digiobikes
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Hello all. I am pleased to say that I have my first ebike, after wishing for one over many years now.
This past month I started looking in earnest for a slightly used ebike for my son (who is 15) and to a lesser degree for myself. Craigslist had a decent Ride1up Roadster v2 for sale for $900. The owner had purchased it and decided it was not the right bike for him. He even had the extra battery installed. I was able to talk him down to $800. I had to drive a couple of hours, but it ended up being worth it as I found another Roadster v2 (with the extra battery) for sale for $450 not too far away from where I was driving.
So, after a days driving around I was able to pick up two Roadsters with the add-on battery for $1250. Quite the deal!
I immediately made a few changes to customize the bikes for comfort:
We live in the foothills, so casual riding is out of the question unless you are a trained athlete. Having the Roadster certainly makes a huge difference. I was slightly worried about not having gears, but I am finding that the Roadster can handle the hills we have here and riding around our neighborhood is now a blast. I am loving the eBike experience.
This past month I started looking in earnest for a slightly used ebike for my son (who is 15) and to a lesser degree for myself. Craigslist had a decent Ride1up Roadster v2 for sale for $900. The owner had purchased it and decided it was not the right bike for him. He even had the extra battery installed. I was able to talk him down to $800. I had to drive a couple of hours, but it ended up being worth it as I found another Roadster v2 (with the extra battery) for sale for $450 not too far away from where I was driving.
So, after a days driving around I was able to pick up two Roadsters with the add-on battery for $1250. Quite the deal!
I immediately made a few changes to customize the bikes for comfort:
- Changed the tires to slightly wider Ritchey Alpine tires 700x30
- Sanded/Painted over all the white logos on the bike
- Changed the stem and handlebars for a few extra inches of lift
- Changed the grips to some Brooks grips for extra comfort
- Added a phone holder. I found one on Amazon that looks exactly like the one they are selling on the ride1up website
- Changed the seat to one I had from another bike that I like
- Changed the v1 display to an EggRider v2 display (thanks @grantman102002 !!)
- Changed the seat post to a shock post for comfort
- Added a leather tool bag for flat tire changes and basic repair
We live in the foothills, so casual riding is out of the question unless you are a trained athlete. Having the Roadster certainly makes a huge difference. I was slightly worried about not having gears, but I am finding that the Roadster can handle the hills we have here and riding around our neighborhood is now a blast. I am loving the eBike experience.
