JoeinJP
Member
I'm looking for a suitable bike for longer rides, my Ejoe Epik SE is fine for commuting, but 20in wheels just don't do it for an efficient longer recreational (city street, suburbs, paved bike trail) ride. As extensive as Court's reviews have been, maybe there are some bikes I haven't come across.
My parameters per priority:
1) Net weight under 50, (bike without battery).
2) front suspension, even if basic.
3) Class 2 preferred, but any class will do.
I test rode the Trek Verve+ high step and Specialized Como 2.0 and found lack of suspension jarring on street bumps and cracks, not sure how much a seat suspension would help. Other than that, both bikes had quiet motors and weight felt even lighter than my Ejoe! Verve+ particularly a nice-looking bike, the only additional drawback was noticing the lack of motor 'umph' whereas the Como was hitting 28mph easily that I had to ask the LBS if it was the 3.0 speed pedelec, not even.
I am considering various Bulls bikes--no class 2 though Maybe there are other bike fitting my parameters? (Wishing the EBR review filter could be more robust in the future?)
Thanks.
Joe
My parameters per priority:
1) Net weight under 50, (bike without battery).
2) front suspension, even if basic.
3) Class 2 preferred, but any class will do.
I test rode the Trek Verve+ high step and Specialized Como 2.0 and found lack of suspension jarring on street bumps and cracks, not sure how much a seat suspension would help. Other than that, both bikes had quiet motors and weight felt even lighter than my Ejoe! Verve+ particularly a nice-looking bike, the only additional drawback was noticing the lack of motor 'umph' whereas the Como was hitting 28mph easily that I had to ask the LBS if it was the 3.0 speed pedelec, not even.
I am considering various Bulls bikes--no class 2 though Maybe there are other bike fitting my parameters? (Wishing the EBR review filter could be more robust in the future?)
Thanks.
Joe