Estarli e28 advice.

[paul_1979]

Evening all.

I'm looking at getting either a hybrid, or increasingly thinking of an E Hybrid to help with commuting and popping to the shop (3 mile ride with a long climb out of the village.)

The reason I'm thinking of a Hybrid is for the practical element such as a comfortable ride, flat pedals rather than clip clopping around the shop in my cleats, and generally another reason to get out on 2 wheels.

I've driven myself mad researching appropriate bikes (thanks You Tube 🙈) and I find myself drawn to the Estarli E28. It looks good, its priced well, and another benefit is one frame fits all, so my Wife could use it if we decide on a pootle with the (not so anymore) little one.

Does anyone here have any experience here with this bike or brand? Also, where do you stand with hub motor versus mid mounted motor?

Thanks in advance 🙂

 

[Slick]

No personal experience, but it looks a lovely machine.

My personal preference is for mid drive, but lots of people get on very well with a hub motor.

https://ebiketips.road.cc/content/reviews/hybrid-e-bike/estarli-e28-pro-4239

 

[paul_1979]

No personal experience, but it looks a lovely machine.

My personal preference is for mid drive, but lots of people get on very well with a hub motor.

https://ebiketips.road.cc/content/reviews/hybrid-e-bike/estarli-e28-pro-4239

Thanks for the reply and the review 🙂

 

[wiggydiggy]

I've just ordered an Estaril Afternoon (folding electric), it doesn't share many design points I can comment on but the brand seems to have a good reputation. I'll probably do some feedback later when its been ridden a bit. Quick delivery as well as we ordered Monday and the bike arrived in the shop Thursday.

 

[paul_1979]

I've just ordered an Estaril Afternoon (folding electric), it doesn't share many design points I can comment on but the brand seems to have a good reputation. I'll probably do some feedback later when its been ridden a bit. Quick delivery as well as we ordered Monday and the bike arrived in the shop Thursday.

Thank you 😊 I'll look forward to it. Hope you enjoy. 👍

 

[kevo1964]

Evening all.

I'm looking at getting either a hybrid, or increasingly thinking of an E Hybrid to help with commuting and popping to the shop (3 mile ride with a long climb out of the village.)

The reason I'm thinking of a Hybrid is for the practical element such as a comfortable ride, flat pedals rather than clip clopping around the shop in my cleats, and generally another reason to get out on 2 wheels.

I've driven myself mad researching appropriate bikes (thanks You Tube 🙈) and I find myself drawn to the Estarli E28. It looks good, its priced well, and another benefit is one frame fits all, so my Wife could use it if we decide on a pootle with the (not so anymore) little one.

Does anyone here have any experience here with this bike or brand? Also, where do you stand with hub motor versus mid mounted motor?

Thanks in advance 🙂

Hi Paul, I’ve owned an E28pro for nearly a year now as it is my first e-bike I have found it to be great for my commute to work (8.5miles). I think it’s got enough power for what I need and some, some hills on the way and a quiet rough disused railway line are no problem. Cable discs work well but these are my first disc bakes I’ve ever had, used to do same journey on my Dawes galaxy I would compare them quite similar in the way they handle the terrain. Maybe it’s a bit small for me being 6’3” tall body, have had some issues with the rear wheel not in line and the chain coming off, rear drop outs seem not to be man enough or just made wrong.
Would I buy one again, yes but wish I had spent more on a more robust bike, great for a town/city commute. Hoping they’ll fix my rear wheel though.
Cheers Kevin

 

[paul_1979]

Hi Paul, I’ve owned an E28pro for nearly a year now as it is my first e-bike I have found it to be great for my commute to work (8.5miles). I think it’s got enough power for what I need and some, some hills on the way and a quiet rough disused railway line are no problem. Cable discs work well but these are my first disc bakes I’ve ever had, used to do same journey on my Dawes galaxy I would compare them quite similar in the way they handle the terrain. Maybe it’s a bit small for me being 6’3” tall body, have had some issues with the rear wheel not in line and the chain coming off, rear drop outs seem not to be man enough or just made wrong.
Would I buy one again, yes but wish I had spent more on a more robust bike, great for a town/city commute. Hoping they’ll fix my rear wheel though.
Cheers Kevin

Thanks for the reply Kevin. Much to think of there. Hope you're issue with the wheel's been sorted 👍