Best bike sub 2k

[Hubrex]

Hi everyone,

New to the site and I’m going to be getting my first ebike. I’ve been an avid cyclist for most of my life so have a good understanding of that side, but am just learning the “e” side of things.

My question is : What Is the best bike sub $2k?

I will be using it primarily for commuting, there will be hills but I don’t mind peddling.I want low maintenance, reliable, and something that will last.

I’ve read a lot of good things about the Ride1 Bikes but am opening it up to you all.

thanks for the help!

 

[pmcdonald]

Coming from non-powered bikes you may find a hub motor a bit less engaging, unless you're happy to let it push you along on the commute. Try and test a mid drive for comparison. They can start under your budget: http://www.bikesdirect.com/products...es/ebikes-electric-bikes-elite-eadventure.htm. These Shimano motors are renowned for reliability.

 

[Nova Haibike]

What Is the best bike sub $2k?

What bike(s) do you currently own? It would help to know what style of bike you are interested in, and also your height/inseam, age, etc.

 

[Hubrex]

I’m 6’1” like 160-175lbs, 34 in legs. I have had every type of bike under the sun, but my constant is a steel framed, carbon fork 1x10 road bike commuter. I generally prefer hard tail mtb but majority of my riding these days are road or paved trails.

 

[Hubrex]

I’m 37 also thanks!

 

[Trickster]

Have you been to the “Brand and User” section?
Have you seen how many different brands there are?
You need to help us/yourself and decide what style you want.
City, Commuter, MTB, Folding, Fat tire, Moped style, Step thru, etc.
It really is a tough question you have asked.
Year round riding?
Snow?
Fenders?
There is also a heading on the top of the home page for “Best E bikes”.
Ultimately you need to sit on/ride a few different styles and go from there.
Everybody has different preferences and body shapes that factor in.
For what you want to spend, expect mid entry level equipment on a Chinese made bike.
Hope this helps some.
Cheers.

 

[Trickster]

Coming from non-powered bikes you may find a hub motor a bit less engaging, unless you're happy to let it push you along on the commute. Try and test a mid drive for comparison. They can start under your budget: http://www.bikesdirect.com/products...es/ebikes-electric-bikes-elite-eadventure.htm. These Shimano motors are renowned for reliability.

That is really good pricing on mid drives. Nicely equipped rides for the money.
Wish it was in CDN funds.

 

[GypsyTreker]

If your on fairly flat routes there are numerous sub $1500 geared hub drive bikes that will do the job. My Ecotric $900 Fattie ( obviously a tire change needed for commuting) would suffice. It peddles pretty effortlessly using the 7 speed on flat ground w/motor totally disengaged. I save the PAS for the return trips or long inclines/hills. This effectively extends the 36v 500w 13ah into about a 40mi range. There seem to be many marketed import "brands" in the catagorie of price your looking for. I like the idea that parts are widely available and pretty inexpensive. Its to me a bolt on repair option vs diagnostic testing, then bolt on repair. Ahhhhh affordable efficient eBikes. Life is Good in this arena at least

 

[Nova Haibike]

I’m 6’1” like 160-175lbs, 34 in legs. I have had every type of bike under the sun, but my constant is a steel framed, carbon fork 1x10 road bike commuter. I generally prefer hard tail mtb but majority of my riding these days are road or paved trails.

This was just announced: Motobecane Elite eAdventure Team. Hard to beat the specs for the price.

 

[Hubrex]

Thanks for all the replies! I want the bike to be a commuter standard 26”-29” rims, but do not need fenders, lights, racks. I want all the money spent going into the “bike” and “e” stuff to get super technical about it.

 

[GypsyTreker]

Thanks for all the replies! I want the bike to be a commuter standard 26”-29” rims, but do not need fenders, lights, racks. I want all the money spent going into the “bike” and “e” stuff to get super technical about it.

I think you dead on. Add on items jack the price up way more than adding them later and only what you need or want. Good luck