-speed) + belt; automatic = enviolo with auto-shift
- Brakes
- Magura MT4 / MT5 hydraulic disc brakes; ABS available on select variants
- Wheels
- 27.5" (650B), Rodi Tryp35 Evo rims
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Excellent, harmonious Bosch Performance Line CX drive with 85 Nm and near-instant, natural engagement
- Outstanding German build quality — clean internal cable routing, exemplary welds, premium finish
- Comfortable touring ride thanks to 100 mm fork plus suspension seatpost
- Very good real-world range (~100 km tested even in Turbo, expandable via DualBattery)
- Fully equipped out of the box: integrated lights, racks (MIK, 27 kg), mudguards, plus four drivetrain choices
−Weaknesses
- Very expensive — around £5,139 / $6,700–$10,000+ depending on variant
- Heavy and bulky at ~27.5–30 kg, awkward to lift or carry up stairs
- Brake lever reach and oversized grips are uncomfortable for riders with smaller hands
- Base Purion 100 display feels under-spec for the price point (Kiox costs extra)
- Large minimum frame size and tall standover may deter shorter riders (Mixte low-step helps)
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