{"id":442570,"date":"2022-05-06T02:16:43","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T23:16:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-propella-mini-is-a-tiny-affordable-ebike-made-for-city-living\/"},"modified":"2022-05-06T02:16:43","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T23:16:43","slug":"the-propella-mini-is-a-tiny-affordable-ebike-made-for-city-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-propella-mini-is-a-tiny-affordable-ebike-made-for-city-living\/","title":{"rendered":"#The Propella Mini is a tiny, affordable ebike made for city living"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af80de2d5c1a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af80de2d5c1a\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-propella-mini-is-a-tiny-affordable-ebike-made-for-city-living\/#%E2%80%9CThe_Propella_Mini_is_a_tiny_affordable_ebike_made_for_city_living%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;The Propella Mini is a tiny, affordable ebike made for city living&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-propella-mini-is-a-tiny-affordable-ebike-made-for-city-living\/#Sign_up_and_get_your_free_EV_guide\" >Sign up and get your free EV guide<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CThe_Propella_Mini_is_a_tiny_affordable_ebike_made_for_city_living%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;The Propella Mini is a tiny, affordable ebike made for city living&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n                            <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being able to climb that giant hill on your commute without breaking a sweat is one of the luxuries of riding an ebike. Less luxurious is trying to lug a 70-pound chunk of metal up a narrow staircase when you back get home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ebikes are often the fastest and most versatile way of getting around cities, but their typically heavy and bulky frames often make them inconvenient to own in the very same neighborhoods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most city dwellers don\u2019t live on ground floors, nor do they have ground-level storage or indoor parking space. The weight and size of ebikes often mean you can\u2019t use typical storage solutions like wall mounting. And the financial <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>eal for thieves means long-term outdoor storage is a no-no.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"corona-wrapper shift-cta\">\n<div class=\"shift-cta-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"shift-cta-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/events.tnw\/hardfork-2018\/uploads\/companies\/polestar-cover.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/events.tnw\/hardfork-2018\/uploads\/companies\/polestar-cover.jpg\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"shift-cta-input\">\n<h2 class=\"shift-cta-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_up_and_get_your_free_EV_guide\"><\/span>Sign up and get your free EV guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"shift-cta-tagline\">The beginners&#8217; guide to getting an EV<\/p>\n<p><!--[if lte IE 8]><![endif]--><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why I often recommend ebikes that balance weight and power in a way that\u2019s practical for long-term city use. Few ebikes on the market fit that bill as well as the<\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.propella.bike\/shop\/ebikes\/mini\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Propella Mini<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an $899 (+$50 shipping in the US) mini-velo that weighs only 15 kg (33lbs).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mini clearly isn\u2019t the bike for everyone. Its 250W hub motor is only good for 30 km\/h (18mph). Its 250 Wh battery range is rated for 20-35 miles \u2014 good enough for most commutes, but not for longer day <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a>s. It\u2019s a single-speed bike without a throttle or torque sensor, meaning you will have to put <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> effort into the steeper hills. And its 20-inch wheels and lack of suspension or fat tires mean it won\u2019t be ideal for comfort or off-roading.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people just want more powerful ebikes. That might be because they have mobility issues, because they want to keep sweating to a minimum, or because they simply have the need for speed. That\u2019s fine, and if that describes you, this isn\u2019t the bike for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you\u2019re looking for a convenient ebike that won\u2019t break the bank \u2014 especially if you\u2019re a city dweller \u2014 the Propella Mini is a blast to ride.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1386155 js-lazy\" alt=\"Propella Mini ebike\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1230\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-5-of-6.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-5-of-6.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-5-of-6-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-5-of-6-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-5-of-6-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-5-of-6-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-5-of-6-796x597.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-5-of-6-1592x1194.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-5-of-6-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-5-of-6-736x552.jpg 736w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-5-of-6-1200x900.jpg 1200w\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1386155\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-5-of-6.jpg\" alt=\"Propella Mini ebike\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-5-of-6.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-5-of-6-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-5-of-6-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-5-of-6-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-5-of-6-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-5-of-6-796x597.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-5-of-6-1592x1194.