last night heading home I came across another eBiker that had an identical bike as my old one; a Strong GTS-210. Had a little chat on the bike path as we were both heading in the same direction.

The Bionx is quicker at accelerating and braking for sure. I had to tap the rear brake (engages regen) a few times because I was pulling away from him. We went on a step hillclimb and the Bionx really pulled away from the Strong.

Still, for $1000, about $1000 cheap than my Bionx/bike combo (bike price factored in), the Strong is a good deal.

Once thing that the Strong does have more than the Bionx is presence. It's far more noticeable and as we passed people on the trail I could overhear them say things about the Strong. It is far more noticeable than my mountain bike/Bionx combo.

This morning's commute was very pleasent. of the 20 or so traffic lights I go through, only 3 of them were red. Damn that was a quick commute!