Anyone own an E Bike?

[KSRBEvans]

Mrs. BEvans and I are thinking about getting a pair but just starting to gather info. Any tips, etc.?

[Darrell KSR]

Funny, I just saw a Facebook thread on exactly this same issue. I'm not sure that I would trust it, but I'll see if I can link it. It's in an RV users group, and they apparently use those a lot.

Well, crud. I thought it was in the Cool RV Stuff - Gizmos, Gadgets, Decorating, etc. Group. It's a private group, but they have 341,000 members, and let anyone join (obviously, since I don't have a RV). Anyway, there are a bunch of posts in it, but not the thread I was looking for.

Anyway, here's a cut and paste from that Group. It's not what I was looking for, but has some in it.

Looking for recommendations for electric bicycle
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Michell Koontz Waelder
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Gail Fawley
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Ralph Westerhoff
M2S bicycles
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M2S Bikes - Mountains To Sea Electric Bike Company
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M2S Bikes - Mountains To Sea Electric Bike Company
M2S Bikes - Mountains To Sea Electric Bike Company
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Jeremy VanDomelen
I ended up getting a segway scooter but during my research I came across Rad Power Bikes and they are awesome. They even have a folding one for easier storage.
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Jeremy VanDomelen
https://www.radpowerbikes.com/pages/folding-electric-bikes
Folding Electric Bikes | Rad Power Bikes
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Folding Electric Bikes | Rad Power Bikes
Folding Electric Bikes | Rad Power Bikes
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Josh Flowers
https://amzn.to/2C8ZblL
Jetson Bolt Folding E-Bike Full Throttle Electric Bicycle with LCD Display
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Jetson Bolt Folding E-Bike Full Throttle Electric Bicycle with LCD Display
Jetson Bolt Folding E-Bike Full Throttle Electric Bicycle with LCD Display
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Tom Warfield
Not the cheapest but Pedego makes a complete line from cruisers to mountain to extreme step-thrus to folding.
https://www.pedegoelectricbikes.com/
Pedego Electric Bikes - America's Biggest & Best Electric Bike Brand
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Pedego Electric Bikes - America's Biggest & Best Electric Bike Brand
Pedego Electric Bikes - America's Biggest & Best Electric Bike Brand
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John Little
Check theses out. Wow. Reconpowerbikes
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John Little
Www.reconpowerbikes.com
Welcome – Recon Power Bike
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Welcome – Recon Power Bike
Welcome – Recon Power Bike
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Gary Novy
Evelo bikes are the bomb. No gears. Look at their warranty. I have the mountain bike and the wife a cruiser. Love em. But not cheap
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Christy Chatfield Gaines
We have a specialized como 3.0
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Cory Jo Pearson Killorin
Rad Bikes.
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Tim Catron
if you want cheap but SOLID build and good performance I can heartily recommend Lectric brand ebikes. We have 2 with a 3rd (new step through model) on the way. They fold up so are easy to store and are fast and well build with easily replaced common c… See More
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Mark Chylinski
Rad
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Kathy Heinkel
I have aventon 350. Keep in mind there are 3 classes of ebike. Class 3 has more restrictions on where it can be riden
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Randy McDaniel
We have the Electra E-Bikes with Bosche batteries. Almost two years now and we really enjoy them. https://electra.trekbikes.com/.../townie-path-go/c/EB220/
Townie Path Go! | Electra Bikes
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Townie Path Go! | Electra Bikes
Townie Path Go! | Electra Bikes
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Jeff Mortenson
My wife ani recently bought these Lectric XP'S. We love them. They are now making a step thru version. They fold. A little heavy but we like them alot.
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Bill Freeman
We ride M2S bikes. They are great bikes
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Jim Bell
You better have a long power cord
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Jeffery Hardy
We love our Blix bikes!
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D'Nita Hardy
We have Blix Aveny and we love them!
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Gary Grapevine
We just bought Treks
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Andrea Hachtel
We bought 2 Giant e-bikes
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Mike Craig
We bought Pedego love them
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Debbie Legan Bradley
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John Manso
we bought two of the Rad mini bikes. Very strong, big fat tires great for sand or soft ground. well built. I can email you a discount referral code. I got a nice sturdy rack from amazon to hold them on the back of my RV
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Marisa Walters
John Manso I have been looking at the Rad bikes too. Did lots of research for “top ebikes” and Rad seemed to show up in every one of the reports. How long is the referral code good for? Might be interested. Right now you can’t get one until August/Se… See More
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John Manso
order now and wait is your only option I guess. They might surprise you and send it early. I'll send link code to you just in case you want to use it. have a great day. They are fun to customize. I upgraded my seat to a big foam one, added phone holder… See More
