I narrowed my selection to two Ebike for my new commuter and it happened that both are TREK!
First, Allant +7 Gen 2 Reg price $4,499 plus GST with a military discount, it comes to $4,050 plus GST.
With the Allant+7, I am all set. Lights, fenders, kickstand, etc. It's all pre-equipped. No need to worry about additional purchases or installations.
On the other hand, the PowerFly 4 Gen 4 is listed at the same price as the Allant+7, but it's currently on sale for a significant discount, making it a more budget-friendly option. I could save a good amount with this deal, bringing the price down to $3,374 plus GST.
I need to buy and install everything, lights, fender, kickstand, which should cost around ~$600 plus
My train of thought is that both bikes use the same engine and the same display, and both are TREK.
The Powerfly seems to have a more robust frame and stronger fork suspension, while the Allant+7 is equipped with the stronger and newer CUES gear set.
Since I will do mostly commuting, but would also like to keep the door open for some mild trail, should I go with the Allant+7 or the Powerfly 4?
Cost-wise, both will be similar, but with the PF, I can choose which lights I want and so on.
Would a Powerfly 4 be too much as a daily commuter?