QUIK DESKTOP REVIEWS 2017 FULL
just one on Bosch… the Quick-E+ takes full advantage of this with a 10×2 setup and Shimano Deore derailleurs on both. It works a lot like a normal bicycle and is compatible with two front sprockets vs. The motor controller is measuring rear wheel speed, pedal cadence and pedal torque rapidly as you ride and if you simply reduce pedal pressure as you go to shift the motor will naturally back off and reduce the potential for mashing. That means you have to shift more frequently to get those higher speeds and you have to do it with a bit more care. What it does not have is shift sensing or the range of RPM output that Bosch does. 40 Nm for a lot of hub motors and 63 Nm for the Bosch Performance line motor. To me, it’s one of the cleanest most hidden looking systems around and it delivers a lot of power… Don’t let the 250 watt rating fool you, it peaks around 500 watts and delivers 80 Newton meters of torque vs. It’s branded as SyncDrive through Giant and has a nice skid plate on the bottom for protection. It’s exciting.ĭriving the Quick-E is a 250 watt nominally rated Yamaha mid-drive motor. This is an ebike that blends in, positions weight low and center for excellent handling, uses mid to high level components, like the Shimano hydraulic brakes, and really brings electric bikes into the mainstream into the USA which has historicaly lagged behind Europe and Asia in this industry. Another possible solution is to wear padded cycling pants and gloves and perhaps the biggest improvement would be a 30.9 mm BodyFloat suspension seat post (or other less-expensive suspension post). One way to address this to ride on only the smoothest streets, and even if they take you way out of the way, that’s fine because you can go super far with battery support. When you’re going faster and further, an all-Aluminum frame and rigid fork transmit bumps and vibration more directly into your back and arms. There are a few compromises like the heavy battery that wasn’t designed with a handle or ridge to make it easier to carry and the fixed display that might get faded and scratched at racks… but the biggest consideration is the lack of suspension. It’s an awesome product and it’s fast, topping out at ~28 mph in the highest levels of assist using the higher gears. Yes, there are less expensive ebikes on the market but with the Quick-E+ you’re getting a high capacity battery, fast charger, reliable motor from Yamaha, integrated LED lights, full-length fenders that don’t rattle… and a minimalist rack for hauling panniers. The thing looks amazing and comes with a two-year warranty that is honored on-site with expert bike technicians. This is truly a mainstream e-bike priced at $3k delivering a 20 speed drivetrain, perfectly integrated motor and battery pack. One of my favorite aspects of mainstream electric bicycles like the Quick-E+ is that they tend to come in more sizes and be available to touch and demo at shops.
Trevor bought this bike to use as a recovery tool and make his commutes a little faster and had some great things to share about it in the video review above.
He’s a 128 lb road biker who loves distance rides on the weekend but also commutes ~35 miles daily to his job. While traveling through Southern California I visited Fullerton Bicycles and met Trevor, the owner of the Quick-E+ electric bike you see here.