2025 Floor 604 Colt Mid-Drive Overview

With Spring lastly right here once more, I’m glad to be again within the saddle and have been spending almost six weeks with the updated-for-2025 Floor 604 Chilly mid-drive.

Sporting 130 Nm of torque-assisted energy from its Ananda mid-drive motor, the ‘25 Colt immediately rides as very like a sports activities automotive because it does a commuter ebike. The most effective half is that there isn’t a draw back. In truth, the beefed-up Colt is a couple of kilos lighter than its hub-drive geared up alter ego, and at $2,500 USD ($3,500 CAD), the Colt is priced proper on the cash for the {hardware} it’s geared up with.

For those who’re purchasing for a brand new ebike and contemplating the 2025 Floor 604 Colt mid-drive, these are the highest 5 issues you must learn about it:

• The ‘25 Colt could also be the most effective bang-for-your-buck in its class – With high quality entry-level elements which can be a tangible step above Chinese language-sourced generic copies sometimes shipped on bikes round this value level, the Colt delivers glorious vary, sturdy efficiency from the motor, and good unassisted rideability in a rider-centric bundle that’s extra bike than electrical bike.

• wBW estimated vary is roughly 50 miles / 80 km  – An enormous 20 Ah battery paired with an environment friendly mid-drive motor will definitely get you a great distance, and the mixture is extra environment friendly than a hub drive configuration. Floor 604 claims as a lot as 65 miles, however these estimates assume little PAS engagement and nearly zero throttle.

• You possibly can simply hit 28 mph / 45 kph on throttle alone – Or, should you’re in a hill-climbing gear, you might sort out severe paved inclines with out pedaling. Add a little bit of pedal-power, and there’s nearly nowhere this drivetrain gained’t take you.

• Made with a relaxed driving place and accessible in two body sizes – And should you’re 5’4” to six’2”, you’ll get pleasure from it, too. Folks with decrease again issues may also recognize its upright driving posture, which doesn’t load the neck, shoulders, or decrease again. My L5/S1-herniated self enjoys this driving place.

• The Colt rides like a motorcycle designed by individuals who get pleasure from driving bikes – As paradoxical because it sounds, most “inexpensive” ebikes aren’t sometimes designed by bike fanatics. The Colt feels and rides like a motorcycle made by individuals who truly journey them. The distinction in really feel and efficiency is important in comparison with the standard D2C ODM ebike model.

Manufacturers like Floor 604 signify an vital a part of the market: bikes made with high-quality name-brand elements, tailor-made geometry for a selected purpose, and priced between the bargain-basement ODM manufacturers and the costly fanatic manufacturers.

The 2025 Colt mid-drive is a superb instance of the kind of bike that North American riders will get pleasure from: a robust mid-drive that may transfer nearly anybody nearly anyplace, paired with a throttle, massive battery, and strong entry-level brand-name elements.

And, critically, your native bike store techs gained’t hate you whenever you convey yours in for service. The Colt sports activities correct 27.5” wheels (as a substitute of 26” or 24” that ODM manufacturers like to ship with), and is made with easily-sourced elements. This one gained’t get torn aside on r/bikemechanics.

Phrases & Pictures: Cameron Martel

eBikes Calgary supplied us with a model new 2025 Floor 604 Colt mid-drive loaner bike. We don’t have a monetary relationship with Floor 604 or eBikes Calgary. All evaluations are topic to our evaluate insurance policies. I’m an avid biking fanatic (each “acoustic” and electrical) and have hands-on reviewed greater than 30 ebikes since 2021.

