Traildiva Longtail Ebike from Clorofilla Bike Lab: Machined, Bonded and Ready for the Trails.

Much like many other objects, ebikes are often inspired by specific things. They aim to reflect a certain mood, a region, or evoke memories of a particular time or even a person. It is very rare for a car to serve as the inspiration for a bicycle. The Traildiva from Italian manufacturer Clorofilla Bike Lab is said to be the bicycle version of a Land Rover Defender. From this comparison alone, you can tell that this longtail cannot be an ordinary ebike.

1. The pursuit of boundless freedom
2. Round the world on the Traildiva from Clorofilla Bike Lab – or just a quick trip to the bakery
3. Manufactured using high-end materials and state-of-the-art technology
4. Lightweight longtail allows for a moderate payload
5. E-cargo bike tested in World Cup scenery
6. Certain uncertainty about the electric drive
7. Passion rather than profit driving force behind Traildiva and Clorofilla Bike Lab

1. The pursuit of boundless freedom

So, the Land Rover Defender, eh? Undoubtedly an absolute classic in automotive history. Seemingly indestructible. Modular in design. Offering an incredible amount of space for passengers and equipment. But above all, a vehicle that makes it feel as though you can reach every corner of the earth.

It is precisely these attributes that the Traildiva from Clorofilla Bike Lab builds on. It invites you to simply set off. Discover rather than perform is the motto. The manufacturer appeals to those who’d like to escape the pace and transience of our times. And, in its view, this is best achieved off the tarmac. The ebike comes fitted with the suspension fork required for this, as well as the sturdy rear rack of a longtail, which can carry everything you want to take with you on your adventures.

2. Round the world on the Traildiva from Clorofilla Bike Lab – or just a quick trip to the bakery

Of course, the Traildiva isn’t alone in this approach. Not even amongst the ebikes that have taken a leaf out of the book of a conventional e-cargo bike. As kind of kindred spirits, the Santos Adventure Cargo Bike or the Tern Orox spring to mind, for example. Just like these two, the model from Clorofilla Bike Lab serves as a platform from which you can set off in various directions. This applies both technically and in terms of mindset. Described by the manufacturer as an ‘Adventure Utility Bike’, it really comes into its own when you set off for the nearest campsite, want to enjoy the morning sun whilst fishing in a secluded spot, or embark on a multi-day cycling holiday. But you can just as easily strap your double bass onto it and head off to a rehearsal. Or tackle the weekly shop with large panniers. In other words, the Traildiva proves to be extremely practical even on tarmac in an urban setting.

Nevertheless, it remains undeniable that trails are the playground for which this longtail was developed. Presumably because that is where the man who created it feels at home. Lorenzo Buratti is the founder and owner of Clorofilla Bike Lab. And he’s clearly particularly taken with two-wheeled vehicles. In the mid-1980s, his passion was BMX freestyle. In the early 2000s, he rode a motorbike in the Paris-Dakar Rally. Later, he was seen again on a gravel bike or out bikepacking.

3. Manufactured using high-end materials and state-of-the-art technology

Many other company directors in the cycling industry can boast a similar level of experience. What sets Lorenzo Buratti apart is his in-depth understanding of metalworking and his expertise in using CNC milling machines. The Traildiva frame is built on these two pillars. It consists of aluminium tubes bonded together in lugs using epoxy resin. Anodising the lugs allows for striking colour accents. The aluminium is an aluminium-zinc-magnesium-copper alloy, also known as Ergal, duralumin or aluminium 7075. Stronger than pure aluminium, it is increasingly used today in applications where a combination of low weight and high mechanical performance is required. This applies, for example, to applications in the aerospace and automotive sectors, watchmaking – and ebike frame construction. 😉

Tubes and lugs form the entire frame, including the large rear rack. Everything flows organically into one another. Thanks to the modular design, all individual parts can be modified, frames can be customised, and individual ideas can thus be realised. This is an ideal construction method for manufacturers such as Clorofilla Bike Lab, who are not interested in trends or mass production. Their focus is on a high degree of flexibility, enabling them to adapt their design to customers’ requirements. This ranges from details on the main frame to solutions for the rear rack, if special requests need to be accommodated there.

Most of the wires and cables on the frame run inside the tubes. The frame, manufactured in a single size, features a wheelbase of 1,325 millimetres. Depending on the setup, it can accommodate tyres up to 27.5 inches in diameter and 2.6 inches in width.

