There are Class 1 road bikes out there with big batteries. Yamaha makes one.
Fazua in the USA
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ghukins
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Thank you , Mike. Can you, or any other reader, share what brands carry class 1 road bikes with 500wh batteries?
Cannondale Synapse Neo.
ghukins
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Thank you, Mike.
Yamaha makes the Urban Rush and the new Wabash on/off road. Both aluminum.
Are there any more manufacturers coming out with lightweight e-bikes? Is Bianchi going to expand their line from one bike to several others? I've heard rumors that Specialized is coming out with one, maybe by the end of the year, but it is just a rumor. Anyone else see anything at demo events, shows or marketing to bike shops? Still thinking of getting an Orbea, but want to see what else will be out there.
And the Cannondale Quick Neo is 40 lbs.
Looking forward to seeing these new bikes.
ghukins
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I test rode the Cannondale Synapse Neo SE (their all road version) and loved it so I bought one. It uses the less aggressive Bosch Active Line Plus motor coupled with a Bisch Powertube 500wh battery. This past Saturday I did a 35 mile ride with 2, 444 feet of climb and finished with approximately 60 miles of battery left! I was thrilled. Check them out!
ghukins
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The quoted weight on the bike is 38 pounds but riding the bike youo do not feel the weight. When you turn, you have to be a little more deliberate with your lean for a while, but you quickly get used to it. It also takes a little while to get used to the wider Q factor, but that was not an issue either.
For Ebikemotion - rear hub motor and battery in the down tube - used by Orbea, Bianchi, Willier, Colnago and Pinarello. The Bianchi is reasonably priced but has a low head tube, as is commonly found with Bianchi. The Orbea is a more upright position, but there are issues, right now, with accessories. The other three are quite expensive. If I were going this route, I would probably wait for the Fazua drive bikes coming this fall and winter, since they have a removeable battery and you can carry a spare.
Jaxx
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Amen. Fortunately, I don't need one? I'm getting approximately 130 Miles on a single charge.
Glory Cycles in Greenville, SC USA did say they will be discounting them but did not say by how much.
Jaxx
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Bloody good 105, I have Di2, rode pals bike the other day with 105 set-up. Very impressed and, great price.
ghukins
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130 miles I'd great! What kind of terrain, mode you were in and your weight if you dont mind?
Jaxx
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ghukins
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Funny you should ask. I ended up buying a Cannondale Synapse Neo SE. Great bike with limitless range but it constantly creaks. After six attempts to get it to stop, I returned it to the dealer and they are working with Cannondale for a resolution. I think I may join you with a Gain now that the battery is out. Much lighter, range extender battery, solid company behind them.
Anyone considering the Specialized Creo at a base price of $9K? Looks great but $9K????
Steve Porter
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I have a Trek Domane+ which I love but did notice today that my dealer has the new Cube Agree with the Fazua motor on the floor. It's the top of the line model for 10K but looked very nice. I for one typically ride my Domane+ at 30-60% assist (and turned off on the flats) but would not give up the ability to move at 28 mph through city streets on my way home after a long climb up the mountain--it's too much fun!
ghukins
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The 2020 Trek Domane+ bikes will come in two very different flavors. One with a Bosch motor good for 28mph and one with the Fazua motor, good for 20mph. The Fazua model looks a lot more streamlined but has less range and less top end. Things are heating up in the e-bike wars! Mid-drives, Ebikemotion or Fazua???!!!!
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