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I wouldn't worry about the assembly, as they didn't have to touch the electrical components (except plugging in the display). Presumably, a bike mechanic knows how to install a fork, front wheel, crank arm, seat, and check that all the bolts are torqued correctly. Just don't trust them on...

Oh okay. I guess that's why I fall over all the time when I'm not pedaling using throttle only or just freewheeling. :rolleyes: It's the speed that the wheels are turning, not how fast your legs are turning, that keeps you upright.

The key is not an "ignition" key, and does not turn on/off anything. The only thing it does is retract the pin that holds the battery in place. Your LBS is completely wrong on this.

By this logic, people on motorcycles must fall over all the time. The gyro effect on a bike comes from spinning of the wheels, not the chainring. Even if there was a measurable stabilizing effect from the spinning of the chainring, it would be negated and overpowered by the force of pushing down...

If you are only going to ride on paved roads (or even dirt/gravel trails), a suspension is not necessary. The Core-5 comes with big 2.2" tires, and when you run them at the recommended 40-50psi, they basically act as shock absorbers. You also have your elbows and knees to use as springs, so...

I ended up getting two 500s with the rack and fender upgrade – an XR for me, and an ST for my wife. A Sport and Flow combo would have cost an additional $450, so that was the primary factor for my decision. I wasn't convinced that the Espin was a better bike than the 500, so I just went with the...

No, they didn't pick up the phone when I tried calling this week. They answered my question about the rack over email after a few days. The rear rack is still included. Neither Shimano nor SRAM make a 13-32t 8 speed cassette, and I can't find any references to a "S-Ride 13-32t" anywhere except...

I agree on the other point, but unless you're seeing something different than I am, the geometry is fairly normal as far as the seat tube and bottom bracket go. The seat tube angle looks like it's definitely between 71-74°, so it looks like a "normal" bike to me.

I'll let others chime in about the bike and potential alternatives, but they really lose a lot of credibility when they try to claim that their "750 watt drivetrain delivers nearly 3X the power of its competitors". Any 250w options in this price range will be mid-drive, which have more torque...

I sent them an email last week, but did hear back before the weekend. Can you confirm if your Flow came with a 11-32t cassette? Espin's website lists the cassette as a 13-32t, which is a really odd size, so I am wondering if it is a typo. Thank you for confirming this. It's good to know that...

Yeah, I hear you on that. This is one of the main reasons why I am hesitant on the Espins. Nearly every detail is murky, and I have no idea what I am getting. Since February, they have removed the brand of the motor and folk from the specs, and switched from Shimano parts to generics. I can't...

Have you confirmed that the current bikes ship with a rear rack? Since February, Espin has made some changes, including a new controller and a different display. The default photos for the Sport/Flow do not show a rack, but did show a rack at the beginning of the year. The rear rack can be...

Hi EBR community, I have an opportunity to purchase an e-bike at a deep discount through a local incentive program. Only a select number of bikes are eligible for the program, so unfortunately, I can't choose any brand or bike that I want. The Ride1Up Roadster, Core-5, 500 are eligible, along...