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Gepida Reptila 1000 review

Gepida Reptila 1000

CHOICE Expert Rating

70%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good motor responsiveness.
  • OK motor assistance climbing hills.
  • Good motor assistance at speed.
  • Very good display and controls.
  • Bike is good to pedal quickly.
  • Bike copes well on rough surfaces.
  • Hub gear is easy to use (can change gear without pedalling).
  • Has rear rack, plastic mudguards and a rear-mount kickstand.
  • Has built-in lights.
  • Has hydraulic brakes (rim).
  • Has a suspension fork.
  • Available with smaller wheels (Replita 900 model).
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Bike has only just OK slow speed balance (toes can hit the front wheel when turning).
  • Hub gear is difficult to use on steep climbs (cannot pedal and change gear at the same time).
  • Only comes in one frame size.

Type

Bike type
Commuter
Frame type
Step-through
Cargo type
Not applicable
Drive type
Chain

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
70%
Pedal assistance score
75%
Braking score
83%
Turning and low speed score
53%
Comfort score
70%
Handling score
90%
Controls score
85%
On-bike battery score
N/A
Off-bike battery score
N/A
Display score
N/A
Comments
No comments

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Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Sizes available
1
Bike weight (kg)
N/A
Motor brand
Bosch
Motor model
Active Plus
Motor location
Middle
Power (W)
250
Max assist torque (Nm)
50
Max assist speed (km/h)
32
Assist settings
N/A
Battery size (Wh)
400
Battery location
Seat tube
Wheel size (inches)
28
Tyre width (mm)
38
Mudguards
Plastic
Kickstand location
Rear mount
Rear rack
Lights
Gears
8 (hub/twist)
Suspension fork travel
Suspension seatpost
Brakes
Rim (hydraulic)
Frame warranty (years)
N/A
Battery and motor warranty (years)
N/A
Battery origin
N/A
Frame origin
N/A
Motor origin
N/A

Cost

Price
$3,499.00

Features

Walk mode
Thumb throttle
Quick release seatpost
N/A
Quick release wheels
N/A

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