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I looked into the Skitch, but the geometry seemed much more aggressive that the Creo 2 or the Domane+. At 70 years old, I’d prefer a more relaxed fit. But there’s much to commend the Skitch, both flat bar and dropped. I like the 420wh battery.

Thanks, mschwett, for that analysis. That’s actually pretty helpful. After reading several reviews of the new Creo, I also started to feel that it was more oriented to technical gravel riding than the rough tarmac and occasional dirt that I mostly ride. Right now I’ve been riding a Bulls Grinder...

Hi All, I’m curious about how you would characterize the differences between the Creo 2 (let’s use the Expert version) and the Trek Domane+ SLR6 with the TQ motor in the 1x gravel version (SRAM AXS Rival). They are both gravel Ebikes, though the Creo 2 is seemingly more so with its shallow drop...

I have a Bulls Grinder EVO Speed and it is, alas, a a Class 3 Gen 2 Bosch bike.

Excellent! I’m sure you’ll enjoy your new ride… Let us know your impressions after you’ve written it a few times.

Either of those bikes should be a solid choice, Don. I’ve ridden my bike with the front fork locked and in suspension mode, and I can barely tell the difference. But one piece of advice: don’t inflate the tires to the max. If the sidewalls specify a 40-65 psi range, try using 50-55... if you go...

I actually have a Grinder Evo and have put approximately 2600 miles on it. So far, I would say it’s an excellent bike. I paid $4500 for it, so I would say you’re getting a great deal. True, it has the Gen 3 Bosch Speed motor, not the latest Gen 4, which is a bit smaller and lighter. The newer...

You could check out this bike.... very similar to the Allante+7S.... except for a better groups and a bigger Bosch battery: https://www.ebikesofne.com/Bulls-Urban-Evo-10-Diamond-p/bulls-urban-evo-10-diamond.htm

Google 'Racktime Talis' and you will see some vendors pop up. I forgot where I bought mine, and can't find the email receipt. It was some bike shop on the US West Coast... I think Oregon or Washington state. You don't need an adapter plate for the Racktime rack; the bags have an integrated...

The Allant+ 7s has a slightly bigger capacity battery (500 vs 460 wh) and a sportier geometry than the Vado.The ‘stagger’ model is a nice compromise that makes it easy to mount while also looking like a credible road bike. The Allant also has integrated headlight and taillights... not sure if...

By the way – not this that this will necessarily solve the problems of anybody on this thread – but I had a creaking problem for a while on my ebike, which is not a Giant. I was convinced that the creaking was coming from the chain ring area, but it turned out that my saddle just need to be...

Ah, well, you only notice it when you hoist the bike onto a car rack.

As I recall, the dealer said the bike could accommodate tires as wide as 45c or maybe 46c. And for what it’s worth, the suspension fork does lock up. I personally have a Bulls Grinder Evo, which is a Class 3 aluminum frame ebike with the Bosch gen 3 Speed motor. It has 700c wheels with 40c...

I wrote a short description here about a new Cannondale bike that will be officially released on May 27th. I also attached some photos. But the local LBS got wind of my post and asked me to take it down until then. Apparently the dealers were sworn to secrecy about this new bike. Now that May...

Just kidding! At first view it looked like the photo showed a cutaway look at the motor, sort of an illusion. On closer inspection , it’s normal, I admit. Never mind.

Does a cover for the electric motor cost extra?

By the way, here is a useful tool for figuring out your range, depending on a variety of factors: https://www.bosch-ebike.com/us/service/range-assistant/

For years I rode my acoustic road bike with Shimano SPD road cleats. I found using cleats (aka 'clipless pedals') to be necessary for good power delivery while pedaling at a brisk cadence. Without cleats, your feet tend to fly off the pedals at faster cadences. Plus, you have no ability to pull...

Trek has a reputation for excellent customer service, which is worth a lot if something goes wrong. I'm not sure about Haibike in that respect. Also, Trek is about to release a new Allant+ Sport model with a front suspension fork. I'm pretty sure that this new model will have the aluminum...

A good lube for any bike (acoustic or electric) is Tri-Flow. I use a small aerosol spray can with one of those skinny plastic straws. Spray it on the pivot points of your derailleur and those little jockey wheels that guide the chain through the cage. I’d be careful about spraying near the disc...