I live in western WI...right along the Mighty Mississippi where we have some great bike trails. I've ridden traditional bikes recreationally for years and as I get older I find knees not liking hills and have looked at ebikes as a perfect solution to staying active. My husband and I as also soon to be empty nesters and plan to take the camper out for some long off season trips and want some low key transportation while camping. I hope to be able to get into an ebike in time for the spring/summer riding season. I'm enjoying the reviews and have slightly narrowed down to a half dozen (or more).