Pegasus Premio EVO 10 test: The e-trekking bike from Cologne offers good performance all round and is therefore extremely popular with customers, and rightly so.
What applies to conventional bicycles can also be applied to e-bikes: trekking bikes are the measure of all things and most in demand by customers. Because this category is still particularly versatile, and anyone who invests four figures in an electric bike naturally wants to keep many options for use open. But what does "trekking bike" actually mean? Some of what characterized the genre in conventional bikes is passé - the triple chain ring, for example, because with a support drive more than ten gears are basically pointless. What has remained is the derailleur gear system as the variant of choice, as well as the suspension fork (which has of course largely become established today anyway) and an overall solid design with slightly wider tires and a stable carrier. In short: the trekking bike is the perfect all-rounder, made for everyone who doesn’t exactly have any special sporting interests (racing bike, MTB) or who doesn’t necessarily have to be particularly cool or upright in the city (urban bike, touring pedelec).
Bosch Performance CX drive remains in the favor of buyers at the front
So that's settled - and now to the Pegasus Premio EVO 10. The fact that this is a prime example of a modern trekking bike is already evident from the sales success: According to Pegasus, models from the Premio series are the best-selling e-bikes in Germany. You don't have to look far for reasons: the powerful Bosch Performance Line CX drive is already a crowd puller due to its good name. The unit scores with instant response and smooth response to changes in pedal pressure and cadence; With a lot of power and a high support factor, the mid-motor is in its element when starting off at traffic lights and when pedaling smoothly uphill. The high torque on the EVO 10 ensures a sporty character - also a typical feature of the "trekking" category.
Gravel, asphalt, forest paths - the Pegasus Premio EVO 10 feels at home almost everywhere
Bosch also played a role in the unobtrusive appearance of the Pegasus, as the large 500-watt-hour battery is elegantly integrated into the down tube. Frame shape and equipment reveal the character of the Pegasus Premio EVO 10 as a trekking bike for daily use with a pleasantly upright sitting position; the stem angle can be adjusted if you want a more sporty position. The wheelbase and steering angle result in balanced handling that combines maneuverability in city traffic and a high level of driving stability at high speeds. The Premio gets comfort from the 63 mm suspension travel on the fork and the comparatively voluminous 47 mm tires - this is also typical trekking, because with such tires forest paths and gravel roads can be taken under the wheels without a puncture. The ergonomic handlebar grips are a good choice, and the pedals with a large contact surface offer the driver's feet a good grip. The gel saddle is firm, but ensures even weight distribution, but there is no spring seat post - if you want even more comfort, you should upgrade here. With 63 mm of travel, the Suntour fork has a nice, long travel, and is optimally tuned for everyday use.
Pegasus Premio EVO 10: "Very Good" for light and details
The Premio EVO 110 “packs” almost 10 kilos of payload, which makes it well equipped for luggage transport. The system luggage carrier allows special accessories to be easily fitted, and panniers on the side can also be clicked on, which is an important criterion for cycle tourists and commuters alike. Especially the latter will also enjoy the super-bright LED headlight, which with 100 lux offers visibility and good visibility in the city in the evening. In bad weather, the mudguards that are pulled down far are practical and effectively keep spray water away.
Gears and brakes are particularly important to technically interested cyclists, and you won't be disappointed here either. The derailleur gears with solid "Shimano Deore" rear derailleur change gears smoothly, even though the ten-speed sprocket is wide with 11 to 42 teeth. If you mainly ride in the flat country, you can confidently switch to a slightly narrower cassette. The Shimano brake system conveys a lot of safety through good controllability instead of being dangerously snappy - the deceleration is always far more than sufficient.
Of course, a good trekking bike has to fit well. The Cologne-based supplier makes no compromises here with three frame shapes, which are available in four (diamond, trapezoid) and three sizes (wave). This is a further step towards making the e-bike universally applicable and thus a typical trekking bike - so it shouldn't come as a surprise that the Pegasus Premio EVO 10 is so popular.
