We’re of the opinion that electric bikes are ‘real bikes,’ especially when they bring a unique identity to the table. ChillFab is a Belgrade-based company specializing in handcrafted electric bicycles that blend vintage BMX aesthetics with modern technology.
Their flagship model, the Chiller, draws inspiration from the iconic Raleigh Chopper, featuring a 6061 aluminum frame and a stainless steel cantilever-style front suspension for a comfortable ride across various terrains. Equipped with a Shimano EP6 mid-drive motor delivering 85 Nm of torque and a 504-watt-hour battery, the Chiller offers up to 70 kilometers (44 miles) of range in Eco mode. The bike also includes a Shimano Nexus internally geared hub with five gears for automatic shifting and hydraulic disc brakes for reliable stopping power. Each Chiller is meticulously crafted, reflecting ChillFab’s commitment to quality and unique design.
If there’s one custom shop that deserves a gold medal for tenacity, it’s ChillFab. The crew behind the Chiller motorized BMX developed their first prototype four years ago, while they were still based in Russia. Since then they’ve refined the Chiller to create production-ready electric- and petrol-powered versions, pushed the design further with a springer…
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The perennial question facing all major motorcycle manufacturers is how to get young people into motorcycling. With the old-school biker class slowly aging out, nabbing the next generation is crucial—and everyone is scrambling for the answer. As for us, we’re putting money on crossover concepts like ‘Chiller,’ a bespoke BMX-inspired bike powered by either a…
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If you think that electric bikes aren’t ‘real’ motorcycles, avert your eyes now. But if you love vintage BMX bikes, and believe that electric drivetrains create interesting ways to introduce newcomers to motorcycling, read on. On the surface, ‘Chiller’ is a simple pedal-assist e-bike with throwback styling—but there’s more to this story. It’s the work…
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The debate rages on whether electric motorcycles are better than petrol-powered ones. Meanwhile a group of mad scientists in Saint Petersburg have side-stepped the argument completely, by building two near-identical bikes; one petrol, one electric. And we honestly don’t know which one we like more. Meet ‘Chiller’—a cross between a BMX cruiser and a moped,…
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