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-5-of-6-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-5-of-6-736x552.jpg 736w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-5-of-6-1200x900.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It looks pretty good too. There\u2019s nothing super fancy here, but I appreciate the matte black design with blue accents throughout, even if the shades of blue don\u2019t perfectly match (sorry, I\u2019m picky about my blues). It makes the design feel a little more considered than the usual mishmash of disparate components you find in this price range.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m also a big fan of the 20-inch wheels and small frame. Again, it\u2019s not for everyone \u2014 Propella has<\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.propella.bike\/bikes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">three bikes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with 28-inch wheels for the small bike haters \u2014 but it makes the Mini as nimble as the BMX bikes many of us rode as kids. It\u2019s easy to weave between traffic, and the puncture resistant-tires are still chunky enough to absorb some bumps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The small wheels also allow the bike to fit a wide variety of body types. Propella says it can work for riders 152 cm (5\u20190\u201d) to 185 cm (6\u20191\u201d), although 157 cm (5\u20192\u201d) to 178 cm (5\u201910\u201d) is ideal. I\u2019m 182cm (6\u20190\u201d) myself and found it comfortable to ride, although I\u2019d ideally swap the handlebars to ones with a higher rise to optimize comfort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But mostly, the small tires and frame just make the bike much more compact than your typical ebike. Weight aside, the Mini is easier to maneuver through narrow hallways or to sling over a shoulder when climbing stairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although 250 W of power isn\u2019t much to write home about, it\u2019s still going to be plenty for most people \u2014 there are certainly far more expensive ebikes that have similar power (like most bikes sold in Europe). And despite the lack of a<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">torque sensor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, I was impressed with the relatively smooth tuning of the basic cadence sensor and Bafang motor. The motor kicks in fairly quickly after pedaling (about a half-turn of the cranks) but doesn\u2019t feel as jerky as most other cadence-only ebikes I\u2019ve tested.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Likewise, the mechanical disc brakes are more than good enough for the 18mph top speed. Some excellent ebikes in this price range like the<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aventon Soltera<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ride1Up Roadster<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include rim brakes, and the Propella Mini clearly sports more stopping power than those two.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1386156 js-lazy\" alt=\"Propella Mini ebike\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1230\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-6-of-6.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-6-of-6.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-6-of-6-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-6-of-6-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-6-of-6-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-6-of-6-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-6-of-6-796x597.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-6-of-6-1592x1194.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-6-of-6-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-6-of-6-736x552.jpg 736w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-6-of-6-1200x900.jpg 1200w\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1386156\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-6-of-6.jpg\" alt=\"Propella Mini ebike\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-6-of-6.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-6-of-6-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-6-of-6-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-6-of-6-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-6-of-6-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-6-of-6-796x597.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-6-of-6-1592x1194.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-6-of-6-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-6-of-6-736x552.jpg 736w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-6-of-6-1200x900.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be wondering: why not get a folding ebike? Sure, as soon as you can find one that weighs 15 kg (33 lb), costs less than $1,500, and isn\u2019t total junk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides, the rigid frame has other benefits. It\u2019s, well, more <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rigid,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0so it feels better to ride and you don\u2019t have to worry about the bike ever snapping in half (extremely rare, but<\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2022\/4\/8\/23016232\/fiido-x-break-in-two-recall\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it happens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It also provides more mounting points for accessories and storage, and it makes the bike easier to carry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My personal bike is a<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brompton Electric<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so I can definitely appreciate the benefits of a folding design, but combine the Propella Mini with something like the<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revelo Thinstem<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and folding pedals, and it will hardly take up any space in your apartment at all. You won\u2019t be able to take it into restaurants and grocery stores with you, but the Mini is still small enough that it\u2019ll fit inside most cars and won\u2019t be totally obnoxious in crowded subways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a 250 Wh battery, you shouldn\u2019t expect huge range, but the 250 W motor and limited top speed mean the bike\u2019s 20-35 mile range claims are still realistic. Moreover, the battery is removable with the included keys, and Propella sells extra battery units for $250, so it won\u2019t cost you much to double your range down the road.