I have gotten interested in Ebikes and trying to buy my second ebike. As I start to research them more, I see more and more features I want, then end up not being able to find all the features I want on one ebike. Maybe there are some brands/models I am not aware of that might check all the boxes, so hoping someone might know of one. Either that, or I have to give up some features, or wait until a manufacturer releases a new model with the features I want, or buy one and see if I can customize some of the missing features.
Mandatory features:
1. Must be a class 2, capable of throttle only, prefer at least 25 mph, but might consider 20 mph, if it checks all other boxes
2. Internal hub, e.g. Nexus, nuvinci, Rohloff for low maintenance and changing gears when stopped
3. Hydraulic brakes
4. mid step through model or maybe full step through, so easy to stand when stopped and getting on and off
5. smaller frame options or frame that will work with shorter person (am only about 161 cm/5'4")
6. Fenders and back rack
7. Front fork air suspension
8. Kind of an all road or commuter - Will be used mostly as on road commuter or day trips, but nice to be able to handle some dirt or gravel roads, so kind of an all road bike. Will probably want to use with some pannier bags on the back rack, when going to the store or some jaunts where I want to carry things.
Preferred features:
9. Cable drive over chain drive, for lower maintenance
10. Probably would be nice to have a mid-drive, so the motor can make use of changing gears, but can compromise on this if other boxes checked, but if I need an internal hub, then I guess that eliminates the rear motor drive anyway and would probably have to be a mid, as I would not want a front drive.
11. concealed battery built into the frame would be nice, but can live without this option, if all other boxes are checked) and nice if cables are also concealed and run through the frame, but this is not a deal killer.
12. Rear suspension would be nice, but not a deal killer, as I can maybe just get an aftermarket seatpost suspension
13. Want it nice looking, (obviously subjective), but I like more of the mountain bike look versus the typical cruiser. I like the Bulls LACUBA EVO E8 STEP-THRU design with the custom frame that conceals the battery. This bike checks most of the boxes, except it is not a class 2, cant use throttle only. Same with the Riese and Muller's, some nice ones, like the Mixte HS or Homage, but I think these are not class 2 throttle only.
14. Decent range, so good sized battery.
15. Not too heavy, so less than 60 lbs would be preferred
#1-8 are mandatory check boxes, and 9-15 are preferred, but negotiable.
Bikes that come closest, Optibike Allroad Pioneer Limited probably has the most boxes checked, but no concealed battery, no rear suspension, and not quite as nice looking, but looks to be the best I can find thus far.
I really like the looks of the R&M Mixte HS or Homage HS, but these are class 3 and no throttle, which is a deal killer. Or the Wallerang M.01x, but again only class 1. Eprodigy Magic Pro is a class 2, but no front suspension and dont care for the looks, as prefer more a MTB look versus cruiser.
Any other brands / models that people know of that check all the mandatory boxes and most of the preferred boxes? Thanks a lot for any feedback or suggestions.
Mandatory features:
1. Must be a class 2, capable of throttle only, prefer at least 25 mph, but might consider 20 mph, if it checks all other boxes
2. Internal hub, e.g. Nexus, nuvinci, Rohloff for low maintenance and changing gears when stopped
3. Hydraulic brakes
4. mid step through model or maybe full step through, so easy to stand when stopped and getting on and off
5. smaller frame options or frame that will work with shorter person (am only about 161 cm/5'4")
6. Fenders and back rack
7. Front fork air suspension
8. Kind of an all road or commuter - Will be used mostly as on road commuter or day trips, but nice to be able to handle some dirt or gravel roads, so kind of an all road bike. Will probably want to use with some pannier bags on the back rack, when going to the store or some jaunts where I want to carry things.
Preferred features:
9. Cable drive over chain drive, for lower maintenance
10. Probably would be nice to have a mid-drive, so the motor can make use of changing gears, but can compromise on this if other boxes checked, but if I need an internal hub, then I guess that eliminates the rear motor drive anyway and would probably have to be a mid, as I would not want a front drive.
11. concealed battery built into the frame would be nice, but can live without this option, if all other boxes are checked) and nice if cables are also concealed and run through the frame, but this is not a deal killer.
12. Rear suspension would be nice, but not a deal killer, as I can maybe just get an aftermarket seatpost suspension
13. Want it nice looking, (obviously subjective), but I like more of the mountain bike look versus the typical cruiser. I like the Bulls LACUBA EVO E8 STEP-THRU design with the custom frame that conceals the battery. This bike checks most of the boxes, except it is not a class 2, cant use throttle only. Same with the Riese and Muller's, some nice ones, like the Mixte HS or Homage, but I think these are not class 2 throttle only.
14. Decent range, so good sized battery.
15. Not too heavy, so less than 60 lbs would be preferred
#1-8 are mandatory check boxes, and 9-15 are preferred, but negotiable.
Bikes that come closest, Optibike Allroad Pioneer Limited probably has the most boxes checked, but no concealed battery, no rear suspension, and not quite as nice looking, but looks to be the best I can find thus far.
I really like the looks of the R&M Mixte HS or Homage HS, but these are class 3 and no throttle, which is a deal killer. Or the Wallerang M.01x, but again only class 1. Eprodigy Magic Pro is a class 2, but no front suspension and dont care for the looks, as prefer more a MTB look versus cruiser.
Any other brands / models that people know of that check all the mandatory boxes and most of the preferred boxes? Thanks a lot for any feedback or suggestions.
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