2025 Floor 604 Colt Mid-Drive Specs

• MSRP: $2,499 USD / $3,500 CAD
• The place to Purchase: Floor 604 USA (Canada: eBikes Calgary)
• Guarantee: 3 years on body, 1 12 months on main elements
• High Velocity (locked to class 2): 20 mph / 32 kph PAS/throttle
• High velocity (unlocked to class 3): 28 mph / 45 kph PAS, 20 mph / 32 kph throttle
• eBike Class: Class 3 out of the field, lockable to class 2
• Vary: Claimed 80 miles / 130 km (wBW estimated 50 miles / 80 km)
• Bike Weight: 67 bs / 30 kg (together with battery)
• Weight capability: 300 lbs (136 kg)
• Motor: Ananda M100BBTR 500-watt mid-drive
• Torque: 130 Nm
• PAS: Torque and cadence, 5 -levels
• Brakes: Tektro Auriga hydraulic brakes with 180 mm rotors
• Gearing: SRAM X5 10-speed
• Battery: 48V 20 Ah (960 Wh), UL licensed
• Wheels & Tires: 27.5” x 2.4” wheels with Panaracer/Floor 604 tires with puncture safety
• Different: Headlight, powered taillight, flip sign, electrical horn, adjustable stem, entrance and rear fenders, entrance/rear racks

2025 Floor 604 Colt Mid-Drive Aesthetics & Design

Getting a very good image of an all-black ebike in opposition to an all-brown and gray backdrop is more durable than you’d suppose. Late March isn’t essentially the most photogenic time of 12 months for central Alberta, however the Colt doesn’t appear to thoughts.

Its low-rise body isn’t fairly a step-thru, however can also be far decrease than a standard step-over body. This makes the Colt extra accessible for folks with mobility or decrease again points. Nonetheless, if these issues are a big a part of your shopping for choice, you must attempt before you purchase, because the decrease step-over body continues to be not as accessible as a step-thru or low-step body (for that, think about the Floor 604 V-Rook, the Colt’s step-thru sibling).

Dimension perspective: this rider is 5’8″

Each Floor 604 I’ve ridden has felt extra “like a motorcycle” than the standard ODM bike-in-a-box, and the Colt isn’t any exception. I just like the discreet chainguard, central battery mount, and body geometry. I actually just like the suspension with 80 mm of journey and the height-adjustable stem. If this have been my bike, I’d pair it with a suspension seatpost and journey fortunately for a lot of miles.

Most of all, I like that the Colt seems to be extra like a motorcycle than an e-bike. None of its tubes are outsized, it rides on standard-sized 27.5” wheels and a couple of.4” tires, and it isn’t loaded with motorcycle-esque styling cues that attempt to make it seem like one thing it isn’t. Ditch the racks, and the Colt seems to be like every other hardtail that doesn’t scream ebike.

Suffice to say that I feel the 2025 Colt seems to be nice.

What’s the 2025 Floor 604 Colt Mid-Drive Prefer to Journey?

The Colt Mid-Drive’s Strengths

• Pair the precise gear with the precise PAS setting, and the Colt accelerates briskly
• You’ve gotten sufficient energy on faucet to go anyplace with pavement that you just’d wish to
• The Tektro Auriga hydraulic brakes with 2-piston calipers cease the bike shortly
• The Colt feels gentle on its toes, nimble, and simple to maneuver
• Pedaling the Colt with out help isn’t far more troublesome than an everyday bike

The place it Might Enhance

• The inventory pedals don’t have a lot chew to them, so your toes slip a bit throughout aggressive pedaling

Extra Element

I’m very a lot in like with this drivetrain. I do know the Ananda motor isn’t a extra identified identify, resembling Yamaha, Bosch, or Bafang, however my impressions with this motor on a number of ebikes have been good up to now.

The Ananda mid-drive motor makes gobs of torque, so it by no means appears like it’s out of energy or working out of steam. Pair that power with a very-solid SRAM X5 10-speed groupset (and an 11-36T cassette), and it’s not precisely a shock that the Colt is fast to speed up and comfortable to climb.

As with all Floor 604 ebikes, the Colt mid-drive makes use of a torque-sensing pedal help configuration. The Ananda motor supplies intuitive pedal help, starting from ECO mode (PAS 1) to Increase mode (PAS 5). The show makes use of names (ECO, Tour, Sport, Turbo, Increase) vs. numbers to indicate the PAS degree, which I discover much less intuitive at a look in comparison with numbers.

