San Remo SZ005A 2010 electric bicycle

The San Remo SZ005A represents an early generation of consumer electric bicycles, bridging the gap between traditional pedal power and early low-voltage electric mobility. This library documents the unique, slightly raw acoustic profile of a vintage-era e-bike drivetrain combined with standard bicycle mechanics. Its sonic signature is defined by the distinctive, textured whine of its early-generation electric hub motor, the metallic clicking of the freewheel, tire-to-pavement friction and the loose mechanical play of its heavier commuter frame. It is an excellent choice for period-accurate 2010s urban scenes, eco-friendly transit transitions, suburban backgrounds or sound design projects requiring uninsulated micro-motor textures.

Whether you are scoring a casual neighborhood commute or seeking historical electric vehicle sounds for layering, the San Remo SZ005A provides a detailed and high-fidelity perspective on early electric cycling.

Vintage electric drivetrain: Captures the characteristic, unrefined operational whine and mechanical gear texture of an early 2010s electric motor across multiple velocity-specific acceleration and deceleration states.

Stereo spatial accuracy: Recorded using a high-quality multi-mic array featuring the Shure VP88 stereo condenser microphone to deliver natural spatial movement, depth and authentic stereo imaging during dynamic pass-bys.

Pristine high-resolution capture: Recorded at 192 kHz / 32-bit using the professional Sound Devices MixPre-6 II recorder to preserve every micro-transient, metallic rattle and lock click, allowing for extensive pitch-shifting and sound design.

Focused commuter foley: A dedicated collection of 38 files charting the bicycle’s complete interactive layout – including multi-take ignition key insertions and removals at the handlebar column, the heavy clatter of the main center stand, tactile handlebar button clicks and the ring of the mechanical warning bell.

Technical specifications

Audio quality: 32-bit / 192 kHz (Lossless resolution for professional-grade manipulation)

Workflow: Fully UCS compliant (Universal Category System)

Microphones: RØDE NTG1, RØDELink Lav, Shure VP88

Recorders: Sound Devices MixPre-6 II

Content: 38 WAV files (Multi-velocity electric driving states, stereo pass-bys, ignition key foley, main stand deployments and targeted handlebar foley).