All year commuter in Norway, replacing car

[OttarLM]

I found this forum during my research for a new e-bike, and i must say you have a lot of helpful threads in here and a lot of grate reviews.

Now I hope this forum can help me find the right bike for me.

Me:
I am a thirty year old man in normal physical form.

commute:
I have a 18 km (11,3 mile) X 2 long commute with 195 m (640 ft) elevation up during the commute.
https://goo.gl/maps/cjdzz5dXsC92

Local weather:
The temperature ranges form -3 to + 22 *C (28 - 70*F).
We have a lot of rain, so good mudguards are essential.

My requirements for the bike:
- Mid engine form one of the big brands
- Pedal assist up to higher speeds
- Aluminum frame that can take the load of a child seat
- Top tube design (I think)
- Good mudguards
- 29" wheels (or other large diameter)
- No suspension


So far I have looked at the trek CrossRip+. It has a lot in common with non electric bikes I've had before, but I am not sure if it is necessary to have such an aggressive riding position when i have pedal assist.

Budget:
The bike is supposed to replace a car

 

[rich c]

With the history of cycling in Norway, you should probably be helping us! I prefer Haibikes with Bosch power.

 

[Luv2ride]

I found this forum during my research for a new e-bike, and i must say you have a lot of helpful threads in here and a lot of grate reviews.

Now I hope this forum can help me find the right bike for me.

Me:
I am a thirty year old man in normal physical form.

commute:
I have a 18 km (11,3 mile) X 2 long commute with 195 m (640 ft) elevation up during the commute.
https://goo.gl/maps/cjdzz5dXsC92

Local weather:
The temperature ranges form -3 to + 22 *C (28 - 70*F).
We have a lot of rain, so good mudguards are essential.

My requirements for the bike:
- Mid engine form one of the big brands
- Pedal assist up to higher speeds
- Aluminum frame that can take the load of a child seat
- Top tube design (I think)
- Good mudguards
- 29" wheels (or other large diameter)
- No suspension


So far I have looked at the trek CrossRip+. It has a lot in common with non electric bikes I've had before, but I am not sure if it is necessary to have such an aggressive riding position when i have pedal assist.

Budget:
The bike is supposed to replace a car

I ride the Trek Super Commuter and love it! 27.5 x 2.4 inch wheels and tires, great fenders and awesome headlight, solid bike. This bike could easily replace a car for commuting. I carry an extra battery in a trunk bag and regularly ride 60-70 miles 4 or 5 days a week. I have 8000 miles on it.

 

[Trail Cruiser]

I found this forum during my research for a new e-bike, and i must say you have a lot of helpful threads in here and a lot of grate reviews.

Now I hope this forum can help me find the right bike for me.

Me:
I am a thirty year old man in normal physical form.

commute:
I have a 18 km (11,3 mile) X 2 long commute with 195 m (640 ft) elevation up during the commute.
https://goo.gl/maps/cjdzz5dXsC92

Local weather:
The temperature ranges form -3 to + 22 *C (28 - 70*F).
We have a lot of rain, so good mudguards are essential.

My requirements for the bike:
- Mid engine form one of the big brands
- Pedal assist up to higher speeds
- Aluminum frame that can take the load of a child seat
- Top tube design (I think)
- Good mudguards
- 29" wheels (or other large diameter)
- No suspension


So far I have looked at the trek CrossRip+. It has a lot in common with non electric bikes I've had before, but I am not sure if it is necessary to have such an aggressive riding position when i have pedal assist.

Budget:
The bike is supposed to replace a car

Crossrip is an excellent choice. I would have recommended a Juicedbike CCS but hub motor is not an option. You don't have to sacrifice riding comfort. elevating the handle bar with stem riser and shortening the reach with the use of short stem can do the trick. Another quick way to see if the position is comfort oriented is to eyeball the height of handle bar if it is slightly higher than the saddle and also the reach that is not too far away from the saddle.

 

[Ravi Kempaiah]

I recommend either the Trek Super Commuter (you can change the rack to something robust) or this Cube Kathmandu hybrid.

https://www.cube.eu/en/2018/e-bikes...e-kathmandu-hybrid-sl-500-black-edition-2018/
Has really nice componentry.

I heard Norway is giving subsidies to E-bike owners. Is this true?
http://www.businessinsider.com/oslo-electric-bike-offer-2017-2

 

[Over50]

With the history of cycling in Norway, you should probably be helping us! I prefer Haibikes with Bosch power.

I agree with both parts of this statement. I would think you would have access to many great European brands some of which we don't see here in the USA. Also if you are hauling a child frequently maybe the CrossRip+ is too much of a road bike and as you point out has a little too aggressive of a riding position? Maybe something a little more upright and with some wider tires like the Schwalbe Super Moto X tires some of us have been commuting on. The Trek SuperCommuter+ would fit that bill. I'd agree with Rich C about checking out Haibike (Trekking models perhaps). And Riese and Muller, Moustache, Scott, and Cube among other great Euro brands. I really love the looks of the Katmandu that Ravi pointed us to. And I'm a big fan of Moustache's rugged commuter styling on the Friday and the all terrain bike the Saturday X Road. What are some of the most common e-bike brands one would see in Norway?