However, there is a big difference in the software and interface for the rider. Software Integration & Ride Feel: Both bikes feel smooth from the get-go, seamlessly integrating the battery and motor into your natural pedaling effort. The svelte display on the Topstone Neo Carbon 1. However, on singletrack I found myself riding the Topstone more aggressively, thanks to a dropper post (the Creo is compatible, just didn’t have one) and more supple suspension. The more traditional road geometry and lighter bike allows for a reduced rolling resistance, despite an 11-speed drivetrain compared to the 12-speed on the Topstone. I found the top end of the Creo a bit faster than the Topstone, especially on asphalt and smoother dirt roads. Speed: Unless you’re an aero-obsessed roadie, this category is a bit arbitrary, so bear with me (note: I don’t own a wind tunnel). While the Future Shock punches above its weight class in terms of smoothing rough terrain, the dual suspension allows the Topstone to tackle more aggressive terrain. Compare this to the Creo, which has 20mm of travel in its Future Shock 2.0 (and none in the near) you can start to see the differences in these two bike designs. Suspension: Some of the Topstone’s weight disadvantage can be explained by its dual suspension: The Kingpin in the rear and the front Lefty fork both offer 30mm of travel. I’ve had some of my favorite rides in the last year on e-gravel bikes, specifically two of the top new models worth comparing. Great for commuting, adventuring off the beaten path, getting in a good workout, or just going for a joy ride, these battery-aided hybrid bikes are the best of both worlds. While this new category, electric gravel bikes, is still a niche category as far as sales go, it is worth considering because these bikes can do almost anything-at least where motors are permitted. What happens when you mix fire and gasoline? You get e-gravel bikes. Both reach out to new riders as much as they attract established cyclists. E-bikes offer unprecedented accessibility, an undeniable fun factor, and an alternative transportation option to cars. Gravel bikes, the sweet spot between road cycling and mountain biking, invite open adventure along any road.
Two categories are poised for exponential growth in the next decade: gravel bikes and e-bikes. Talk to any bike industry insider and you’ll hear the same thing.
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