Reviewer: Chris Morris
Purchased From: Race Co , Stourbridge
Purchase Price: £1,799 (rrp = £1,899)
Time Owned: 3 months
Local Terrain: Flat / Moderate Hills / Very Hilly (*delete as necessary)
Various. Used mostly for riding trails with moderate hills
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Strengths:
I like the Bosch Active Line Plus motor. It is very quiet; no sound at all most of the time. It gives a very good boost in turbo when required and is quite free running no assist is required. Although I am only 5 ft 2 in I like the 29er wheels; they seem to roll better than my manual with 26" wheels. The bike feels well put together.
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Weaknesses:
None really. The mudguards don't look sexy but I am finding them useful in keeping my clothes reasonably clean.
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Summary:
Although I have very limited experience of ebikes this one does feel just right for trail use while being fine for road use. Its not going to be the best for hardcore mtb-ing. The way the assist works feels very natural. The tyres are fairly basic ones but seem to offer reasonable grip off road while not being too noisy on tarmac. The 9 speed gearing is fine with a good range. I rarely use 1 or 2 except for very steep off road hills. I love riding it.
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Overall Rating (out of 10) :
I have to say 10 as I can't really find fault.
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Purchased From: Race Co , Stourbridge
Purchase Price: £1,799 (rrp = £1,899)
Time Owned: 3 months
Local Terrain: Flat / Moderate Hills / Very Hilly (*delete as necessary)
Various. Used mostly for riding trails with moderate hills
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Strengths:
I like the Bosch Active Line Plus motor. It is very quiet; no sound at all most of the time. It gives a very good boost in turbo when required and is quite free running no assist is required. Although I am only 5 ft 2 in I like the 29er wheels; they seem to roll better than my manual with 26" wheels. The bike feels well put together.
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Weaknesses:
None really. The mudguards don't look sexy but I am finding them useful in keeping my clothes reasonably clean.
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Summary:
Although I have very limited experience of ebikes this one does feel just right for trail use while being fine for road use. Its not going to be the best for hardcore mtb-ing. The way the assist works feels very natural. The tyres are fairly basic ones but seem to offer reasonable grip off road while not being too noisy on tarmac. The 9 speed gearing is fine with a good range. I rarely use 1 or 2 except for very steep off road hills. I love riding it.
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Overall Rating (out of 10) :
I have to say 10 as I can't really find fault.
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