commuter

  1. V

    What type of electric bike motor is good for commuting without sweating.

    Hi, I am looking to buy an e bike and I have some requirements that I think most people will find odd. These are specific to me and since I am new to this world of e-bikes I would like some advice please. Goals: I want to use an e bike for daily commutes -all year round without sweating. (I...
  2. Matthew Losey

    Favourite ebike brands and why

    Recently, I purchased a Stromer ST1X from Quantum eBikes This was my first experience in electric assisted bicycles and I could not be more thrilled with the outcome. I'd like to expand my knowledge. What are you favourite brands and why? Though Stromer is mostly used for commuting, anything...
  3. J

    Locking method for ebike commuters

    I'm about to make a purchase of a RadRover. I would like to be able to use it to ride to my park and ride a few miles away where I would lock it an leave it for the workday but I am very concerned about theft or vandalism...even with a secure lock. Is anyone else doing this and what methods and...
  4. R

    Commuter Bike for A Small Woman

    Hi. I'm thinking about getting my first e-bike for commuting to work a few days a week. It seems like the more I research, the less I know. Help! I'm average height (5'7") but weigh practically nothing so I'm concerned that a heavy bike would tip me over at a stop sign or something. So...
  5. M

    E-bike for Seattle

    I am looking for a commuter bike that can get me up some steep hills and around Seattle. Which brands would be best? I don't have a huge budget, but I'm willing to invest. I made this list of what I'm looking for: Can be ridden manually Affordable battery replacement ($300 or preferably less)...
  6. R

    Commuter, bike trail, fire roads and maybe trekking

    I may be looking for a unicorn: an ebike under $2k that prioritizes distance over speed; front shocks; 48v and can support a Clydesdale. Removable lcd and bottle cage is a plus. Don't care about fenders; care about reliability. Last year I purchased a Diamondback Trace ex from REI, but...
  7. A

    6.5 mile commute (including 2 mile dirt trail)

    Hi all, I take the train to work (Amtrak) and I'm getting over taking uber everyday from the train station to work. It's a 6.5 mile ride with about 1.5-2 mile dirt trail. The ride will be mostly flat. I personally like mountain bikes. I am looking for a dual suspension mid-drive mountain...
  8. H

    Looking for First Commuter eBike - But 260 lbs.

    Hi folks, I am looking at getting commuter eBike for going 5-7 miles to work and other around-town things I am 61 and 260 lbs. I have ridden bikes all my live but live in a place with a few too many inclines. What do you recommend for a good quality commuter bike for a heavy person?
  9. A

    Canadian Winter Ready Comfort Commuter - Research Stalemate

    I could really use some help. I am a non driver because driving isn't practical for my income or my mental health but mostly because I work less than 5km from my current home. I have been seriously researching electric bikes because while I like biking to work, arriving sweaty or numb legged...
  10. C

    First ebike for DIYer, advice on hill climbing, mid-drive or hub??

    Hi all, Thanks in advance for any guidance the folks here can provide. I am looking to *build* an ebike specific to my needs for my work commute. The place I live in is almost completely flat (Sacramento area), around my home, around there I don't have much of a need for an ebike at all...
  11. e_adventure

    OHM bike thoughts & impressions

    Meet the reincarnation of KITT (for those that watched TV in the 80's ;)) I've had my OHM bike for a few weeks now, and thought it would be good to share some of my thoughts/impressions after logging almost 500km on it so far. Obviously my riding style and preferences won't be the same as...
  12. Z

    Commuter ebike for tall rider (6'7" 250lbs)

    New to the forum and new to ebikes in general. I'm hoping to leverage the experience and expertise of the community to guide my research before I head into my local major metro (Seattle, WA USA) for a test riding trip. I realize that there's likely only a few options that are compatible with my...
  13. R

    Pedego Stretch Review - better than an Interceptor?

    Today I rented a Pedego Stretch for a few hours and I thought I'd offer a quick review in case anyone is interested. I haven't found many reviews out there for the Stretch, probably because it's rather new. The bike I rode had the larger battery (48 V, 17 AH). I rode 22 miles with a total...
  14. Tara D.

    EBO Commuter Kit

    One of the things I like about this kit is the amount of flexibility it allows with different width on the axles 100mm 120mm 130mm 135m Also Available in a huge assortment of wheel sizes including 16″, 20″, 24″, 26″, 27.5″ (650B) and ~28″ (700c) so you can convert folding bikes, kids bikes, road...
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