Looking for input on which bike for a 30 mile commute

[mako]

If reliability is of any concern then you may want to shy away from a mid-drive for a commuter. Don't get me wrong, I love a good mid drive, but I am not a fan of the extra wear and tear the motor puts on your drive train. For a serious commuter I would look for a good hub drive with center frame mount battery. Even with a rear mount on the battery I think its a better fit for commuting than a mid drive.

If it was me, I would heed Alaskans advice about the situational awareness benefits of being more upright. It's a different world when you are not bent over.

 

[ebikemom]

I love a good mid drive, but I am not a fan of the extra wear and tear the motor puts on your drive train

When I was first shopping I was looking "mid drive" and the dealer had one, but recommended hub drive for reduced wear-and-tear. I'm happy with my bike, but was not a "road biker" of any stripe before ebiking (I road a conventional hybrid with an upright ride, just for light riding around the neighborhood), so didn't have the expectations of the "natural" feel that some seek.

 

[ROJA]

You are going to be putting on a ton of miles (awesome!), so are you really sure you want a mid-drive?