The follow was my first posting from another thread of this bike after purchasing in early March 2018. Just cut and pasted from other thread.
Just upgrade wife's ebike to a Gepida Reptila 900, this 26" wheel version of 28" wheel 1000.
Features
Bosch Activeline, 400wh powerpack mounted in frame below seat, Nexus 8 spd hub, Magura HS11 rim brakes, integrated lights , Suntour NEX 50mm fork and built in Abus cafe lock.
This bike replaces a Shimano STEPs 28" ebike with derailluer gears.
First impressions after brief ride is solid handling bike, very quiet, like nexus 8 but does take little getting use to. Yet to put NEX forks to test but seem lot better than bargain basement Zoom forks on old bike.
Nothing really in it between Activeline and STEPs motors, Activeline seems more refined while STEPs slightly more peppy.
The main reason for change was smaller frame and wheels made for better fit, other bike while being small frame was slight to big for wife. 26" wheels give short wheelbase by 200mm, makes for more nibble better handling bike at low speed in tight situations ie hairpin corners. Low centre of mass by having frame battery compared to rack battery also helps. Other plus was same battery as my bike, we now have 900w/hr between us, less assist I use more battery she has, big plus on long rides.
Its small things on bike that make big difference
1) Integrated lights a must, no more pissing around with battery lights that have to be removed when locking bike up. Headlight was OK for commuting on light streets, might want extra light if riding regularly on unlit paths at speed.
2) Caffe lock that uses same key as battery, option to use cable with it.
3) IGH, being able to change gears when stopped at lights, must for commuting. Plus easy to clean single speed chain and maybe option to fit totally enclosed chainguard for even lower maintenance.
4) Little mud flaps on end of mud guards, stops water flicking up on back of rack and rider.
5) solid fittedmudguards with good clearance between wheel. No rubbing when guards take small knocks.
Magura HS11 rim brakes seem upto job, may need to be better setup. LBS did very poor job even after taking back. Clearances between pads and rims are not even and look little wider than recommended 1-1.5mm. Going have to do bit more research online, before tackling them.
No regrets with lower price and spec first ebike as didn't know if wife would enjoy it. With 2nd bike hapyy to spend extra on higher spec bike.
Just upgrade wife's ebike to a Gepida Reptila 900, this 26" wheel version of 28" wheel 1000.
Features
Bosch Activeline, 400wh powerpack mounted in frame below seat, Nexus 8 spd hub, Magura HS11 rim brakes, integrated lights , Suntour NEX 50mm fork and built in Abus cafe lock.
This bike replaces a Shimano STEPs 28" ebike with derailluer gears.
First impressions after brief ride is solid handling bike, very quiet, like nexus 8 but does take little getting use to. Yet to put NEX forks to test but seem lot better than bargain basement Zoom forks on old bike.
Nothing really in it between Activeline and STEPs motors, Activeline seems more refined while STEPs slightly more peppy.
The main reason for change was smaller frame and wheels made for better fit, other bike while being small frame was slight to big for wife. 26" wheels give short wheelbase by 200mm, makes for more nibble better handling bike at low speed in tight situations ie hairpin corners. Low centre of mass by having frame battery compared to rack battery also helps. Other plus was same battery as my bike, we now have 900w/hr between us, less assist I use more battery she has, big plus on long rides.
Its small things on bike that make big difference
1) Integrated lights a must, no more pissing around with battery lights that have to be removed when locking bike up. Headlight was OK for commuting on light streets, might want extra light if riding regularly on unlit paths at speed.
2) Caffe lock that uses same key as battery, option to use cable with it.
3) IGH, being able to change gears when stopped at lights, must for commuting. Plus easy to clean single speed chain and maybe option to fit totally enclosed chainguard for even lower maintenance.
4) Little mud flaps on end of mud guards, stops water flicking up on back of rack and rider.
5) solid fittedmudguards with good clearance between wheel. No rubbing when guards take small knocks.
Magura HS11 rim brakes seem upto job, may need to be better setup. LBS did very poor job even after taking back. Clearances between pads and rims are not even and look little wider than recommended 1-1.5mm. Going have to do bit more research online, before tackling them.
No regrets with lower price and spec first ebike as didn't know if wife would enjoy it. With 2nd bike hapyy to spend extra on higher spec bike.
