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Pros: Lightweight at 37.9 pounds and well balanced, making carrying up and down stairs pretty easy, especially with the traditional top tube that can be used as a handle Depressing the brake levers cuts power to the motor, ensuring the shortest possible stopping distance, this is a great safety feature, lightly depressing the brake levers also activates the regenerative braking which feeds back some of the power into the battery, another great plus given the limited capacity Sram X-4 trigger shifters and derailleur are a step above the Srams entry level X-3 derailleur Mechanical disc brake in front with 140 mm rotor and caliper brake in rear provides ample stopping power, especially given the fact the motor also helps bring the bike to a stop Headlamp is integrated into the stem and turns along with the handlebars, so the light helps illuminate the path, beam pattern is pretty good here with two LEDs, one for spill and one for throw, taillight also gets brighter whenever the brake levers are depressed to signal the bike is braking Basket is integrated into the stem and welded into place so theres no bolts to rust or come loos over time, basket is small but still big enough to fit a single grocery bag or limited cargo Wires are internally routed, battery is internally mounted in the top tube and the motor is black to match the frame, making for a stealthy, under-the-radar electric bike, Pure Cycles even blacked out the nipples on the spokes Smaller 22 inch tires provide the motor with a mechanical advantage, they also make the bike feel zippy and nimble and easy to maneuver Seat post clamp is integrated into the frame as well, just adding to the overall clean and simple look of the bike Torque sensor is highly responsive and the motor activates and deactivates very quickly whenever pressure is put on the cranks and when pedaling stops GPS tracking feature is great to help track the bike in the event it is stolen, or if you want to monitor a rider if the bike is loaned out Included key fob is a cool way to turn the bike on and off, but it can also be activated with the smartphone app and settings can be dialed in there 250 watt gearless hub motor has a buttery smooth roll on of power and also allows for regeneration during braking, this motor also operates very quietly Pure Cycles offers a 30 day return policy along with a 1 year comprehensive warranty Kick stand is located at the rear so theres no pedal lock, charging port is located towards the front of the bike so the cranks wont interfere with the cable while charging Cons: No throttle means the bike cant be assisted up stairs, even though this is a lightweight electric bike, some folks may still find it difficult to carry Grips arent locking and can spin around under heavy torque Basket is welded onto the stem so it cant be removed, it also turns with the handlebars which makes it more likely the cargo can spill out while turning, basket has limited carrying capacity Only has disc brake in the front with a caliper brake in the rear, offering less stopping power compared to having disc brakes in front and rear wheel Smaller 22 inch wheels have a higher attack angle making tackling smaller bumps more difficult and pronounced compared to larger wheels, lower air volume also means theres less suspension properties No suspension makes for a bumpy ride, longer commutes can get uncomfortable Internal battery means the battery has to be charged while attached to the bike, it also means the battery will be subject to the same environment the bike is stored in, so if its particularly hot or cold that could diminish the lifespan of the battery Kickstand is non adjustable, so the angle of the bike cant be raised or lowered Display is non adjustable so it cant be tilted for glare, it also means the screen can get scratched when its left at a public bike rack, angle of the display is very flat and its position necessitates taking my eyes off the road if I want to check the stats, display also doesnt offer much in the way of information No derailleur guard leaves the derailleur and power cable subject to damage during the event of a strike Only one frame size will limit who can comfortably ride this bike, and some extra small or extra tall riders may not be able to fit it properly Wires get pinched when turning the handlebars and wear through the sheathing, this may result in a short over time and completely disable the electronics 250 watt motor is smooth, but not overly powerful and has less torque than geared hub motors with the same wattage, tackling some steeper hills is pretty difficult even on the highest pedal assist setting Headlight could get blocked when cargo is in the basket, this is something I noticed while grocery shopping and on my return trip with the bag in the basket I couldnt see as well and my visibility was lowered No bottle cage bosses seems like a bit of a miss given all the empty space on the frame, you could always add an aftermarket 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You can park your bike somewhere without worries and take a walk in nature

After all, both manufacturers cater to a sporty target group who enjoy riding road bikes and gravel bikes and pay close attention to the bikes overall weight