Espin Nero
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I'm thinking about ordering one myself, but I will assume the rack is not included since it's listed as a premium add-on, and I would not add the premium option. You could always ask about it on their website chat if it's important to you. They weren't able to answer me about what cassette it uses, only that it is a 7 speed.
We have both a Ride1up 500 and an Espin Sport. Pros with the 500, seems lighter (maybe because no rack or fenders) but I also think frame components are thinner. Throttle works without assistance ( in 0,).Cheaper for extra battery and battery options. Has a bottle cage. Pros for Espin, more integrated battery, hydraulic brakes, comes with rear rack and fenders.
I like the Flow. Looks better. Integrated battery. The Nero looks a lot heavier. With all accessories it is same price as Flow or more.I just purchased a Flow this morning. What do you think of this Nero at 999.00 with the accessories?
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Nero is a fat tire bike. No add-ons makes it $999 for early bird pricing. Compare that to the Radrover.
An Espin Nero and Ride1UP 500 look like they would be a perfect combo for me, with one fat tire and one regular tire bike. Due to the early bird pricing on the Nero, I'm tempted to go ahead and order one now, despite the October shipping, and save my next bike purchase for later on. My plan has always been to have at least 2 e-bikes by next spring so that if one was out of service, I would still have a backup, and it makes sense to have a little variety in styles. I might even get an e-mountain bike later on at a greater expense if I get into that. Not this year, though.
Some other things I like about the 500 are the higher top gear thanks to a 11T cog on the rear cassette, slightly wider tires, setting to change number of assist levels, and programmable assist levels.
An Espin Nero and Ride1UP 500 look like they would be a perfect combo for me, with one fat tire and one regular tire bike. Due to the early bird pricing on the Nero, I'm tempted to go ahead and order one now, despite the October shipping, and save my next bike purchase for later on. My plan has always been to have at least 2 e-bikes by next spring so that if one was out of service, I would still have a backup, and it makes sense to have a little variety in styles. I might even get an e-mountain bike later on at a greater expense if I get into that. Not this year, though.
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Taylor57
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The rear rack is included for 1199.00. I just bought one.
phoenixtoohot
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Congratulations !
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phoenixtoohot
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I'm not sure they ever actually did. Last time I clicked on the websites of their listed dealers, I found none that actually stocked the bikes. There was one in Scottsdale (Phatride) that did carry them last year, but have dropped them this year.
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Thanks! Hmm, I'm waiting for a reply from them. They list the rear rack as an $85 value, so the most I would expect it to cost is $999+$85, but realistically based on the pictures it should be included, or they need to change their photos. At most it seems the rear rack should be +$50 if bought with the bike given the price of the premium pack. Still a good deal, but not as good if they are charging an extra 20% for the rear rack.
Taylor57
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Oh, I thought you were referring to the Sport or Flow. I'm 99% sure the rear rack is standard with the Flow or Sport but may be extra with the Nero...
$1199? That would not be the Espin Nero. It's $999 without the rack, $1149 with the premium package that includes the rack.
Unfortunately not. The ride1up 500 sits on the frame. Ride sells batteries for their bikes at a reasonable cost. The Espin Sport battery is recessed. I was wondering whether the battery for one of the other Ride bikes might fit.
TooMuchWitt
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I've been a lurker for a long time; I've visited tons of different brand forums and threads on here, and Mike tends to disparage any company that doesn't use a dealer network. When Espin first cut their prices, he was complaining how they were selling "below invoice" and how no dealers will want to carry them anymore, it was a terrible business decision, etc etc etc.
I recently contacted Espin because I was curious how the new pricing was affecting sales, and the Espin rep got back to me and said they had never seen such a high demand and were thrilled at the new pricing.
If you look at Mike's comments in other threads historically, he was saying that Espin bikes were great quality, well made, and a good value. Now, as soon as they cut out the middlemen, they are just another white label brand that "slaps a logo on a chinese knock off."
I recently contacted Espin because I was curious how the new pricing was affecting sales, and the Espin rep got back to me and said they had never seen such a high demand and were thrilled at the new pricing.
If you look at Mike's comments in other threads historically, he was saying that Espin bikes were great quality, well made, and a good value. Now, as soon as they cut out the middlemen, they are just another white label brand that "slaps a logo on a chinese knock off."
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BigNerd
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So is Espin no longer using dealers?
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