Orbea Denna E-Gravel Machine

[Retro Grouch]

I get occasional inquiries as to which Electric Gravel Bike I would currently recommend.

For me, when it comes to Electric Bikes, service is everything,  Therefore I highly recommend an LBS that carries and services the brand(s) you have in mind.   If you get an Error Code on a direct to consumer bike with no LBS support, you may find yourself without a functioning bike for weeks or even longer.

The brands that do have sufficient local support in this market are Specialized, Trek and Orbea.  Currently, the Orbea Denna is getting the best reviews and one can be ordered and serviced locally at West Chester Cyclery.  

 If I had any more room in my Bike Dungeon, I would certainly by owning the Orbea Denna and especially so if Local Gravel Races included Electric Bikes.  In the event that Electric  Bikes are eventually included, the classifications could appear as follows:

1. Open

2. Age Groups

3. Class 3 Electric

Here is a link to professional review of the Orbea Denna: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZA_Lquetzk&t=92s 

Retro out.