Test: With well-chosen equipment features and harmonious motorization The Pegasus Premio EVO 5F appeals to everyday and touring cyclists: why not switch to an e-bike when so much hasn’t changed?
The support drive has brought numerous new concepts to the bicycle market, from gravel bikes with additional motors to e-SUVs. But the tried-and-tested model groups have also made the leap into the electric age and may have become even stronger in the process - after all, more people seem to be riding e-bikes at the moment than used to be bio-bikes. And if you are a seasoned leisure and occasional cyclist, you might be sitting on a bike like the Pegasus Premio EVO 5F.
In many respects, this is a really classic touring bike, which starts with the shape of the frame. While some suppliers only bring some models onto the market as step-through bikes, thereby overcoming the distinction between women's and men's bikes, the Pegasus is traditionally available as a monotube, trapezoidal and diamond model with a "bar". Today this is only a matter of taste or self-image and no longer a matter of frame rigidity, but it is still very popular with many top agers - even if it is only to distinguish between two e-bikes of the of the same type can be ordered.
The equipment is also traditional. Five gears seems almost "retro" to the layman in the era of 13-speed cassettes, but sometimes less is really more on an e-bike. As the? Quite simply: With conventional bicycles, fine gradations allow you to maintain an optimal pedaling frequency, but with e-bikes this can even be disruptive: The drive support accelerates faster than you can shift gears, especially with a hub gear. This is exactly what the Shimano Nexus Inter-5e is designed for: The first gear is designed so that it is geared short enough to start off, after which there are big jumps in the area of fast gears. Fifth gear is designed for comfortable, smooth pedaling at 25 km/h – you only go faster downhill on a touring e-bike anyway.
And not nearly as fast as on an e-mountain bike, for example - that's why the Premio EVO gets along well without disc brakes. Instead, the proven hydraulic rim brakes from Magura were specified, here in an exclusive design that fits tightly to the frame. The braking system is known for minimal pad wear and only needs very little maintenance, which can be done in virtually any bicycle repair shop; The Magura is therefore a good choice for everyday use and touring, especially as it is easy to dose and not overly snappy.
The motorization of the Pegasus also does justice to the intended purpose. The Bosch Performance Line pushes noticeably more gently than the sporty CX counterpart, without appearing clumsy; the torque of 65 Nm is strong enough for rapid acceleration when starting, and the motor does not let up even on the hill. Basically, you only need more power off-road, and the Pegasus will certainly never get lost there - although thanks to 47 mm wide tires and suspension elements, it can definitely be ridden on unpaved paths. However, it is primarily at home on asphalt, on cycle paths and in the city, and that is where its other attributes come into their own. In addition to the upright sitting position, a comfortable shape of the handlebars and a stable parking stand at the rear The practical system luggage rack and the very bright front spotlight with 70 lux are particularly appealing.
All in all, a perfect everyday and touring bike that offers other options in addition to the three frame shapes. Batteries with 400, 500 or 625 watt hours can be ordered; if you choose the smallest, you only have to pay just under 2.900 euros for the Premio EVO 5F. And finally - best agers beware - it is also available as the Evo 5R with an additional coaster brake, and that will definitely make many cyclists positive. Because if you want to switch from a classic touring bike to an e-bike, you hardly have to get used to it.
