Hello ebikers!
Here a summary that can be faster than reading my whole text:
Bulls sturmvogel-e-evo ((Link Removed - No Longer Exists)) (~$2,600)
It seems like a good bike, good review, good brand (I think), a Brose mid-drive engine with removable battery and Alfine hub gear. The looks is also not bad.
Vanmoof Electrified S2 (https://www.vanmoof.com/en_us/electrified-s2-x2) (~$2,600)
The bike looks awesome, GPS tracking with anti-theft system (bike being stolen can be an issue where I live), front hub motor (could be less maintenance and good weight distribution if I have a back bike rack). My biggest concern with this bike is that the battery is non-removable which might not be as good for winter when I leave the bike outside at work and home, where I'll be charging it.
Strom City (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/strom-city-a-feature-packed-and-affordable-e-bike#/) (~$1,300)
The bike has a good look and is about half price as the other 2 which seems like it would be a good deal. My issue with this one and is might not be as well built as the other (example exterior cable routing and cheaper component?). It similar to the Vanmoof but with a removable battery which would be convenient. However its a rear hub motor and I was also worried that I might end up putting too much weight on the back wheel if I carry an extra 30lbs.
I'm coming here to get some feedback to help me pick my first ebike. I've been reading about them for the past few months as I'm looking at purchasing one for my commute to work. My goal is to get one before the year end when I'll be moving back to Canada as I'm currently in the US. I've been biking to work with a single speed for the past 2 years but my knee seems to be taking a hit and as I just got my first kids I'd like to accelerate a bit my commute.
I'm ~6ft, 160lbs and my commute is about 5miles each way with about 150ft of elecvation. I'll also be using it for random other commute of maximum 10miles each way and sometime carrying up to 30lbs (sport equipment or kids). I'll be commuting all year long, which means weather going from ~85-90F in summer to 15F in winter.
I'm looking for an ebikes that doesn't look much like an ebikes (I don't like when you have the battery on the frame or back rack) and I don't want to buy a kit/build my own as I'd rather get a turn-key. I'd like to spend around max $2,500 on the bike. I'd like sometime that would be easy on maintenance if possible.
After all my research I've shortlist my selection to the 3 bikes I mentioned at the beginning of the post.
Is there any suggestion on which bike would fit best, something more to take into account, other bike I should consider? They all have some pros and cons but maybe some of my concerns are not real concerns and is simply because I never had an ebike before.
Thanks in advance, hopefully my 1st post wasn't too long and am looking forward to my 1st purchase!
PS: I also thought about the GoCycle GS as its a nice looking bike and quite different but feels like it wouldn't be the smart choice for my situation
Here a summary that can be faster than reading my whole text:
Bulls sturmvogel-e-evo ((Link Removed - No Longer Exists)) (~$2,600)
It seems like a good bike, good review, good brand (I think), a Brose mid-drive engine with removable battery and Alfine hub gear. The looks is also not bad.
Vanmoof Electrified S2 (https://www.vanmoof.com/en_us/electrified-s2-x2) (~$2,600)
The bike looks awesome, GPS tracking with anti-theft system (bike being stolen can be an issue where I live), front hub motor (could be less maintenance and good weight distribution if I have a back bike rack). My biggest concern with this bike is that the battery is non-removable which might not be as good for winter when I leave the bike outside at work and home, where I'll be charging it.
Strom City (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/strom-city-a-feature-packed-and-affordable-e-bike#/) (~$1,300)
The bike has a good look and is about half price as the other 2 which seems like it would be a good deal. My issue with this one and is might not be as well built as the other (example exterior cable routing and cheaper component?). It similar to the Vanmoof but with a removable battery which would be convenient. However its a rear hub motor and I was also worried that I might end up putting too much weight on the back wheel if I carry an extra 30lbs.
I'm coming here to get some feedback to help me pick my first ebike. I've been reading about them for the past few months as I'm looking at purchasing one for my commute to work. My goal is to get one before the year end when I'll be moving back to Canada as I'm currently in the US. I've been biking to work with a single speed for the past 2 years but my knee seems to be taking a hit and as I just got my first kids I'd like to accelerate a bit my commute.
I'm ~6ft, 160lbs and my commute is about 5miles each way with about 150ft of elecvation. I'll also be using it for random other commute of maximum 10miles each way and sometime carrying up to 30lbs (sport equipment or kids). I'll be commuting all year long, which means weather going from ~85-90F in summer to 15F in winter.
I'm looking for an ebikes that doesn't look much like an ebikes (I don't like when you have the battery on the frame or back rack) and I don't want to buy a kit/build my own as I'd rather get a turn-key. I'd like to spend around max $2,500 on the bike. I'd like sometime that would be easy on maintenance if possible.
After all my research I've shortlist my selection to the 3 bikes I mentioned at the beginning of the post.
Is there any suggestion on which bike would fit best, something more to take into account, other bike I should consider? They all have some pros and cons but maybe some of my concerns are not real concerns and is simply because I never had an ebike before.
Thanks in advance, hopefully my 1st post wasn't too long and am looking forward to my 1st purchase!
PS: I also thought about the GoCycle GS as its a nice looking bike and quite different but feels like it wouldn't be the smart choice for my situation