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Did you have a bike before? If it feels more jarred than on non-powered bike, maybe get a suspension post before replacing a saddle. Rarely anybody complained that suspension post made it worse for them. Saddle is a very individual thing. It's not so much about material as it is about fit...

Experts would need more than mid motor, throttle and LBS-only purchase. Terrain, distances, max power, budget, step through or diamond frame. Not an advice, just a few thoughts. Mid motor is sitting mere few inches lower than a hub, I doubt this would contribute much to stability. OTH, battery...

There are indeed extra-long strip brackets for Planet Bike rack that used to be sold on Aventon website. They now sell a rack with brackets similar to Ibera - metal rods, not flat strips.

Not trying to start another hub vs mid discussion, just to note that hub bikes are easier to modify than mid-drive bikes. They are modular. You have a "motorised" wheel that you can replace in its entirety - with a different motor already laced in, with no more mechanical work than if it were...

There is actually a lot of issues with Chinese made ebikes, especially those under $2K :) My bad, I should've realized that not everybody saw the 1979 classic "The China Syndrome" and the allegory wouldn't be understood. The point - missed by both last respondents - was that remote...

Disabled people don't want a futuristic-looking wheelchair. They want a practical mobility device - with a big basket for a dog or raincoat and pole with a little stupid red flag for visibility. Btw, what happens when this thing stops - do you fall forward or backward? :)

Can't say about height, Stefi. Maybe ask people on RAD forum. I believe there is RAD showroom near Ottawa, on the Quebec side of river. In terms of reliability RAD is a "ok" bike, not the top but at least the battery is by known brand, and derallieur and rims are decent quality. City has...

My take on it... Clearly a Chinese import with a "shop warranty". They come and go. Shop is buying a container of bikes, sells and buys something else - scooters, drons, lawn chairs - whatever sells. Motor - by whom? Bafang, Shengyi? If there is no name, expect quality inferior to these two...

You don't have to use it. Unplug and remove it. PAS will still work.

$1,000-1,200 bikes that are worth buying today, often come without fenders, so you won't have to remove it :). But I wish somebody could explain me why chain covers are missing on so many ebikes, even on $3K ones. I'm not talking about chain-guard on the side of the crank, but the chain cover...

I am not a fan of half-twist throttles either. My fingers on a half-grip go numb before the other hand, apparently half-grip is not enough for me. But it won't be difficult to replace a half-twist with a trigger throttle. The Boomerang does look a bit old. And - cheap, even though it isn't...

Few years ago I wouldn't consider a bike under $1,300. The landscape has changed lately, low-end market segment has saturated. There are now $1,000-$1,200 bikes comparable in $/mile to $2,000 bikes though you would normally get a lower end derallieur and cheap or no lights. What was a no-no few...

Not suggesting it, but there is this little thing for mobility when shopping: Liberty Trike. It is literally a "mobility". Store clerks perceive it as a mobility device so you just ride in :). It is folding, but folded package is way too big, this is for transportation and storage only. Forget...

Many folders can be rolled around when folded. Probably most of them can, though not conveniently. Typical 20" bike is huge when folded, think a very big suitcase. Not something I would want to take in a store when shopping. Brompton folds very compactly and - yes, can be rolled with one...

One of his preferences was (ideally) a folding bike. Wattwagon bikes are not folding. I don't, however, think that getting a folder makes sense unless you intend to fold it. If the only reason for a folder is carrying it upstairs, I suspect that 26" bike with Walk mode will work better. But...

There was a similar question a while ago. Main problem mentioned was deep potholes in NYC that 20" wheels don't handle well, and thus the need in a quality suspension fork. I don't know what he eventually decided on. Most folders are heavy, despite their small size. Average 20"x2" model weighs...

Here is how I think it works. A US or European company invests 2 million in R&D, makes a quick 1 million on top of this after manufacturing it in China and they are proud and very happy. Then Chinese factory across the street without any R&D work suddenly starts making an identical bike, and...

Sort of "China syndrome" - not related to nuclear reaction this time. Nothing is manufactured locally, so you wait for parts sometimes. You were happy with a scooter, why not buying a big brand scooter that would have more dealers and parts available... Now you plan on using Rad Runner as a...

On the picture Bike Friday NWT looks a little high step-over ~21-22". Probably doable for a woman. Better than 24-25" on folders with a straight top tube. A true step-through frame would have 17"-18" step-over. Heck, my 26" bike has 18" step-over, I'm 5'6" and wouldn't want it any higher.

Too many bikes now, too many sub-forums. Aveny is reasonably priced. You might want to add Motiv Sleek to the list. Standard it costs like Aveny but comes with much smaller battery, optional upgrade to bigger battery, few battery sizes to choose from. They have several dealer locations.