Fitness Bike options?

[Gee_Whiz]

Aside from the SL options from Specialized, is there a way to find other sub, 40pound ebike options? 99spokes is a great site, but it doesnt display weights for some reason.

 

[Benyajawo]

I’ve found using higher assist levels on hills and lower ones on flats really helps balance fitness with battery range. I also switch off assist entirely for short stretches.

 

[stompandgo]

Pinarello Nytro E5 Allroad

Mine in a 55cm weighs 32 pounds as is, with the rack, fenders and lights. TQ HPR50 300w drive unit.

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

Orbea, Canyon, and Cervelo have offerings.

 

[fooferdoggie]

I have found the more zippy the bike feels the more effort I put into it. it feels easier even though it is not.

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

I have found the more zippy the bike feels the more effort I put into it. it feels easier even though it is not.

Yes, several of us have observed that phenomenon. I dubbed it the Carrot Effect.

The paradoxical result: I typically get better workouts in SPORT than in ECO or OFF. And it's not just a feeling. I can see the Carrot Effect in action on my rider power display.

Bottom line: On a well-designed fitness bike like my Vado SL 1, you can layer as much exertion as you like onto any assist level.

 

[fooferdoggie]

Yes, several of us have observed that phenomenon. I dubbed it the Carrot Effect.

The paradoxical result: I typically get better workouts in SPORT than in ECO or OFF. And it's not just a feeling. I can see the Carrot Effect in action on my rider power display.

Bottom line: On a well-designed fitness bike like my Vado SL 1, you can layer as much exertion as you like onto any assist level.

on my trek that's not a zippy bike I tend to put out more watts on sport but my heart rate is not quite as high. I think its because all my stop and gos I am not working as hard to start up.