Like most of the bikes in our comparison test of new trekking e-bikes with Bosch motors, the Pegasus Premio Evo has been redesigned from the ground up for the new Performance CX. With wide tyres, a frame lock and sturdy pannier rack, Pegasus sets new standards in terms of comfort and suitability for everyday use. In the case of the Premio Evo 10, however, this also means that lightweight construction and off-road use are not part of the specification. This is better left to the full-suspension models from the Pegasus FS series.
Facts about the Pegasus Premio Evo 10 Lite trekking e-bike
- Price: 4499 Euro
- Bike category: E-trekking bike
- Motor: Bosch Performance Line CX Gen. 5, 85 Nm max. torque
- Battery: 800 Wh (removable)
- Display: Kiox 500
- Frame sizes: S, M, L, XL
- Frame shapes: Wave, Trapeze, Diamond
- Weight: 29.1 kg
- Permissible total weight: 150 kg
- Guarantee: 2 years
- Special features: Tyres mainly made from recycled material
New generation: The Bosch Performance Line CX 5
The new Bosch Performance Line CX motor offers an enormous range with the 800 battery. Even with medium support and a varied riding profile, 100 kilometres is easily achievable. If you ride economically and only have a little assistance, you can go even further.
Practical: The battery on the Pegasus is removed from the top of the down tube. This means you don't have to crawl under the bike to remove the battery and there's no risk of the heavy battery falling out of the down tube if you're not careful.
And speaking of weight: a new cell technology also makes the batteries lighter. The 800 battery now weighs less than 4 kilograms and is therefore noticeably lighter than the 750 battery at 4.35 kilograms. Manufacturers still have the choice of display. For the Premio Evo 10 Lite, Pegasus has opted for the large Kiox 500, which offers everything from riding data to your own wattage, speedometer functions and even navigation. The app and controls have been carried over from the previous generation.
The features of the Pegasus Premio Evo 10 Lite
The Shimano Cues 10-speed drivetrain is common in this price range, simple lights and brakes are basically functional but not highlights in terms of value. Especially as the Pegasus fully utilises the 4500 euro price range we have set. The Premio Evo 10 Lite scores in terms of contact points. The ergonomics of the saddle, which provides a lot of relief for the perineal area, are impressive and it doesn't sag even on longer rides. The cockpit is pleasing with its wide but pleasantly offset handlebar and Kiox display mounted in the centre in front of the stem. A pity: The low-quality Suntour NCX fork offers hardly any comfort and, in our experience, is not very durable. Unfortunately, this is still a very common component on trekking e-bikes.
- Circuit: Shimano Cues U6000 (10-speed)
- Translation: 44 / 11 - 48 teeth
- Brakes: Shimano MT200 (two-piston)
- Tyres: Schwalbe The Green Marathon, 55 mm
- Lighting system f. /h.: Fuxon FL-20EB / Fuxon ICR-33S (integrated)
- Luggage carrier: Monkeyload, 27 kg
- Fork: SR-Suntour NCX-32 Air
Practical test: How the Pegasus Premio E-trekking bike rides
The good cockpit also pays off when riding. Despite its high weight, the Pegasus Premio E-Trekkingbike feels very comfortable and is easy to manoeuvre even through tight corners. That makes for a fun ride! Saddle, handlebar height, grip width: everything is in the right place on the Pegasus. The bike rides intuitively. Unfortunately, the frame feels stiff and the suspension fork is not very sensitive. However, the wide tyres do a good job of concealing these comfort disadvantages.
The great strength of the Pegasus: stoic handling, even with a heavy load. The pannier rack has the highest weight allowance in the test field, and the bike is easy to control even with heavy panniers on one side. Despite the simple equipment in parts, the overall impression is a successful one.
MYBIKE review of the Pegasus Premio Evo 10 Lite
Strengths
- Strong combination of superiority and manoeuvrability
- appears very stable overall
- Luggage carrier with 27 kg load capacity
Weaknesses
- heavy
- Equipment quality only mediocre
The MYBIKE conclusion
The overall concept of the Pegasus Premio is impressive. No other e-bike feels so confident and so manoeuvrable at the same time, especially when loaded. The Premio Evo 10 gets a good rating despite its simple parts. With better equipment, it could have achieved much more. Unfortunately very heavy.
Adrian Kaether
Editor
