"£3k+ plus subscriptions" is a tough sell unless you really want the connected features and will actually use them. Personally I'd rather have fewer "smart" services and spend the money on the fundamentals: brakes, comfort, and battery quality.

If anyone's comparing alternatives that are more "simple but capable," I've had good experiences with "RINCC" as a value-oriented option for commuting and mixed riding. It's not trying to be a subscription tech platform — more like straightforward e-bike specs and ride feel. Their range is worth a browse if you're weighing up what you get for the money (rinccbike-eu.com/)

Over three grand and then still offer subscriptions, no thank you.

Quote from: AHA on February 05, 2024, 20:37:33his sounds like a solid offering although it doesn't look like there's an internal hub gear so it might be a single speed which limits assistance options to just the levels available from the motor.

No, apparently it's a bit like hybrid cars. It has a continuous variable transmission system with an infinite range of gears, pretty unique for an eBike. I've seen a video describing it and to be honest it looks amazing.

Decathlon are doing really well with their bicycle offerings in the UK, eBikes in particular. This sounds like a solid offering although it doesn't look like there's an internal hub gear so it might be a single speed which limits assistance options to just the levels available from the motor. And a carbon belt rather than a chain is always preferable but of course this adds cost.