The derailleur is installed over the guard, so it is likely the guard is meant to stay.Is the guard supposed to stay on the bike after assembly or is it just for shipping ?
How does the ride1up 500 compare to the Flow?I received the Flow today for my wife (order 1686). It's everything I expected from my original review on October 21, 2019 (https://electricbikereview.com/forums/threads/new-espin-flow-and-sport.29980/post-226984).
Sleek, refined, great performance and handling. I love the fact that it is so easy to pedal at PAS level 0 ... kind of makes the range a non issue, if I exhaust the battery, I can pedal home just like a regular bike. The programming on assist levels is just right ... controllable and excellent acceleration when you want it. Packing was excellent. I'm thinking of buying the Sport for myself, even though I already have a ride1up 500.
What do you think the differences in riding are between the Espin and the Ride1up ?I received the Flow today for my wife (order 1686). It's everything I expected from my original review on October 21, 2019 (https://electricbikereview.com/forums/threads/new-espin-flow-and-sport.29980/post-226984).
Sleek, refined, great performance and handling. I love the fact that it is so easy to pedal at PAS level 0 ... kind of makes the range a non issue, if I exhaust the battery, I can pedal home just like a regular bike. The programming on assist levels is just right ... controllable and excellent acceleration when you want it. Packing was excellent. I'm thinking of buying the Sport for myself, even though I already have a ride1up 500.
Interesting. Why so? I almost ordered a R1U 500 over the Espin due to a higher top gear (500 has a 11T on the cassette, Espin has 12T according to the EBR review), more assist levels (apparently less powerful assist on PAS 1/7, 1/9), programmable assist levels, low cost battery replacement (and upgrade), and slightly wider tires (I would prefer even wider, maybe plus tires, but not fat) vs. the Espin.I'm thinking of buying the Sport for myself, even though I already have a ride1up 500.