80% commuter, 20% trails

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JPRockville

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Hi All, I'm looking for a commuter focused ( 5 days a week, 20 miles round trip) ebike, with standard commuter features like lights, fenders, and comfortable seat. I'd also like to use the bike on the weekends to play around off road or on minor trails (nothing too hardcore). With the short commute, I'm open to fatter tires to allow for the weekend getaways.
I like the look of the Raleigh Redux IE stepover, Juiced Cross/Rip Current, and HaiBikes (in general). Love the German brands but most are too expensive. My budget is up to around $3000, but like everyone else in the world, I'm looking for the most bang for my bike.

I'd also consider a 2017 on discount.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
 
Thanks for the quick response. My local shop has the Trekking 4.0 for $2500, the Raleigh Redux IE for $2900, and the Sturmvogel Evo for $2500. Is the Trekking the best choice at these prices?
 
The Ohm Urban is a fantastic eBike. Take a look. Can probably get for $3K. Has everything you need.
 
86 and still kicking said:
Bionx Europe is still up and running and we expect the Bionx tech to be purchased and continue. My contacts at Elby (another Bionx bike) seem to know something we do not as they are business as usual.
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Hi 86,
If you or your contacts hear anymore re a possible Bionx-Boinx bailout could you please keep the forums posted
I know a few Bionx owners who will be relived if the rumours are substantiated
 
E-Wheels said:
Hi 86,
If you or your contacts hear anymore re a possible Bionx-Boinx bailout could you please keep the forums posted
I know a few Bionx owners who will be relived if the rumours are substantiated
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Will do, we sell both Ohm and Elby and would just hate to see this tech disappear. Not sure how many folks have ridden the D500 system but the smoothness, power, diagnostic and configuration capability, and durability of the system is top tier tech.

My feeling is that someone will step in to purchase certain assets and maintain production of these motors.
 
Thanks again for all of your help - I have one last question. I am ready to order the 2017 Haibike Trekking 4.0, found it for a good price. But am a little torn as REI is now offering the 2018 Stromer ST1 Platinum for $2999. The idea of ordering from a reliable shop like REI, plus my 10% back for membership, and easy return policy, makes this an attractive offer (vs ordering from an online vendor, which makes me a bit nervous).
How do the Trekking and ST1 Platinum compare? Is the Trekking worth the extra 'risk'?

I know this is probably a hard question to answer, but any advice would be appreciated.
 
The obvious difference is that the Stromer is hub drive and can assist to 28mph. Personally, I do not have a problem with buying a bike online, but you should also take into consideration that an online purchase needs to be assembled. If you are not confident doing so, you also have to factor in the cost to get it assembled by a professional mechanic.
 
JPRockville said:
Thanks again for all of your help - I have one last question. I am ready to order the 2017 Haibike Trekking 4.0, found it for a good price. But am a little torn as REI is now offering the 2018 Stromer ST1 Platinum for $2999. The idea of ordering from a reliable shop like REI, plus my 10% back for membership, and easy return policy, makes this an attractive offer (vs ordering from an online vendor, which makes me a bit nervous).
How do the Trekking and ST1 Platinum compare? Is the Trekking worth the extra 'risk'?

I know this is probably a hard question to answer, but any advice would be appreciated.
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REI is also likely going to charge sales tax, right? For me, locally, that kills all but 2.25% of that 10% rebate.
Also, you can get an ST1 Platinum from https://www.amegoev.com/buy-electric-bikes/stromer-electric-bicyles.html for ~$2350, if you call and ask them to honor the 10% bike show discount from a couple of weeks ago. Or give Crazy Lenny's a call - I got my ST1 (2016 model) with city kit and the extended range blue battery for $1875 shipped. Can't touch that price. Hopefully they have some left!
 
The Bosch CX drive on the Haibike XD Trekking 4.0 cuts out at 18/19 mph .
And it is difficult , at least for me , to peddle faster beyond that limit .
So this bike however good , and however good of a deal , is 80% the wrong bike , if you want to ride faster .
The constant drag at 18/19 is an unpleasant restrictive feeling .
If your ok riding below that limit , I found the low step , which is the only version I had the opportunity to test , a very comfortable ride and bicycle .
 
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