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    Help choose a Class 3 commuting bike

    No, I probably don’t. Although my longest commute is over some long flat suburban arterials with lots of fast traffic and I’d like to get through it as fast as possible. I just dislike the notion of a vehicle that is neutered by regulation. We don’t do that with cars. You don’t buy a Tesla...
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    Help choose a Class 3 commuting bike

    By the way. Every ebike I see comes with platform pedals. I have Shimano SPD pedals on all my current bikes and 3 pairs of different SPD shoes. Do people commonly use clip-in pedals on ebikes or is there some reason I’m unaware of as to why I’d want to keep the platform pedals? I’m assuming...
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    Help choose a Class 3 commuting bike

    I don‘t think that model exists anymore. The new ones have rear suspension. Unless I’m missing something on their web site. This is their current lineup of Class 3 bikes sold in the US: https://www.bullsbikesusa.com/ebikes/espeed.html
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    Help choose a Class 3 commuting bike

    Of all the big boys (Giant, Trek, Cannondale, etc.) Specialized does seem to be hitting the sweet spot in terms of performance ebikes. Cannondale is always going to be Cannondale and do quirky expensive stuff like proprietary mono shocks that jack up the price for questionable performance...
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    Help choose a Class 3 commuting bike

    Is that the full suspension model? I’m not really looking for a full suspension because of the extra weight and loss of cargo capability since I haven’t really seen good racks for those. Just the low capacity seat post mounting racks. But otherwise it looks interesting. Have you found a...
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    Help choose a Class 3 commuting bike

    Thanks. The Bitrix was not really on my radar but it looks interesting. Might be more heavy duty than I’m looking for with the massive frame and fat tires. It does look like you can customize and spec them as you want but that runs the price really high if you go overboard.
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    Help choose a Class 3 commuting bike

    Hello everyone. I'm a long-time cyclist who is looking for my first ebike for commuting. I've got a titanium road bike, a high-end mountain bike, and also a Co-motion tandem in the garage so I'm not new to cycling. And I spent my college years long ago wrenching in a bike shop so I don't mind...
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