"After much research, I decided on the EVELO Galaxy with the Harmony transmission and purchased one for my wife for Christmas. It wasn’t long before I had to have the same machine for myself!"
My Evelo Aurora Limited is the most complete EBike I could possibly want. Over the past 6 years I have ridden over 5000 miles all on ebikes and as such I have developed a long list of features I wanted on my next eBike. My Aurora Limited checked off everything on my list from a 750 watt mid motor, belt drive, step thru design, wide tires, large capacity battery with good range, quality build, and of course affordable.
I am approaching 1000 miles since April and my Aurora Limited is a thrill to ride! I love it!!
Great company with outstanding service if needed. Thank you Evelo!!
I love the compass. Battery life is good, rides nice. I did change the seat. Lots of room to carry stuff in the back. I like that it has a brake light and both lights can be turned on with one button. I like that you can use 2 batteries.
We are enjoying our Evelo bikes, both bikes now have over 300 miles and no issues
Much like you, reading this review, I did a lot of research before ordering an e-bike. I rented one (a different brand) during the pandemic and immediately recognized the benefits of an e-bike. Specifically, I was looking for an e-bike with a powerful mid-drive motor, a belt drive, the Enviolo transmission, and a throttle. It has a robust frame, generous tires, good capacity battery, hydraulic shocks, fenders, and good lights front and back. It was easy to assemble out of the box. And as good as the bike is, the customer service has been outstanding. I also bought the Galaxy 500 for my wife and it fits her well. It has most of the same great features as the Aurora Limited. We're very pleased with Evelo and our two purchases.
Customer service helped me to add a 3” stem to my new Galaxy 500 to give me a more cruiser style ride. I’m 5’1”, so the factory stem didn’t give me what I wanted in the ride. That was the only thing missing to make it perfect. I rode the Pedego on vacation and that was my first experience with an ebike. I knew that I wanted an ebike then as it was such a joy riding it. After research, I decided to give Evelo a try. The 21 day trial wins out over others as you truly find out what it is like to ride the bike versus the competition where you get a five minute ride around a parking lot. Once I received my Galaxy 500 with the cadence option and experienced the ride, I knew that I had made the right choice.
After some problems in the beginning, I received prompt assistance from the support team and solved the mystery. Since then, I have been enjoying the smooth and quiet ride on my daily commute. Hopefully, I can add some range to the battery with full charges from depleted. Put over 500 miles on it so far and love the bike. It was especially gratifying when I was riding through the neighborhood and a neighbor yelled, "Nice bike!"
The Compass trike has really been a pleasure to ride.
After 1240 miles there are no problems with quality. Being 5' 7" tall and an old man, aged 89, I see that the bike is evidently for someone taller. However once on the bike I can go like hell for 20 miles. The first thing to fail is my bony rear end.
Designed for comfort and safety.
I’m asked all the time about the bike and how much I like it. I’m impressed with the way that the company takes care of me.
A great dependable bike. Fun to ride. Use my bike exclusively to patrol, as a volunteer Watch Officer, a national park. Most weeks I average over 100 miles of use. It is exceeds my expectations, including the test against the Park’s very steep hills.
The few challenges encountered have been well and timely supported by the EVELO Team. Great warranty support, always within 24 hours.
My greatest concern has been battery-life. I now use two batteries to accomplish duty-tour. Note I have the bike loaded with about 20 lbs of accessories, and saddle bags with tools, water, first aid kits, etc. And too lots of steep hills in the park.
Really like this bike and am happy I paid for a quality bike, with great warranty and superb timely support.
Took delivery of my 2020 Aurora Ltd late February. Bike and box arrived in near perfect condition. Two weeks later notice front fork collapsed and stuck. A call to Evelo on Monday and by Friday riding bike with new fork, excellent customer service, speed and detail. Had Velofix do install as it was March, Evelo paid this expense.
