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Why is the E-Lux Malibu GT the best-selling E-Bike we carry?


5 Reasons why the E-Lux Malibu GT the Best-Selling E-Bike we carry

Welcome to the Product Spotlight series brought to you by San Diego Electric Bike.

Today we're featuring the E-Lux Malibu GT, a bike that is consistently one of our best sellers. And as well find out why, there are some very good reasons.

1. Ultimate Comfort

The E-Lux Malibu GT is a classic cruiser design. The swept back handlebars and reclined seating posture are both designed for maximum comfort. 

As you can see in the short clip on the left, the rider always stays in an upright riding posture, with their back tall and their arms held out naturally to their side. 

We like to say this riding posture is like sitting on the sofa. It has maximum comfort, especially for those shorther rides (under 20 miles). 


Check out all our Cruiser E-Bikes here

2. The Dynamic Duo: Gel Saddle and Suspension Seatpost

With all that pressure off your wrists, shoulders and neck, more weight is place back onto your butt. This makes the seat and seat-post combination even more important than on any other type of bike. 

Introducing the NCX Suspension seatpost and Serfas Gel Saddle. This combination of seat and seat-post provide the most comfort available on any bike, anywhere.



Learn more about the Serfas Gel Saddle here

3. Best in Class: Battery and Motor Specs

1000W Rear-Hub Motor

Pushing the power all the way to the legal limit, this 1000W motor delivers best in class torque and top speed. There isn't a hill this motor won't hurry you to the top of. And there isn't a street-legal ebike this motor won't power you past.  

21Ah 48V Battery

With all that punch comes great power requirements. Enter the largest capacity battery we sell on any make or model. This 21Ah battery means you'll still enjoy 45 miles of charge even when your riding at top speed. 


4. Color and Frame Variations

Henry Ford famously said about the Model-T "you can have whatever color you want, so long as it's black." Thankfully, that doesn't apply anymore! The E-Lux Malibu comes in many different colors and variations.

1. Frame Style: Above, you can see the step-thru model on the left and the step-over model on the right. These 2 different frame styles, while once called male and female, are now universal, and for good reason. The step-thru model provides easier on-and-off access while the step-over model provides a stiffer frame which gives the feeling of a more stable ride. 

2. Component Package: The E-Lux Malibu is available in 2 different component packages. The Malibu Sport is the more economically priced package and has a 750W motor and 14Ah battery. The Malibu GT (as showcased here) has a 1000W motor and 21Ah battery. The Malibu GT also includes the suspension seatpost, gel saddle, and 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes.

3. Color Options: All Malibu models come in many different colors as seen below. 


Denim Blue
Matte Black
Seafoam Green
Gloss White
Powder Blue
Ice Grey

5. Local Company and Support

We first began our partnership with E-Lux over 7 years ago as one of their first retail partners. Hailing from Costa Mesa, this local manufacturer still hand delivers their bikes to our shop. This is as great for us as it is for you. It means we have reliable and quick access to all available models and the parts to support them.

The owner's, JP and Jerry, as well as the rest of the E-Lux team, are always cheerful and considerate when we interact with them.

All E-Lux models are designed and tested for use right here, in coastal Southern California.

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