4. Lightweight longtail allows for a moderate payload

Given the size of the ebike, its weight of 28.5 kilograms is quite considerable. The Tern Orox, which is quite similar in design, weighs at least 34 kilograms in all its specifications in frame size M. In return, the Traildiva cannot quite keep up when it comes to payload capacity. However, you can still load the rear rack with up to 40 kilograms. You yourself must not weigh more than 110 kilograms, and you should bear in mind that the ebike is approved for a maximum permitted total weight of 160 kilograms. For comparison: The rear rack on the Tern Orox can carry 100 kilogrammes. Off-road, the ebike may be ridden with a maximum permitted total weight of 180 kilogrammes.

That said, the Traildiva stands out for its individuality. One example of this is a handlebar attachment. Developed in the run-up to a bikepacking tour, it consists of a milled aluminium frame and three horizontal carbon rods, each around 300 millimetres long. A dry bag can be attached to the bottom two rods. The top bar serves as a mount for a front light, a cycle computer and any other potential accessories. The attachment sits on the fork tube directly beneath the stem, thereby replacing a few spacers. Inside the carbon rods, for example, you can stow away some cord, which makes for a perfect clothesline when camping. At the end of the day, sweaty clothes can be hung up to dry and air out.

5. E-cargo bike tested in World Cup scenery

Another difference compared to other manufacturers is the fact that test rides of the prototype are still a matter for the boss himself. To this end, Lorenzo Buratti travelled to Finale Ligure, the Italian mountain biking mecca, in December 2025. On the extensive network of trails overlooking the Mediterranean, the elite of the mountain biking world regularly gather for their World Cups. There, five-litre canisters filled with water were loaded into the four panniers on the longtail’s rear rack. Loaded in this way, the next task was to test the Traildiva’s trail suitability – both uphill and downhill. Unfortunately, we do not know how much further modifications were made to the ebike afterwards. However, there is every reason to believe that it can tackle sections where conventional electric cargo bikes would fail spectacularly.

6. Certain uncertainty about the electric drive

Unsurprisingly for an ebike from Italy, the Traildiva is also powered by an Italian ebike system. The manufacturer has opted for a solution from Oli featuring a mid-drive motor. The Oli Sport delivers the standard 250 watts in continuous operation, generating a torque of 85 newton-metres. It draws its power from a battery mounted externally between the seat tube and the rear rack, with a capacity of 720 watt-hours. This was developed specifically for this project by the Italian manufacturer Dalen. The same presumably applies to the 360 watt-hour range extender.

However, Clorofilla Bike Lab only intends to use this setup for a short time. During a conversation at the Bespoked bike fair in Dresden in September, Lorenzo Buratti told us that he was considering swapping it for a Bosch Cargo Line. But even that would not be a decision set in stone. There was simply too much movement in the market at the moment. Buratti would be keeping a close eye on the impression made by an Avinox MG Concept or Gobao’s X-series, perhaps as early as 2027. Waiting and seeing might be the right strategy at this stage. Fortunate are those who can afford this luxury.

7. Passion rather than profit driving force behind Traildiva and Clorofilla Bike Lab

Clorofilla Bike Lab can afford to wait. After all, the brand has a financial safety net up its sleeve. It’s called Buratti Meccanica and is the parent company. As the name suggests, everything here is still family-run. Lorenzo Buratti has followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather and has transformed the traditional engineering firm into a highly specialised metal turning factory that supports clients from prototype development right through to series production. 5-axis machining center. 3D printers. CAD design. CAM programming. Industry in the year 2026.

The company seems to be doing well. Otherwise, it would be hard to imagine the boss finding the freedom to pursue projects like the Traildiva without having to worry about maximising profits and margins. Instead, he and his team can passionately pursue the dream of the perfect ebike. Whatever that may be. As everything is produced from start to finish in very small batches at the company’s headquarters in Cesena, the final price is higher than what ‘normal’ ebike manufacturers, producing larger quantities, can call for. But that seems only fair to us. The Land Rover Defender couldn’t be bought exactly for next to nothing either.

Clorofilla Bike Lab Traildiva at a glance

• Frame: aluminium, bonded
• Suspension fork: SR Suntour Mobie34, 100 mm
• Motor: Oli Sport
• Battery: Dalen Battery, 720 Wh
• Display: Oli D500
• Drivetrain: Sram Eagle 90 Transmission
• Brakes: Magura Gustav Elite
• Weight: 28.5 kg
• Maximum rider weight: 110 kg
• Maximum load capacity of rear rack: 40 kg
• Maximum permitted total weight: 160 kg
• Price: from 8,500 euros

Pictures: Buratti Meccanica SRL; Elektrofahrrad24 GmbH