{"product_id":"cougar","title":"Cougar","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rr-pd-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRoots Rider Cougar\u003c\/strong\u003e is a moped-style electric bike with front and rear suspension, a long bench saddle and 20 x 4-inch fat tires. It is the bike in our range built to leave the tarmac: gravel, fire roads, kerbs, forest tracks, and the kind of ground that rattles a rigid e-bike apart. It also seats two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCougar specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"rr-pd-spec\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1040Wh removable lithium pack, UL 2271 certified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClaimed range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 80 miles per charge, pedal assist, manufacturer test conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTop speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 34 mph, where local law allows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuspension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront fork and rear shock, adjustable preload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal payload\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e350 lb, rider plus passenger plus luggage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSaddle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong bench, designed for two\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTires\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 x 4.0 in fat tires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrakes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydraulic disc, front and rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnti-theft\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompartment moulded into the frame, sized for an Apple AirTag (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed, Sand, Pink, Black, Wild Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL 2849 bike, UL 2271 battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssembly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArrives about 85% assembled, tools included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-split\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/6841\/4806\/files\/rr-desc-cougar-a.jpg?width=1400\" alt=\"Rider on a Roots Rider Cougar electric bike on a road beside a lake\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual suspension is not a styling detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fat tire absorbs small chatter. It does nothing about a pothole, a kerb, a root or a washboard fire road — that energy goes into the frame, then into you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cougar has a sprung fork at the front and a shock at the back, both with adjustable preload. Soften them for comfort on broken tarmac, firm them up when you are carrying a passenger. It is the difference between finishing a two-hour ride and cutting it short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the suspension is doing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-fig\"\u003e\n\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 860 250\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Diagram comparing how a rigid frame and the Cougar dual suspension handle a bump\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.cs-g{fill:none;stroke:#8f8b85;stroke-width:3}.cs-l{fill:none;stroke:#f4f1ea;stroke-width:3;stroke-linecap:round}.cs-r{fill:none;stroke:#b0322a;stroke-width:3.5;stroke-linecap:round}.cs-o{fill:none;stroke:#ff9d00;stroke-width:3.5;stroke-linecap:round}.cs-t{fill:#f4f1ea;font:600 13px Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif}.cs-s{fill:#8f8b85;font:400 12px Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif}.cs-red{fill:#b0322a;font:700 12px Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif}.cs-or{fill:#ff9d00;font:700 12px Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctext x=\"0\" y=\"18\" class=\"cs-t\"\u003eRIGID FRAME\u003c\/text\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M10 150 L150 150 L170 128 L190 150 L400 150\" class=\"cs-g\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"120\" cy=\"126\" r=\"22\" class=\"cs-l\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"270\" cy=\"126\" r=\"22\" class=\"cs-l\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M120 126 L200 120 L270 126\" class=\"cs-l\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M200 120 L205 78\" class=\"cs-l\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M205 74 q0 -22 -10 -30 M205 74 q0 -22 10 -30\" class=\"cs-r\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M188 52 L176 40 M222 52 L234 40\" class=\"cs-r\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003ctext x=\"250\" y=\"52\" class=\"cs-red\"\u003eshock goes to the rider\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"460\" y=\"18\" class=\"cs-t\"\u003eCOUGAR — FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION\u003c\/text\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M450 150 L590 150 L610 128 L630 150 L850 150\" class=\"cs-g\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"560\" cy=\"126\" r=\"22\" class=\"cs-l\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"710\" cy=\"126\" r=\"22\" class=\"cs-l\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M560 126 L640 120 L710 126\" class=\"cs-l\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M640 120 L645 82\" class=\"cs-l\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M560 126 L566 104\" class=\"cs-o\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M556 104 l20 0 m-20 -8 l20 0 m-20 -8 l20 0\" class=\"cs-o\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M700 126 l16 -14 m-16 -6 l16 -14\" class=\"cs-o\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"645\" cy=\"70\" r=\"13\" class=\"cs-l\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ctext x=\"470\" y=\"196\" class=\"cs-or\"\u003ethe fork and the shock absorb it first\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"470\" y=\"220\" class=\"cs-s\"\u003ePreload adjusts from soft, for broken tarmac, to firm, for carrying a passenger.\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"0\" y=\"196\" class=\"cs-s\"\u003eA fat tire softens chatter. It does not\u003c\/text\u003e\u003ctext x=\"0\" y=\"220\" class=\"cs-s\"\u003eabsorb a kerb, a root or a pothole.\u003c\/text\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-split rr-pd-split--rev\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/6841\/4806\/files\/rr-desc-cougar-b.jpg?width=1400\" alt=\"Woman riding a cream Roots Rider Cougar electric bike past campus buildings\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo up, properly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bench saddle is long enough for a passenger, and the 350 lb payload is set with two people in mind. Fit the footrest pegs so your passenger has somewhere to put their feet, firm up the rear preload, and it behaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck your local rules first: carrying a passenger on an electric bike is legal in most US states and restricted in some.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the Cougar is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-two\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-yes\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy it if\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour route includes gravel, fire roads, kerbs or broken tarmac.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want to carry a passenger without buying a cargo bike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want moped looks and bicycle rules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou value comfort over outright range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-no\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLook elsewhere if\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need to fold or store it small — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rebel-2\"\u003eRebel 2\u003c\/a\u003e folds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want the longest range — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cheetah-2-pro\"\u003eCheetah 2 Pro\u003c\/a\u003e carries 1440Wh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want 38 mph and a 60V system — that is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cougar-pro\"\u003eCougar Pro\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want the lowest step-over — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/runabout-2\"\u003eRunabout 2\u003c\/a\u003e is 13.8 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rr-pd-box\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCougar electric bike, about 85% assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1040Wh removable battery and charger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo keys for the battery lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePedals, front wheel, handlebar hardware and the tools to fit them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual and UL certification paperwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rr-pd-note\"\u003ePassenger footrest pegs, the front basket and the rear rack are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCougar questions, answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rr-pd-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow far can the Cougar go on one charge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1040Wh battery is rated for up to 80 miles of pedal assist under the manufacturer's test conditions. On mixed ground at a middle assist level, plan on 45 to 55 miles. Riding two-up will cut that further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan two people ride the Cougar?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The long bench saddle and the 350 lb payload are designed for it. Fit the passenger footrest pegs so your passenger has somewhere to put their feet, and check that carrying a passenger is legal where you ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the Cougar good off-road?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has front and rear suspension on 20 x 4.0-inch tires, which is what lets it take fire roads, gravel and kerbs. It is not a downhill mountain bike, but it handles rough ground far better than a rigid e-bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between the Cougar and the Cougar Pro?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Pro runs a 60V system with a 1200Wh battery and 1600W peak output, for up to 38 mph instead of 34 mph. Frame, suspension and tires are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the Cougar have anti-theft tracking?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a compartment moulded into the frame sized for an Apple AirTag. The AirTag itself is not included. It is a recovery aid, not a lock — use a proper lock as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I set the suspension?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart with the preload backed off for comfort. If the rear feels like it is bottoming out over bumps, or you are carrying a passenger or a loaded rack, wind the preload in a few turns and try again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it certified?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. UL 2849 for the bike and UL 2271 for the battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"rr-pd-legal\"\u003eRange, speed and payload figures are the manufacturer's published specifications, measured under their test conditions. Your results will differ with rider weight, terrain, tire pressure, temperature and assist level. Top speeds above 28 mph may not be legal on public roads and paths in every state. 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