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    250W Giant or Trek mid-drive bike vs 500W Biktrix mid-drive, or Pedego hub, and size considerations-help me choose

    I'll have to check if these are in stock, I'm looking to ride soon.
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    250W Giant or Trek mid-drive bike vs 500W Biktrix mid-drive, or Pedego hub, and size considerations-help me choose

    Good to hear! Interesting to hear about using a throttle. Did you have an ebike without a throttle at one time? I'm thinking if I can get throttle technique down then I might use it to get started from a dead stop if I face an incline and/or traffic. I plan to mostly ride trails.
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    250W Giant or Trek mid-drive bike vs 500W Biktrix mid-drive, or Pedego hub, and size considerations-help me choose

    Thanks Dewey! I've decided I'm looking for a "regular" bike feel as opposed to a fat/dirt-bike feel. Per Biktrix, the Stunner step-through is not a good fit for my inseam (28.5") although there are a number of people close to my height (5'3") or inseam who say they love it. So if I can...
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    250W Giant or Trek mid-drive bike vs 500W Biktrix mid-drive, or Pedego hub, and size considerations-help me choose

    I've been reading, researching and test rode a few bikes so far. My budget is up to $3000, maybe a little more if there are some really compelling reasons. Hills are my main reason for wanting an ebike - there are little inclines and big hills all over where I live. Comfort, including good fit...
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    2021 LAFREE E+

    I'm just making my first ebike purchase. I hope to test a LaFree + 2021 this weekend. Do you have hills where you ride? It's hilly in PA and I'm hoping one of the bikes I test will be able to do a good job of hauling (weighty, old) me around while I peddle as I can. I find the specs of 250W...
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