Cyclists and other people moving into ebiking who need the bike to really feel as pure as potential will benefit from the torque sensor’s configuration. Within the ECO mode, mild pedaling is met with a slight nudge in help, good for sluggish crawls, resembling navigating bollards on a cycle path. In Sport and Turbo modes, the Colt is able to go, and your pedaling is met with a swift shove ahead.

The general impact is akin to feeling like I think about Superman should when he sits on a motorcycle: you could have tremendous power everytime you need it, however can select to be calculating and exact in how it’s utilized. It’s an important feeling of management and functionality.

The motor briefly cuts out energy whenever you shift gears, stopping pointless put on on the chain. Different high-powered mid-drives I’ve ridden have carried out the identical, together with the monstrous 160 Nm Bafang M620 on the Himiway Cobra. It takes a bit to get used to, particularly should you stay in a hilly space, however when you study to account for the drop in energy, it’s a nothingburger.

Floor 604 has securely mounted the shift sensor on the decrease proper facet of the body, simply behind the crank and motor. It’s going to generally lower energy over massive bumps, however not almost as usually as different shift sensor bikes I’ve ridden, together with the beforehand talked about Cobra Professional.

Regardless of a hefty 20 Ah battery and steel entrance and rear racks, the Colt feels nimble and spry when it’s in movement, particularly in comparison with its fat-tire-equipped friends. For those who aren’t somebody probably to make use of the aptitude afforded by fats tires, ditching them in favor of extra sensibly-sized tires pays off dividends by way of agility, stopping energy, and common responsiveness. That is doubly so should you prefer to pedal vs. let the motor do all of the give you the results you want.

You nearly overlook that your entire ensemble weighs a hair beneath 70 lbs, which is heavy for a motorcycle and considerably gentle for an ebike with this dimension of battery.

The body has minimal wobble or flex, and the brakes cease you in a rush, each qualities that encourage confidence which you could hoon this bike should you needed to —and the Colt desires you to.

With the above qualities in thoughts, you’ll be able to recognize that it’s considerably paradoxical that the Colt comes with lazy swept-back handlebars. Whereas comfy, these bars take away from the management you could have over the bike. It’s simply physics, in any case: by offering you with a relaxed upright driving posture, your middle of gravity has a tangible rearward bias.

That is hardly a criticism, by the best way, because it’s trivial and cheap to alter the handlebars to one thing extra suited to your driving fashion if the inventory ones aren’t for you. I must also remind you that the Colt was designed to be a each day commuter, not a tarmac-tearer, so the cozy bars can be seen by most as a function moderately than a bug.

I make a degree of spending as a lot time driving with the motor off as I do with it on. More often than not, ebikes are laborious to journey with out the help of their electrical motors. At 70 lbs, you actually really feel the burden of the Colt in comparison with a lighter “acoustic” bike, however driving the Colt powered off isn’t almost as dangerous as you’d count on.

The driving place is conducive for successfully placing energy by way of the pedals, so whereas the Colt is heavier than the standard bike, it doesn’t really feel as if it’s working in opposition to you… which isn’t one thing that the majority ebikes at this value level can say as soon as their batteries are lifeless.

Once more, an instance of how one can inform that Floor 604’s designers journey the bikes they design.

The one factor I feel the Colt might do higher is ship with higher pedals than the inventory WELLGO’s it comes with. Flats that had a bit extra chew to them would make pedaling the Colt even simpler, however once more, these are a straightforward swap.

2025 Floor 604 Colt Mid-Drive Construct High quality & Elements

A $2,500 ebike coming with a pleasant 10-speed groupset and brand-name elements is already considerably unusual. The actual fact is, most new ebikers don’t know sufficient to know what they don’t know, and it’s this viewers that the majority D2C ODM manufacturers are concentrating on with their merchandise.

