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not. The Sting also boasts a 4-level regen system,<br />
adjustable in the Speedometer ensuring that<br />
you can get the most out of your battery life.<br />
The speedometer is small but visible, displaying<br />
all the important information you would need<br />
such as your speed, battery level, voltage, cycle,<br />
and odometer. For added security, the Sting<br />
also has an ignition and key, which is handy for<br />
those parents who wish to keep an eye on their<br />
grounded children and prevent joyrides.<br />
Overall build quality is great and you can be rest<br />
assured that the Sting can handle any or most<br />
abuse thrown its way, even when things get wet.<br />
All of the electric points are sealed off, watertight,<br />
and for the most part, will prevent water from<br />
damaging the electronics, meaning that it can be<br />
easily washed or dirtied through river crossings.<br />
The hydraulic brakes(much like those fitted to<br />
modern bicycles) are good and do their job,<br />
however, you can tell that they take strain. I do feel<br />
that the front brake especially could be better, but<br />
that’s the joy of the Sting. You can add, upgrade<br />
and customize it to your heart’s content.<br />
So the standard Sting is impressive but Cadenz<br />
Electric had a little surprise in store for us with<br />
a modified Sting, fitted with a conversion kit<br />
consisting of an upgraded controller unit, 72V<br />
57Amp battery, 21” front and 18” rear wheel fitted<br />
with wide and grippy MX tyres and seat brackets.<br />
What this does is take an already electrifying bike<br />
and put it on steroids. The whole bike is taller<br />
thanks to the wheels and seat brackets(needed<br />
to accommodate the larger battery) and this<br />
just aids in increased comfort, ergonomics,<br />
aggression, and increased ground clearance.<br />
This combined with the astronomical increase in<br />
power(10 000W-15 000W) is a match made in<br />
heaven and around a 200% increase over stock.<br />
The bigger wheels and grippier tyres now make<br />
sense and come into their own. The conversion<br />
kit transforms the Sting into a take-no-prisoner<br />
electric monster capable of speeds in excess<br />
of 120kph and makes it possible to wheelie all<br />
the way up to those speeds while you hang on<br />
for dear life. So with the updated controller, you<br />
get 3 riding modes as well as a reverse(Yes you<br />
heard correctly).<br />
The standard hydraulic brakes at this point<br />
take serious punishment and don’t cope well at<br />
all with this increase in power and speed and<br />
would also definitely need to be upgraded, as<br />
with the suspension if you are going to ride it<br />
aggressively. Have no fear though as Cadenz<br />
Electric is working on these upgrades as we<br />
speak on both the suspension and brakes, so<br />
stay tuned as we at <strong>MRW</strong> will revisit the Sting<br />
when pimped out in all her glory.<br />
Priced from just R89 900.00 the standard Sting<br />
is great value for money, for yourself or your<br />
child whether you live on a farm or in an estate,<br />
and that’s the joy about owning an electric bike<br />
like this. It’s a go-anywhere-at-anytime piece of<br />
kit. When I say go anywhere, it’s not road legal,<br />
not yet anyways!<br />
For more information on the Talaria Sting and<br />
the conversion kits or to arrange a test ride, you<br />
can call Cadenz Electric on 063 896 0626 or<br />
email them at jethson9@gmail.com.
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