Comparison US and Europe Models

Why are Super73 sold in Europe priced differently than Super73 sold in the USA?

Europe has a different set of rules, certifications, market standards and regulations which we have to uphold. This combined with different duties and pricing structures when bringing our bikes to Europe, are the main source of the price differences. See below for further explanation. 

• RX and S2: The best specs for the European market
  While the Super73 RX and S2 models sold to the US market have optional gearing, we automatically included those features on the bikes we import to Europe. We also upgraded the brakes to Magura, a trusted high-quality brand from Germany. The bikes have the same build, design, and features, but on the European market, we chose to offer only the best.

Below are the various bike specs that differ from one model to another: 

SUPER73-RX Europe vs. USA

	RX in Europe	RX in North America
Brakes	Front: Magura MT5e, 4-piston caliper, 203mm x 2.3mm rotor - Rear: Magura MT5e, 180mm rotor x 2.3mm rotor	Tektro Hydraulic, 4-piston aluminum forged caliper, 203mm x 2.3mm front rotor, 180mm x 2.3mm rear rotor
Bottom Bracket	Square taper cartridge BB shell with Torque sensor	120mm sealed bearing, square taper
PAS Sensor	Torque	Cadence / rotation sensor
Crank / Front Chain Ring	127mm alloy crank arms, 44T chainring	125mm alloy crank arms, 36T chainring / Optional: 44T chainring for 10-speed gearing
Gearing	Shimano 11-36T, 10 speed	Single-speed 16T rear cog / Optional: 10 speed gearing (11-36T)
Rear Derailleur	10 speed Shimano Zee	Single-speed chain tensioner / Optional: 10 speed Shimano Zee
Colors	Exists in Olive Drab	Olive Drab only for R

SUPER73-S2 Europe vs. USA

	S2 in Europe	S2 in North America
Brakes	Front: Magura MT4e, 2-piston caliper, 180mm x 2.0mm rotor - Rear: Magura MT4e, 180mm rotor x 2.0mm rotor	Tektro Hydraulic, 2-piston forged aluminum caliper, 180mm front, and rear rotors
Horn	Roxim ZHR02 w/ integrated horn switch	Optional
Bottom Bracket	Square taper cartridge BB shell with Torque sensor	120mm sealed bearing, square taper
PAS Sensor	Torque	Cadence / rotation sensor
Crank / Front Chain Ring	127mm alloy crank arms, 44T chainring for 10-speed gearing	125mm alloy crank arms, 36T chainring / Optional: 44T chainring for 10-speed gearing
Gearing	Shimano 11-36T, 10 speed	Single-speed 16T rear cog / Optional: 10 speed gearing (11-36T)
Rear Derailleur	10 speed Shimano Zee	Single-speed chain tensioner / Optional: 10 speed Shimano Zee

• Certified and eligible for government incentives

In terms of regulations and certification, Europe indeed has some of the highest standards regarding electric bikes. Super73 follows those regulations to ensure consumer safety. We therefore test each new bike model in accredited laboratories (such as TUV SUD) to make sure we follow all the required labelling and standards. The United States does not require those same tests or standards. These tests and certification do have an influence on our prices. Thanks to this, our bikes are certified Electric Pedal Assist Cycles (EPAC) and fall in the e-bike category required to receive government grants for end consumers. To learn more about government grants or refunds and what your country is doing to support your use of electric bikes, click here. 

• Prices are not always what they seem

At first glance, you may think that prices labeled on the US Super73 website are much lower than prices displayed on the European site. In the United States, advertised prices don’t include local state taxes, which range from 0% to 13.3% (such as in California). Those state taxes are added to the shopping cart. In Europe, the VAT is already included in the price displayed on the product page. On top of that, there are different import fees and other Value Added Taxes added to products coming into Europe.