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for utility you’ll want the vario/belt drive as you don’t / can’t get a centre stand on the derailleur models.
that sucks :((( I guess standard chain and alfine/nexus 8 should be fine .. now reading into Green Commute Initiative
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The belt drive/vario is a revelation, 1000s of miles with no drivetrain maintenance, no rusty chain, for a functional ebike you can’t beat it. Nexus is a bag of shit and if you get the city you get a weaker motor as well. Met a very “large” woman who had bought an e cargo from elsewhere with belt and vario, 15000km of schleppin her kids to school and doing her Asda big shop, no drive train maintenance. Add up the cost of chain/cassette and the cost difference is palatable.
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The diagnostic can identify if you’ve fucked with it.
@amey the multicharger is excellent all round and ride is great - for utility you’ll want the vario/belt drive as you don’t / can’t get a centre stand on the derailleur models.