. Equally disappointing in my view is the fact that we are seeing re-hashed technology in the form of Tonaro bikes being lauded by members when its only real attraction is the price.
Still loving my Panasonic-powered bike,
Indalo
When I bought my Tonaro Enduro the price had nothing to do with it. I really mean that. But the Tonaro Enduro seemed to tick all the boxes I wanted ticking. I could have gone for the top of the range all singing and dancing electric bike but do I want to pay loads of dosh for a bike that will get hammered every day through the year on the way to work, along the tracks and through´the woods? No not really.
I have ridden ther Enduro for about 2000km now and it has been excellent in all respects except that the original seat is pants, but I replaced it with my brooks saddle. It get beat up and pounded every day and has been out on some really wet days this summer without one single problem. Not even a puncture. I have loaded it to high heavens to go camping, no problem. The bike is like a tank.
If I had paid the top of the range type of money I would not have been any more satisfied. In fact the Enduro has fallen over half a dozen times. If it had been a very expensive bike I would have molly coddled it and not had half as much fun.
The Tonaro has been worth it at any price and if it does die next year I can just afford to get a new one.
You cannot assume people buy them just because of the cost, you need to ask the questions.
Steve