Hi everyone.
I have decided to get my first ebike.
Have checked this great forum, but most of "advice threads" cover brands that are imposible to get in Europe. Therefore decided to try my luck with a separate thread.
Would appreciate any advice. Tried to make it structured for easy reading.
Purpose: commuting to work (around 7km oneway with most of the time going uphill, need to be fresh for work) + fun time for weekends (love going easy hilly trails around the city).
Criteria:
- price: 1500-2500 EUR (1500 is ideal as there is a tax incentive of up to 1500 here, but I am ready to add some)
- at liest front suspention (I undestand that it might not be super needed for my scenarios, but I just cant stand a bike without any susp. Full would be great, but I understand that it will definitely be out of my league).
- at liest 27" wheels (even though I am not very high - 176cm - on a 26" I feel like a giant. Can look at 26" only if it is just best.
- no road/ cx bike - dont like leaning forward position + it will not be safe here as I need to pay more attention for the road.
- absolutely NO to fat tyres.
- I have absolutely no peference about the motor position (rear/ mid) or sensor type as I dont quite understand the difference. ATM I use some entry level hardtail and happy with it. The only thing I need is some power for that hill. DIY is not an option as I can use a tax incentive and for it the bike must be new and ready.
I tried to check the market and that is what I found:
Option one:
Some well-known brand with "so-so" setup
Giant roam E+ (2550 EUR) (https://www.giant-bicycles.com/ie/roam-eplus-electric-bike) - roam series fits my demands quite well, but is it worth paying 2500EUR for 50nm torque + alivio? It is top end of my comfort zone and it is hard to get over it.
Some CUBE models (2400-2600 EUR with practically the same setup as the Giant)
Option two:
Some "noname" with relatively good setup.
Tried to find any good shop in europe and the only google result was some shop with the bikes from brands I have never heard of. Below are some options from the shop:
LEADER FOX Sandy (1500 EUR: Bafang REAR motor) (https://greatebike.eu/leader-fox-sandy-2021)
CRUSSIS e-Cross 7.6 (1676 EUR; Bafand M400, close to 7,7 just a little bit smaller battery) (https://greatebike.eu/crussis-e-cross-7-6)
CRUSSIS e-Gordo 7.7 (1800 EUR; Bafang M400) (https://greatebike.eu/crussis-e-gordo-7-7)
LEADER FOX Awalon 29" (2100 EUR; Bafang M420) (https://greatebike.eu/leader-fox-awalon-29-2021)
Some additional "strange" options (either the unknown engine or expensive but noname)
CRUSSIS OLI Atland 8.6-S (2036EUR; OLI engine) (https://greatebike.eu/crussis-oli-atland-8-6-s)
LOVELEC Sargo (1880 EUR; DAPU motor) (https://greatebike.eu/lovelec-sargo)
4EVER ESWORD SPORT (2400 EUR; Bafang M500) (https://greatebike.eu/4ever-esword-sport)
Option three:
Some trustworthy brand which will satisfy my needs. Would be great if someone could share the examples.
Option four:
Get over the fact that this idea is stupid and just buy Giant Roam 1 and try going super slow uphill to stay fresh
I have tried searching local brands, but most of them make either super small foldable bikes or are expensive (4k+).
I undestand that my request might be a bit too much, but I hope there is a chance for a great deal.
I have decided to get my first ebike.
Have checked this great forum, but most of "advice threads" cover brands that are imposible to get in Europe. Therefore decided to try my luck with a separate thread.
Would appreciate any advice. Tried to make it structured for easy reading.
Purpose: commuting to work (around 7km oneway with most of the time going uphill, need to be fresh for work) + fun time for weekends (love going easy hilly trails around the city).
Criteria:
- price: 1500-2500 EUR (1500 is ideal as there is a tax incentive of up to 1500 here, but I am ready to add some)
- at liest front suspention (I undestand that it might not be super needed for my scenarios, but I just cant stand a bike without any susp. Full would be great, but I understand that it will definitely be out of my league).
- at liest 27" wheels (even though I am not very high - 176cm - on a 26" I feel like a giant. Can look at 26" only if it is just best.
- no road/ cx bike - dont like leaning forward position + it will not be safe here as I need to pay more attention for the road.
- absolutely NO to fat tyres.
- I have absolutely no peference about the motor position (rear/ mid) or sensor type as I dont quite understand the difference. ATM I use some entry level hardtail and happy with it. The only thing I need is some power for that hill. DIY is not an option as I can use a tax incentive and for it the bike must be new and ready.
I tried to check the market and that is what I found:
Option one:
Some well-known brand with "so-so" setup
Giant roam E+ (2550 EUR) (https://www.giant-bicycles.com/ie/roam-eplus-electric-bike) - roam series fits my demands quite well, but is it worth paying 2500EUR for 50nm torque + alivio? It is top end of my comfort zone and it is hard to get over it.
Some CUBE models (2400-2600 EUR with practically the same setup as the Giant)
Option two:
Some "noname" with relatively good setup.
Tried to find any good shop in europe and the only google result was some shop with the bikes from brands I have never heard of. Below are some options from the shop:
LEADER FOX Sandy (1500 EUR: Bafang REAR motor) (https://greatebike.eu/leader-fox-sandy-2021)
CRUSSIS e-Cross 7.6 (1676 EUR; Bafand M400, close to 7,7 just a little bit smaller battery) (https://greatebike.eu/crussis-e-cross-7-6)
CRUSSIS e-Gordo 7.7 (1800 EUR; Bafang M400) (https://greatebike.eu/crussis-e-gordo-7-7)
LEADER FOX Awalon 29" (2100 EUR; Bafang M420) (https://greatebike.eu/leader-fox-awalon-29-2021)
Some additional "strange" options (either the unknown engine or expensive but noname)
CRUSSIS OLI Atland 8.6-S (2036EUR; OLI engine) (https://greatebike.eu/crussis-oli-atland-8-6-s)
LOVELEC Sargo (1880 EUR; DAPU motor) (https://greatebike.eu/lovelec-sargo)
4EVER ESWORD SPORT (2400 EUR; Bafang M500) (https://greatebike.eu/4ever-esword-sport)
Option three:
Some trustworthy brand which will satisfy my needs. Would be great if someone could share the examples.
Option four:
Get over the fact that this idea is stupid and just buy Giant Roam 1 and try going super slow uphill to stay fresh
I have tried searching local brands, but most of them make either super small foldable bikes or are expensive (4k+).
I undestand that my request might be a bit too much, but I hope there is a chance for a great deal.