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Thanks for the information. At least I have a better understanding that it is something they have control over whether or not to make additional changes. Hopefully programmable PAS will become the norm and they will make the change to remain competitive. Appreciate the input.

I'm not sure - the description doesn't say square wave or sine wave. Here is a picture of the retrofit controller the just released with the updates if you can tell anything by that.

Well, gosh. I never thought of that ;) Yes, I could call them but I wouldn't expect to hear them say, for example, well we didn't change to programmable yet because we're going to wait until next year when we can charge you another $150 to buy an another upgraded controller (my pessimistic...

Newer member here posting to the forums and appreciating the feedback and information being provided. I posted this question on the Bikes By Brand category and have not received any responses. Question I have about the Aventon PACE 500 and the new controller modifications they announced and...

Newer member here posting to the forums and appreciating the feedback and information being provided. New question I have about the Aventon PACE 500 and the new controller modifications they announced and release early March. Press release states in part, the following: "To answer your...

Well, that's a head scratcher. The Aventon Pace 500 is one of the bikes you're interested in, yet the bikes you looked at for Ride1Up were the Core-5 and a completely different Roadster (poor choice), when the Ride1Up bike that compares most closely is the Ride1Up 500 series. But the R1U 500 has...

Thank you IndianaJo. This is the type of information I'm looking for. Users like you with similar terrain, what your currently using and whether or not it meets your needs. What type of bike do you have?

I did look at the Ride1Up bikes for consideration. The one I really liked an eliminated up front was the Roadster V2 as it appears to be a belt drive single speed. Also, the battery is 36V 7.0Ah, 350W motor so I assumed it wouldn't have enough oomph for my hilly terrain and considering it...

Thank you for your kind words of support. I am not able to test ride the Ariel Rideal as Ariel brand is not available in my particular area and would have to be an online purchase. The Aventon is available at my LBS although it is the step through version. They do have the small size step...

Could you clarify what you mean by Aventon is winner (except the battery, of course). They both spec the battery at 48v where the Rideal shows 14Ah and Aventon shows 11Ah. How significant is the variation in the Ah? Also the Rideal specs as a 6 speed and the Aventon is an 8 speed. While I...

I still a fairly recent member to this forum. First and foremost, thank you to all who have responded to my posts (Newbie Questions on Motor Size, Geared vs Single Speed) and subsequent (Anyone with info on Ariel Rider Rideal model ?) as your input is appreciated and informative. I am however...

Thank you for your input. That is the type of advice I'm looking for in that you mention the motor concern (is it really a 500w instead of a 750w) and the gear count. I appreciate the information. .

Looking for any reviews or independent evaluations on the Ariel Rider “Rideal” model. I’m not having much luck with searching. Maybe it’s a recent release, I’m not sure. It is currently on back order through their website but shipping end of May. The price is $999 with 750w geared hub motor...

Any opinions on Ancheer through Amazon. I found a 500w 48v battery with 21 gears. With shipping and assembly cost it comes in at $1,068 but I see a mix of positive and negative reviews. Touch the image to zoom in ANCHEER Electric Bike, 48V 500W 27.5" Commuter Electric Bike with Removable...