, though billed as an urban commuting style e-bike, follows very much in that tradition of sleek, precisely-designed bikes built for speed. I thought it would be ideal for a long day ride - on leisure rather than commuting duty - over the rolling beauty of the Leicestershire Wolds. The route takes roads that are favoured by many roadies around the imposing landmark of Belvoir Castle.
It soon gets sufficiently busy that the highly visible daytime running lights on the bike seem a useful warning feature, especially when I leave the main route for a brief excursion to the hub of Leicester's city centre life, the large open area around the Memorial Clock Tower. This really is e-bike city, as dozens of electrified food couriers mingle with pedestrians.
On the clearly signed National Cycling Network Route 6 urban surroundings drop away, with Leicester's Space Centre one of the last reminders you are near a big city before several miles of water meadow, with canal towpath also threading its way through the lowlands at Watermead Country Park. After this, I finally use motor power rather more, as extended climbs come and go, the mellow stone cottages and churches reminding me of the Cotswolds. Even on the steeper climbs I don't feel the need to go any higher than the lowest Eco level setting, so stiff and responsive is the BMC frame and so easy to pedal without power is the Bosch Performance Line CX mid-drive.
The Kiox display was also helpful with navigation. Although I had my smartphone on the bars with an OS map on display, it would also have been easy enough to Bluetooth it to the display via Bosch's eBike Connect app. As long as you have the relevant GPX file on the app, the display's navigation screen shows a simple line for you to follow. Later testing showed this basic info to be a surprisingly quick and easy way to navigate as you cycle along.
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