Why this major e-bike brand just started selling battery-less electric bikes — SkimNews
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- Monarc rolled out new pricing for its Marker and Tracer e-bikes: $1,999/$1,899 with two batteries, $1,749/$1,649 with one battery, and $1,499/$1,399 with no battery—a $500 cut on the battery-less tier
- The "Second Monarc" battery-less option is specifically designed for existing owners who already own compatible batteries, letting households share batteries between bikes rather than buying duplicates with a second purchase
- Monarc's new single-battery "Monarc Base" tier saves first-time buyers $250 without changing the bike itself, targeting riders who take shorter trips and don't want capacity they won't use
- The Marker and Tracer e-bikes feature premium-spec parts including Shimano CUES transmissions, Talon P4 quad-piston brakes, GNEISS reverse arch suspension forks, and Bafang 750W motors—at prices starting under $1,500 battery-less
- Monarc is backed by parent company Lectric Ebikes, described as the largest e-bike company in North America, which launched the brand earlier this year with its two-battery "Monarc Way" package
Why it matters: The battery-less pricing reframes e-bikes as a swappable-battery ecosystem—existing Monarc owners can add a second bike for $500 less, while the single-battery tier cuts $250 for first-time buyers skipping redundant range. Lectric Ebikes, the largest e-bike company in North America, is backing the move.
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