Turbo Como 3.0 IGH Electric Bike
If you're in the market for an electric hybrid bike, the Turbo Como 3.0 IGH Electric Hybrid Bike could be a great fit. Currently available for £1,599, this bike combines the practicality of a hybrid with the added boost of electric power, making it ideal for both leisurely rides and commuting.
Not only does it come with the assurance of quality from a reputable brand, Specialized, but it also boasts some impressive features. Here’s a quick rundown:
- It's available for purchase at Sigma Sports, a known retailer in the cycling world.
- As an added bonus, Sigma Sports offers FREE UK delivery on orders over £60, which this bike certainly qualifies for.
- Should the need arise, easy returns are also part of the package, giving you peace of mind with your purchase.
This bike is designed to offer both comfort and speed, bridging the gap between a traditional bike and a fully electric model. It’s a great option for those looking to dip their toes into the world of electric bikes without sacrificing the feel of a classic pedal bike.
Hub gears with a mid-drive motor what a great combination for a short life throwaway ebike. Hub gears typically are more prone to failure unless a simple 3 speed type and then you add on the motor power which admittedly isn't huge here at 50Nm, no more than many hub motors especially when you factor the gearing here. This could have been a great ebike with a front hub motor which would have taken wear off the hub gears to extend their life but instead you have something like 3x the normal power of a cyclist going through those hub gears due to the mid-drive motor. No surprise this has been heavily discounted to almost half its price. This is not something repairable in the home either, most proprietary mid-drive motor companies control spares availability so you have to pay full dealer prices for out of warranty work. A replacement motor here could be around £1000, a replacement battery also very high and of course if you damage the frame the bike is a write off as this is a proprietary frame designed specifically for this motor and such frames are often between £1000-2000 if they are available which rarely they are. Sort of ebike probably ok for weak light riders who won't use it very much. I definitely wouldn't get this if you rack up huge miles commuting, mid-drive motors are quite complex and have a high failure rate and the drivetrain will wear down much faster as all the power is going through the drivetrain unlike a hub motor where it works in parallel to the normal drivetrain and therefore massively extends the life of the drivetrain.
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