The bike is marketed to suit riders from 5’ 0” to six’ 0” and past, however as I discussed within the introduction to this Vinci Bike overview, the bike appeared greatest suited to short-to-average riders. I preferred the bike’s general really feel, however at 5’ 11”, my decrease physique felt considerably cramped when leaning low into the bike’s aerodynamic entrance finish; I discovered my torso resting on my thighs.
It isn’t unusual for bikes of this class to be troublesome and/or uncomfortable to pedal, and as we anticipated, the Vinci’s driving place made pedaling a battle. We respect the intention of the bike’s 7-speed drivetrain, however finally, a single-speed setup would assist to cut back the bike’s general price.
The cutouts within the protruding entrance of the bike made for an attention-grabbing visible component, but in addition served a sensible perform; with out them, the bike can be unable to steer. This design nonetheless had its limitations (each in steering and the uncovered lengths of cables), however the Bike’s general dealing with was higher than common when in comparison with comparable e-bikes with dual-crown suspension forks. As such, the Vinci had sharper cornering and a smaller-than-average turning radius.
The bike’s saddle undoubtedly provides to its visible attraction, although the rear of the saddle – the place its cushioning is the thinnest – is the place most riders will probably be seated. A few of our testers weren’t bothered by this, although I discovered it lower than perfect; I encourage the model to contemplate a thicker saddle sooner or later.
We additionally encountered some uncommon rattles and vibrations in our testing attributable to the front-end housing after the screws holding the aluminum tube in place got here free. The model’s proprietor responded rapidly and attentively to our wants and expressed confidence that this was a one-off fluke, even providing to ship a alternative bike. We encourage greater attentiveness to their meeting course of, however our expertise exhibits that customer support is a main focus for the model. Within the unlikely occasion of comparable issues, we count on customers to have fast decision.
We have been extraordinarily happy with the Bike’s security options – primarily its massive and extremely seen lights. The honeycomb-like headlight is without doubt one of the brightest we’ve seen on an e-bike (most are between 300 and 500), guaranteeing wonderful low-light illumination. The big tail gentle flashes when the brakes are utilized, and its flip indicators seem as half-rings across the gentle’s circumference.
We additionally preferred the bike’s top-tube-mounted coloration show. Its placement and visible structure have been distinctive and extremely appreciated.