Floor 604 doesn’t fall into that entice, as a substitute specializing in the precise geometry and brand-name elements up for the duty. The result is a motorcycle that not solely feels extra put collectively and simpler to journey, but in addition a motorcycle that’s less complicated to service with elements which can be domestically accessible.

In that respect, Floor does a rise up job right here: each part on the bike, together with the battery, will be changed with off the shelf elements simply present in North America. Even the battery makes use of a regular mount, which facilitates alternative sooner or later ought to the necessity come up.

The 6 PAWL rear hub, for instance, is a extra sturdy design in comparison with a typical (and cheaper) torsion hub, leading to much less drivetrain slippage and an extended anticipated service life. The wheels spin with ease, and the click of the bearing is sort of satisfying – and likewise not one thing you’ll see (or hear) on a dropshipped ODM bike.

Brakes

Tektro Auriga hydraulic brakes with 180 mm calipers do a fantastic job of stopping the Colt. After all, when bikes are north of 70 lbs I’m fast to remark that greater rotors can be welcome, and whereas I feel that each bike wants greater brakes, the Colt’s inventory setup performs effectively.

Each brake levers incorporate motor shutoff switches, killing motor (or throttle) output must you interact them. Positioning is nice, and they’re simply accessible and reachable. The mirror proven within the picture above is an add-on and doesn’t come normal with the Colt, by the best way.

The brakes really feel punchy and have a lot of grip, even after repeated stints attempting to induce brake fade. Some brake fade was noticeable after a number of 45 kph to 0 brake checks, however even then, it was negligible. I really feel fairly assured with this brake setup.

Motor, Drivetrain, & Groupset

The SRAM X5 10-speed groupset is a superb complement to the Ananda mid-drive motor and is a strong piece of package. You possibly can swap out the cassette for one thing with extra climbing means should you actually needed to, however I’ve not encountered a (paved) hill that the Colt wouldn’t readily and simply climb. Even on throttle alone, the Colt is comfortable to haul you up that hill.

The X5 system is pretty tight, all issues thought of, which is vital on a mid-drive that includes a shift sensor. Else, the chain and derailleur bouncing round would throw the sensor and lower energy in conditions that don’t warrant it. Fortunately, not one thing I’ve skilled throughout my diversified check rides.

I significantly just like the multi-downshift functionality provided by the X5, which reduces how lengthy it takes to drop to the precise gear when climbing hills. You can too shift with out pedaling – simply interact the throttle and shift usually – and the X5 has no qualms about it.

General, I’m more than happy to see the Colt geared up with a succesful 10-speed groupset that lets the mid-drive showcase its torque.

Suntour XCT30 Suspension fork

The Suntour XCT30 is a coil suspension fork with 80 mm of journey and a fast launch hub. I’m a giant believer in air suspension each time potential, however anticipating a very good brand-name air fork with out bumping up the worth is a tall order. And moreover, the XCT30 performs very effectively within the areas the place the Colt is designed to be ridden.

Paired with a suspension put up, the journey is remarkably comfy and nonetheless fairly compliant.

The XCT30 permits for preload adjustment, in addition to full lockout if desired. Left totally open, there’s some suspension rock with aggressive pedaling, however in any other case it’s only a comfy and comparatively clean journey. Dialing in some rebound tightens it up, however I discovered that I used to be comfortable to easily go away the suspension extensive open. Positive, it makes pedaling a bit much less environment friendly (particularly up hills), however that’s what the motor is for, proper?

Wheels & Tires

Thank the ebike gods that Floor 604 had the foresight to equip the Colt with correctly sized rims and tires. Many D2C manufacturers ship with 24” or 26” wheels, usually stacked with fats tires, and that’s not a configuration that’s precisely widespread in North America. Changing odd tire sizes is usually dearer than extra typical sizes.

