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This step involves going to chat with the bike store folks to clarify what they can and cannot do for you and your ebike. I've been in bike shops a few times when a person has called about an ebike repair only to hear that the shop tech say "No," or where a someone asking in person about ebike...

So funny that the UK Daily Mail is reporting on an incident that happened in Venice, CA!

In my area, ebikes are, happily, proliferating! And, I see more and more teens on them. A surprising thing I've noticed is "throttle only" riding by some teens who appear to be quite able bodied. A kid I saw yesterday was riding, standing on the pedals, throttle only. But, throttle-only riding...

test rides and a great warranty are important. i think they are worth spending money on. And if you buy the wrong bike? That local dealer is gold because you can exchange it.

I’m so happy you could get your four year old friend fixed and back on the road! That’s one of the reasons I bought Pedego. Aftercare and parts availability is very important to me!!

noseless saddle helps, too!!

I don't think this is true if the handlebars are appropriately placed so the hands rest comfortably on them when sitting with good posture. But, hey, I'm not a bike fitter, just a person who rides upright, without pressure on my arms, for whom bike riding has eliminated my back pain! :) My bike...

I agree with Indianajo on buying from a local shop. I also recommend getting a bike that has parts AND LABOR coverage in the warranty, unless you are handy or like paying for labor if something breaks during the warranty period (we love our ebikes two year parts & labor warranties, and...

Um, I have to ride in the rain.... or not ride at all for months and months ....

You could also try an adjustable handlebar stem? Maybe someone mentioned that already?

If seat height is an issue, you might find that a noseless seat allows you to have a seat at the height it needs to be without feeling so much like you are stuck way up high, because none of the saddle is between your legs. This makes it easy to get on and off the saddle, sort of like sitting on...

Hey @DDBB, who knows, something might crop up soon! ?

I think where online buyers get into trouble is in their assumption that all will be well, that things won't break, or that a local shop will take care of whatever-needs-doing for a fee. When I chat with someone thinking of buying a bike online I suggest they contact their local bike shops about...

Um, many of us might not even know what a multimeter is!!! Ignorance may seem to be bliss till ... well ... it isn't!

Welcome! I love my ebike and the transformational experience of getting around by ebike instead of car for many functions in my life! One thing to keep in mind is that ebikes will need maintenance and repair, not only for the "bike" aspects (which most bike shops can fix, though some won't work...

Thank you! ?

Since the mark up on my bike is supporting a bricks and mortar dealer in my town and a company that stocks replacement parts for all of its models for years and years, then my purchase just might be a good long-term financial decision. I’ll let you know in 10 years!?

I can load two bikes, by myself, with the Thule Easyfold XT2. Yes, the ramp is a bit narrow, but I can do it. I also can get the rack in and out of the hitch by myself, lift it into the back of the SUV by myself, and put it away by myself. With a regular rack, I cannot do some of these things...

Yikes!

Welcome to the forum! My thoughts are that online bikes without boots-on-the-ground support are best for people who are handy and willing to swap parts out while being instructed on the phone on bike fixes if something breaks. That does not describe me, so I didn't choose an online ebike. In...