Exactly. Rise: You have to manage the gears like you used to on an acoustic bike so gives you a different riding experience Than powering up on a full power bike.
I am wondering if the Shuttle SL with the new Fauza motor is having motor hardware and software problems that are causing too many trips to the shop. (In looking at the Trek Fuel EXe forum, it appears the the TQ motor is causing significant problems to a number of people that make it high risk.)