Two Month Review Of Cervelo Rouvida Rival Road Ebike

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Sudovia, or the most northeastern area of Poland consists of steep hills only. I do race there. Varmia and Mazuria are hilly, too. A 50 mile Sudovia ride requires over 1400 m elevation gain.

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Poland is a way greater than just the central Mazovia (or "Flatpoland"). Our southern neighbours are montane countries.

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The Poland's South is all mountains, some of them high ones (Tatra, Sudety, Bieszczady). Just to mention the highest peak of Bieszczady, Tarnica, which is higher than Ben Nevis I once climbed for 1727 m elevation gain on a 60 km outward leg of the trip.

I showed that the assist of Mahle x20 ends at 100% rider's power (1x). I need the 1x assist as ECO but SPORT and TURBO require more. My Vado SL with the mountain gearing is capable to handle relatively short 10% inclines. My Vado 6.0 has the assist up to 320% and it provides the peak power of 520 W. I need that e-bike for serious climbs, and had several impressive of them on my holidays.

Enjoyed the views of Poland.

 

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Depending on how much you want to ride your Vaya but could do with some help, you might consider a Keyde S110 hub motor. Weight 2.3kg plus a 1.2kg 36v 7ah battery is same as published wt of Mahle x35 system comes in thru axle and threaded axle versions. As easy to install as changing a rear wheel. wireless controls or just use your cell phone and app. Only one wire to battery. I've ridden mine on routes with several miles of near continuous climbs with up to over 12% gradients. Given the right expectations I think it is a great system.

 

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Depending on how much you want to ride your Vaya but could do with some help, you might consider a Keyde S110 hub motor. Weight 2.3kg plus a 1.2kg 36v 7ah battery is same as published wt of Mahle x35 system comes in thru axle and threaded axle versions. As easy to install as changing a rear wheel. wireless controls or just use your cell phone and app. Only one wire to battery. I've ridden mine on routes with several miles of near continuous climbs with up to over 12% gradients. Given the right expectations I think it is a great system.

Thanks but no thanks, I've seen that motor and looks good, but I love the Vaya for the smooth and springy steel ride & it's such a lovely bike I want to keep it pure I suppose. Plus it's a target to get fitter with my ebike so I can ride it more! I have looked at kit motors for another analogue bike, a beloved old 26er MTB, was curious about mid drives like Bafang etc but the awkward heavy battery attached in the bottle cage mounts and the uncertainty of my DIY skills means I never got around to it. Might look again and see what new options are out there this coming summer. Seems like every 6 months there is some new development.