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    Izip E3 path plus VS Pedego City Commuter

    Thanks very much for your detailed reply, gskbrew. I was aware of the recent motor issue with the Path Plus, but didn't expect the difference in riding characteristics as you suggest. I hope to spend some time with both models later this week. Thanks again, the information will be a great help.
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    Izip E3 path plus VS Pedego City Commuter

    Hi all, I've been looking for an all round traditional city bike, and narrowed my choices to the Izip E3 path plus (2014) and the Pedego City commuter. Once you spend the extra money to buy lighting for the Path plus, the price difference between the two make it close enough to be a non issue...
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    My experience with the SMART electric bike

    It is not the price point of the Mercedes that I'm concerned with, it is the value. Stromer, Pedego, Faraday and other manufacturers all produce quality bikes at a similar price point, and although I like the internal hub and carbon belt on the Smart, each of these manufacturers have their own...
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    My experience with the SMART electric bike

    My response from Bionx was to expect 5-7 years in battery life. I generally respect Mercedes as a quality manufacturer, but lithium ion batteries are generally only rated for five years or so, regardless of who makes them... Just doing the math, that looks like about $300 per year (not including...
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    My experience with the SMART electric bike

    I've been interested in these too, but am concerned with the battery replacement cost down the road. Oakville Mercedes (Canada) told me the current price was about $1600 (CDN) including taxes as they had to be ordered individually and shipped from Europe! Not an issue if Smart ebike sales take...
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