Bike ran very well up to the 400 mile mark, drivetrain started making ticking and clicking sounds in PAS 1/2. By 800 miles so bad something had to be done. New motor and adjustments to belt had bike back in top performance.
Again, the level of help from the Evelo CS team was outstanding. All this was very unfortunate and believe very very rare if you read Evelo bike reviews and talk to other owners.
Since that time bike has performed flawlessly, now at 1,400 miles.
Bike is big, powerful, extremely quiet and smooth with cushy ride combined with state of the art components.
Extraordinary bike, Extraordinary customer service.
This one will be with me for awhile, just so enjoyable to ride.
First, I have to say that customer support after a purchase is as important to me as the product or service itself. Evelo’s support team has exceeded my very high expectations—always answering my multitude of questions within 24 hours. Now, about the product—it is a blast and it has gotten this 60-year old, 275 pound butt out of the chair and out into the beautiful New Mexico outdoors. Like many other reviews have stated, I’ve ridden more miles in the last 90 days than I have in the last 30 years, thanks in large part to the sturdy mid-drive motor, the various PAS levels, and the demonstrated 25-30 miles on a “tank” which is about all my keester can handle. Make no mistake, this is a big, heavy bike—it’s not for the weak or meek, and getting it up onto a vehicle bike carrier is no small task. I’ve outfitted the bike with new handlebar grips, rear view mirrors, rear pannier bag, phone and water bottle holders, and a much softer wider seat (more kudos to Evelo for their seat replacement program). My only minor negative comment about the bike as delivered is that the pictures on the website did not match the product I received—specifically the lack of water bottle holder bosses on the main down post which showed in the pictures but were not on the product. During the 862 miles I have ridden thus far, I’ve had five flat tires, two front and three rear. I know I live and ride in goat head country, I but I guess I expected the factory tires to be more puncture-resistant. I’ve replaced three and a bike shop replaced two while adding tire liners to both tires...that was two flats ago. As I write this, the bike is on its back again with the tires up in the air like a dying cockroach, waiting for a new set of tubeless tires which will be professionally installed and will hopefully alleviate most of the tiny punctures that are now cutting many rides short. Bottom line—a fantastic bike that’s loads of fun to ride. It’s great exercise, yet provides just the right amount of “help” whenever needed. The CVT is absolutely awesome, and with the 750 watt motor, provides really smooth shifting and plenty of power. It is a big investment, but if one is committed to get on it and ride it often, it is well worth it!
Love my Evelo Ebike! As a retired guy I try to go everywhere on my Aurora. Had a great experience with my local bike shop assembling the bike and everyone at Evelo have been behind me on the maintenance (which I've had very little). Love the light setup and the frame platform. It truly is another local errand vehicle for me. Thanks Evelo!
This is our 3rd e-trike that we have owned and it is definitely the best. Comes with nice thick wheels, you won't need to replace your tubes every other minute. (We have these sharp seeds called goatheads around here... it's a problem). In general we turned to e-trikes for a few reasons - for example, you don't have to worry about balance with trikes. We have a couple of beloved elders that can use an extra boost to keep up with family bike rides. A big plus is the cargo space. For my small business, it's actually easier + faster to bike down a path to the post office than it is to drive it and then park. This e-trike has a sturdy wood base for the basket, it makes a difference. Runs smoothly. We like the lights. The only thing we could mention as a minus is that if you fully charge it, then leave it unused for a week, you will probably find that you need to charge it before you take off. Our second best e-trike seems to retain the charge much longer when not in use. Even so, this is still the best e-trike we have. Another thing is that it's easy to service. We made the mistake with our first e-trike of getting a cheaper option, it was just odd and hard for our bike shop to work with when there were issues, and oh were there issues. I won't get into it. Sometimes you should just pay for quality like the Compass.