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Fran Compton
Husband has a Rambo 750 loves it
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Ryan Johnson
Plus one for the Rad Bikes.
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Dean Estep
DJ bikes Canadian made. Amazing
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Ryan Christopher
Love this topic, I’ve been ebike shopping for a long time but I just can’t get onboard with these dorky looking bikes and the better looking MTB styles are stupid expensive... the hunt continues.
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Ray Sterbens
Driven bikes from Costa Mesa CA. Great designs, the best components including the largest disk brakes on the market and best of all, everything is standard, no options to buy. Had fenders, racks and a pneumatic seat post standard. Look at the website … See More
DrivenBikes.com Custom Electric Bicycles, Fat Cruisers
DRIVENBIKES.COM
DrivenBikes.com Custom Electric Bicycles, Fat Cruisers
DrivenBikes.com Custom Electric Bicycles, Fat Cruisers
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Terry Thurn
Had my Rad for a few months--still love it.
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Jeff Maher
I've got the Rad mini, great bike .
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Chiwawa Diep
Lectric bikes ��
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Chiwawa Diep
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Chiwawa Diep
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Berkeley Bidgood
If you are handicapped and are able to stand but not walk a long way, a segway is the way to go since they are ADA approved and the same as a wheelchair. If a wheelchair can go somewhere a segway can too by federal ADA law.
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Barb Caden
I just got mine from DJ bikes. It is a women’s step through and I love it! We had one small issue caused by shipping, I emailed the company and had a response and resolution within 15 minutes. Great quality!
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Terri Bradley Morgan
Barb Caden which DJ do you have? How long did it take to get after you ordered? I'm thinking about cancelling my Lectric and getting a DJ.
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Terri Bradley Morgan
Barb Caden yah. I called and talked to them. ���� The city bike isn't a folding bike.
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Terri Bradley Morgan
I need the fat tire. For anyone else, if you order from their website, it's cheaper.
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Kelli Libby
Love!!! My Aventon Pace 500.
We tested and road numerous bikes in making our final decision.
1. 40 miles to a charge. Battery take approximately 500 charges until needs a new one. … See More
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Denise Taylor
Kelli Libby I just picked up mine last night and love it! Now my husband can ride at his natural pace and I can keep up with him with my 2 bad knees.
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Kathy Heinkel
I have to 350. Love it
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Don Strode Jr.
Ancheer on Amazon. Have had mine for three years. Really enjoy.
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Bess Jane
We have trek verve + love them
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Tom Walsh
Rad power bikes, great bikes and great customer service and warranty service..... I am on my second as I decided to get a off road bike for trail riding....
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Daniel Arthur
Rad Power Bikes
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Rich Folk
Rad
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Eunice Selewski
I love my Trek Townie Go. Almost 800 miles since March.
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Mary Rolls Layh
We just bought two E-cell bikes. Won’t have them till September but they look amazing. Little more expensive but for what you get looks like a good value. Actually talked and bought thru the owner/designer. Very impressed with him and his product. Wort… See More
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Richard Johnson
Mary Rolls Layh hi Mary I looked up E-Cell and it gave me nothing about bikes?? Only about finding E in cells.
What is the NAME BRAND of the bike ??? Thanks for your help
Richard & Jean
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Richard Johnson
Mary Rolls Layh ok thanks. My wife and I are very interested at our age 76+ we need a little help every now and then. Lol
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Richard Johnson
Thank you I just saw the web you gave me.
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Janet Fowler
Elby electric bikes.
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Jodi Dassow
“Juiced” out of California
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Patricia Hornig Kimball
Just be sure to buy pedal assist because they are allowed on bike trails. Have a townie go.
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Barb Caden
I also recommended having the throttle. Now if I could just find a REALLY comfy seat I’d be all set!
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Tina Jeselnik Sutton
Yolo bikes. So cute. Fun to ride. Yoloboard.com.
YOLO Board | SUP Shop | eBike & Paddle Board Company
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YOLO Board | SUP Shop | eBike & Paddle Board Company
YOLO Board | SUP Shop | eBike & Paddle Board Company
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Doug Cermak
Rad power bikes their mini folds up
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Richard Johnson
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Kathy Heinkel
Aventon 350. Keep in mind E bikes have 3 classes. Class 3 has limited places one can ride. From ex. Some state parks and trails don't allow calss 3.

