So MANY choices....tho I narrowed it a bit. Need guidance now.
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If I'm reading the specs correctly, I see four rear-hub cadence-sensing bikes with throttle and the Gazelle, a mid-drive torque-sensing bike without throttle. I'm a newbie to e-bikes, but from everything I've read the Gazelle will be quite a different riding experience from the other four on your list.
I live in a hilly area and wanted a natural pedal assist that I could dial back as well as the ability to ride unassisted, all for purely recreational riding. So for my first e-bike (recent purchase) I went for a tried-and-tested mid-drive platform—Shimano in my case, but Bosch, Brose, and Yamaha would all have been fine. For me, all but the Gazelle would have been non-starters. Given your list, I suspect that your use case is more utilitarian than mine, and that you have fewer hills than I.
I live in a hilly area and wanted a natural pedal assist that I could dial back as well as the ability to ride unassisted, all for purely recreational riding. So for my first e-bike (recent purchase) I went for a tried-and-tested mid-drive platform—Shimano in my case, but Bosch, Brose, and Yamaha would all have been fine. For me, all but the Gazelle would have been non-starters. Given your list, I suspect that your use case is more utilitarian than mine, and that you have fewer hills than I.
AHicks
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Are you comfortable with the idea of working on your bike when it needs attention? If so, carry on. If maybe not so much, a LOT of your call should be based on what you have available for service locally.
DO NOT assume you can take a consumer direct bike to ANY shop and get it serviced. Many (most?) local shops will tell you they don't work on anything they don't sell, then spew some BS answer when asked why that is.
That said, I like the Aventon bike as well.
If I could add a bike to your list, it might be one of the Espin bikes
espinbikes.com
DO NOT assume you can take a consumer direct bike to ANY shop and get it serviced. Many (most?) local shops will tell you they don't work on anything they don't sell, then spew some BS answer when asked why that is.
That said, I like the Aventon bike as well.
If I could add a bike to your list, it might be one of the Espin bikes
espinbikes.com
Art Deco
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A useful write up on an Aventon bike by an EBR rider, who gets that you have to know what you want before you buy.
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FINALLY DECIDED!! Things I considered: For those looking for Step Through, Lower cost, & Best Value.
I thought I would post this, as it has taken me much time to learn and consider all the options. Just like buying a house, if you have a budget on the lower side for Ebikes, you have to decide what is most important to YOU. I just spent a month learning, testing, and deciding. I am female, 64...
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ElevenAD
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i know some folks would not care at all but that no throttle from standstill would be more than a deal breaker for me.A useful write up on an Aventon bike by an EBR rider, who gets that you have to know what you want before you buy.
FINALLY DECIDED!! Things I considered: For those looking for Step Through, Lower cost, & Best Value.
I thought I would post this, as it has taken me much time to learn and consider all the options. Just like buying a house, if you have a budget on the lower side for Ebikes, you have to decide what is most important to YOU. I just spent a month learning, testing, and deciding. I am female, 64...
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