Great review...I took one for a test ride at a bike shop and liked that it didn't give a sudden surge in speed when increasing peddle assist, unlike the aventon pace 500 I tested, which surged dangerously fast
Thank you for this! I just got on my bike for the first time yesterday. I'm brand new to an e-bike. I'm trying to figure out which gear, etc., to use so I can do most of the work, but also use the assist to get up all the hills where I live. With a bad lower back, the hills are a challenge, but I want the exercise.
Also wondering if it is a gentle smooth take off or is more jarring from a stop. Also wondering whether I could replace the rear rack to carry heavier weight. Would like to add rear seat capability for my child to ride.
Any idea how long it takes to achieve a full charge from a fully discharged battery? Also, what did you find to be the main difference between the Comfort and the City (besides the different seats)? Extended service warranty is available ... with your knowledge of bikes and maintenance, would you recommend adding additional warranty?
I'd estimate maybe three to five hours to fully charge. I only rode the Comfort, but the City is a 700c larger diameter "road bike" style wheel and the Comfort is a 27.5 "mountain bike" style wheel. City has no front shock. So City is probably designed to be "zippier" than the Comfort, but I like having more rubber on the road and the upright position and prefer that kind of design in an ebike where the motor is doing a lot of the work.
when staring from stop, many ebikes take off to 10 mph and wont go slower, like 5 or 6 mph. Other day i tested 8 bikes at large shop and all would not go less then 10 mph when pedaling slowly. Will this bike start off gently?
How's the weight distribution feel to you? I've noticed different manufacturers change up the motor and battery placement. Any opinions of the performance under load (adult male rider, plus a commuter pannier or a bag or two of groceries)?
There was enough weight in front with the shock fork that it felt pretty balanced to me. In general your bike isn't very maneuverable when you're fully loaded and it's also harder to stop, so I wouldn't be trying to hit the top speed or anything loaded up heavy on the back. I think 250 watts is plenty of power for the 30 pound max load on the back rack. The bike has a 300 pound rider limit, so that gives you an idea.
A bike shop could probably add a riser if you wanted to raise the handlebars, but it does not come that way. The geometry gives you a pretty high handlebar height to begin with.
Great review...I took one for a test ride at a bike shop and liked that it didn't give a sudden surge in speed when increasing peddle assist, unlike the aventon pace 500 I tested, which surged dangerously fast
I bought one of these last week. Love it so far. Thanks for this review, which I watched before deciding.
Thanks for the comment. Glad it was helpful!
Good Review, thanks! Just purchased one and had my 1st ride today.
Thank you for this! I just got on my bike for the first time yesterday. I'm brand new to an e-bike. I'm trying to figure out which gear, etc., to use so I can do most of the work, but also use the assist to get up all the hills where I live. With a bad lower back, the hills are a challenge, but I want the exercise.
Also wondering if it is a gentle smooth take off or is more jarring from a stop. Also wondering whether I could replace the rear rack to carry heavier weight. Would like to add rear seat capability for my child to ride.
place info in description please
Good review. Thank you. Wondering, is the battery removeable?
Yes, it is
Any idea how long it takes to achieve a full charge from a fully discharged battery? Also, what did you find to be the main difference between the Comfort and the City (besides the different seats)? Extended service warranty is available ... with your knowledge of bikes and maintenance, would you recommend adding additional warranty?
I'd estimate maybe three to five hours to fully charge.
I only rode the Comfort, but the City is a 700c larger diameter "road bike" style wheel and the Comfort is a 27.5 "mountain bike" style wheel. City has no front shock. So City is probably designed to be "zippier" than the Comfort, but I like having more rubber on the road and the upright position and prefer that kind of design in an ebike where the motor is doing a lot of the work.
Great informative video. Thanks!
when staring from stop, many ebikes take off to 10 mph and wont go slower, like 5 or 6 mph. Other day i tested 8 bikes at large shop and all would not go less then 10 mph when pedaling slowly. Will this bike start off gently?
Yes on level 1
How's the weight distribution feel to you? I've noticed different manufacturers change up the motor and battery placement. Any opinions of the performance under load (adult male rider, plus a commuter pannier or a bag or two of groceries)?
There was enough weight in front with the shock fork that it felt pretty balanced to me. In general your bike isn't very maneuverable when you're fully loaded and it's also harder to stop, so I wouldn't be trying to hit the top speed or anything loaded up heavy on the back. I think 250 watts is plenty of power for the 30 pound max load on the back rack. The bike has a 300 pound rider limit, so that gives you an idea.
Are you able to adjust the handle bar height?
A bike shop could probably add a riser if you wanted to raise the handlebars, but it does not come that way. The geometry gives you a pretty high handlebar height to begin with.