{"id":20705,"date":"2017-02-16T15:11:12","date_gmt":"2017-02-16T23:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=20705"},"modified":"2017-02-16T15:11:12","modified_gmt":"2017-02-16T23:11:12","slug":"spark-e-bike-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/spark-e-bike-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Spark E-Bike Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is a review of the Spark e-bike<\/a><\/strong> from Shocke Bikes<\/a>, which was the first in this Canadian-based manufacturer\u2019s line-up of high quality, affordable electric bikes. I give top marks to this bike, because it rides like a bike, yet also offers smooth, cadence-based Pedelec electric assistance, plus throttle power for those awkward uphill pull-offs and for getting ahead of traffic.<\/p>\n

First impressions of the Spark electric bike<\/h3>\n

My first impression of this electric bike was that it was good looking and not too big. Some electric bike just look enormous, and I don\u2019t want to stand out in the bike lane for having an over-sized bike. I don\u2019t mind standing out for having a good looking bike, and this bike does look good \u2013 without looking flashy.<\/p>\n

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