Best value (not cheapest) city ebike for hills (with quality components, etc)...

[cloudcover]

I just wanted to chime in again and say a heartfelt "Thank You!" to all those who've replied. As I'd hoped, you all have (a) helped me think through the process a bit more clearly and (b) pointed me to a few bikes options that I hadn't even known about but that sound really appealing. I'm especially intrigued by the Atom Diamond Wave Pro and the Felt Sport E-50. I'll plan to visit a few local stores that carry those (and others) and go from there.

Again, thanks to everyone for the help...if there are other suggestions, etc, please keep 'em coming!

By the way, one of the local shops has a (seemingly) great deal on a Kalkhoff Integrale S11. I actually really like how it looks and the bike components seem really solid. (Plus, I'm probably biased from the relatively positive experience I've had with my current Kalkhoff). But when I researched it online, it seems that people have warnings about the motor drive -- it's an Impulse 3.0 Evo. If I ride it and like it, should I consider that or is that a motor system that I'm better off avoiding?

 

[Dirkdaddy]

Check out the Wing ebikes. They are a good value and as a bike enthusiast with many other expensive non-E bikes over I think I can give a good opinion on quality. Everything works well and it has built in lights and alarm (although its not real loud). Racks & fenders are Wing specific but well priced. Its 36v system 350w but the bikes are not super heavy at 48lbs with mid grade battery 10.4 mah. We didn't want a e-motorcycle sort of thing we wanted some exercise to burn off fat and keep in shape. Its perfect and goes fast, but on lower settings you get a workout. It does ride rough with a very HD wheelset and stiff frame. I just did a ride 30 miles in hilly terrain on 2-3 and made it home with some juice to spare. Great support from Wing BTW.