Help! Which Low Assist eBike

[navkant]

Hi Guys, After a disastrous experience with Giant [3 New Fastroad E+ Pro bikes with moisture issues in Engine], I figured out I don't need the high level of assist. I am hence weighing my options between Orbea Gain F40 vs Cannondale Quick Neo SL 2. Can you please help me with your experience?

• The iWoc Trio handlebar remote on F40 looked cheap and prone to wear and tear. The test ride Bike had this part wobbling. Has anyone had any bad experience with it?
• On Orbea, there seems to be a lag of a few seconds before the motor kicks in when starting from a standstill. This wasn't the case with the Yamaha motor of Giant.
• I called 4 Evancycles stores and none of them has a Cannondale Quick Neo to test ride and it has a 5 week waiting period. Is it better than Orbea and worth the wait?

 

[georgehenry]

Not the same model but might give some insight

https://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/cannondale-synapse-neo.34045/page-6#post-523832

 

[RobF]

Both bikes use the ebikeMotion system, so you would expect both to perform similarly.

It's possible Cannondale has its own software, but unlikely.

Only a test ride will tell.

 

[navkant]

Thanks. Have to go blind and book a Cannondale then. Apparently can cancel later if I do t like the test ride.

 

[John Hassall]

Thanks. Have to go blind and book a Cannondale then. Apparently can cancel later if I do t like the test ride.

I have been riding an Orbea Gain for over 12 months now, can't fault it. Don't feel any lag, absolutely love it.

 

[DroidOne]

When you get the SL2, can you post a small review on here? I'm also looking to get it. What you think about the frame and the build quality.

I have the Cannondale Quick Neo EQ, but want something lighter (it's about 21kg with all bells and whistles).

 

[soundwave]

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[navkant]

When you get the SL2, can you post a small review on here? I'm also looking to get it. What you think about the frame and the build quality.

I have the Cannondale Quick Neo EQ, but want something lighter (it's about 21kg with all bells and whistles).

Will do. I think I will pre-order it this week with an option to not buy it if I don't like it

 

[navkant]

Specialized S-Works Levo SL Carbon 2021 - Out of Stock | Tredz Bikes

Specialized S-Works Levo SL Carbon 2021 - Electric Mountain Bike. Out of Stock. All Electric bikes are delivered free to the UK mainland, 365 day returns & Price Match.

www.tredz.co.uk

This is an expensive Mountain bike. Not something I'm looking for.