Cyclescheme is an employee benefit that saves you 26–40% on a bike and accessories. You pay nothing upfront and the payments are taken tax efficiently from your salary by your employer.we've already had a look at. There is a lightweight alloy frame and carbon fork, integrated battery that is not removable for charging, hardwired lights, gravel capable tyres, tough mudguards and a rear rack.
It's definitely one of those e-bikes it's hard to immediately identify as being motor assisted as the rear hub motor pretty much hides behind the gears and brake disc and there are nicely integrated cable runs. It lacks the super-smooth polished welds of some other e-bikes, but the matt black frame itself still looks sleek and very well made .
Another plus for the Curt over the Raleigh Trace is the frame-hidden module that gives Bluetooth, GSM and GPS wireless connectivity. The top tube display shows if you are connected to the GSM and GPS networks at any given moment and it also neatly displays battery capacity via a 'battery bar' icon, plus estimated range.
As soon as I pressed on the pedals I noticed the precise and smooth pedal torque-sensing motor control system and it works well with the quick-changing and wide ranging 11-speed Shimano Deore gearing. After a fair few rides both with and without a load on the sturdy rear rack, I came up with a range estimate of 25-40 miles from a single charge - with the usual 'range depends on a huge number of factors' provisos.
The Ampler app is not as feature-packed as many, but in this case its simplicity is part of its appeal. The 'home screen' shows speedometer, battery % capacity and estimated mileage range - all seemed pretty accurate and helpful.