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Sparta a-Shine M8b
€2,199.00
Reference price per Sparta's website, checked on 21-08-2026 · price may have changed
Specifications
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Full spec sheet
Motor & battery
| Motor position | Mid-drive |
|---|---|
| Motor power | — |
| Torque | 50 Nm |
| Battery capacity | 500 Wh |
| Removable battery | Yes |
| Charge time | — |
Performance
| Range | 120 km |
|---|---|
| Max assisted speed | 25 km/h |
| Max rider weight | — |
Dimensions & equipment
| Bike weight | 23.8 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheel diameter | — |
| Gears | 8 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic rim brake |
| Suspension | Front |
| Manufacturer warranty | 2 years |
| Frame size | 48/53/57/61/65 cm |
Other manufacturer data
Drivetrain: Belt drive (Gates-style, low-maintenance), lasts up to 3x longer than a chain
Lighting: Smart day/night lighting, distinctive extra lighting built into the logo
Frame warranty: 10 years on the frame, 5 years on the sprung fork and paint, 2 years on other parts
Recognition: E-bike of the year 2019, high score in the ANWB bike test
Delivery & assembly
Assembly
Available through Sparta dealers, delivered ready to ride.
Good to know
Reference model: this is not an Amazon product. Price and specs come from a Sparta dealer page (August 2026) and may have since changed.
Analysis
At Sparta, the a-Shine M8b stands for 8 gears and a Bosch mid-motor: a Bosch Active Line Plus motor with 50Nm of torque and a 500Wh battery give, depending on the assist mode, 70 to 120km of range. The low-maintenance belt drive lasts up to three times longer than a chain and stays cleaner.
Notably it uses a hydraulic rim brake instead of a disc brake, paired with a sprung front fork and sprung seatpost for comfort on rough roads. The frame (23.8kg excl. battery) comes in five sizes (48 to 65cm) and won e-bike of the year in 2019, with a high score in the ANWB bike test.
Note: this is a reference model, included to compare premium Dutch brands against the Amazon models in this comparator. There's no affiliate link: Sparta doesn't sell through Amazon. Price and specs come from a Sparta dealer page (captured August 2026) and may have since changed.
Pros
- Low-maintenance belt drive
- 10-year warranty on the frame
- Won e-bike of the year 2019, high ANWB score
- Five frame sizes available (48-65cm)
Cons
- Hydraulic rim brake instead of a disc brake
- No listed wheel diameter or charge time
Ideal for: Riders after an award-winning, low-maintenance city bike from an established Dutch brand, with plenty of frame sizes to choose from.
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