First e-bike, largely commuting but want reasonable all rounder

[Altea4]

Yes I’ve read up on the different specs until my eyes have gone red.
10lb difference in bikes weight with battery removed so ok to lift. My old schwinn weighs more than the cube.

 

[xena]

FOCUS AVENTURA² 6.7 Anthracite

Whether you're planning a multi-day tour, or simply transporting stuff: the AVENTURA² is just as ideal for bike-packing trips as for transporting stuff around the city.

www.teamcycles.com

Seems to be the latest cx version for under 2k?

 

[Altea4]

FOCUS AVENTURA² 6.7 Anthracite

Whether you're planning a multi-day tour, or simply transporting stuff: the AVENTURA² is just as ideal for bike-packing trips as for transporting stuff around the city.

www.teamcycles.com

Seems to be the latest cx version for under 2k?

and with the 625 battery. I like the way focus have integrated the batteries to give the bikes a non e look. I’m going to go to onbike in worcester within the next few weeks and try out their different bikes before purchasing.

 

[Backpeddle]

Just make sure you get one with the 2020 full size front ring motor.

I don't think lifting an ebike onto a car roof is a realistic proposition for one person.

Getting a bike carrier that will have recommended weight capacity to carry an e-bike could be an issue. With the weight of bikes fitted with the likes of the bosch system the standard 3 bike carrier isn't recommended by the manufacturers as it exceeds their limit. The best I have seen was 20kg for a single bike. This means that expensive and larger tow bar mounted racks are the only option I can see for the majority of e bikes. Not all tow bar mounted options are up to it either.

 

[Altea4]

I have a Thule 925 already. It’s rated to carry 2 ebikes. Roof carrier rated to 20kg so would have to weigh the bike without a battery.

 

[Artstu]

FOCUS AVENTURA² 6.7 Anthracite

Whether you're planning a multi-day tour, or simply transporting stuff: the AVENTURA² is just as ideal for bike-packing trips as for transporting stuff around the city.

www.teamcycles.com

Seems to be the latest cx version for under 2k?

Lots of confusion on that bike. it has the 2019 CX motor on the photo and has a 500 wh battery

AVENTURA² | 2019 Bosch | FOCUS Bikes

FOCUS Bikes is the leading premium brand of high end mountain bikes and road bikes with excellent quality - German Engineered for amateur athletes and professionals!

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