new ebike buyer

I'm bike shopping. Whoo there is a bewildering array of available options. I'm starting to zero in on Specialized, though Trek is not out of the running yet. I definitely want a mid-drive with torque sensor. Concern: I read a lot of comments saying Specialized's service is crap, while Trek...

Hello, So i'm looking to buy my first Ebike. A-bit about me and what I'm looking for. I'm around 330lb's, 6' tall, I've had maybe 2 bikes my entire life from walmart (some no name mountain bike and a "mongoose" fat tire bike). I have no specifics about where I'll be driving the ebike (it's not...

Hello folks. As my name suggests, I am a newbie to the electric bike world. First off I am ecstatic to have found this site and forums as I have learned quite a bit already (and am sure that I have plenty more to learn). I wanted to start documenting my journey to select an electric bike so...

Hi all, New member and new to the ebike community in general. I've been riding a Specialized stump jumper for about 12 years now but really eager to explore the world of ebikes. My use will likely be about 80% urban/neighborhood and flat trails and 20% mountain/single track/gritty terrain...

New member here everyone, looking for some help. By going through all the threads, it seems that a lot of people are pretty well versed on these bikes so any help and advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm 40, in pretty good shape, ride a non-motorized city hybrid today and looking for a good...

I am a 5"5' Canadian looking to purchase an E-Trike , as I have low vision and troubles with balancing a standard bike and am looking for buying advice and opinions. Ideally I am looking for something that will allow me to independently travel, run errands like shopping, and get exercise. As...

Hello EBR members! I am new to ebikes and like soooo many others i have become almost overwhelmed with my weeks and weeks of ebike research I've been doing. EBR has come to be my go to for almost all my research. I would love to get some feedback from others on brands and recommendations on...

Hello! I am currently planing on getting an e-bike for commuting to my college and work, which is about a 16-mile ride 4 days a week. I am 6'7 and weight about 300lbs (figure I can loose weight by biking a bit) and I've been interested in cargo bikes (i'd like to be able to carry a child, as I...

I am 62 years old and live in a hilly town, and have decided to invest in an e-bike. I have travelled to several different bike shops to try out different models (Trek, Pedago, Townie, Faraday and now Kalkhoff). For my body shape and fit, the Kalkhoff fAgattu Impulse (2016 model) feels like a...