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    Looking for Advice on City Commute due to COVID-19

    Yes, thank you! So far I've gotten a few things from him directly and have in my possession: Helmet - ABUS Pedalec 2.0 Chain lock and u lock - ABUS Mirror - Mirrcycle Multi-tool - Park Tool kit MT Patch kit with tire levers USB rechargable rear light (bike comes with always on headlight...
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    Looking for Advice on City Commute due to COVID-19

    @antboy @Marci jo Thank you! It's been rather scary to suddenly find myself riding a bike after more than a decade. I'm now in the process of trying to understand what I need in additional accessories as a city commuter. I didn't think that I'd be interested in a throttle given the torque sensor...
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    Looking for Advice on City Commute due to COVID-19

    Ah thanks for the reply, but I already purchased the bike. I went through a local retailer/repair shop and had to get something that was in his stock. He has been in the E-bike industry for awhile and was very upfront and honest with the bikes that he felt was suitable for my commute, even...
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    Looking for Advice on City Commute due to COVID-19

    Between the two I test drove today, Magnum Premium I Low Step with a bigger battery and the Oyama CX E8D Series II, I chose the Oyama based on a few things, mostly due to comfort level. There weren't a lot of reviews out there, but for this particular model which is an upgrade (torque) from the...
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    Looking for Advice on City Commute due to COVID-19

    Thank you for your input. You are correct in that the Oyama bike that I wrote was incorrect. He listed a CX E8D SERIES II which has a 350w motor -- bit of a busy and tiring day. The Magnums are separate bikes, you're right. He wrote to me that both the classic and the premium I have both a high...
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    Looking for Advice on City Commute due to COVID-19

    As a promise to the dealer, I said I'd narrow it down to two just because of this stuff. He's doing me a solid by coming to meet me to bring me the bikes. So I guess my issue right now is to try make more of an educated decision so we can minimize contact.
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    Looking for Advice on City Commute due to COVID-19

    Hi, everyone! New user here looking into e-bikes as an emergency option for transportation due to the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic. As someone who is working directly in this situation in the medical field, I am considered essential personnel and must come to work to help do what needs to be...
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