Aurora Limited Edition (LE) is my 3rd Evelo and my 5th E-Bike. I am closer to 80 than 70 but I love to race against 20 Somethings. With the LE I can keep up with the 20 somethings on the straights and definitely beat them up hills.. I love the look on their faces when the ancient guy passes them.
I had the regular Aurora before the LE but i wrote Evelo saying it could be improved with a Gates Belt Drive, Torque Sensor and Bigger Shocks for a smoother ride, and a Bigger battery. Much to my pleasant surprise they added all these wonderful features to the LE so I ordered on.
I typically ride 20 miles a day 3-4 times a week and occasionally 30-40 miles.. I live at the top of a mountain so the ride home is always uphill.. if I do a long ride, I carry an extra battery in my saddle bag so I need not worry about the final climb
I had a warranty issue with my first Evelo and they immediately sent me a second bike.. SUPERB SERVICE.. so much so that I bought a 3rd Aurora
Yes its heavy - in fact a bit much for me to lift but its its solid and not wobbly like many step thru bikes, I did work up a ramp so I can easily get it on my bike rack as you can see from the video
Love the bike
I really enjoy my DeltaX. At my age 76 a step through might have been a little easier but I get along fine. If dogs chase me I out run them🤣
Donot waste any more time thinking about it. Take the leap and you will be happy you did. You only live once so make the most of it. Yes it cost money and all things good have a price. You are the bennefactor of the enjoyment, exercise and plain old fasion fun of riding youir new electric bike. The Delta X is an excellent bike and it has pleanty of power and range. You can go just about anywhere you wish, on road or off. You can peddel or can just grab the throttle and go. I attached a plastic milk crate to my rear rack and take my Jack Russel "Indy" along for the adventure and she loves it!
My wife and I bought Aurora Hub bikes and have been thoroughly pleased. We have ridden them on dirt roads as well as paved roads and find them very comfortable and responsive. These bikes have made the many hills in our area melt away. The customer service we have received from Evelo is unparalleled. We would, and have, recommend these bikes to those interested in a new bike.
I absolutely love my Evelo Compass electric trike! My husband and mother-in-law purchased it for me and it is truly the best gift EVER! I have had several hip and leg surgeries, which have made it physically impossible to walk very far. This trike has changed my life! I can now ride around our neighborhood lake on the bike trail with my husband and enjoy being outside again! The ability to use the electric motor as much or as little as possible is terrific! I can use the assist to get up steep hills and then coast down and peddle with light assistance when needed on flatter terrain! I did get two batteries and this has been great because I never run out of juice. I really can’t say enough about this trike! I would recommend this to anyone who has medical issues that make walking difficult!
Love my bike and being outdoors! It’s a great way to get exercise and have fun.
The fully loaded go any where step through ebike. This is my third Evelo bike and it is by far the best of all. I am 86 and ride two or three times a week at least 10miles each, but usually more. I road 22 mil last Friday and hardly exhausted the battery. I like the larger tires as it gives me the ability to go anywhere,,beach or grass. I also am grateful for the throttle as it allows me to manuver in traffic at lightes etc. It is a well designed and well make bike. My only complaint is lifting it on my bike rack.
Every time I return from a bike ride, I gotta scrape the bugs off my teeth because I grin so much when riding the trails! OK, that is not totally true: I do grin while riding but the bugs aren't that bad. I just got back from my "goal" ride today - I've been working up to this all summer and today I DID IT! In perspective, I'm an old and morbidly overweight guy that wanted to get back into bicycle riding last Fall. I had an amazing experience with Evelo as I ordered 2 Aurora Hubs and had my local bike shop do the assembly & testing. My wife and I did some riding last Fall but seriously got started this summer. I am seriously impressed with the Aurora's construction. I'm well over the advertised weight capacity. When I talked with the folks at Evelo they said "go for it", we think the bike will handle you. AND IT HAS!!! I can ride all over town, do distance riding, take hills up and down, pavement, asphalt, gravel, light sand, and - today - riding off trail on a swampy lawn due to a trail blockage! Those big tires soak up the bumps, provide traction on different surfaces, and are a joy to balance. I have a new distance stretch-goal for this Fall that I'm working on!
