To be clear on the Specialized requirement: I really have no love for Specialized. However, I do love my bike shop. They’ve supported my racing, my constant component destruction, and they even helped me through a long process of helping me build a custom enduro bike. They’re great and I want to throw them a bone by buying a bike from them. They also sell Salsa and Norco but neither brand seems to have a bike that fits this need, so Specialized it is.
Specialized’s website is dogshit but rough break down on spec levels.
3.0 = Smaller battery / smaller motor / 20 mph PA limit / $2700
4.0 = Biggest battery / mid-sized motor / 28 mph PA limit / $3200
5.0 = Biggest battery / biggest motor / 28 mph PA limit / $4200
I agree the IGH would be ideal but it’s only available on 3.0 (too slow) and 5.0 (too expensive). The good news is I’m not planning on riding (at least this year) while there’s snow on the trail. We typically have occasional melts and I imagine I will get back at it when the trail is clear but I can be flexible. I don’t need to get rid of my car and due to my work, I usually have cars available should it snow after I’ve commuted in. Point is I will have a lot of flexibility with how I commute. I’d just rather it be on a bike when I can swing it.
As for the Haul ST, I have one as a demo currently and tested on the route today (see the edit I made to the post). The Haul is fantastic but I don’t need to carry more than a couple small bags and the range ended up being an issue when I tested it today. This could possibly be mitigated by using a lower PA level but then the other bikes become more appealing again. Typically I take a laptop bag and a lunch bag. I’d maybe need a bit of storage for tools and rain gear but the Haul is just a little overkill for my current needs. Super-cool bike though. Would recommend.
As for the step-through, I wouldn’t mind it but it definitely isn’t a requirement for me. I’ve never met a bike I couldn’t swing over or step over. I think at my height it isn’t really a concern.
I hope this doesn’t come across as just dismissing all your suggestions. I appreciate your input and it’s helping me think through the problem.
I’ve been eyeing the Garmin golf watches as an idea for a family member for a gift. They generally don’t wear a watch but they do play a ton of golf....
Not a golfer here but I’ve owned an Instinct and a Fenix 6X. Some things to know:
These aren’t like normal smartwatches. The interface tends to be clunky compared to something like an apple watch. It’s better to think of these as very detailed fitness/sport trackers and they are specialized into that role. They still do a lot of smartwatch things but the UI isn’t great.
Battery life on Garmin watches tends to be incredible especially when compared to more conventional smartwatches
I don’t golf so I have no experience with those features. However, I’m always impressed with the amount of detailed information I can get out of it after an activity. The features seem very well thought out and implemented well.
As for support, I’ve only ever used older Garmin devices and have always received regular updates. Occationally some older devices do get the newer features rolled out to them but it depends on the feature/hardware. Additionally, I’ve only heard good things when people interact with their customer support.
I don’t get it. I’ve had two Garmin watches and they both received regular updates and occasionally new features trickle down to the older models (where possible).
I think you’re missing the point I was making. There’s a lot of Nestlé products that don’t have their logo anywhere on the packaging because it’s instead made by a company Nestlé owns
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