I bought my wife a Townie go 8i last year and looking to buy a Townie commute 8i for me this year. Bought a Hollywood rack for transport . The reviews by Court were very helpful . At the time I bought my wife's bike REI was only local electric bike dealer, this also influenced my decision to go with Townie.
Hello from Tennessee
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ebikemom
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Smart move to get your bike from an LBS--I did too, because I wanted to try the bikes as well as having local dealer support. The local dealer support ended up being super helpful because one of our four family ebikes had a major warranty issue that the dealer was able to fix promptly (along with, lucky us, providing a loaner)!
I considered the Electra Townie ebikes, too! I think it's a great choice. (I ended up choosing a different bike, though, because I thought a throttle would be helpful in my extremely hilly area--lots of sudden hills).
How do you like Townie go 8i? How do you like the "crank forward" design? And, are you recreational riders? Commuters? Errand runners? I'd love to hear your experiences with your bike, and soon to be bikes!
Glad to have you here!
I considered the Electra Townie ebikes, too! I think it's a great choice. (I ended up choosing a different bike, though, because I thought a throttle would be helpful in my extremely hilly area--lots of sudden hills).
How do you like Townie go 8i? How do you like the "crank forward" design? And, are you recreational riders? Commuters? Errand runners? I'd love to hear your experiences with your bike, and soon to be bikes!
Glad to have you here!
We ordered our bike from REI after seeing one on the floor there. The store near us ( Knoxville) does not stock them. One good reason to buy from REI is the 10% dividend "rebate" that can be used for purchases OR receive a check for the amount, during a certain time period the next year.... In our case, $250!
A shop in Maryville, is now carrying the Electra and the Trek line of electric bikes. They also have electric bikes for rent, or tryout, for anyone in the East Tennessee area looking to try out.
My wife likes the crank forward position, she can get some leg extension, but still feel secure, as her feet are still close to the ground.
We are just recreational riders. We recently took our bikes to Hilton Head, which is a real bike friendly area.My plan to just ride my regular bike and ride with my wife, her being on her electric bike, was one of the worst ideas I ve ever had! That's why I m now looking at the Electra Commute go 8i for me.
A shop in Maryville, is now carrying the Electra and the Trek line of electric bikes. They also have electric bikes for rent, or tryout, for anyone in the East Tennessee area looking to try out.
My wife likes the crank forward position, she can get some leg extension, but still feel secure, as her feet are still close to the ground.
We are just recreational riders. We recently took our bikes to Hilton Head, which is a real bike friendly area.My plan to just ride my regular bike and ride with my wife, her being on her electric bike, was one of the worst ideas I ve ever had! That's why I m now looking at the Electra Commute go 8i for me.
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