Electra Loft Go!
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Electra Loft Go!. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
10 reasons to buy
- Testers and owners appreciate the low weight of around 46lb.
- Reviewers enjoy the “decent” comfort and “relaxed” riding position for casual rides.
- The “simple,” “attractive” Loft Go! 7D earns praise for its “cute” looks and subtle electronics.
- Rider fit between the two sizes is 5’2” to 6’3”. The size small fits one 5’2” expert “perfectly.”
- The battery lasts for around 25 miles in one test.
- Electra includes integrated lights and metal fenders.
- One expert highlights the “easy and natural” pedal assistance.
- The low weight makes it possible to ride without motor assistance, touts one expert.
- Experts appreciate the convenience of being able to test ride and have the bike repaired at local Trek bike shops.
- This bike is compatible with a range extender.
10 reasons not to buy
- The Loft Go! doesn't have a display with a speedometer or odometer.
- Testers say the 250W Hyena motor lacks power for hilly rides.
- Reviewers are underwhelmed by the responsiveness of the torque sensor.
- An expert and one owner say the stock saddle is uncomfortable.
- Reviewers complain the brakes lack precision, feel “squishy,” and don’t bite well. They also don’t have a motor cut-off switch.
- The use of bottom-tier Shimano and microSHIFT drivetrain parts is “a disappointment” at this price.
- The battery cannot be removed for charging.
- One expert reports a wheel out of true and a blown tire after the first test ride.
- A reviewer reports “jerky” assistance at speeds over 15mph.
- The Loft Go! doesn’t come with a rack.
Bottom line
The Electra Loft Go! is a 250W Dutch-style city bike available as a step-through or step-over. Reviewers and owners appreciate the good looks and traditional bike feel. They praise the “relaxed” and “smooth” ride, low weight, and “natural” assistance. The low-end drivetrain, “squishy” brakes, and underwhelming, unresponsive power disappoint. A tester also experiences wheelset issues. Potential buyers should note that the battery can’t be removed for charging, and the bike doesn’t have a display. Opinions on the Loft Go!’s value and commuter functionality are mixed. But overall, experts deem it a decent, “simple” option for recreational riding, and having Trek’s guarantee helps.Expert Reviews
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