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Thanks @MAPC :) Turbo Vado is an excellent bike at an unbeatable price. Enjoy!

Ah it’s worth a shot. I’ll give it a try, thanks!

I test rode the Specialized Turbo Vado yesterday. They were out of stock of the 4.0 but had a 5.0 and I was told it would give a good enough feel for the bike. The motor is very quiet and smooth. The Specialized is a fine bike, but my personal preference was for the Trek. I called the shops in...

@Marci jo Thanks! Sorry I should have been more specific, I prefer to sit more forward than upright or back. The Haibike is mostly upright but is slightly more forward than the Trek. Sitting upright isn't a deal breaker though since I understand that it helps with visibility. @DaveMatthews...

Nice Haibike! Both Haibike and the Trek offer a 2nd battery. Would you say that's preferable over buying a 2nd charger and leaving it at work?

Thanks for everyone's input so far! I test rode the Trek Allant+ 7S in "Matte Quicksilver" today. I liked it. Smooth and stable ride, fast motor and nice color/styling. One downside: the seat posture was more upright than I prefer, but I'm guessing that's how all commuter bikes will sit. I'm...

@onlineaddy Thanks! The Vado 4.0 price is tempting. @e-boy Haha yes the Trek is the frontrunner right now. Are there other brands/models I should be considering?

Hi, I'm looking to replace car commuting with ebiking to pollute less and exercise more. My plan is to ride to work, charge the bike at work, then ride home. I have test rides scheduled for the bikes I’m considering below, but wanted to know if there are other bikes I should consider. Goals...