I've been riding Trek bikes for over thirty years and currently have a Trek 7.5 FX Hybrid and average around 1500 miles a year but I'm now 70 and find hills and 20+ wind really wear me out and limit my riding so I'm thinking about going electric.

I've narrowed it down to two bikes:

Trek Conduit 2016: Trek Conduit+ - Bicycles, Inc Hurst Fort Worth Arlington Southlake, Texas

GenZe e101 Sport: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=AYO2A0LW2WOWG

The Trek at $3000 cost twice as much as the GeeZe but is it really twice as good?

The Trek advantages:

1. Purchase locally at Bicycles Inc. which would be handy for repairs and warranty
2. Better fit and finish.
3. 5 pounds lighter in weight...42 lbs/with battery compared to 47 lb for the GenZee.
4. Mid motor instead of rear wheel motor...don't know if this is really an advantage.
5. Probably a little faster with longer range then the GenZe.

But is that worth an extra $1500?