Propella offers a one year warranty on all of its bikes,
with a 14-day return policy.
The new battery pack powers the same 250-watt hub-mounted motor that was found on the Propella 2.2.
At first glance, it isn't easy to see a difference between the Propella 2.2 and its 3.0 sibling.
As with most ebikes,
the battery may be the first thing to go, and Propella offers replacements for $249.
Both the Propella 2.2 and 3.0 share the same cycling component set,
which I found to be reliable and adequate on both models.
Like its predecessor, the Propella 3.0 is built to last,
with a frame and component set that are simple, yet durable and reliable.
Considering how affordable the Propella 3.0 already is,
spending another $200 to get such a major upgrade in ride quality seems like a no-brainer.
Another design change that
isn't all that evident at first glance is Propella's use of a new front fork on the 3.0's bike frame.
The new front fork gives Propella's newest bike the edge over the previous generation however,
helping to smooth out almost every aspect of the ride.
It's $200 less, because it has a 7-speed drivetrain for $1,000- but
I think it's wise to spend a little more on the 7-speed Propella 3.0.
If you're in the market for an electric bicycle,
but don't have a lot of cash to spend, the Propella 3.0 will make you very happy.
On the Propella 2.2 model,
the battery looked a bit like a water bottle bolted onto the frame, which made it more difficult to identify as an ebike.
When I reviewed the Propella 2.2 ebike earlier in the year,
I found it to be a fun and functional commuter model that offered a lot of bang for the buck.
As with its predecessor, the Propella 3.0 comes in two different versions-
a single-speed model that runs $999, and a 7-speed edition that incorporates a Shimano gear system and sells for $1199.