What does this all mean for me? I can walk further, climb stairs more easily, sleep better, and generally enjoy the "endorphin high" that I get from bicycle riding. My balance and confidence have also improved. I'm finding my health, both mental and physical, is improving.
There are two aspects of the Evelo that prospective customers might want to know - neither is a showstopper. First, the Aurora is not as nimble in turning as my old 21 speed Bianchi. Aurora is much heavier and I just have not learned how to confidently make real sharp turns at slow speed with it yet. This is not a problem, just something I've noticed. Secondly, the Aurora sits higher off the ground than my old road bike. I cannot comfortably sit on the bicycle seat and have both feet on the ground. This is not a problem either as I position my body between the seat and handlebar when standing on the ground. Getting underway, I step on a pedal to move forward and that lifts the rest of me onto the bicycle seat.
OH, I have to mention......the throttle on this Aurora is a Life Saver. Many e-bikes have a pedal assist where the motor helps you when you are pedaling. But, being able to throttle up from a standstill has been wonderful: like when trying to get started on a slope. Or if i need extra oomph to get up a short steep hill - the throttle can become your best friend.
I do much of my riding on Pedal Assist #1. That gives me good battery life and makes riding easy. When a big hill comes, I may shift down to gear #2 or #3 and enable Pedal Assist #3. I can get up anything I've tried so far with that. Then on flat straight aways, Pedal Assist #0 saves battery and gives me a bit of a workout. (Pedaling the Aurora without assistance is much more effort than pedaling a 21-speed road bike) Sometimes I wish I had a higher gear than #7 but, for my personal safety, it is likely a good idea that I don't. You will go much faster on this bike than you ever did on your old road bike and you may not realize how fast you are moving.
The "control panel" is excellent. Throttle, pedal assist levels, and gear changing are all natural and well located. The display is bright and clear (even in bright sunlight) and the information displayed can be customized. I show time, elapsed miles, battery charge, MPH, and power draw in watts.
I love the brake lights (tells my wife when I'm slowing down!) and the headlight is fine for slow riding at night - but at 25mph you are over-riding the light. I don't do much night riding so that is not an issue.
I am very impressed with Aurora support. Not only were they very helpful to my local bike shop (I wish they'd setup a dealership here) but they were helpful to me when I asked an off-the-wall question about tailoring the bike for less actual assistance at Pedal Assist #1. They sent me complete instructions how to do it! I was astonished at their speed and instruction clarity to my request. Anyway, I decided not to do the reprogramming as Level 1 was working real well for me.
The battery packs are awesome. Yup, the are heavy but they have a huge capacity to cart me around the trails as needed. My longest ride, complete with many hills, has only brought the capacity down to 49%. So I've got plenty of range for the riding that I do.
In short, I love the Aurora Hub and I love the customer support at Evelo!
Anyway, the Aurora is one of the few joys in life now!
The bike is excellent. I just wish the drivers in my neighborhood weren't blind or in a coma when they commute. The only downside {the bike} is it's too fast for the hills here in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. But I'll adjust. See: buy brake pads. Service/support is great. I do wish I could zero the odometer: it's not like I'm going to be selling it back to the dealership. Cheers. HLB
My very capable Compass Trike now has a hitch and tow bar that I designed and pulls a 12 lbs Burley Flatbed Trailer for my companion a 70 lbs Labrador. We are able to go up hills and to stores like the bakery and outside dining. Our destinations have been generally 12-16 miles with battery power to spare. The wire basket is great allowing us to carry even more cargo. A 350 lbs capacity gives me piece of mind.
This company will do anything to fix your bike as promised. The bike is great an with strong hub. Smooth ride
You won’t be sorry to buy from Evelo
I do recommend 100
