Riese & Müller Culture Silent Mixte │Denim 56cm

Meet Riese & Müller's quiet achiever, the Culture Silent. Clean looks, zero fuss, and a smooth, silent ride thanks to the belt drive and low profile lightweight motor from Bosch. Built for everyday city riding - with way less maintenance and way more style. This configuration pairs a Bosch Performance Line Sprint motor with a Bosch CompactTube 400 Wh battery, Shimano Nexus 8-speed hub gear and a Gates belt drive. That means no chain and none of the admin that comes with - what's left is just the smooth, quiet joy of simply riding a bike. With the mixte frame, 50 mm Schwalbe Big Ben tyres, carrier, mudguards, integrated lights and frame lock, it is well set up for Wellington commuting, café stops, work trips, groceries and the kind of across-town riding that becomes much more appealing when the bike is already ready to go. Model Riese & Müller Culture Silent Frame size 56 cm Frame colour Denim Motor Bosch Performance Line Sprint Battery Bosch CompactTube 400 Wh Display Bosch Purion 200 Drivetrain Shimano Nexus 8-speed hub gear with Gates belt drive Brakes Magura MT A2 disc brakes Tyres Schwalbe Big Ben 50-622 Carrier Riese & Müller MIK carrier, rated to 27 kg Lock Trelock frame lock Bike weight 21.8 kg Gross vehicle weight rating 150 kg Best for Wellington riders who want a tidy, comfortable electric commuter Daily trips across town Hillier commutes where a normal bike starts to feel like character building Riders who prefer a lower step-through frame Work gear, groceries and small loads on the rear carrier People who want the clean feel of a belt drive and hub gear setup People who hate lubricating their chain, or sometimes forget like the rest of us What makes it different 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.