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Best way is just try before you buy. If you plan on tackling big hills alot and don't feel like getting soaked in sweat and take forever getting to the top, then buy a bike with enough power to overcome that dreaded gravity. I have 1000w. Just right for my weight on my very steep hills.

Exactly the point. You should never have to push an ebike up a hill. Just buy a bike that can handle you're weight on the steepest streets you plan on riding. Taking underpowered ebikes up long, steep hills puts way too much heat stress on the motor and battery. My bike is rear hub, 7 speed...

Why would anyone pay so much for a motorized vehicle that they need to push? I upgraded from a slow old VW bug years ago because it was so slow climbing mountains and overheated the engine. Same applies with my ebike. Taking a long steep hill will overheat the battery and motor if it's...

Basic guide to amount of power needed: https://www.ebikeschool.com/much-power-electric-bicycle-need/

Treadmill for me till' Springtime.

I use lined Schwalbe Big Ben's. 3 years no flats. I see no reason to spend time to fix a flat when a small compressor and Slime will take me in. I don't fix tubes. Just replace if need be. The electronics is the real problem to worry about imo. There is no amount of prep work you can do to...

I do carry tools, extra battery fuse, compressor and Slime, but there is nothing can be done on the fly when the battery quits working or some other electrical failure. For that reason I like the idea of an extra battery. Triple A is also a good option even if it means getting to a street first...

All good stuff. If I had more gears, peddling would not be a problem, but with just 7, getting 75 lbs. over the hills is real hard to do. I do have a complete tune done every winter by the local bike shop. It was a electronic failure that shut me down last time. Battery just died. 6 months old...

Just wondering what others plan to do when the motor dies 20 miles from home. Mine did two years ago. Peddling that was brutal over hills. I'm getting a second battery for the rear rack. More weight but less stress. AAA has bike towing available but you need to be on a street.

I would not place a bet on that. More and more people are complaining and sometimes suing ebike riders that are out of control and running into people out walking. Some take them on sidewalks, and some ride the wrong direction in traffic. I can see where more restrictions like training, license...

The type of trail makes a huge difference. Some trails I ride are very wide with plenty of room to pass an flat with great forward visibilty. Others are narrow and go through dark woods with barely enough room to pass anyone. On the big, wide open trails the horn or bell would be ok, but on the...

None needed. Good padded shorts, comfy Cloud 9, and I go all day. 3 years, same saddle.

Wrong. The answer is just what I said it was. They sell various size, shapes and styles from cruiser to rock hard butt floss. Not the answer you wanted? Sorry

I actually agree with all of that. Too many people ride like it's a race. Sit back, relax, give folks a second to notice you there, then ease around them and tell em' "thanks" if they had to move aside for you. They will usually say "you're welcome" as you go by. This makes for good public...

Keyword being "new" bikers. Anyone that has spent years riding bikes can safely set one up to their own specs, real easy. It's not rocket science, and there is no supposed bike expert in the world can tell you if the bike is a good fit or not. That determination can only come from the person...

"On you're left" works good on the paved trails I ride. People here are used to hearing it. We have many bikers in Wa. state. I tried a few horns and bells and all it did was startle people and scare the dogs. The human voice at a low tone is much more effective and appreciated on a quiet trail imo.

If you plan on being a pro bike racer then sure, you need expert help setting up that super lightweight race bike. But, these are ebikes not race bikes. We have motors. We don't need to sweat every new ounce of weight on the bike. We don't need to worry about the weight of lights and mirrors or...

Well, if you got what you wanted after all that then great. Most people can figure it all out on their own pretty fast. I can ride a mile and know what I need to change on the bike to make it a better fit for me. I don't have butt pain, arm pain, or back pain after peddling for 3 hrs. non stop...