JoeinJP
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About to buy my first ebike, and was about to choose Evelo Aurora (with the Memorial Day sale). I'm leaning that way because of the NuVinci drive, but am I overestimating the problem with gear mashing with Shimano gears if using pedal-assist?
Purpose of bike: Used to ride a lot more in my younger days, have a Trek 7.2FX but want an ebike for a 4 mile commute each way, combination of a bikepath and street traffic in Boston neighborhoods, a couple minor hills. I'm about 240, 5'11, and often walk the 4 miles to work during the summer but an ebike will get me to use it daily.
Price range: $2800 max (which is Aurora w/ NuVinci and 500w motor, with the sale.)
Court's reviews were very helpful, but it sounds like
1) is Evelo's motor a bit noisy? Or was this just with the 2013 models?
2) if not upgrading to NuVinci, would there be gear mashing using the throttle, or would that only happen with pedal-assist?
3) Are they better alternatives at a bit lower cost, or are there other ebikes with NuVinci? Evelo bikes do appear a bit "clumpy," but style isn't the first priority.
4) When's the best time to buy, when do dealers move their merchandise? Since I may pass on the Evelo $150 discount and not rush my decision now.
Thanks for any advice.
Purpose of bike: Used to ride a lot more in my younger days, have a Trek 7.2FX but want an ebike for a 4 mile commute each way, combination of a bikepath and street traffic in Boston neighborhoods, a couple minor hills. I'm about 240, 5'11, and often walk the 4 miles to work during the summer but an ebike will get me to use it daily.
Price range: $2800 max (which is Aurora w/ NuVinci and 500w motor, with the sale.)
Court's reviews were very helpful, but it sounds like
1) is Evelo's motor a bit noisy? Or was this just with the 2013 models?
2) if not upgrading to NuVinci, would there be gear mashing using the throttle, or would that only happen with pedal-assist?
3) Are they better alternatives at a bit lower cost, or are there other ebikes with NuVinci? Evelo bikes do appear a bit "clumpy," but style isn't the first priority.
4) When's the best time to buy, when do dealers move their merchandise? Since I may pass on the Evelo $150 discount and not rush my decision now.
Thanks for any advice.
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! It came down the the Pedego City Commuter or eProdigy Jasper, the main difference is rear geared hub vs midddrive, (which I was preferring), but slightly better BB7 breaks on the CC vs Tektro on the Jasper, among a few other differences. The overriding factor was being able to test ride the City Commuter with a LBS, whereas eProdigy has none, which I did today. I was happy with it, went 7 miles before I realized and didn't notice any hills. Only tested the throttle, was using PAS4 at certain times, otherwise mainly at level 2-3. But ebikes sure are heavy, this one about 60lbs with battery, which is located on a back rack. This made my decision for me, a step-thru! 48v/10ah, 500 watt motor is more than enough for me. Now I can put away all 
