Who's got a Current?

[TForan52]

My starting default is 3rd gear and 3 PAS, assuming I'm paying attention. Smooth as silk and quick. (Once I get rolling, I tend to ride in 5th gear, and alternate between 2 and 3 PAS). Even at higher starting PAS levels, I don't notice the kind of lurching or "jolt" common to the rear hub designs I've been on. One of my local LBS has the Como SL but it's more than $2k more, so a non-starter when I looked.

I could have bought a new Como SL for less money ($2500) but after one short trip, I knew it wasn’t for me. Maybe it might work with a tiny person or someone riding with euro regs but for me it certainly wasn’t anything I would want to ride. And almost twice the price retail of the Current with a comparable belt drive.

 

[Doggyman1202]

I could have bought a new Como SL but after one short trip, I knew it wasn’t for me. Maybe it might work with a tiny person or someone riding with euro regs but for me it certainly wasn’t anything I would want to ride. And almost twice the price of the Current with a comparable belt drive.

I just re-watched Court's review of the Como SL from last year, and reminded that the battery range based on actual specs (not range claims) is pretty stingy, and the battery is not easily removable. It's a pretty nice bike, but I would choose the Current again even if the Specialized sold at the same price point. My friend is loving her new Current as well, but she took my word for it, so I don't think she appreciates what a value-sleeper it is, compared to other ebikes at this price.

One very minor little difference I noticed on her bike, which is a year newer, is on the grips. When I mounted a bar end mirror last year on my Current, I simple removed a cap at the end of the handlebar. When we tried to mount the same mirror for her bike, we had to cut the grip instead of removing a simple cap. I wonder if this was a design choice, or a matter of parts availability.

 

[TForan52]

I just re-watched Court's review of the Como SL from last year, and reminded that the battery range based on actual specs (not range claims) is pretty stingy, and the battery is not easily removable. It's a pretty nice bike, but I would choose the Current again even if the Specialized sold at the same price point. My friend is loving her new Current as well, but she took my word for it, so I don't think she appreciates what a value-sleeper it is, compared to other ebikes at this price.

One very minor little difference I noticed on her bike, which is a year newer, is on the grips. When I mounted a bar end mirror last year on my Current, I simple removed a cap at the end of the handlebar. When we tried to mount the same mirror for her bike, we had to cut the grip instead of removing a simple cap. I wonder if this was a design choice, or a matter of parts availability.

I had to cut a hole too. No big deal.

 

[ampere1]

I just re-watched Court's review of the Como SL from last year, and reminded that the battery range based on actual specs (not range claims) is pretty stingy, and the battery is not easily removable. It's a pretty nice bike, but I would choose the Current again even if the Specialized sold at the same price point. My friend is loving her new Current as well, but she took my word for it, so I don't think she appreciates what a value-sleeper it is, compared to other ebikes at this price.

One very minor little difference I noticed on her bike, which is a year newer, is on the grips. When I mounted a bar end mirror last year on my Current, I simple removed a cap at the end of the handlebar. When we tried to mount the same mirror for her bike, we had to cut the grip instead of removing a simple cap. I wonder if this was a design choice, or a matter of parts availability.

Bought my Current in October of 2020 and aslo had to cut the hole in the grip. I also had tried grips made by Ergon, but found I prefer the ones that came with my Current.

 

[Oendaril]

@Oendaril , I went with the Priority Current. I could not justify the cost difference of the Como SL, especially with the Costco discount on Priority bikes.
The power assist feels completely natural at power levels 1 & 2, and probably 3. When I increase to 4 or 5 I feel a quick surge boost on the Priority Current, and if I’ve accidentally left it at level 5 when I’m stopped, it can surprise me at how much it wants to jump ahead with very light pedal movement. So if I remember (I didn’t have them side by side) the Como SL would have felt about the same if the Current is compared at the lower boost levels, but the Current has power at the higher levels that makes the power noticed in some circumstances. I am satisfied with the Current, so I didn’t try to go back for comparison test rides with the Como SL during the 30-day trial period (even though I was at the LBS for accessories).

My starting default is 3rd gear and 3 PAS, assuming I'm paying attention. Smooth as silk and quick. (Once I get rolling, I tend to ride in 5th gear, and alternate between 2 and 3 PAS). Even at higher starting PAS levels, I don't notice the kind of lurching or "jolt" common to the rear hub designs I've been on. One of my local LBS has the Como SL but it's more than $2k more, so a non-starter when I looked.

Just wanted to say thanks for the input, and you've helped me decide. I've got my Enviolo Current on the way!

 

[forloop]

Just took advantage of the extra 10% off on Costco next. I now have two on the way.

 

[TForan52]

Just took advantage of the extra 10% off on Costco next. I now have two on the way.

I’ve really have enjoyed my Current . Zero problems or complaints.