Pegasus Premio Evo 10 Lite e-bike Review

If you’re looking for a reliable trekking bike designed to tackle the wilds and the urban jungle, maybe this 2023 Pegasus Premio Evo 10 Lite model might be an option.

Pegasus Premio Evo 10 Lite Specs Summary (basic)

This versatile e-bike is hitting hard on the market, and I think it is a strong competitor to the Giant Explore E+ 1 2023.

Evo 10 Lite Test Ride Experience

Frame

This Pegasus model impressed me with its robust aluminium alloy frame, which is rated to hold riders of up to 135 kg (or any combination of elements to reach that weight).

Trekking style

Evo 10 Trekking is delivered in the crossbar, trapeze, and step-through frames.

From what I see, the first two frame shapes are ideal for riders between 160 and 190 cm tall; I must say that the crossbar kind also comes in a 61cm variant, which is ideal for riders taller than 190cm.

The step-through model, however, comes in 45, 50, and 55cm sizes. From what I can see during my review, it is ideal for kids, teens, women, or riders suffering from mobility issues who can’t use another frame type.

Cross-street style

Moving on to Cross Street, I appreciate that this style was designed specifically for the off-road setting. The grooved tyres were great while testing on loose terrain.

Battery

During my review, I found a 482Wh battery created by Bosch and called PowerPack 500. Like many high-end e-bikes, the battery was also placed in the down tube, which is obvious due to the step-thru design.

During my test ride, I achieved a range of around 120 km with the Turbo mode while riding mostly in normal conditions.

The battery also recharged faster than I expected, in less than 4 hours. This was really good, as many other batteries with similar specifications take longer.

What I like about the battery and configuration is that a 750wh option can also be used for a more extended range. Of course, the extra energy is extra weight.

Motor efficiency & controller

As mentioned before, the motor can provide four (4) PAS levels: Eco, Tour, Sport and Turbo.

• Turbo: all the power the motor can provide.
• Sport: good power for your ride with some battery saving.
• Tour: you will get gentle assistance to give enough power and extend the battery energy.
• Eco: this mode saves you as much battery power as possible.

While testing the Eco mode, it gave me enough force/torque to gently push the bike, yet with some pedal strength from me.

The Tour and Sport modes were not so different from each other’s power; however, the Turbo mode clearly did the job for me.

For efficiency, I think the Tour mode was enough to tackle hills and save in battery performance.

I found the controller intuitive to operate, and I loved the big display to see the readouts.

Lastly, it was good to see there was a USB charge port to connect my smartphone. However, other elements were needed to hold my phone close to the controller.

What is different from the 2022 model?

One of the clear differences is the frame design. For the step-thru version, it looks more solid in the low tube.

I saw that comfort was improved by adding some suspension in the saddle. As mentioned, it was really comfortable to ride.

Lastly, it was 2 kg lighter than its predecessor. It was hard to tell what made it extra lightweight, but I welcome this benefit.

Final Thoughts

The brand manufactures a variety of bikes under this name, so there are options to consider. Of the options I found, I really liked the mid-tube frame alternative, as it combines the ease of jumping on the bike with a strong structure for more stability.

I was happy with the components used to create this model. The brand clearly didn’t cut corners.

It was unfortunate that it was so heavy, especially if someone with back issues had to lift it for whatever reason.

From what I gathered during my test ride and review, and if compared with strong competitors such as the Trek Verve+ 2 e-bike, I think the Pegasus Premio Evo 10 Lite is a good option if you count on the budget.