New bike - Turris, a semi off-road touring aka trekking bike - replacement for 500 series?

[Asher]

Turris Electric Bike - Ride1UP | 750w motor

Mix between a touring and commuter-style electric bike, the Turris offers comfort and versatility at unrivaled value.

ride1up.com

Aside from trail friendly tires, this just seems like a bike similar to the Level and Core to hit a price point in between.

Wish they'd just sell a hub drive version of the Prodigy for $500+ less. I like the overall design but $1000 more for a weaker motor that's far costlier to replace is just not worth it to me compared to a 52V Juiced CCS2 at $1200 in recent sales. The Prodigy gets everything right more or less on the non electric side of things, but those are the parts you can't replace.

 

[oavdn17]

IMO this is for sure a replacement for the 500 series...Below are some of the difference I see which a quick view of the specs on the ride1up page...some better and some are downgrades but having hydraulic brakes to me make this a better ebike.

New Ride1up Turris : One of the best and most affordable commuter ebikes in its class -

Ride1up Turris is Ride1up's newest commuter ebike. The Turris includes hydraulic brakes, a 750Watt motor and tons of features for only $1295!

top5ebikes.com

Similarities: 750w motor (60 nm torque), front suspension, 100mm front suspension

Changes on Turris: Hydraulic brakes, adjustable stem, wider tires (2.4" vs 2.2" on 500), Altus derailleur (Acera on 500 series)

 

[BigNerd]

This might be my Espin Sport replacement.

Sort of giving up on the light bike because not many out there with multi-gears.

Nothing wrong with my Sport... but it's been a few years and I want to ride something new.

 

[Asher]

The 500 had a somewhat dated generic look compared to the other frames Ride uses, and they are consolidating their frames in source and styling.

I imagine they'll update the 700 within a year or two to the thinner top tube style as well. Looks a lot better.

 

[Slaphappygamer]

This bike looks to have the same motor as my 700 series. I bought it before the 700 series went to a Bafang motor. 1000w motor.

Nice bike. I like the green color.

Also, the 500 series isn’t listed anymore.

 

[Asher]

One bad sign - the Turris isn't a 52V model. The new scrambler type bike is, but they're evidently not rolling it out for other new models, not yet anyway.