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The readily-accessible battery also means that, unlike other lightweight ebikes with integrated batteries, swapping out a dead battery with a fresh one when the battery eventually dies only takes a few seconds (assuming Propella is selling them). The extra batteries only weigh 1.1 kg (2.5 lb) too, so you could theoretically triple your range and still keep the total weight under 18 kg (40 lb).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The one thing about the Propella Mini that drives me a little nuts is the lack of integrated lighting. Propella sells some external lighting options, but there\u2019s little excuse for not hardwiring lighting into the battery. It sucks to have your light run out in the middle of the night \u2014 I\u2019ve been there \u2014 and integrated lighting is less likely to be snatched by a thief.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1386153 js-lazy\" alt=\"Propella Mini ebike\" width=\"1640\" height=\"924\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-3-of-6.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-3-of-6.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-3-of-6-280x158.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-3-of-6-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-3-of-6-479x270.jpg 479w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-3-of-6-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-3-of-6-796x448.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-3-of-6-1592x897.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-3-of-6-1200x675.jpg 1200w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2022%2F05%2F05%2Fpropella-mini-ebike-review%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The display is functional enough but doesn\u2019t feature backlighting.\" data-title=\"Share The display is functional enough but doesn\u2019t feature backlighting. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The display is functional enough but doesn\u2019t feature backlighting. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The display is functional enough but doesn\u2019t feature backlighting.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1386153\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-3-of-6.jpg\" alt=\"Propella Mini ebike\" width=\"1640\" height=\"924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-3-of-6.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-3-of-6-280x158.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-3-of-6-240x135.jpg 240w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-3-of-6-479x270.jpg 479w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-3-of-6-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-3-of-6-796x448.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-3-of-6-1592x897.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-3-of-6-1200x675.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And lighting isn\u2019t just convenient for late riding; a<\/span>\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22884376\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2012 study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of nearly 4,000 cyclists showed those using daytime running lights were 19% less likely to be injured.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes ebike companies justify the lack of integrated lighting by saying you have more and better options with external lighting. If that\u2019s the case with Propella, it would have at least been nice to have a USB port on the display so you could always top off your external lights. It\u2019s doubly annoying that the display doesn\u2019t have backlighting, making it nearly useless at night.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1386154 js-lazy\" alt=\"Propella Mini ebike\" width=\"1640\" height=\"2187\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-4-of-6.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-4-of-6.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-4-of-6-157x210.jpg 157w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-4-of-6-101x135.jpg 101w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-4-of-6-202x270.jpg 202w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-4-of-6-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-4-of-6-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-4-of-6-796x1061.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-4-of-6-1592x2123.jpg 1592w\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1386154\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-4-of-6.jpg\" alt=\"Propella Mini ebike\" width=\"1640\" height=\"2187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-4-of-6.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-4-of-6-157x210.jpg 157w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-4-of-6-101x135.jpg 101w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-4-of-6-202x270.jpg 202w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-4-of-6-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-4-of-6-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-4-of-6-796x1061.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/05\/Propella-Mini-4-of-6-1592x2123.jpg 1592w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Illumination woes aside, my main takeaway from testing the Propella Mini is that it\u2019s just an easy ebike to live with. It doesn\u2019t have the fanciest components, the most powerful motor, or the longest range, but it\u2019s an engaging ride that won\u2019t be a huge burden on your back or bank account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Those are qualities many people already look for in their regular bikes. This one just happens to help you get up the hills too.<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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