My mistake, From your previous post I did not realise that it was the test ride that was the issue, I thought it was that actual cost of the bike. I misunderstood your post - sorry. I would also not buy any motorbike, regardless of cost, without a test ride - and I have owned a lot of motorbikes over the years. Anyway, to reiterate what Storck said - it is unlikely you would arrive at work non sweaty on the Gain as it does not have the power of the 500W and 700W electric bikes. Due to the lower level of power (I think its 250W) you still have to put in the effort. It generally encourages you to put in a similar amount of effort as on a non powered bike, but you just go faster. I guess if you had it in level 3 assist mode and could restrain the urge to go "fast" up Otley Chevin then maybe you would be less sweaty - but you would have to have more will power than I have (probably not hard - I have been trying to give up chocolate for years but the longest I have managed is 3 days!).
