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  1. iBikeDiane

    A novice needs sub $900.00 eBike buying advice.... :)

    And the battery was NOT a dud. The LED is not supposed to stay on, but there was some miscommunication. It's an awesome bike worth more than what I paid, comparatively. I think they regularly sell for $900. It is peppy and has good battery life so far! They seem to be a small company with...
  2. iBikeDiane

    Newbie in Tampa Bay

    Yay! All is well! The batteries are FINE. But when I contacted the CS and stated that the LED did not stay lit on the battery, I was told the bike needed to be sent back. Turns out it was a miscommunication. The LED light apparently is not supposed to stay on. If they had told me that earlier in...
  3. iBikeDiane

    Newbie in Tampa Bay

    I am thinking they got a good wholesale deal on the XT, which are solid, but the batteries are the weak link. I'm ok with a less powerful battery, but I just want one that works! In fact, it's probably best if I don't have too much power. That's generally the way with humans ;) Right now, they...
  4. iBikeDiane

    The World's Most Affordable E-Bikes %50 Off (199 USD)

    That's good to know. Do you know in which city?
  5. iBikeDiane

    Article: Everyone hates e-bikes

    I get nervous just seeing someone talking on a phone on a bike! Safety first!
  6. iBikeDiane

    Article: Everyone hates e-bikes

    I haven't been on even a standard bike in many years, so I will be super careful! Much good advice there, thank you! I will be laser focused. I prefer the black or blue bike, but I got the white for extra safety, thinking it will be more visible. And I will definitely have a rear-view mirror...
  7. iBikeDiane

    Newbie in Tampa Bay

    I posted a follow-up on another thread. The battery was bad, but the customer service (in the US) is very helpful and we're set up for exchange. I don't have much hope for it ever being a great battery, but it is a solid bike and folds and unfolds easily, locking securely. I'm so freaking...
  8. iBikeDiane

    A novice needs sub $900.00 eBike buying advice.... :)

    It says limited quantities, but they let me buy 3, so I can tell you that 2 is not the limit ;) I think it will serve me well as a starter once the battery is right. Here's a direct link Metro XT
  9. iBikeDiane

    A novice needs sub $900.00 eBike buying advice.... :)

    [EDIT: This is a rockin' bike and a great value. Battery was ok!] I ordered the Metro XT from ridegenesis.com last week and it arrived today. It's stated as being on sale for $599 as a pre-Black Friday deal. Unfortunately the battery is a dud. :( The good news is they have a 30-day return...
  10. iBikeDiane

    Article: Everyone hates e-bikes

    I am very interested in using my bike in place of car at times, but I have NO experience riding in traffic. They've added bike lanes over the years here in Tampa, but the drivers are insane and entitled. I am analyzing all the roads where I might rise and scrutinizing Google bike maps ahead of...
  11. iBikeDiane

    The World's Most Affordable E-Bikes %50 Off (199 USD)

    I saw the Jolt bike ("world's best ebike") on Indiegogo a couple of weeks ago and that actually motivated me to start reading up. It may be a nice bike, but with no guarantee of delivery or refund, and the couple of articles I read about previous crowdfunded ebikes, it seems too good to be...
  12. iBikeDiane

    Newbie in Tampa Bay

    Hi all, I just bought my first electric! Recovering from major health issues and quite depleted. I wanted a foldable I could easily transport in my small car, maybe ride out for lunch from work, finally be able to ride our beautiful rail trails, nearby errands, getting around without car, etc...
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