I'm looking for a bike to replace my current commuter. I have a list of needs and wants, but I'm struggling to find anything that fits my criteria.
Needs: <$1000
Compatible with the TSDZ2 motor
Water bottle mounting holes (for the battery)
Internal gear hub w/ at least 7 speeds
Chain drive, not belt drive (for motor compatibility)
Upright riding position
Suitable for a tall person (6ft)
Wants:
<$750
Step through frame
Disk brakes
Light weight
https://www.prioritybicycles.com/products/turi This is nearly perfect, except it uses a belt rather than a chain.
by lots_of_frogs
3 Comments
Offhand, the requirement for an internally geared hub is going to be a difficult one. Have you found *anything* yet?
It looks like it’s not hard to swap the enviolo hub’s cog ([reference](https://support.evelo.com/support/solutions/articles/261715-enviolo-rear-cog-replacement)), if you wanted to go with the Turi and change it to chain drive for the motor. You’d need to get a chain, too, but you may need to do that regardless of which bike you get, to account for the new chainring on the motor.
Marin presidio 2?
https://www.marinbikes.com/bikes/2024-presidio-2