Despite the enormous choice of ebikes, there is one that I keep coming back to as my dream machine.
It's a Riese and Muller Charger GX Rohloff.
There's lots to like about it, the Rohloff/enclosed chain transmission should be about as long lasting and low maintenance as it's possible to get.
The factory fit front carrier is a bit butcher's bike, but would be a handy place to carry a spare battery, in an appropriately retro styled Carradice bag.
The Bosch CX motor has a bit more grunt than my Bosch bikes which would be nice to have, although I manage OK with what I've got.
Not so keen on the sus fork, but I would hope it's a decent one.
The 650b tyres would be fine for my trekking use, and slightly handier than 700c/29er when it comes to putting the bike in the back of the car.
Flat mudguards and a bit of clearance should mean they don't clog, which is a problem with the close fitting guards on my current bikes.
There's room in the triangle for a bottle cage - a small point, but it's frustrating having to dig into a pannier or other bag when I want to stop for a quick slurp.
All-in-all, the Charger looks an excellent package.
No doubt David from Amps will be along shortly to tell me how my dream could be realised, and at what enormous cost.
In the meantime, what is your dream ebike?
http://en.r-m.de/bike/charger-gx-rohloff/
It's a Riese and Muller Charger GX Rohloff.
There's lots to like about it, the Rohloff/enclosed chain transmission should be about as long lasting and low maintenance as it's possible to get.
The factory fit front carrier is a bit butcher's bike, but would be a handy place to carry a spare battery, in an appropriately retro styled Carradice bag.
The Bosch CX motor has a bit more grunt than my Bosch bikes which would be nice to have, although I manage OK with what I've got.
Not so keen on the sus fork, but I would hope it's a decent one.
The 650b tyres would be fine for my trekking use, and slightly handier than 700c/29er when it comes to putting the bike in the back of the car.
Flat mudguards and a bit of clearance should mean they don't clog, which is a problem with the close fitting guards on my current bikes.
There's room in the triangle for a bottle cage - a small point, but it's frustrating having to dig into a pannier or other bag when I want to stop for a quick slurp.
All-in-all, the Charger looks an excellent package.
No doubt David from Amps will be along shortly to tell me how my dream could be realised, and at what enormous cost.
In the meantime, what is your dream ebike?
http://en.r-m.de/bike/charger-gx-rohloff/
