Booda Bike Pulse – Rohloff E-14 Early Bird belt-drive trekking bike - M
The Booda Bike Pulse Early Bird is a low-maintenance, belt-driven trekking bike with a 14-speed Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 A12 hub and E-14 electronic shifting, powered by a USB-C power bank that rides in a bolt-on top tube bag. The power bank is not included: you bring your own, and we help you choose one before you order.
What is in the bike, and what you bring
| Part | What you get |
|---|---|
| Frame and fork | Black steel thru-axle frame and carbon fork |
| Hub and shifting | Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 A12 (14 gears) with Rohloff E-14 electronic shifting unit and E-14 Trigger on the handlebar |
| Drive | Gates CDX carbon belt, 55T front and 19T rear sprocket, FSA Direct Mount crankset |
| Brakes | Tektro R290 hydraulic disc brakes, 160 mm rotors |
| Wheels and tires | Possible aluminium rims with 32 spokes, Schwalbe G-One Speed 622x35 tubeless tires |
| Handlebar | Possible Noirette aluminium handlebar, flat, with Ergo grips |
| Top tube bag | Apidura Racing Bolt-On Top Tube Pack, 1 L, made for your power bank |
| Not included | USB-C PD power bank (at least 30 W PD output) and USB-C cable. You bring them, and we help you choose. |
About the photos: they show the Pulse – Rohloff, which has a grip shifter and, in these pictures, the optional mudguard set. The Early Bird is shifted with the E-14 Trigger and comes without mudguards; you can add them as an extra.
Why the Pulse Early Bird?
Shift at the push of a button. The Rohloff E-14 electronic shifting changes gear from a trigger on the handlebar instead of a grip shifter.
Power you can take out. The shifting runs from an external USB-C PD power bank in the top tube bag. Take it out to charge it, and pick the size that suits your rides.
No derailleur. The 14 gears sit sealed inside the Rohloff hub, which is the A12 version for a 12 mm thru axle.
Gates CDX carbon belt. Clean and quiet, it needs no lubrication and does not rust.
Steel frame and carbon fork. The steel frame absorbs vibrations and is stiff enough to make cornering a real experience.
Hydraulic disc brakes. Tektro R290 brakes with 160 mm rotors give strong, easy-to-maintain braking.
A top tube bag for your power bank
The Apidura Racing Bolt-On Top Tube Pack is a 1 L bag with seam-welded, waterproof construction. Two tool-free bolts fix it to the bosses on the top tube, and a strap secures it to the steerer. A protected cable port lets a charging cable leave the bag, and a removable padded base protects the electronics inside.
Which power bank?
Choose a power bank with a USB-C PD output of at least 30 W that fits the bag. It is 23.5 cm long, 10 cm high and 4.5 cm wide, so a flat power bank works best. The power bank and the USB-C cable are not part of the bike or its price. Not sure what to buy? Write to info@boodabike.com and we will help you choose.
Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 A12 with E-14 shifting
The hub has 14 evenly spaced gears in a sealed, weatherproof housing. The E-14 shifting unit is operated with the E-14 Trigger on the handlebar. The Early Bird is not the Rohloff E-14 Solo system and has no Solo battery.
Gates CDX carbon belt drive
The belt (115T) runs from a 55T front sprocket to a 19T rear sprocket. It is a durable system with high reliability and low maintenance.
Hydraulic disc brakes
Tektro R290 hydraulic disc brakes with 160 mm rotors stop the bike reliably in emergency braking and on descents. Shimano brakes are available as an optional upgrade.
Who is the Pulse Early Bird for?
- Riders who want electronic shifting with a removable power source. You choose the power bank and take it out when you need to charge it.
- Daily commuters. A sealed hub gear and a belt drive that needs no lubrication keep maintenance low in all weather.
- Touring and trekking riders. A wide gear range, a comfortable riding position and a top tube bag within reach.
Booda Bike Pulse Early Bird at a glance
| Type | Belt-driven trekking bike with an internal gear hub and electronic shifting |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Up to 5 weeks. This is not a pre-order. |
| Frame and fork | Steel thru-axle frame, black; carbon fork |
| Gearing | Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 A12, 14 gears, about 526 % overall range; no derailleur |
| Shifting | Rohloff E-14 shifting unit with E-14 Trigger on the handlebar |
| Power | External USB-C PD power bank, at least 30 W PD output, in the top tube bag (not included) |
| Drive | Gates CDX carbon belt (115T), 55T front and 19T rear sprocket; FSA Direct Mount crankset |
| Brakes | Tektro R290 hydraulic disc brake set, 160 mm rotors |
| Wheels and tires | Possible aluminium rims, 32 spokes (622); Schwalbe G-One Speed 622x35, tubeless with Effetto Mariposa Végétalex sealant |
| Handlebar | Possible aluminium Noirette, flat, with Possible Ergo grips |
| Top tube bag | Apidura Racing Bolt-On Top Tube Pack, 1 L |
| Cables | Internal cable routing |
Choose the right size for your height
Frame size S. Height: 155–170 cm, stack: 568 mm, reach: 381 mm
Frame size M. Height: 170–185 cm, stack: 573 mm, reach: 381 mm
Frame size L. Height: 185–200 cm, stack: 598 mm, reach: 398 mm
Frame geometry
| Frame size | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| A – Seat tube size (mm) | 530 | 560 | 590 |
| B – Top tube, horizontal (mm) | 550 | 560 | 580 |
| C – Head tube (mm) | 150 | 165 | 180 |
| D – Chainstay (mm) | 420 | 420 | 420 |
| E – Head tube angle (°) | 72.5 | 72.5 | 72.5 |
| F – Seat tube angle (°) | 73.5 | 73 | 73 |
| G – Wheelbase (mm) | 1009 | 1014 | 1034 |
| H – Standover height (mm) | 810 | 830 | 852 |
| I – Headset | 1.5" – 1 1/8" | 1.5" – 1 1/8" | 1.5" – 1 1/8" |
| J – Seatpost diameter (mm) | 27.2 | 27.2 | 27.2 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the power bank included?
