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What hapen when my S9 v1 freehubs is broken after 3020km on the odometer and it's only 1 years 1 month old? And nobody can fix it? The only option from Propella is to spend 300$ us+ 30$ us for shipping on a new wheel.😢
I have a Propella 7S and love it! I’ve had it a year now and put several hundred miles on it over pavement, light trails, and lots of hills - it’s been great! I am glad to see the step-through! Really helpful review of the 9S V2! Thank you 👍
Whenever someone asks me what Ebike they should get. I highly recommend that they go for something lighter. I have several e-bikes non real heavy 55-70lbs. But I would be happier if they were lighter. All of the Propella bikes are lighter than the normal Ebike. While I agree that more weight doesn’t make a lot of difference when you are riding an Ebike. It makes a huge difference when you are lifting an ebike, like loading it onto a bike rack. Nice to see you review this Brand. ’m very glad that Propella now has a Step-thru, that is all that I have purchased the last few years. I really prefer a step-thru, much easier to mount and dismount. You may want to compare the Velotric T1 ST with the Propella. Both are light bikes.
After much research and riding 5 different ebikes under 45 lbs and $2,000 I was down to to the Velotric T1 ST and Propella C9 V2 Pro Last week, I made my decision. The T1-S1 is a very nice bike but had the shifting was a bit clunky, there was some resistance while coasting, and I preferred having a screen (rather than using my phone). The Propella C9 V2 Pro was the only bike that I could find no fault in for my wants and needs; plus the company store is less than 30 miles from my home. So I bought on of the last ones they had in stock & added a Kinect suspension seatpost & stem. Besides a few short "familiarization" rides on it, I done a 20 mile ride on paved trails and 8 miles on single track. I am amazed how well this bike handles both the pavement and "mild" single track (dry dirt with short but steep hills, moderate amounts of roots, & some rock). This 75 year old had not problem with either although I would not have minded a bit more "oomph" from the motor going up one of Seattle's steeper hills. Long steep hills that would have me gasping for air at 2 mph on my 22 lb Specialized Sirrus Carbon Comp I can now climb at 8 mph & do not feel like I'm gonna collapse! To be sure, the addition of the Kinect Suspension Seatpost and Stem have significantly smoothed out the bumps making it very comfortable while only adding about 3 lbs to the total weight. I thought I might want to change the tires from the street focused CST "cargo bike" tires but they roll really well, and had no problem on the single track so I'm gonna stick with them, at least for now. Very pleased with my choice, hopefully it will hold up well over the next few years. Roll on!
Like the Propella review. Will use your link when I buy later this summer. A question: I'm 6'2". The dimension chart from Propella says the step-thru is marginal for a 6"2" person; the step-over is ideal for a 6'2" person. Can a 1" difference in length between the two kinds make that much difference between the two bikes?
Considering that most off-the-shelf bikes are in the 30# range, a 43# ebike is not bad. If you consider what most people really use it for, it’s more than adequate.
It’s a nice lightweight (for an ebike) commuter ebike, especially with a thru-axle and 9-speed drivetrain. Bummer it lacks an integrated brake light. I’m glad to see Propella making more upscale models and getting UL certification for them. I was just in NYC and I saw a few of them. Those blue rims really stand out. It’s good Shimano is designing drivetrains specifically for the greater loads e-bikes can exert on them. If the response from the system to the torque sensor is quick and powerful enough, I can see forgoing a throttle. I rarely use it on my torque sensor ebike, but use it often enough on my cadence sensor ebikes I’m glad to have it, though I don’t like how the Espin Nesta cuts power from the throttle when I start pedaling. It’s the only one that does that. On the others, they work together.
What hapen when my S9 v1 freehubs is broken after 3020km on the odometer and it's only 1 years 1 month old? And nobody can fix it? The only option from Propella is to spend 300$ us+ 30$ us for shipping on a new wheel. Warranty 1 year.😢
What hapen when my S9 v1 freehubs is broken after 3020km on the odometer and it's only 1 years 1 month old? And nobody can fix it? The only option from Propella is to spend 300$ us+ 30$ us for shipping on a new wheel.😢
Looks good but you lost me at Class 1. I like my throttle. Not for “lazy riding” but for certain situations where I feel safer not using the pedals, such as on a narrow curving trail, or in an area with a lot of pedestrians. Though I agree the torque sensor might make those situations feel safer for me to pedal.
Yes, I have learned to only use the throttle to get going from a stop where there are cars around me, I want to make sure the bike starts moving forward in case I miss the pedal and that second or two that it takes for the motor to engage.
If I lived in Florida or some place flat I wouldnt even be considering an E bike however I would like something to help me ride closer to home where it is hilly and with my 55lb dog in his pet trailer , I dont want to go fast I usually dont go faster then 10 or 12 mph I feel this bike could be for me but with no rear brake light or rack included and would prefer a more up right riding position $1300.00 is out of my range with out these things included , they almost have me but not quite may not be enough power for on hills I dont know never had an ebike . Im 56 yr old and 250lbs just need some help on hills.
Wary of these 36 v battery systems. I have one of them with a 12.8 AH battery, 350 W motor. I have always used it locally and not gone more than 20 miles at PAS 2 or 3 the most. A few weeks ago I decided to go on a longer ride far from home, total mileage was 26 according to Google map. I wanted to go faster, so I used PAS 4, never stopped pedaling, well, I ran out of juice 2 miles from home. Went 24 miles on a fully charged battery. Just because I used PAS 4 instead of the 2 or 3 I normally use.
Good review and nice bike for the money. The first time I tried a torque sensor I realized there was no going back (inasmuch as some riders prefer the jolt and marginal pedal effort from a cadence). Another good thing about Propella bikes is the relative affordability of a spare battery ($300). A teenage member of my family has the Mini, but this 9S is well worth the extra money in my opinion.
She uses it after school to go in and out of our closest town which is about 4 miles away. We made good use of the spare on a couple of group rides which exceeded 30 miles. The spare for the mini is light enough to carry in a backpack. Not sure if that's the case with the 9S though. @@EbikeEscape
Owning a propella 7S with 700 miles, I honestly can’t recommend their bike to anyone. So many problems … despite it still being under warranty, they do not stand by their product. I know this is a different bike but if you’re banking on the problems you’ll find after a hundred miles being fixed I bet your support experience will be the exact same.
Thanks for the thorough review. You do say at one point that you recommend the step through model. For those of us new to your channel can you explain that a little bit? I'm a short rider (5'4") but visually prefer a more traditional look even if it's not as convenient to get on. But it sounds like you have recommendations to the contrary?
I'd say if you don't mind hopping on a high step then go that route. Generally I don't see any downsides to step thrus for most people which is why I recommend them by default. Many people just appreciate the ease of getting on and off.
@@stevecornwell7018The Mini Max might be nice if you are not climbing a lot of hills since it is only a one speed. You might find something else for a small person that is light weight. It is hard to find e-bikes that are light.