The Panaracer-built tires are particularly designed for Floor 604 and have extra puncture resistance, which ought to give riders added confidence on the highway, particularly when attempting to realize the claimed 80 miles of vary.

Traction on the highway is nice, however the tires come up missing in grime and gravel. Given the decidedly on-road tread sample, this shouldn’t be a shock, however if you would like a motorcycle that may additionally deal with trails, you’ll wish to look into tires with a extra common tread sample. Floor 604 has choices right here should you’re eager, and the Colt would shred most singletracks if geared up with the precise tires.

Show & Settings

The show is legible in most conditions, but it surely additionally suffers from glare in direct gentle. It’s simple to learn, however I would favor a show that gives a strong PAS degree quantity moderately than named variants (resembling ECO or Tour, versus PAS 1, PAS 2, and many others.). That is simple to get used to, however should you’re swapping between bikes, this nomenclature is usually a little unintuitive.

The show can also be lacking some info I’d prefer to have included, such because the time of day. And if I’m being choosy, I’d moderately see battery life as a proportion vs. bars.

Lastly, the show can also be comparatively small. In some respects, this discreet issue helps the Colt not resemble an e-bike, however however, it makes it more difficult to see the battery degree or distance traveled at a look.

So whereas I discover the colour show legible and simple sufficient to learn, I choose the bigger and extra intuitive shows that Floor 604 equips its different bikes with.

Equipment

The entrance and rear racks are normal, but in addition simply detachable. If you wish to load up the Colt with some tools, resembling a DSLR bag with matching gear, the Colt has bought you lined. Each racks are product of hefty steel and really feel safe, with the rear rack welded to the body and the entrance hooked up by way of 4 bolts.

The fenders are a skinny steel (vs. cheap-feeling plastic) and do their job effectively. I rode by way of some recent snowmelt and solely bought a couple of drops up my again… chalking that up as a win!

The Colt additionally comes with a powered LED headlight and taillight, in addition to a bell. The lights are good and shiny, with the taillight mounted on the rack to maintain the traces clear.

Opponents

The Colt is likely one of the few bikes with its function set at its value level, however there are different choices to contemplate as effectively.

• Biktrix Stunner SO 6 – $2,350 USD ($3,000 CAD) – Has the next wattage mid-drive and a much bigger battery in comparison with the Colt, however an inferior cadence pedal-assist system and solely 50 mm of journey from the suspension fork.
• Trek Twin Sport+ 2 Stagger – $1,500 USD ($1,900 CAD) – Smaller battery, no throttle, and no suspension fork. Lighter and sleeker than the Colt, but in addition slower and fewer succesful.
• Precedence Present – $2,500 USD (not accessible in Canada) – Smaller battery, related motor wattage, with a belt drive and a set fork. Sadly, no throttle. An excellent bike, although.

Is the 2025 Colt Mid-Drive the Finest Commuter Bike Underneath $2,500? I Suppose So.

What prices beneath $2,500, makes 130 Nm of torque, and is made for individuals who like to cycle? That’s proper: the 2025 Floor 604 Colt mid-drive.

Are there higher bikes? For extra money, sure. Usually, far more cash.

Are you able to get hold of related on-paper specs from abroad ODM manufacturers for a lower cost? Sure, however all of them include generic elements and design compromises.

The actual fact is that there are only a few bikes that immediately evaluate to or compete with the 2025 Colt, and those that exist require you to make concessions by way of value, elements, help, or all three.

The Colt is likely one of the finest bang-for-your-buck bikes at present accessible available on the market from a model with 10+ years of historical past and a longtime seller community.

To summarize: the Colt mid-drive is a feature-rich, well-equipped commuter that has tons of energy and glorious driving dynamics. That is the ebike that everybody on Reddit asks for, however fails to appropriately determine. That is the bike that everybody who desires a quick, mid-drive, throttle-equipped ebike that may additionally haul 300 lbs of rider round is virtually begging for. 

Effectively, right here it’s: now get out and luxuriate in it!