No. The Pulse Early Bird comes without a power bank and without a USB-C cable, so you bring them. The power bank needs a USB-C PD output of at least 30 W and has to fit the 1 L top tube bag, which is 23.5 cm long, 10 cm high and 4.5 cm wide. We help you choose: write to info@boodabike.com.
Is this the Rohloff E-14 Solo system?
No. The Early Bird is a Booda Bike early-bird setup: a Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 A12 with the Rohloff E-14 shifting unit and trigger, powered by an external USB-C power bank. It has no Rohloff Solo battery, so it does not depend on the Solo system and is not a pre-order.
How long does delivery take?
Delivery takes up to 5 weeks.
Which handlebar does it have?
The standard handlebar is the Possible Noirette aluminium handlebar: it is flat and comes with Ergo grips.
Can I add extras to the bike?
Yes. Choose the extras you want on this page before you order, and they are fitted to your bike.
What if I don’t like my bike?
If the bike isn’t what you expected, you can return it within 14 days. Please make sure to pack it carefully so it arrives back to us in good condition. You can find the return conditions in our Terms and Conditions.
About Booda Bike
Booda Bike is a Budapest bicycle brand that builds low-maintenance, belt-driven bikes. It grew out of the MassiveBikes workshop, founded in 2013 for belt-drive conversions and custom builds; its first models went on sale in October 2015.
Sisältö
| Booda Bike Cable protecting foam | 3 kpl |
| Booda Bike headset aluminium spacer – 1 1/8", 28.6 mm | 2 kpl |
| Possible tubeless tape | 2 kpl |
| Booda Bike Gearhub Frame Black - M | 1 kpl |
| Possible Tubeless Valve washer | 2 kpl |
| Tektro HD-R290 Hydraulic Disc Brake Set – Front and Rear | 1 kpl |
| Brake rotor bolt | 4 kpl |
| Booda Bike Carbon Fork – Trekking, Without light cable channel | 1 kpl |
| Booda Bike Flat Pedal – Plastic | 1 kpl |
| Possible Centerlock Lockring | 1 kpl |
| Possible Front Hub 32H 100x12 – Centerlock | 1 kpl |
| Booda Bike Stem 90/7 – 31.8 mm | 1 kpl |
| Booda Bike Seat Clamp | 1 kpl |
| Booda Bike Alu Handlebar – Noirette 640 mm | 1 kpl |
| Booda Bike Alu Seat Post +20 mm – 27.2 mm | 1 kpl |
| Schwalbe G-One Speed 622×35 – Tubeless easy | 2 kpl |
| Booda Bike Front Thru Axle – 100/12 mm | 1 kpl |
| Possible Aluminium Rim 622 – 32H | 2 kpl |
| Booda Bike HighLiner Saddle | 1 kpl |
| Possible Tubeless Valve - 40 mm | 2 kpl |
| Gates Carbon Drive CDX Belt – Black - 115T | 1 kpl |
| Gates Carbon Drive CDX Front Sprocket – Direct Mount, Rohloff beltline - 55T | 1 kpl |
| Booda Bike Disc Brake Rotor 160 mm – Centerlock | 1 kpl |
| Booda Bike disc brake for Rohloff 160 – Rohloff mount | 1 kpl |
| Booda Bike Handlebar Ergo Grip | 1 kpl |
| Booda Bike Cable manager plastic | 1 kpl |
| Sapim Double Square Polyax Brass Nipple 14G 16 mm – Black | 64 kpl |
| FSA Comet Crank Arm Set – 170 mm, MegaExo 24 mm, Direct Mount | 1 kpl |
| Gates Carbon Drive CDX Black Rear Sprocket – Rohloff splined - 19T | 1 kpl |
| Sapim Sprint J-Bend Spoke – Black - 282 mm | 32 kpl |
| Sapim Sprint J-Bend Spoke – Black - 265 mm | 32 kpl |
| Booda Bike headset for Tapered fork | 1 kpl |
| Booda Bike Eccentric Bottom Bracket (EBB) – 24 mm axle | 1 kpl |
| Rohloff E-14 2.0 Shifter Unit, E-Bike - 8803-04 | 1 kpl |
| Rohloff Speedhub 500/14 A12 DB OEM2 – 142 mm - 32H - Black | 1 kpl |
| Rohloff E-14 Trigger Coax - 8801-05 | 1 kpl |
| Rohloff E-14 Solo Extension Cable - 800 mm | 1 kpl |
| Apidura Racing Bolt-On Top Tube Pack – 1L | 1 kpl |
| Tektro - Front brake bolt (14 mm - M5) | 2 kpl |
| Tektro - Rear brake bolt (18 mm - M5) | 2 kpl |