Charge Comfort 2
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Charge Comfort 2. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
13 reasons to buy
- Testers appreciate the smooth, gentle motor assistance that makes the Comfort 2 easy to control.
- The integrated rear rack is rated for 55lb. Experts appreciate the ability to carry a child seat.
- The bike features front and rear lights, full-coverage fenders, and a "loud" electronic horn.
- The tire pressure sensors make it easy to verify optimum tire pressure.
- Testers applaud the folding pedals and swiveling handlebars, which reduce the bike's footprint for tidier storage.
- The 300lb rider capacity and 55lb cargo capacity impress reviewers, given the bike's relatively light 55lb weight.
- Experts agree this bike is particularly easy to assemble. It arrives 90 percent complete with simple instructions and "clever" packaging.
- The Comfort 2 fits riders from 4'11" to 6'3".
- With the battery mounted on the rear rack, the Comfort 2 is a true step-through design, easy to get on and off.
- A tester praises the bike as very comfortable to ride "for hours."
- Experts say the tidy cables and internal cable routing give it a clean, premium look.
- A reviewer applauds the "solid" build quality, adding that nothing rattles.
- Testers appreciate the comfortable and smooth-rolling 27.5" x 2.6" puncture-resistant Goodyear tires.
5 reasons not to buy
- Some testers criticize the bike's lackluster hill-climbing performance.
- Power-saving mode kicks in when battery level hits around 25 to 30 percent, disabling the throttle and reducing assistance.
- A reviewer points out that hill-climbing power is drastically reduced in power-saving mode, so users must plan routes that avoid hills toward the end.
- Experts say the monochrome display is basic and a bit small. It also doesn't show when power-saving mode turns on.
- The Comfort 2's handlebar stem is not adjustable for height or reach.
