stuwags
New Member
Hello -
I've recently joined the forum and have been reading it on and off for some time. It'd be helpful to get a few perspectives here, but I suspect my need isn't too uncommon.
I currently commute by bike 12.5 miles each direction seattle -> redmond. I live on an over 10 degree grade hill but otherwise it's a relatively long and flattish commute. My goal is to get to work as fast as possible while getting exercise, and to be able to to carry stuff. I'd love to have some battery left after the commute as well to run some errands.
I have a standover of 29" and my wife has a standover of 26". My wife is not experienced so larger wheels probably are less great for her, and step through is likely mandatory.
Budget is flexible based on the ability to achieve the wants and competitive offerings.
List of Wants/Requirements:
1) 28 MPH+ E bike step through
2) Mid-drive or rear hub (open to suggestions on this, as seattle does have some big hills)
3) A high lumen front light, and a rear brake light (or the ability to install these). I'd like them to run directly off bike battery
4) USB charger from battery
5) Step through
6) Large battery so I can run it with max assist longer
Bikes considering:
Juiced CCX
Stromer St1x, st2, st3
Biktrix Stunner LT
Haibike
Any suggestions or considerations I'm missing?
I've recently joined the forum and have been reading it on and off for some time. It'd be helpful to get a few perspectives here, but I suspect my need isn't too uncommon.
I currently commute by bike 12.5 miles each direction seattle -> redmond. I live on an over 10 degree grade hill but otherwise it's a relatively long and flattish commute. My goal is to get to work as fast as possible while getting exercise, and to be able to to carry stuff. I'd love to have some battery left after the commute as well to run some errands.
I have a standover of 29" and my wife has a standover of 26". My wife is not experienced so larger wheels probably are less great for her, and step through is likely mandatory.
Budget is flexible based on the ability to achieve the wants and competitive offerings.
List of Wants/Requirements:
1) 28 MPH+ E bike step through
2) Mid-drive or rear hub (open to suggestions on this, as seattle does have some big hills)
3) A high lumen front light, and a rear brake light (or the ability to install these). I'd like them to run directly off bike battery
4) USB charger from battery
5) Step through
6) Large battery so I can run it with max assist longer
Bikes considering:
Juiced CCX
Stromer St1x, st2, st3
Biktrix Stunner LT
Haibike
Any suggestions or considerations I'm missing?