I bought an E-bike (2013 Izip E3 Metro) a few years ago, and don't ride it much . . primarily because I think I'm scared of the thing. It's power is a bit unpredictable to me (caused me to fall almost immediately after getting it), and just doesn't feel natural.
I now think that a mid-drive with a GOOD system will alleviate much of this. The Benno Eboost really caught my attention (probably won't actually use the ability to carry cargo, but I want the option, will probably buy all the racks and bags). And to be completely honest, I just love the "story" that goes with the Benno bikes. Or maybe I'm just attracted to "different" and what some people would call "ugly" bikes (I got the Metro in ORANGE, and would get the Benno in yellow).
I can't find a local dealer that has the Benno to drive, but I did drive an Easy Motion Atom Diamond (Brose drive with Shimano Nexus IGH) and some other bike that had the Bosch system with a 10-speed derailler (like the Benno). Both drives seemed fine to me, but the SMOOTHNESS of the Brose/Nexus system (primarily due to the IGH, I'm sure) really struck me. And the quietness.
Now, it's possible that the bike I rode with the Bosch simply didn't have the derailler properly adjusted that led to the lack of smoothness.
I really like the BIG tires on the Benno Eboost, pretty sure I'd like the 24" x 2.6" tires, and the whole bike. But it keeps bugging me that the Brose/Nexus just seemed soooo smooth.
It looks like perhaps a Bulls Lacuba EVO E8 would get me the Brose/Nexus drive system with larger tires (2" vs 1.5" of the Easy Motion, but still not the 2.6" of the Beeno or the 24" wheel diameter.
Any other bikes I should be looking at? Or should I just get the Benno and not worry about the derailler and the lack of smoothness I detected in the bike I test-drove? I guess I should go test-drive another bike or two somewhere with the Bosch system if I can find one.
Anybody got the Benno Boost and love it or hate it?
I now think that a mid-drive with a GOOD system will alleviate much of this. The Benno Eboost really caught my attention (probably won't actually use the ability to carry cargo, but I want the option, will probably buy all the racks and bags). And to be completely honest, I just love the "story" that goes with the Benno bikes. Or maybe I'm just attracted to "different" and what some people would call "ugly" bikes (I got the Metro in ORANGE, and would get the Benno in yellow).
I can't find a local dealer that has the Benno to drive, but I did drive an Easy Motion Atom Diamond (Brose drive with Shimano Nexus IGH) and some other bike that had the Bosch system with a 10-speed derailler (like the Benno). Both drives seemed fine to me, but the SMOOTHNESS of the Brose/Nexus system (primarily due to the IGH, I'm sure) really struck me. And the quietness.
Now, it's possible that the bike I rode with the Bosch simply didn't have the derailler properly adjusted that led to the lack of smoothness.
I really like the BIG tires on the Benno Eboost, pretty sure I'd like the 24" x 2.6" tires, and the whole bike. But it keeps bugging me that the Brose/Nexus just seemed soooo smooth.
It looks like perhaps a Bulls Lacuba EVO E8 would get me the Brose/Nexus drive system with larger tires (2" vs 1.5" of the Easy Motion, but still not the 2.6" of the Beeno or the 24" wheel diameter.
Any other bikes I should be looking at? Or should I just get the Benno and not worry about the derailler and the lack of smoothness I detected in the bike I test-drove? I guess I should go test-drive another bike or two somewhere with the Bosch system if I can find one.
Anybody got the Benno Boost and love it or hate it?
