Comments on: BionX PL-350 Electric Bike System – An Average Joe Cyclist Product Review

By: Tana Elva

Tana Elva — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 18:59:33 +0000

I have a 2012 Trek 7200 WSD Hybrid, & am considering the BionX 350SL 48V LiIon. Does anyine know #1-if I can do the Down Tube one on my bike (no answer from Trek or BionX!)? #2- can a Burley Nimad or Cargo trailer still be hooked up to it?thanks much.

By: Average Joe Cyclist

Average Joe Cyclist — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 01:34:30 +0000

In reply to Dennis. I really think that the down tube is more balanced, so you are less likely to fall over in the first place. Sadly, it will also be protected on the down tube, because your legs will protect it! I think most people agree that the down tube is better, BUT as batteries become ever lighter, this is certain to change. So either one would be a good option.

By: Dennis

Dennis — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:52:59 +0000

I can’t decide between the ‘down tube’ mount and the ‘rear rack’ mount for the Bionx system.
I have read that the water bottle solution has failed in some cases and conversely there are concerns about stability issues if I opt for the ‘rear rack’ option. I have no intention to let my Kona Dr. Dew bike fall over, but it does seem that the rear rack would be a better choice if my bike were to fall over. The battery might be better protected and better secured, I really don’t know.
I too, live in North Vancouver and intend to shop at JV Bikes.

Any thoughts, comments, or suggestions?

Thanks

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Sat, 13 Oct 2012 07:58:01 +0000

[…] lights are on. There are just two downsides to Reelight SL120 lights: if you have disk brakes or a BionX bike, it can be tricky to line them up correctly; and the light they generate is minimalist. […]

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Mon, 03 Sep 2012 06:20:45 +0000

[…] blog, my wife Maggie recently started regular cycle commuting. She started off on a bike with a BionX electric assist, but is doing so well that she decided to graduate herself to a regular bike. She did her research […]

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 01:40:42 +0000

I just came across this thread and decided to post my comment…. being a guy past my prime and with a hip problem I decided to hop on the e-bike wagon. Well, to cut to the chase – I couldn’t be more happy!!! I can ride again!! Conquering North Vancouver hills, against the wind, no matter. Evolution Bikes, that’s the place I got my ride from. Very friendly folks. Why didn’t I think of it sooner?
Cheers!!!

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By: Mark Milo

Mark Milo — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:25:36 +0000

This bike arrived on time. However, it was not the bike pictured on amazon. It is, however similar, and equal in power. Well, it was so badly dammaged in shipping, that the 2 racks that go over the fenders were cracked. The panel on the handle bars that has the power button also has a button for headlight, but there is no head light. Also, a spoke was broke. The assembly instructions were extremely poor. I did not call customer service because I knew they would tell me to box it up and send it back… which would of taken several hours. I took it to one bike shop, and they told me they dont do electric bikes. …. so beware, your local bike dealer may not service this bike. Fortunately, I was able to find a shop to put it together.

After assembly and a charge, the ride was nice and smooth, and the power from the moter made riding on a flat surface effortless, and going up hills very easy. I rode for 1 hour before the energy gague went down 1 notch (1 of 4). So, aside from the fact that the bike is not the one pictured, and minus 2 broken racks, inadequate assembly instructions, and a missing headlamp, and a broken spoke, I am reluctant to allow this item to be more deserving of anything over 2 stars. I would expect that anyone who pays $1500 for a bike should at least get the bike pictured, and not have all these problems.

By: Average Joe Cyclist

Average Joe Cyclist — Fri, 27 May 2011 00:08:53 +0000

In reply to Graeme. Graeme, my best bet would be that it is not going to be a problem. Mainly because you will not have to lean forward much, if at all. I would be more concerned about how easy it is to remove the battery. It looked to me a bit like it was pretty much ensconced and would be hard to remove. I frequently remove mine - at work I am not close enough to a power source to plug it in while parked, so I take the battery up to my office. And if I am parked in public, I don't want to leave a battery that would cost hundreds of dollars to replace attached to the bike.

By: Graeme

Graeme — Wed, 25 May 2011 11:35:06 +0000

As an experienced ebiker, do you think there’s any detriment to Treks’ having the battery stored in a rack over the back wheel, as opposed to being more central as it is on the “classic” BionX configuration? I know that I sometimes have to lean way forward when pedalling my mountain bike up a steep hill; would this be true in a “rear battery” situation as well, or is it less of an issue when the feet aren’t pushing as hard?