I demo’ed two SL’S before buying as the motor noise was my concern, in fact my first emtb forum post was on the subject. In the end I decided that the other benefits of the bike offset the motor noise, and mine certainly isn’t the racket that Decca describes.
I mainly ride in eco at 35/50 and...
His bro’s a top lad too. Don’t want to turn this thread into an Ace fan club, but they really focus on the customer rather than volume sales at discounted prices. As my LBS that gets my support every day of the week!
Certainly is. it used to be Cycleworks, Toby bought the shop a year ago and has transformed the business. His enthusiasm for riding and commitment to customer care is second to none. Advert over, but seriously, he deserves it!
Thankfully my local dealer ‘ACE BICYCLES’ are brilliant and I know they will look after me if there is a concern. After the demo bike this is the only comfort / peace of mind that would give me the confidence to pull the trigger.
It was definitely a distraction for me too, and that’s as an existing ebike owner. The feel of the SL is fantastic, just like a ‘natural‘ bike, but the whirring is a constant reminder to you, and everyone in your riding group, that it’s not.
If the SL is the bike to attract riders off natural...
Keen to learn owners experience with the motor noise level.
I demo’d an Expert SL this afternoon, the bike is everything I’m looking for except for one thing, the constant whining noise from the motor.
I currently ride a Kenevo which is quiet, and have several friends riding both 2019 and 2020...
New member lucky enough to live in the Surrey Hills, great spot but getting increasingly busy.
Currently running a Kenevo, along with a Rocky Mountain Slayer and Whyte 909.
Demo’d the new Levo SL this afternoon, so it’s looking like the Kenevos days are numbered.