I was looking for a bike that wasn’t too heavy, didn’t require much maintenance and had a decent range for getting around town or going for a ride in the park.
I’ve been really pleased with my choice.
It fits in the lift, so I don’t have to pay for a dedicated garage.
The three-speed version really pays off on bridges, ramps and so on. Once you’ve learnt to slow down to change down a gear before approaching the slope, it becomes very easy to ride.
You can really feel the difference between the various levels of assistance.
I use it with five levels instead of three, so the assistance is more gradual and I can get some exercise in a very controlled, low-impact way. Generally speaking, on the flat, levels 2 or 3 are fine; on hills i use 4 or 5. Changing the speed it's very handy and easy, moreover the screen is bright and clear.
The only thing I'd like to have is the possibility to show the time and the battery percentage (it reset every time despite having set it from the app)
The belt drive is really quiet, and I can finally say goodbye to greasy chains that risk getting me dirty.
Even in Eco mode, it’s really responsive when pulling away from traffic lights and can feel a bit twitchy on gravel tracks.
Personally, for city use with a bit of light off-roading, it’s perfect.
I was worried the saddle would be uncomfortable, but for 30-minute commutes or 1-hour rides, it’s not bad at all.
I appreciate the sleek design with the headlight integrated into the frame, but it feels odd not to have the beam following the wheel when you turn; that’s why I’ve added an extra torch to the handlebars anyway.
One thing to note: I’ve read about other users breaking their pedals. As I’m quite aggressive on them - even though I weigh less than 65kg - I decided straight away to fit flat metal pedals that aren’t too aggressive (without large spikes) and not give it a second thought. This makes folding the bike a bit problematic as the left pedal can get in the way, but that was less important to me.
Unfortunately, thicker padlocks won’t fit through the spokes of the wheels, bear that in mind.