Stefan Mikes
Well-Known Member
- Region
- Europe
- City
- Mazovia, Poland
Not to being the Devil's advocate but... Isn't it so American dealers provide a Class 3 e-bike owner with Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 stickers? The OP could ride a Class 3 e-bike and just ride slower wherever necessary. I agree with Art the torque is your friend whenever the weight is involved. Presently, I weigh 196 lbs but I started from 236 on my Vado 5.0. With the older 1.2s motor (which delivers the same 90 Nm as the latest 1.3), I could recently clear a 16% grade ascent, Turbo mode on, "granny gear" on. Not sure if the 1.2e motor could do it.
A remark to the OP: Don't try trail riding with a Vado, a Como or a Verve unless it is a decent dry fire-road. These e-bikes are made for urban and suburban use, and are the best on asphalt roads.
A remark to the OP: Don't try trail riding with a Vado, a Como or a Verve unless it is a decent dry fire-road. These e-bikes are made for urban and suburban use, and are the best on asphalt roads.