Recent content by lenajc

Thanks for the tip!

Yes, it's one of these types. Don't know which kind for purposes of the chain.

Hi, now that I have my first ebike (Electra Townie Go! 8i), I need some tips on which lock to buy. I know that you should use a more heavy-duty lock for a more expensive bike. I'm going to take advantage of REI's member sale and I am debating between these: ABUS U-Lock $150 USD...

So I went to my local REI a few weeks ago to get my regular bike a tune up and I saw that they had in stock a few ebikes, and one of them was an Electra Townie Go! 8i that I had been eyeballing online. I was able to test ride it and take it up a flight of stairs at a nearby building with outside...

So I went to my local REI a few weeks ago to get my regular bike a tune up and I saw that they had in stock a few ebikes, and one of them was an Electra Townie Go! 8i that I had been eyeballing online. I was able to test ride it and take it up a flight of stairs to see if I could carry it up to...

I ended up getting an Electra Townie Go! 8i from my local REI. I love it so far! Not the best bike if I had more steep hills to ride, but for my purposes it works and it's very comfortable. It would be better if it had a throttle but otherwise it works for me!

I'm hoping the e-bike will last me for at least 5 years without needing to repurchase a battery. Keeping indoors is probably good advice, especially in Austin, Texas.

I know, they are fun to ride! I hope you were able to utilize the warranty!

Well that doesn't make me hopeful. What makes you keep buying, if you don't mind me asking?

I know the answer may be variable depending on the bike and parts, but generally speaking, how long can you expect an e-bike to last? Assuming you get one with a Bosch, Brose or Yamaha motor (the kind available on Trek, Specialized, Electra and Giant bikes), how long can you reasonable expect to...

Just a bit of a gripe here - even in bike-friendly Austin Texas (at least compared to other Texas cities), bike stores do not many e-bikes. Me being short is an especially limiting factor. Even small sized high step frames do not work for me, which is why I pretty much have to go low or midstep...

Any update on what you ended up getting? I'm in a similar situation as you. Also 5'3, no problem with my knees, but I am overweight. I was/am considering both the Townie Go 8i to purchase from REI and a Specialty Como 3.0 (or maybe even 4.0 since it's only 400 more) from a local shop. Interested...

That does help. So I am seriously considering purchasing from REI. I just realized that you are not living in the U.S But I mention REI because I do have a year to return an ebike for a full refund. So the risk is a bit lower if you end up not liking the bike. REI has the Electra Townie Go! 8i...

Yes there is (a dizzying array to choose from). I would prefer to ride one before purchasing and that is also a big limiting factor. I believe REI has a fairly lenient return policy, even on ebikes. I will confirm with them before I purchase. Plus I have ridden a non-electric Townie. So even...

I think the store service, more so than the name brand, is a big selling point for me. Granted, I've never had any issues with my non-electric bikes. But for an e-bike, I assume to service it while under warranty, you would just take it to a Specialized/Trek/Electra dealer. I don't know what...