Pedal Assist Only
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Tara D.
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Here are two different bike reviews to look at
http://electricbikereview.com/felt/verzae/
http://electricbikereview.com/kalkhoff/agattu-impulse-8-hs/
http://electricbikereview.com/felt/verzae/
http://electricbikereview.com/kalkhoff/agattu-impulse-8-hs/
Ann M.
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Also @1938dodge , use the advanced search feature on EBR, choose the 'show more filters' and then select the 'drive mode' and there's several types of pedal assist to choose from, then hit that search button and have fun reading. There's lots to choose from and please remember that many pedal assist bikes have a throttle on them, but that doesn't mean you need to use it! 
Dear Anne, that feature will not get you to a listing of Class 1 (pedal assist only) bikes. It simply led me thru almost every bike ever reviewed. My bride is quite insistant that she wants a pedal assist only bike. I think she feels that once a throttle is available a throttle will be used. Is there another way to search for these bikes? Thanks MichaelAlso @1938dodge , use the advanced search feature on EBR, choose the 'show more filters' and then select the 'drive mode' and there's several types of pedal assist to choose from, then hit that search button and have fun reading. There's lots to choose from and please remember that many pedal assist bikes have a throttle on them, but that doesn't mean you need to use it!
Thanks you for your help. Are there any Class 1 bikes that are less expensive?
pxpaulx
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The Easy Motion bikes are either/or - the throttle will not work when the bike is in pedal assist mode (and vice versa). Alternately, you could probably simply remove the throttle. Most bikes that are currently pedal assist only are the high end mid-drive bikes that cost $3,500 and up. I'm sure there might be some out there, but you'd be severely limiting your options and probably ending up with an overall bike that your wife won't enjoy riding.
PJungnitsch
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Something like this:
http://www.voltbike.ca/voltbike-elegant/voltbike-elegant-white.html
And just remove the pedal assist controller? (assuming it has one)
http://www.voltbike.ca/voltbike-elegant/voltbike-elegant-white.html
And just remove the pedal assist controller? (assuming it has one)
Mike Smith
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Another option is to have your wife choose a bike which she likes/loves and convert it with an add on system such as Bionx as my wife did with her Raleigh as seen in the pictures. Would not have been my choice for her but she loves it and when the wife is happy, everyone is happy, lol. No need for throttle. Pedelec assist is best available plus regenerative mode. Best of luck.
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PowerMe
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The fact that a throttle might exist on an ebike does not mean the rider has to use it or that they'll even want to use it. Except for trying it out a couple times, I never use the throttle on my Easy Motion EVO bike. Plus, once in a pedal assist mode, the throttle doesn't work at all -- you have to be in an unassisted mode before the throttle can be used.
J.R.
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"A man has got to know his limitations" Clint Eastwood
Maybe this is a case of: A women knows her limitations! If she feels if she has a throttle she may use it, that's good information to know before purchasing. It will likely limit lower cost options though. You could call an Easy Motion dealer and find out if the throttle can be removed.
Maybe this is a case of: A women knows her limitations! If she feels if she has a throttle she may use it, that's good information to know before purchasing. It will likely limit lower cost options though. You could call an Easy Motion dealer and find out if the throttle can be removed.
Ann M.
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Sorry, Michael! Didn't mean to throw a monkey wrench into the mess
. It would be good to be able to do a search by class.Uh Oh, I hope I didnt give you more work. Happy holidaySorry, Michael! Didn't mean to throw a monkey wrench into the mess
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I've got a new small step thru Stromer ST1 elite (black) for $2500. Stromer makes excellent bikes and does not believe in a throttle. PM me if interested.
J.R.
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Great bike, good buy and good solution!
Reddy Kilowatt
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Don't want to further muddy the waters here, but she might want to consider the Optibike Pioneer City.
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Michael,
Tara. D's choices are top notch. They are some of the best PAS only bikes. Nothing beats a test ride.
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