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Range on an e-bike isn't as straight forward as with a car. The more you pedal and the less you rely on the motor to do the work the further you can go on a single charge. That said, this is about as close as an apples to apples comparison that I can think to come up with "fuel" cost wise. 1...

The "brain" of the US "version" allows the motor to use a maximum of 750 watts of electricity to reach its top speed of 20mph and the "brain" of the Canadian "version" allows the motor to use a maximum of 500 watts of electricity to reach its top speed of 20 mph. If both configurations have the...

The difference between the US version and the Canadian version is the programming in the motor controller. The controller is the brains of the bike if you will. If you look at the bike the controller is housed inside the black plastic box between the rear wheel and the seat tube. Canada has...

I think you're getting overwhelmed by the numbers. Here are some good points of reference to understand what all the numbers mean. Motor Watts: How many watts of power it will contribute on its own to generate propulsion at peak demand (full throttle or maximum pedal assist). This is more...

I picked up a 6 pack of KMC master links from Amazon and tossed a couple on each bike and left a couple in the tool chest. If the missing link lasts long enough to get me home or back to the car in the event of a chain failure that's fine by me. I'd never fully trust a chain that broke again, so...

The one thing that really helped me get the really tight tire off the rim on my Ripcurrent-S was to let all the air out and rotate the tire so that the valve stem was on the opposite side of the wheel from where I was going to break the bead. There was a little more play on the tire opposite the...

I ride with a rack trunk, so I keep one pocket full of emergency supplies. This is the stuff that "lives on the bike". 1-2 spare tube(s) (my fatbike gets 1 tube, my smaller tire bikes get 2) 1 pre-glued patch kit 1 set emergency tire boots 1 regular patch kit 1 compact bike pump 1 set Pedro's...

The only panniers I own are a set of Jandd Hurricanes that I've had for 12 years or so now. When I commute on my Rad City that's what I use.

I'm running Vee Rubber Speedsters on my Ripcurrent S. I've found they get a little "squirmy" at or below 22 PSI. They are definitely made to run at the higher end of their PSI range (up to 32 PSI). I've been meaning to try them at 2 BAR/28 PSI but the weather around here hasn't cooperated yet.

It is pretty common for the spokes on a new wheel to make a pinging sound as the wheel "breaks in". Both wheels might "ping" during the break-in period as the spokes adjust after being put under load. The wheels on my 2018 RadCity did pretty much the same thing. Once you get to 100 miles or so...

Out of the box Juiced bikes come programmed for class 2 operation. There are various settings in the advanced menus where you can change it to class 3 or even completely unrestricted. Tora's China rides are usually in completely unrestricted mode. Juiced calls it Off-Road mode because it is...

Just from poking around with Google for a bit it looks like the RST Guide is a relatively inexpensive basic suspension fork. The Wren Inverted is a heavy duty, long travel, and adjustable air-shock fork. Serious off-road MTB riding would probably require a fork like the Wren. Unless you are...

The one thing I would suggest is try to get a bike with a torque sensor for pedal assist. The power delivery on a torque sensor system feels much more natural and seamless compared to a cadence sensor.

I ride a Ripcurrent-S (52V 19.2AH battery version). Out of the box Juiced has the bike set for class 2 operation. Changing the speed settings to class 3+ mode is a very simple process. I'm happy with mine at class 2, so even though I can set it to go faster I don't feel the need to do so. That...

The secrets to a long distance comfortable ride are vibration prevention (the right tire for your ride conditions), vibration isolation (things like suspension seat posts, padding, a properly fitted saddle, etc), and a comfortable (for you) riding position. A full suspension may help with...

I went with an e-bike because I like riding bikes. However, I have some joint issues that developed as a result of working in the cold for a decade. Those issues have made riding a "regular pedal bike" an increasingly painful experience. The pedal assist system on an e-bike has made it possible...

Here are some shots of where I ride. Most of my shots don't have my bike in shot because I'm sitting on it :) Erie Canalway Trail (Around Brockport NY) The cool thing about that bridge is the entire thing lifts into the air to let boats pass underneath it. Erie Canalway Trail (Schoen Place...

As a relatively recent purchaser of a couple e-bikes (a Radcity and a Ripcurrent-S), here are my suggestions based on my experiences. My personal commute is roughly 13 miles, so my situation is relatively similar. If you are comfortable putting together, adjusting, and handling most bike...

Based on how I ride my own e-bikes I would say it is highly likely. The more sensitive the pedal assist system, the quicker the motor responds to input from the rider or in the case of throttle when the rider manually engages motor power. My first e-bike (Radcity) uses a 12 magnet cadence sensor...