An update. After some research, I went ahead with an ebike from
Alter Ego Bikes. I wanted to buy from a Canadian company that was more involved in the bikes than simply a retailer and wanted to avoid buying a cheap ebike that didn't offer much support or warranty. I narrowed it down to few companies but eventually I settled on Alter Ego because they offered most of what I wanted: a foldable, lightweight ebike with the extras at a reasonable price. Plus, they offered support and warranty and had many good reviews . I took advantage of the Garage Sale they offered at the beginning of October after noticing a model that I missed originally when I was doing my research. Originally I was planning to buy from a competitor but they were out of stock and the bike was heavier and I needed to pay extra for the accessories. Either way, I would have been happy with that bike too, I'm sure because the reviews of that bike was also very positive.
I ended up with the emini 250 with 250 Watts, 7.8AH, 7 speed, 5 levels of pedal assist because it's foldable, its weight (18 kg) and the extras it came with: rear cargo tray, front & rear fenders, front and rear LED lights. I believe this model is no longer available but it is what I wanted, a little bit of power in an ebike. I didn't want a powerful ebike that was big and heavy so this was why I bought the emini.
For someone who hasn't bought an ebike before, especially without even trying it, I am very happy with my purchase. The bike seems to be very well made, sturdy with quality components. I simply wanted a folding ebike that offered some pedal assistance when I need it on hills, lightweight enough for me to carry around if I need to and foldable so that it doesn't take up much space. This was exactly what I wanted and I'm very happy with my purchase.
If I am in the market for another ebike, I will definitely get my next one from Alter Ego. They currently still have a few bikes available for their Garage Sale.
