HarryLaurence
New member
Hello e-bikers! I was an avid cycler for many years who has lost his way. I'm looking to jump in to the world of e-bikes. In the last week I've done a s**t-ton of research and comparison, just enough to be dangerous, and think I have it down to two bikes: the KBO Breeze and the Aventon Level.
I want a commuter type, something that will be fun recreationally and take me to work if need be. I figured this style would work well because for me because I'm a 90% pavement, 10% hard pack dude. I also like the geometry of these bikes, a little up out of the cockpit but down far enough to have some connection with the road.
What I'm not sure bout is which of these is the wiser choice. Or maybe there is another choice in the $1500 to $1800 range that I haven't yet seen. It looks like the Aventon has a better frame, better shocks and brakes, and purports to be Class 3 which means the potential of 28mph. Right?
And it seems like Aventon is a better known, well-respected company. The huge bummer with this bike is no integrated lights. The KBO is $300 cheaper, a Class 2 I think, has 16Ah instead of the usual 13, and has integrated lights. Other than being Class 2, the main downsides to this bike are the shocks. My friend has one and he says they're not that great. And one dude online said that the display doesn't give him the battery-related info he needs. I guess this could be changed out, right? But then the warranty would be void.
If any of you have either of these bikes and want to share your knowledge I'd be so happy to get schooled. Of course, my first e-bike doesn't have to be one of these two but these are the fruits of my search thus far.
I also considered the RadCity 5 Plus--mainly because the company is so well-known--but it looks a bit too upright for me and the cable management is a unruly. And it's 2 grand. Thank you in advance for any help you're willing to proffer!
I want a commuter type, something that will be fun recreationally and take me to work if need be. I figured this style would work well because for me because I'm a 90% pavement, 10% hard pack dude. I also like the geometry of these bikes, a little up out of the cockpit but down far enough to have some connection with the road.
What I'm not sure bout is which of these is the wiser choice. Or maybe there is another choice in the $1500 to $1800 range that I haven't yet seen. It looks like the Aventon has a better frame, better shocks and brakes, and purports to be Class 3 which means the potential of 28mph. Right?
And it seems like Aventon is a better known, well-respected company. The huge bummer with this bike is no integrated lights. The KBO is $300 cheaper, a Class 2 I think, has 16Ah instead of the usual 13, and has integrated lights. Other than being Class 2, the main downsides to this bike are the shocks. My friend has one and he says they're not that great. And one dude online said that the display doesn't give him the battery-related info he needs. I guess this could be changed out, right? But then the warranty would be void.
If any of you have either of these bikes and want to share your knowledge I'd be so happy to get schooled. Of course, my first e-bike doesn't have to be one of these two but these are the fruits of my search thus far.
I also considered the RadCity 5 Plus--mainly because the company is so well-known--but it looks a bit too upright for me and the cable management is a unruly. And it's 2 grand. Thank you in advance for any help you're willing to proffer!