Have been doing my new commute since Monday, which is around 18 miles each way. It takes me around 1hr and 10 minutes, a little bit less depending on red lights when I hit the city centre.
Very pleased with how the bike has performed. No issues to report so far, although like someone else has mentioned, the Odometer has for some reason reset itself at one point.
I think it was when I uncoupled a few wires when swapping things around on the handlebars.
Monday was dry, Tuesday it battered down with rain on the way in. The mudguards I added do a very good job, although the front one could do with being a little longer.
The brakes work extremely well, even in the wet. The LCD has no issues with steaming up like those on my previous bikes, and is really nice and clear to read.
The cheap seat post I bought does a reasonable job of taking out bumps at the rear, and the front suspension feels nice.
Monday and Tuesday felt comfortable on the butt...but this morning, it hurts! May well have to look at repalcing the seat, will give it a few more days before deciding.
The ergon grips work well, my wrists were starting to ache after just a couple of miles with the standard ones, but very littel discomfort with these ones on the bike.
The motor is superb, it really pulls well when you need it.
I have it set on power mode, and pretty much level 6 assist all the way, apart from areas where its not safe to go at full speed. On this setting, the battery drops from starting at 41.5 to around 35 volts at the end.
One thing I really like about the assist levels is they do act like a speed limiter....put it on 5, and assistance drops off at around 17mph. Level 6 takes me to a steady 22mph. It will assist above that, but I dont think you are getting much reward back for the extra effort you have to put in. 22 is a nice speed I feel comfortable with.
Im certainly going to be clocking the miles up on this one.
Will be giving it a really close look over at the weekend.