[KSRBEvans]

Thanks, Darrell. Several brands there (Rad, Aventon, Trek) that I've seen so far in my initial research.

[Darrell KSR]

Brian, you know I over research everything to death. So I join several of the RV Facebook groups just to lurk and see what they're selling for and what things work for them, and what things don't. If I run across the more specific one tonight as I am lurking again, I will post it. I'm not looking for electric bikes, but it just happened that it was posted in one of them and I saw it last night.

[KSRBEvans]

A quick look at the local bike shops and what their websites say they carry:

Shop 1:
Trek
Electra
$1600 and up

Shop 2:
Very confusing website, no obvious e bike choices

Shop 3:
Ditto

Shop 4:
Has a link for e bikes, but clicking on it gets you "Sorry, no items were found matching your criteria."

I think this might be one where I have to rely on the kindness of strangers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_VgDHPDtK8) for recommendations. I guess the good news is there's such a large variety of brands with no clear leader (as far as I can tell) that pricing should be competitive.

[MickintheHam]

Mrs. BEvans and I are thinking about getting a pair but just starting to gather info. Any tips, etc.?

My only question is, “why”? What are you looking for in an electric bike that you couldn’t get in a 24speed bike? I have friends in Birmingham who regularly ride over Red Mountain and Shades Mountain. So, hills are generally not a barrier. Some of my friends doing this are in their 70’s. They are biking 25 to 30 miles at a time.

If you are looking for something more than a form of exercise with your transportation needs, buy a moped. I have known people who have biked about 20 miles or so only to have the electric assist give out before the trip is over.. You are then stuck with a heavy bike pedaling hard to get back to the starting point.

[KSRBEvans]

Thanks, Mick. We don't own bicycles but the place where we're buying a house has a lot of e bike users so Mrs. BEvans would like one, too.

(Which is another way of saying "because the wife wants one.")

[MickintheHam]

As for a recommendation if money is no object Santa Cruz is the bike, Bullit CC. My personal recommendation would be the Cannondale Treadwell. Cannondale has served me well for decades. I don’t know the Treks very well, but they typically are very good.

Considerations should include bike weight and charging distance. If you are out of juice and have to pedal weight is an issue. Charging distance is important. Many bikes can’t go as far or long as advertised. How you use the bike and elevation changes may affect the life. Ask about the tires and how well they hold up. Tire life can vary greatly. If buying from a reputable store ask to test ride and be sure you ride a portion uphill with electric assist off.

[MickintheHam]

Thanks, Mick. We don't own bicycles but the place where we're buying a house has a lot of e bike users so Mrs. BEvans would like one, too.

(Which is another way of saying "because the wife wants one.")
A couple of additional thoughts. On the trails where you live, do others use ebikes? If not you may be passing a lot of riders which means in and out of the main bike lane.

I tend to believe people are happiest with ebikes used for commutes where bikers are using public streets and want to maintain faster speeds over longer periods. (i now have to stop about every 3 or 4 miles. Age is catching up). In reading on line reviews of ebikes it is hard to determine how the bikes are being used and for what purpose. That affects how they write the review. I find ebike reviews are oriented to speed and distance. There are many other considerations such as comfort and durability. Also with an ebike you may be hitting bumps at a faster speed.

[bigsky]

Earn those pints! Conversely, little 49cc Hondas are a nice way to tool around the dry areas of the country

[KSRBEvans]

A couple of additional thoughts. On the trails where you live, do others use ebikes? If not you may be passing a lot of riders which means in and out of the main bike lane.

I tend to believe people are happiest with ebikes used for commutes where bikers are using public streets and want to maintain faster speeds over longer periods. (i now have to stop about every 3 or 4 miles. Age is catching up). In reading on line reviews of ebikes it is hard to determine how the bikes are being used and for what purpose. That affects how they write the review. I find ebike reviews are oriented to speed and distance. There are many other considerations such as comfort and durability. Also with an ebike you may be hitting bumps at a faster speed.

We're buying a place in The Villages. Mrs. BEvans is retired and I'm not (yet), so she'll be down there and I'll be flying down frequently. They have a huge golf cart culture with separate multimodal paths for golf carts/bikes/etc.

Most of the area she'll be biking will be flat and paved, but there are some bridges where there's a steep incline and she would probably need a boost.

Most

[dan_bgblue]

The new 3.2 trillion dollar infrastructure bill has a provision to provide an e bike to every citizen over the age of 17.

:evilgrin0007:

[Doc]

The new 3.2 trillion dollar infrastructure bill has a provision to provide an e bike to every citizen over the age of 17.

:evilgrin0007:

Dont give them any ideas.

I heard Simon Cowell has one for sale

[CitizenBBN]

Earn those pints! Conversely, little 49cc Hondas are a nice way to tool around the dry areas of the country

I had a Honda Z50 when I was a kid. I'm way too big for it now, but I'm still tore up we sold it. I just loved it.

[KSRBEvans]

So she ended up getting a Lectric XP 2.0 (https://lectricebikes.com/collections/ebikes?g_network=o&g_adid=&g_keyword=lectric%20xp&g_adtype=search&g_acctid=790-567-9445&g_keywordid=kwd-83357222111213:loc-190&g_campaign=srch.branded&g_campaignid=410553249&g_adgroupid=1333708334125187&msclkid=82babea3ef0d1129351fdfd3fde94462&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=srch.branded&utm_term=lectric%20xp&utm_content=lectric.em) (step through model), and she really likes it. It was probably the best bike we could find at that price point and they have great customer service. I'd recommend it for anyone looking for their 1st ebike.

[blueboss]

So she ended up getting a Lectric XP 2.0 (https://lectricebikes.com/collections/ebikes?g_network=o&g_adid=&g_keyword=lectric%20xp&g_adtype=search&g_acctid=790-567-9445&g_keywordid=kwd-83357222111213:loc-190&g_campaign=srch.branded&g_campaignid=410553249&g_adgroupid=1333708334125187&msclkid=82babea3ef0d1129351fdfd3fde94462&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=srch.branded&utm_term=lectric%20xp&utm_content=lectric.em) (step through model), and she really likes it. It was probably the best bike we could find at that price point and they have great customer service. I'd recommend it for anyone looking for their 1st ebike.

Sporty, real sporty. Plus, the fat tires for sandy terrain.


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