Hello from Everywhere! Friends and Visits?

[MatthewK]

Hello all, been a lurker for awhile and a long time viewer of EBR youtube channel. If I'm not mistaken, Court also runs this site?

So not sure where to post this but, WHERE IS COURT? The new guy seems to be elusive of his whereabouts, so what's the story? Thanks

 

[Galenya]

Greetings! I'm new, my name is Nicholas, nice to meet you!

 

[TheClutter]

Any one in New Orleans ?

 

[Rainer Rocks]

Hi all,

Looking to buy a Cargo E-Bike and did so much research my head is spinning and still haven't made a decision.

My budget was $600 but after the research I figured I have to up it some {on a budget} so the most I can spring is $1000.

There's one bike I'm thinking about {not sure if I'm allowed to post Amazon links} but it's a little over $1000 and they want $200
for shipping so I have to wait for a sale ,that's if one ever comes. I'm on SS and retired recently so have to watch my funds.

Was wondering if anyone here can tell me if the bike is good enough {safe} for the price they're asking ,it does have hydraulic brakes . I read about getting hydraulic brakes on this forum ,thanks !

 

[Robspace1]

I got my Ecotric 1000 watt ebike for $1200.00. With better tires and some other additions like seat suspension and better seat etc. it's been a real winner for me. Check them out. Free shipping from Oakland Cal.!

 

[Rainer Rocks]

I got my Ecotric 1000 watt ebike for $1200.00. With better tires and some other additions like seat suspension and better seat etc. it's been a real winner for me. Check them out. Free shipping from Oakland Cal.!

Hey , thanks for the reply . I'll take a look at the Ecotric 1000,thanks again.

 

[Robspace1]

Yea, they have many models. Me and my girfriend both have them and they seem to be well made. No big problems so far. Been riding them for three years now. I have the Seagull. She has the Leopard. Both have front suspension. Good bang for the buck!

 

[Randpost]

Hello! My name is Randall. It was recommended that I come here after my first Ebike experience ended in a fire and non existent customer service. I was told I could be more informed for my next purchase. So, here I am.

 

[Robspace1]

Welcome! Ecotric has good ebikes at a good price. Not the top end type but good ebikes that hold up. Good customer serice as well. I'm not a associate of them just a happy customer.

 

[Polygon]

Hello from South Wales UK. I'm on a few other bike/e-bike forums but figured I'd join here as there seems to be some quite specific knowledge I might want to draw on as I'm looking for my first cargo bike. I know this is primarily an American forum but it seems like there's a bit of a UK representation. Use case is commuting, carrying the nipper to school/nursery and hopefully some longer trips/touring with my son. Currently doing the first two 5 days a week and whilst manageable it is quite fatiguing over the course of a week.

I've gone back and forth on a few plans including DIY conversion of an existing bike, Tern HSD, Quick Haul, R&M Multicharger and now quite attracted the Cube long-tail, it seems like a lot of bike for the money when comparing specs. Just need to work out whether it's possible to add the 2nd battery as a retrofit as I probably can't afford the 1350 model initially (though would like the additional range if I start touring on it).

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

Hello from South Wales UK. I'm on a few other bike/e-bike forums but figured I'd join here as there seems to be some quite specific knowledge I might want to draw on as I'm looking for my first cargo bike. I know this is primarily an American forum but it seems like there's a bit of a UK representation. Use case is commuting, carrying the nipper to school/nursery and hopefully some longer trips/touring with my son. Currently doing the first two 5 days a week and whilst manageable it is quite fatiguing over the course of a week.

I've gone back and forth on a few plans including DIY conversion of an existing bike, Tern HSD, Quick Haul, R&M Multicharger and now quite attracted the Cube long-tail, it seems like a lot of bike for the money when comparing specs. Just need to work out whether it's possible to add the 2nd battery as a retrofit as I probably can't afford the 1350 model initially (though would like the additional range if I start touring on it).

Welcome aboard! See lots of little ones hauled around on cargo ebikes here in Southern California. Having good bike infrastructure and drivers generally pretty used to bikes makes it reasonably safe.

Other members have a lot of experience with cargo ebikes. I'm sure they'll chime in.

Good luck!

 

[Polygon]

Welcome aboard! See lots of little ones hauled around on cargo ebikes here in Southern California. Having good bike infrastructure and drivers generally pretty used to bikes makes it reasonably safe.

Other members have a lot of experience with cargo ebikes. I'm sure they'll chime in.

Good luck!

The infrastructure (and driver attitude) situation is historically pretty woeful here, that is changing though, with big changes in London over past decade, other councils are now making efforts to catch up. I can ride about 30% of my commute on segregated paths, most of which are 2 way, which can be a bit annoying, with extra stops to cross the road, but better than nothing. There was a lot of negative press when they were built but I think attitudes are turning now the weather has turned and they're being used more.

The biggest threat I feel now is from delivery riders on deregulated home-brew e-bikes. The speed I see some of them going I think it's only a matter of time before we see a high profile death/incident. Of course this probably pales into insignificance compared to car related deaths but you can guarantee it'll make front page news with the regional 'papers' and annoyingly they mostly insist on using the bike paths where they're in close contact with legal cyclists and pedestrians.