Galaxy SL

I wanted a really quiet and a smooth-assisting e-bike and I got it with the Galaxy SL. I am 10 years into Parkinson’s and this bike has turned back the weakening effects of this disease. When I’m on this bike I am a young rider pre-PD again. I was pleasantly surprised at the distance this bike wiil take me on one battery. On mostly level ground assist level 3 I can ride over 50 miles on a charge which is farther than I want to go on one ride. Awesome e-bike. The only thing I would change is the kickstand location. Its center mount location interferes with the pedal rotation adding an unnecessary level of complication to putting it up and away.

I’ve enjoyed my Galaxy SL from the first ride and it has gotten better the more I ride. The bike has a combination of systems that allows a rider to choose a best fit riding experience. The gearing system combined with the peddle assist settings is just right to set a comfortable ride. On top of that, the throttle can be used independently to pass another rider or to add a little power for an incline.
I have contacted customer service for questions and always have received timely and helpful responses.

I love this bike! I can reach the ground! I'm 5'2 and other ebikes I tried/bought were way too big! I kept tipping over! This Evelo is light enough that I can lean into corners, has a great throttle for starting up, and the brakes are really smooth! I don't like the shifter, however. Its really hard to move. I've only ridden 30 miles so far and was told it loosens up after 50 miles. But once you get it right, it really takes off! Fun fun fun!

I’m 79, and 5’4”, shrunk 2" over the last 10 years. Boston hills have been getting steeper, and it’s get off my high crossbar, so the step-thru SL is perfect. The bike it great on the road — 5 levels of motor assist; enough boost at level 1 or 2 for the mild hills. Combined with the changing gears, levels 4 or 5 are good on long, steep hills west of the city.

The bike is very well made and quiet on the road. You get fenders, front & back lights, a digital readout, and a rear carrier, but no bell, something Evelo ought to add. The seat is comfortable after just a few rides. You twist the collar of the CVT forward on hills for a low gear ratio, and backward for a high ratio. When it’s twisted back, the collar is stiff and requires a firm grip, but easing off the pedals when shifting helps a lot. Evelo says it will get easier over time, and I can see that starting after only a modest number of miles. The brakes are excellent. The levers can be adjusted closer to the handlebars for short fingers.

Most of the weigh is on the back wheel. One online review said that with the battery mounted in back of the seat the center of gravity felt a bit high. I didn’t find that. One grumble: The bike comes with pedals that aren’t drilled for toe clips, and they don’t spin freely. I replaced them with Velo flat pedals and am happy with those.

I’ve received a response to a couple of emailed questions within hours, and after the first month, an offer for a phone call to answer questions. Envelo is justified in bragging about their service. They sell a lot of bikes with the Enviolo automatic transmission (i.e. the Galaxy Lux), but if you’re ridden a bike with a derailleur and shifters on the handlebars, you’ll feel right at home with the CVT on the Galaxy SL.

I love my Galaxy. Despite not being handy, setting the bike up from the box was no problem and my first rides made me smile so big. Easy to handle, fun to ride. I'm super happy how EVELO has treated me on my first ebike purchase. Highly recommend.