Comments on: Trek’s Ride+ Electric Bikes

By: electric bikes

electric bikes — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:36:43 +0000

I am also surprised and a bit disappointed by the ack of chain guard. For something like this that costs a lot more than a normal bike, I would want it protected as much as possible.

By: Pierre Phaneuf

Pierre Phaneuf — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:18:37 +0000

I’m a bit disappointed by the lack of models with a chain guard. If there was a step-through with a chain guard and full fenders, my girlfriend would be all over this!

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By: Frank Carlucci

Frank Carlucci — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:50:42 +0000

Test drove both the Treks and Giants and was disappointed in how slow they were and the requirement of pedalling to get power assistance. I ended up with a Pedego for almost $1,000 less because it was faster and looks much better.

By: Fakis

Fakis — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:16:42 +0000

Looking forward to the review. These bikes are interesting. And I agree – not true cycling but it IS green. If it leads to one less car, awesome.

By: Bike Shop Girl

Bike Shop Girl — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:05:25 +0000

Geo – thanks for clarifying all that for Gene.

When I stated it was a hot ticket item it means many stores and customers are interested in getting the bike.

By: Geo

Geo — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:18:56 +0000

Gene –

They aren’t fully available to all Trek Dealers as of yet, but there have been various ones scattered throughout to various dealers.

The stores in Madison, WI have had Ride+ bikes through the Summer – they are amazing bikes!

As noted during Trek World, these Electric Assist bikes are Trek’s #1 seller in markets such as Holland. Very cool indeed.

By: Gene

Gene — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:50:16 +0000

I don’t understand. What makes this a hot ticket item? That kind of implies they’re flying off the shelves. Can’t say I’ve seen one yet…

By: Doug R.

Doug R. — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:13:54 +0000

I recently tried out the FX+ and found it absolutely amazing! Don’t be fooled, you still need to pedal, but a simple effort can easily achieve 18-20mph. A tad on the heavy side, but say goodbye to a sweaty commute.