Bonneville

This is my second review of an Fezzari/Ari bike, first one was a wonderfull road race bike about 12 years ago, now is for the Electric Bonneville I ve bought about 4 months ago.
Since May when I bought the bike , I’ve had it in a shop longer than I was on the bike, electric system is plagued with problems, freezes, cannot be turned on, absolutely unreliable.
I ve contacted Ari and told the about my issues and I was redirected to Fazua which builds the drivetrain, so Ari washed hands on my bike and I have at personal level to try to make them warranty and fix the bike.
Currently bike still in a shop 1 h and a half away because is the closest one with Fazua priveledges .im writing this review to inform potential buyers what they are getting into having to deal with electric bikes, a manufacturer who does not care and a seller which washes hands once bike has being sold.
This time is my loss, I could have choose a different brand to onor their warranty.

After doing exhaustive research on road e-bikes, I landed on the Ari Bonneville. I believe it offers the best combination of value, quality, aesthetics, and performance. I was able to demo the bike in person at the Lindon HQ which was helpful in driving my decision. I’m now 35 miles in and here are my observations. This bike handles very well, just like a normal road bike. It’s easy to ride with the motor fully off, especially on flats, low grades, and descents. The Fazua motor is powerful for a bike of this size and weight (60 NM), relatively quiet, and really helps with climbs and headwinds. I’ve barely moved the needle on the battery, so I have to imagine the range is good. I got the Elite trim, which comes with SRAM Rival XPLR AXS. The electronic shifting is quiet, smooth, and seamless. I’ll never go back to mechanical shifting! I also love the fact that I can use this bike on gravel if I choose to in the future. It has a 40-45mm tire clearance, dropper seat compatibility (which I’ll probably install down the road) and the XPLR groupset is gravel oriented. This is just an incredibly fun and versatile bike and I can’t wait to take it out again and again.

I couldn’t be happier with my Ari Bonneville bike—it’s more than I bargained for! The ride is smooth, it handles with ease, and the shifting is effortless. It’s clear this bike was built with quality and performance in mind. Every ride feels reliable and enjoyable. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a solid, well-made bike.

Full Transparency - Not paid or have any affiliation with either Ari or Cervelo. I ended up getting a bonneville after thinking a Rouvida was the ticket. After getting tired of local bike shop politics and games, I am happy to have a bonneville in my garage. Don’t get me wrong, the Rouvida is a beautiful and comfortable bike but after going about 60 miles here’s what I found. Bonneville with their measurements and fit is just as if not more comfortable. Bonneville has better control placement for shifting and assist adjust. Ari bikes is more prompt at responding than anyone I have encountered in the industry and that is ultimately why I will buy another MTB from them. The Bonneville is a commuters dream and capable enough for harsh gravel (10 mi of my 60 mi so far). I am 5’10” athletic build and longer torso and MED with 80mm was the ticket. ARI if you are reading, keep your customer service top notch and your clients will never stray, take care of them and we will be loyal, especially with all the nonsense going around now-a-days. Great bike!

500 miles in and I love the Bonneville. Before buying the bike, I was very interested in range. And going fast with motor assist. But I ended up riding it as a bike and getting assist as needed on climbs. The Fazua app lets you create profiles and really dial in the motor assist. Love it.

There is no drag from the motor and when it’s on it’s very quiet. I bought the Pro model with SRAM Force, Zip 303S wheels set up tubeless. I’m 6’0” and went with a size medium. It fits me perfectly.

To test the range, I rode in assist level one full time for four days - 80 miles and I still had 22% of the battery left. You really don't need to use the level two and three assist, except on climbs. I’m not worried about range anymore. The build quality of the bike is very high. It handles well and is fast. If you’re in the market for this type of bike, I can highly recommend the Bonneville.