As an update, I ended up buying the Tern.
So far it’s been powerful enough, so I’m happy with that. I assumed it came with a Gen4 motor but from my research the Gen3 seems fine enough, and there’s a good warranty. It’s a bit cumbersome to carry up stairs but I’ll get the hang of it.
My one...
Those are interesting options. I do like to build my own bikes (I have almost never bought a complete) and wouldn’t be opposed to a DIY option in the future when I have some more experience with the setup, but I think for this round I’d buy a complete. Remember also I’m storing this in my...
I use my scooter all year round, so I’d use the bike in the winter too. Anything to avoid the subways :)
This was actually a major motivation for getting an ebike in the first place. The scooter’s solid tires are bad in the wet/cold and worse when they’re worn. I’m much more confident on a bike...
According to qualisports and the local dealer, their “paperwork is in” and they will have UL cert “next month”. So that’s a no for now, which is a bit of a problem in NYC.
Hey all, first post. I'm hoping to get your thoughts on a choice between the Tern Vektron S10 and the Qualisports Dolphin Plus.
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This would be for my 10-mile NYC commute from Queens to Manhattan, which involves the Queensboro Bridge (long, moderate incline on one side, steeper...