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This is a situation where the other members have probably already provided the best advice for you. But I also know of a company called Utah Trikes, who build crazy contraptions I never could have imagined: https://www.utahtrikes.com/RECENTTRIKE-5237227_UTCustomCatrikeFatCat-4Quad.html. They...

I went looking at the HPC website. When you put the bike in your cart and check out it only gives the option of local delivery. But on their home page there are reviews from all over the country. Clearly something isn't right. Scams always wind me up. This is also why I'm so wary of...

For anyone who might be looking for something similar to the Roadster V2, I dug around and found this thread: https://electricbikereview.com/forums/threads/battle-of-the-singlespeeds-enki-cycles-miller-desiknio-urban-or-ampler-curt.30789/ The other two are much more expensive, but the Enki...

My main use for an ebike is transportation, but I'd like to think something like a Civante would also enable me to go farther than I'm capable of myself on my 20ish pound road bike, just like yours enables you to conquer those mountains. One of the constants in the evolution of cycling is that...

I think he's saying he'll throw it in at no extra charge. But as far as I could tell, all of Yamaha's road/fitness ebike frames are identical, save for the dropper post routing on the Wabash. Therefore, they all have the same mounting points, tire clearance, geometry, etc. It's likely a big...

Even a 750cc street bike is still made to motorcycle-grade safety and quality standards. I can't tell you what to do, but just remember that these are entry-level bicycle parts on a relatively heavy bicycle. Fine for rides around the neighborhood, but I wouldn't trust any of it on a motocross...

🤣 Maybe if you're a travelling salesman you could be! But honestly, I think Bikeman may be having a laugh with that entire post. There are bikes fit to "clear a ditch 25 across" (25 feet? inches? centimetres?), but the R1U 700 is not that bike.

I also lean towards the athletic rider demographic, though I don't think I'd want an ebike that gives "just enough" assistance for climbing and tougher sections. I'm more inclined toward one extreme or the other: maximum suffering or maximum assist. Which is why I like Yamaha's approach and...

You and I are in similar scenarios, and I've resigned myself to spending more money. But if you don't mind the weight of the bike (and don't mind that it won't really "feel more like a real bike"), the Ride1Up LMT'd does have a torque sensor for under $2k. You might review some of the feedback...

Huh, good to know. As I said, I don't rock a power meter currently, or even a bike computer. I just use my Garmin 945. But theoretically, they should communicate and I'm of the opinion that more data is always better, or at least more fun! Other than commuting, I'm interested in an ebike for...

Thank you for your feedback @WattsUpDude it has really helped me out. I had older versions of 105 and Tiagra on bikes 8-10 years ago and was frankly surprised how much better 105 feels now compared to then. I'm sure Tiagra has improved similarly as well, I just don't think I'll need the...

I was watching the promo video for the Civante on Yamaha's website and the guys mentioned there's an internal power meter already on the bike?! This is the video: I don't use a power meter currently and don't really need one or know how much use one would be on an ebike. Still, that's a...

I test rode a Cross Connect and a Wabash yesterday evening. They didn't have a medium Cross Core and I'll echo what others have said about Yamaha's sizing being quite small. The small looks like a child's bike. I think I've at least come to the conclusion that I need a mid drive system with...

Thanks for the explanation, that sort of makes sense. But I wonder why it would be different between those particular models. If anything, I'd expect the firmware to be shared between the Cross Core and Cross Connect, but different than the (shared) firmware of the Wabash/Urban Rush (and...

OK, Yamaha riders. I've fallen down this rabbit hole and I fear I won't come out until I have a Yamaha ebike. I'm heading to a dealer later to try the CrossCore. I think they have the Wabash in stock as well, so I'll probably give that a spin, too. I have a couple questions about the Civante...

Yep, I really want to get a test ride on the Yamaha and experience a mid drive. I would consider Trek, as I've generally had much better experiences with their local dealers than Specialized. But the cheapest bike that really fits my needs is the Verve+2, which is a little more expensive than...

I don't think I was aware of the Charge or Wing, thank you! I was just looking again at the Propella and RadMission last night and wondering why more simple but relatively light ebikes don't exist. These appear to answer that question. Particularly the Wing, which looks like it has everything...

Yes, thank you. I'd forgotten about it when I posted but did go back and look in the past couple days. The top assisted speed is 18mph. I currently average 15-16mph under my own power on my commute now. Of course I would get the benefit of the reduced effort. But I'd really like to cut down...

I don't think an extra battery is possible in either the Roadster V2 or the Luna Stealth/Fixed. Both have batteries that fit in the down tube and aren't made for easy or regular removal.

I'm really interested in what Yamaha is doing with their bikes and motors but somehow I forgot about the Cross Core, thank you! I agree with you and I have also come to realize that if I just buy the cheapest option available I regret it more than spending a little extra. This evening I'm...