Charge Comfort 2

The Charge Comfort 2 has no top tube for an easy step over height and has a riding position that’s so upright, it would have the Wicked Witch of the West cackling with glee. If you can get used to being perched so close to the handlebars, the ride is stable and fairly comfortable, and the hub-mounted electric motor cranks out a good amount of power, either with pedal assist or with thumb-operated throttle. There are five power levels—the lowest one providing light assistance, and the top one capable of moving the bike quickly—and seven speeds. The brakes work well. A small, easy-to-see LCD screen shows the rider's speed, battery level, and a few other metrics. Most notably, the LCD characters are easier to see with sunglasses than those on some of the models with larger, full-color screens. A cargo rack mounted above the rear wheel does double duty as a battery carrier and an attachment point for paneers and other luggage-carrying equipment.

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Range

/ 5

Acceleration

/ 5

Control response

/ 5

Braking

/ 5

Hill climb

/ 5

Unassisted hill climb

/ 5

Unassisted cruising

/ 5

Portability

/ 5

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The Charge Comfort 2 class 2 electric bike is, overall, a very good choice.

Features & Specs

Features

Motor

Hub

Trip computer

Yes

Headlight

Yes

Battery removable

Yes

Quick-release front wheel

Quick-release rear wheel

Seat type

Sport

Brake type

Cable pull Disc

Specs

Type

Cruiser

Weight (lbs.)

Range (Miles)

Watts

250

Battery capacity

11.6Ahrs, 418 WHrs

Tire size

27.5x2.6

Number of gears

Assist levels

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Charge Comfort 2

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