npdion

I'm about to upgrade from an older Trek Navigator 300 and am looking (on paper, so far) at three bikes:
Trek Lift, Electra Townie, and BikTrix Stunner. The Townie seems like a hog, weight-wise, but it does have
the Bosch mid-drive, which seems to appeal to several posters on this forum.
Any and all suggestions, warnings, and recommendations would be welcomed, and thanks in advance.
And yes, I intend to test ride the Lift and Townie soon.

2old

As usual, depends on your budget, range, speed desired and degree of DIY attitude.

awm72

I did a lot of research and a few test rides. I liked more about the lift + than the other bike.s I rode.
I still wish it had a front suspension, but LBS altered height of handle bars and moved seat back a bit. It is more comfortable now. after the fact I added a rear rack, front and back lights, and supplemental bottle holders, and new seat post(Not Thudbuster, too expensive). Ride is OK. the support is enough so that I can ride a little distance now. Before the assist I could do distance but paid for it with back and leg pain for next 2 or 3 days. I have ridden bikes since I was 10 years old. I appreciate people that can ride drops(it really played havoc with my back), I appreciate those that ride on the skinny tires( I ride on all sorts of surfaces, so tires on Lift + are OK).
this first bike with disk brakes, it takes some time to get accustomed to the way they work). all in all the Lift + will cover my needs.
The Townie is heavy, thinking about lifting it after a long ride to get it on your bike rack.
I remove the Lift + battery when it is in the rack for travel.
I am sure the technology will catch up to what is needed for all weather transportation. not there yet, for any bike manufacture. I am also,IMO, aware of pricing of Ebikes is crazy, that should go down withing next 5 years or they will loose to the new car type that are coming down the road.
If you are riding for enjoyment, I wouldn't spend more than 3K for ebike. If you are commuting, I would up that another grand(for better parts and accessories). If you're handy and knowledgeable you could modify an old bike with a kit or piece something together. It always helps to know how the thing works, even if its only enough to tell mechanic that its the controller or wheels need to be trued. enjoy your search.
awm

BruceI55

I just ordered the Stunner after looking for something I can sit up on and most of all I liked the fact that the order is active on FB and ebikereviews... for what I wanted this seems great ... I’m just going to be riding a few times a week ... wanted the center hub to reduce maintenance... seemed right !

gokhanbas

I got Allant+ 8s as my first ebike.
It’s a pricy option, but it’s easy to ride and maintain, which is important for the first bike.