2022 Kona Dew-E DL Electric Bike $3643.71 (Was $5100) + Shipping / $0 Pickup @ Evo Cycles

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Aerol on 16/11/2022 - 15:11 evocycles.co.nz (658 clicks)
Last edited 16/11/2022 - 15:17 by 1 other user

This is an excellent urban/light trail ebike that's very well-spec'd for the price (imho). It was already on clearance and they've taken another $200ish off for Black Friday. In fact I liked it so much I just bought one. It was $5100 when I first looked at it a few weeks back, so I think this is a bargain.

Delivery
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SPECIFICATIONS
Sizes	S, M, L, XL
Rear Shock	N/A
Fork	Kona Rove Verso Full Carbon Flat Mount Disc
Crankarms	Shimano E6100
Chainring	38t
Bottom Bracket	N/A
Pedals	N/A
Chain	Shimano HG54
Freewheel	Shimano Deore 11-46t 10spd
Chainguide	n/a
Front Derailleur	N/A
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore
Shifters	Shimano Deore
Brake Calipers	Shimano Altus
Front Brake Rotor	Shimano RT54 160mm (centerlock)
Rear Brake Rotor	Shimano RT54 160mm (centerlock)
Brake Levers	SHIMANO ALTUS
Headset	FSA No.57BP
Handlebar	Kona Aluminum Riser
Stem	Kona Control
Seatpost	Kona Commuter 31.6mm
Seat Clamp	Kona Clamp
Grips	Kona Key Grip
Saddle	WTB VOLT
Front Hub	Shimano Tiagra 100x12mm
Rear Hub	Shimano Tiagra 142x12mm
Spokes	Stainless 14g
Rims	WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0
Front Tire	WTB Horizon TCS w/ Puncture Protection 650x47c
Rear Tire	WTB Horizon TCS w/ Puncture Protection 650x47c
Drive Unit	Shimano E6100 20MPH
Battery	Shimano 504Wh
Display	Shimano SC-E7000 Display
Charger	Shimano STEPS 2A
Battery Lock	n/a
Paint Color	Satin Metallic Mauve w/ Blue-Gray Decals
Extras	Fenders, Busch & Müller Front & Rear Light, Kickstand

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  Wakrak on 16/11/2022 - 15:16

  +2

  Some discussion about this bike from previous buyers
  https://electricbikereview.com/forums/threads/my-kona-dew-e-…

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    Aerol on 16/11/2022 - 15:31

    If you're still looking for an ebike this is definitely worth a test ride if you've got an Evo store local to you. I did have to put down a 10% fully refundable deposit for them to build up one in my size for me to test.

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  RockCartel on 16/11/2022 - 16:59

  +1

  Shimano E6100 20MPH (32kph)
  If that's ok with you then this could be a great deal.
  Personally I feel safer when mixing with road traffic when traveling faster (i.e. as close to 50kph as possible). Then I travel with the flow rather then become an obstacle.

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    tribernate on 16/11/2022 - 17:09

    Unless things have changed since I bought my ebike, there aren't a huge number of options for faster than 32km/hr due to max speed restrictions overseas (no speed restrictions for ebikes as yet in NZ as far as I know).

    But I managed to nab a 45km/hr bike, and I have to agree. That's also the max speed you'll get to with electric assist, so most of the time I'm riding slower. But it's very nice to have the ability to keep pace with traffic for the most part. Agree it feels safer (although likely not necessarily be safer in the case of an accident).

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      RockCartel on 16/11/2022 - 17:22

      I like this (it's cool, but not a deal!) https://www.giant-bicycles.com/nz/fastroad-eplus-ex-45km-h
      The tires are big and fat, so lots of fun and great around town and corners. But they don't have rolling efficiency.
      The best range I can get on eco lower power mode is 80km, traveling about 30kph average, under normal conditions, fine weather with a few hills.
      It's half their suggested Ideal conditions of 160 km - I expect they tested that on an indoor velodrome track with the tires at max pressure and traveling at very low speeds (less wind resistance).

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      Skidgeo on 16/11/2022 - 17:53

      +1

      What bike did you get? I also had the same 'logic'. Manual bike travels around 25kph on average, which is slow enough that cars can overtake with confidence. 40-45kph is fast enough to keep up with peak hour traffic.32kph, I feel is too fast for cars to figure out how to safely overtake…
      So yeah, I'm looking for a good 45kph bike. Looked at the Giant, but it doesn't seem to freewheel very well, and per RockCartel, range doesn't seem to align.

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        tribernate on 16/11/2022 - 21:54

        +1

        I got the Liv E +, which I believe is Giant's ladies ebike model… It's very nice.

        I remember when I was looking at ebikes I was super focused on range, but to be honest as long as it does what you require within a normal day then it's fine.

        I find the range on mine pretty average tbh, but it does me well enough for my commute and then some.
        Battery lasts me 2 trips to and from work, at 11km each way, hilly. It has some leftover juice in it at the end, but not enough for a return trip so I have to charge it. So realistically a 50-60km real world range with a reasonable assist and fairly hilly route.

