Elevation Cycles in Highlands Ranch is having a Trek e-bike demo day on Saturday, June 30.
http://elevationcycles.com/event/electric-bikes-demo-day/
http://elevationcycles.com/event/electric-bikes-demo-day/
Trek E-Bike Demo Day June 30, Denver
- Thread starter E-Mike
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bob armani
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Just curious as to how many different models will be on display at demo day?
bob armani
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Thanks E-Mike. Keep us all posted as to what they demo and what was your first picks are.
They had several models available to demo... not sure exactly which ones because I was focused on the Crossrip+ and the Super Commuter+ 8S. Took them both for a spin. My first time riding an e-bike. That first pedal stroke in the parking lot was magical 
. Barely touched the pedal and off it went.
They are both great bikes, and I preferred the Crossrip+, but I was already biased toward it based on everything I read. My personal preference is the drop bars, and the test rides confirmed that it's the right style for me. My main motivation in considering an e-bike is all about speeding up my commute to work. I would say that being down in the drops is marginally faster at high speed... it's just a little bit easier to keep it in the 28mph spot. For me, it was a little unsettling in the upright position at those speeds because it just felt like I was exposed to the wind a bit too much. The Super Commuter is more relaxed and comfortable for casual riding... the Crossrip+ fit my more aggressive style.
Great bikes, and the Trek folks were friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Now I just have to decide whether to spend the money or not.
. Barely touched the pedal and off it went.They are both great bikes, and I preferred the Crossrip+, but I was already biased toward it based on everything I read. My personal preference is the drop bars, and the test rides confirmed that it's the right style for me. My main motivation in considering an e-bike is all about speeding up my commute to work. I would say that being down in the drops is marginally faster at high speed... it's just a little bit easier to keep it in the 28mph spot. For me, it was a little unsettling in the upright position at those speeds because it just felt like I was exposed to the wind a bit too much. The Super Commuter is more relaxed and comfortable for casual riding... the Crossrip+ fit my more aggressive style.
Great bikes, and the Trek folks were friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Now I just have to decide whether to spend the money or not
.That was my choice too and I haven't looked back. Being a road cyclist I completely agree about the drops which do offer another riding position and a more aggressive one. Being in the drops also for me provides a relief position on the sit bones just as it does on my regular road bike. I haven't used cycling shorts on my CrossRip+ because it would defeat the purpose of being my commute bike, I just want to get to work and start my day dry without sweat.
But coming home I can be more aggressive, take a longer route and enjoy what this bike has to offer in a different capacity.
I posted this a couple of weeks ago under a different topic:
"So for me my Class 3 bike choice was a Trek CrossRip+. My 17 mile one way commute to work is semi hilly with a tiny amount of gravel and takes me, if I go sport/turbo about 40 minutes(no sweating). On the way home I usually choose a longer route 25-30 miles and bring assistance down to Eco mode or if I am tired I use touring mode. I leave a 2amp charger at work and a 4amp charger home so I do not have any issues with battery life. So I get cardio on the way into work and strength or endurance on the way home. I considered the Giant E but I didn't want the extra hassle of a front derailleur, I just don't think it is necessary. The SRAM Force 11 speed on the Trek CrossRip+ is perfect. I have no issues climbing hills and have a heck of good time riding the flats".
But coming home I can be more aggressive, take a longer route and enjoy what this bike has to offer in a different capacity.
I posted this a couple of weeks ago under a different topic:
"So for me my Class 3 bike choice was a Trek CrossRip+. My 17 mile one way commute to work is semi hilly with a tiny amount of gravel and takes me, if I go sport/turbo about 40 minutes(no sweating). On the way home I usually choose a longer route 25-30 miles and bring assistance down to Eco mode or if I am tired I use touring mode. I leave a 2amp charger at work and a 4amp charger home so I do not have any issues with battery life. So I get cardio on the way into work and strength or endurance on the way home. I considered the Giant E but I didn't want the extra hassle of a front derailleur, I just don't think it is necessary. The SRAM Force 11 speed on the Trek CrossRip+ is perfect. I have no issues climbing hills and have a heck of good time riding the flats".
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