EMTB Advice?

[PCeBiker]

Am 80 years old but do not want to stop biking.

Keep in mind that if you're spending upwards of $3000 on an ebike, it Damn Well better be what YOU Want.

The salesperson is there to facilitate YOU
Not themselves.

Make sure that they know that you know what you're talking about.

You know what you want and need.
Don't get caught up in the hype.

(I got caught up in the hype and ended up with a Fat Bike for my first ebike.
Fat Bikes are stupid. Lol)

 

[Cybersnow]

There is no Aventon bike shop closer than 3 hours driving time. I have 3 Bafang builds in my barn. My problem is related to my age and while I am not having balance problems many of my friends are having issues and are giving up their bikes. I am trying to avoid the few seconds where balance is critical (mounting and dismounting a moving bike ).

 

[PCeBiker]

,.. I am trying to avoid the few seconds where balance is critical (mounting and dismounting a moving bike ).

Go find what you need.
Don't let them sell you something that doesn't work for you.

 

[Gionnirocket]

The Frey CC sounds like it would be worth taking a look at. There are a few EBR owners so there's content on here if you search.

CC – FreyBike

www.frey-bike.com

Additionally Biktrix has quite a few powerful low step bikes.

Electric Bikes

Elevate your riding experience with Biktrix eBikes; where power, performance, and style seamlessly merge for the ultimate cycling adventure.

biktrix.com

 

[PCeBiker]

I woulda bought Biktrix, but it was too rich for my blood for my first ebike.

I went with Voltbike for my second ebike.
I ride on flat ground, so a hub bike was what I wanted.

Full suspension electric bike with rear wheel motor

full suspension electric bike with hydraulic brakes

voltbike.com

 

[PCeBiker]

I am trying to avoid the few seconds where balance is critical (mounting and dismounting a moving bike ).

I don't have any balance issues, but I have fallen over more than a few dozen times.

I need to be on my toe tips to clear the upper battery (and my jewels) when I'm stopped.

I don't mount my ebike while moving.
I lean my 100 pound ebike towards me and step over while holding the handlebars.

Once I'm "mounted", it's just a matter of keeping my jewels from being crushed.

I need to land on my toes.

If I land flat-foot, I land on my jewels too.

 

[PCeBiker]

There is no Aventon bike shop closer than 3 hours driving time. I have 3 Bafang builds in my barn.

Don't negate Bafang.
They build mid-drive motors too.
It ain't garbage.

I just added a Bafang mid-drive to my Bafang hub drive.


I don't have any hills to climb, but I'm ready for a 40 knot headwind.