I have owned both a hub and mid-drive. I prefer the mid-drive for long rides and commuting. Having both, I prefer a torque sensor over a cadence sensor. The Turbo Vado 4.0 is a very good option.If possible test ride as many e-bikes you can get your hands on. Do a lot of research. You get what...
If possible test ride as many e-bikes as you can. Mid-drive, drum drive, torque sensor, cadence sensor and throttle would be bikes I would be wanting to ride for comparison. I have owned all of the types I listed and they all have a different feel.
Perhaps places with nicer weather and large population of active and outdoor minded people are huge growth areas for e-bikes or bikes in general. We see more and more of them at he LBS's in Colorado. Lots of outdoorsy active people here.
Budget is always a consideration in purchasing any e-bike. I always say spend as much as you can and get as much as you can.
With that being said, I owned a Rad in the past and would consider it an entry level e-bike, this is based on components and price as well as ownership. For a lot of...
The evolution or path? First bike was a Rad Rover. Second was a Specialized Turbo Levo.Third and current bike is a Specialized Vado SL 5.0 Wife's Specialized Como. Lots of leaning curve but a great hobby,
Heading out to Colorado with the travel trailer so I can not use my Hollywood e-bike rack on the hitch,. I disassemble the rack and made a bolted it to a base to sit in the bed of my pickup bed. Fun project!