        It's absolutely fine for my purposes, and charging it nightly would be fine too.

        Riding it with motor off is also doable, although pretty heavy. But the fact that you don't get stuck in one spot if you run out of juice takes away any kind of legitimate range anxiety, so range just isn't of the same importance as for EVs.

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          Skidgeo on 17/11/2022 - 08:23

          @tribernate: Thanks tribernate. I have not seen that model. Perhaps its an older one. I'll look into a mens/unisex option.

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        RockCartel on 16/11/2022 - 22:06

        +1

        The Giant Fastroad is a great bike that's really nice to ride. I don't have any issue with how it freewheels (rolling without pedaling).
        But if you need to travel more than 80km forget about it (not fun riding without any battery power). If shopping for an eBike, I'd question / test any makers claimed range, if that's important to you.

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          Skidgeo on 17/11/2022 - 08:19

          @RockCartel: I've looked at the Fastroad. I'm travelling approx 40km into the city each way, so the return home without charging first would be a little nervy lol. I'd like to be able to rode without power (and it being a horrible slog) in case the battery runs, but also just because i don't always want the electric assist.
          (Although once enabled, I imagine it would be pretty hard to go back…

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            RockCartel on 17/11/2022 - 10:26

            @Skidgeo: In regards to the Giant Fastroad.
            80km round trip would be on the limit of eco mode. Eco is almost half power, so not what you really want to be doing all the time. Sport and Power are what I use most of the time (I typically have short journeys).
            Buying a charger to keep at work could be an option.
            Or look for a bike that has a bigger battery or better rolling resistance.

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        Chops NZ on 17/11/2022 - 07:29

        +1

        Can always go for the B52
        https://stealthelectricbikes.com/stealth-b-52/

        80km/hr top speed.

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          Skidgeo on 17/11/2022 - 08:20

          @Chops NZ: lol, that looks insane

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  kiwijunglist on 17/11/2022 - 07:06

  +1

  Any good deal on ebike that you could load kids on to. Eg cargo ebike?

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  pdevonporf on 17/11/2022 - 11:31

  Nice bike but a bit one-dimensional. 32 km an hour is probably the max for a medium to low powered engine (60nm) even if you override the controller. Lack of front suspension makes hard work using it on a rail Trail or off-road tracks. Freewheeling has nothing to do with the bike it's more about tyre pressure and tire tread. I have a 2016 Trek Powerfly 29 (75nm) and can achieve 50 km (with speed controller overridden) but it's pretty hard work maintaining that speed but at 30 k's I can do that all day. Biking at higher speeds that is over 30 k's using maximum power can result in a 75% or greater drop in range.

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  RockCartel on 17/11/2022 - 13:11

  +1

  Lack of front suspension is great if you only use it on the roads. It was a feature I wanted.

  Air feels like nothing when walking, but traveling at 50kph you find that air has significant density.
  Basic physics says if you want to travel twice as fast you need 4 times the power.
  In reality it's a bit more complex, but going faster needs more power due to drag and is less efficient.

  On an eBike when talking battery range the other huge factor is the riders effort (power output).
  In eco I put in about 75% of the effort to move the bike, the motor/battery is only powering about 25% of the bikes motion.
  In high power I put in less than 25% of the effort, so motor is doing most of the work and draining the battery much faster.

  If you want to geek out.
  https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/drag-coefficient-d_627.ht…
  https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/rolling-friction-resistan…

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  Aerol on 17/11/2022 - 20:26

  I thought I might add a bit more about my experience with this bike. First and foremost, as others have said, you really have to ride a bike to know if it's right for you. I wanted something that felt as much like a normal bike as possible. I've ridden regularly for years and the larger ebikes always felt too heavy and sluggish for me. This one is nimble and responsive, with plenty of power assist to help me get up steep hills. It's also incredibly light for an ebike - according to my (questionable) luggage scale it's around 16kg. That means I can lift it easily to take it up and down stairs at home. It has a massive gear range that in combination with the lower weight means I can ride it unpowered if I want to or have to. The carbon fork and wide tyres provide plenty of cushioning in place of suspension. It also has lots of attachment points for racks front and back. It's fast enough for me but I'm experienced riding in traffic so don't worry about keeping-pace with cars as a safety measure. That and if I'm going to have an accident I'd rather it not be at 45km/h. Anyway, that's a bunch of the reasons why this was the right bike for me, hopefully they're helpful for someone else.

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    pdevonporf on 18/11/2022 - 02:02

    This model weighs just under 20 Kg. The weight saving is in the shock absorber (2kg). Most Electric Mountain bikes weigh around 22 to 23kg and dual suspension around 25 to 26 KG. I had a Lapierre Electric Road bike very similar to the Kona and I know what you mean that extra 2Kg up front is quite noticeable. I also have a Giant duel suspension electric bike and it is quite a handful lifting it up onto the bike rack to transport. If I lived in town, I would still have the Lapierre, it was way better than my Trek E bike on sealed roads but take it up my 600-meter metal driveway and it was a bit of a pig.