Hi all, I would like an ebike that:
-is class 1 (20 mph cutoff) so I can legally take it on local bike trails,
-can carry two kids (I have one 3 y/o and one on the way, plan to carry both once the second is 1 y/o),
-can handle gravel / dirt paths (some of the best bike paths around me fit this description, though all are very smooth / well-maintained),
-also does well on pavement.
I'm also on the larger side (6'3", 220 lbs).
Budget is not a huge concern (would consider paying up to say $5k), especially if I can get a safe setup. I am thinking about a cargo bike (maybe longtail like the Yuba Spicy Curry), though wonder if people have other suggestions.
Also for background I have a Supercommuter 8 and love it! I currently use that with a Burley trailer for daycare commuting and weekend trips but have had issues: a trailer wheel popping off in transit (and per Burley the trailer is not safe above 15 mph), I can't legally go on the many bike trails around me (class 1+2 only), and while the Supercommuter is absolutely amazing on pavement I'm a little hesitant about taking it on gravel/dirt. For those worried it will go to waste don't be, I will still be commuting on that to work daily (and riding solo on the weekends)!
Thanks in advance for any ideas!
-is class 1 (20 mph cutoff) so I can legally take it on local bike trails,
-can carry two kids (I have one 3 y/o and one on the way, plan to carry both once the second is 1 y/o),
-can handle gravel / dirt paths (some of the best bike paths around me fit this description, though all are very smooth / well-maintained),
-also does well on pavement.
I'm also on the larger side (6'3", 220 lbs).
Budget is not a huge concern (would consider paying up to say $5k), especially if I can get a safe setup. I am thinking about a cargo bike (maybe longtail like the Yuba Spicy Curry), though wonder if people have other suggestions.
Also for background I have a Supercommuter 8 and love it! I currently use that with a Burley trailer for daycare commuting and weekend trips but have had issues: a trailer wheel popping off in transit (and per Burley the trailer is not safe above 15 mph), I can't legally go on the many bike trails around me (class 1+2 only), and while the Supercommuter is absolutely amazing on pavement I'm a little hesitant about taking it on gravel/dirt. For those worried it will go to waste don't be, I will still be commuting on that to work daily (and riding solo on the weekends)!
Thanks in advance for any ideas!
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