Help finding a lightweight hybrid/comfort ebike

[Alex33]

I'm looking for suggestions on a hybrid/comfort e-bike that is lightweight. Class 1/2 or 2/3. I found lifting a 60+ lbs rental ebike onto my bike rack a 2-person job. I saw the review of the Velec Citi and it appears to meet my criteria but I can't find a dealer near me (Northern Virginia) and the company has not responded to my inquiry about getting a list of US dealers. thanks.

 

[Art Deco]

I'm looking for suggestions on a hybrid/comfort e-bike that is lightweight. Class 1/2 or 2/3. I found lifting a 60+ lbs rental ebike onto my bike rack a 2-person job. I saw the review of the Velec Citi and it appears to meet my criteria but I can't find a dealer near me (Northern Virginia) and the company has not responded to my inquiry about getting a list of US dealers. thanks.

Check the threads on 'SL' for superlight in the Specialized forum for the SL versions of Vado and Creo, as well as the new Trek. There are several ebikes in the 30 to 40 lb range now. Not my thing, but these are exciting bikes , and soon some one who has one may jump in.

 

[BigNerd]

My top contenders:

Specialized Vado 4.0 SL $3350 (mid drive)
Cannondale Quick NEO SL 2 $2400 (rear hub)
Propella 4.0 7-speed $1299 (rear hub)

 

[6zfshdb]

I'm looking for suggestions on a hybrid/comfort e-bike that is lightweight. Class 1/2 or 2/3. I found lifting a 60+ lbs rental ebike onto my bike rack a 2-person job. I saw the review of the Velec Citi and it appears to meet my criteria but I can't find a dealer near me (Northern Virginia) and the company has not responded to my inquiry about getting a list of US dealers. thanks.

If you are looking for a comfort style ebike with a more upright riding position, your choices are somewhat limited. You might consider adding a stem riser and / or swapping handlebars on other bike models to get that hybrid/comfort configuration. These changes are fairly inexpensive and aren't difficult. If you choose this route, when bike shopping, make sure the cable length is long enough to allow for these changes.

 

[bikeman242]

If you are looking for a comfort style ebike with a more upright riding position, your choices are somewhat limited. You might consider adding a stem riser and / or swapping handlebars on other bike models to get that hybrid/comfort configuration. These changes are fairly inexpensive and aren't difficult. If you choose this route, when bike shopping, make sure the cable length is long enough to allow for these changes.

This, exactly. With a stem riser, upright/swept back handlebars, a short stem, ergon grips, and a new saddle, you can change any bike into a "comfort bike."

This is what I did with my full suspension mountain bike, and it came out great.