Hello need some help picking up my first ebike.
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antboy
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If you're saving money, I'd go with the cheaper Outback with the rear hub motor. Voltbikes has a decent reputation.
That being said, if you're aiming more for commuting/food delivery in an urban/suburban area, and not off-roading, I'd personally skip the full suspension of the Outback and 3" wide tires and look at their Bravo with 2.1" wide tires.
Otherwise, it's the same bike, and probably better suited for such purposes. The thinner tires will also probably let you get away with riding on a slightly lower pedal assist, which is always good for battery life.
I only mention this because I know a couple of pizza delivery guys at the shop next to me, and we've chatted about e-bikes. For the record, they both use this...
www.amegoev.com
If you're in the US, note that all the Amego prices are in Canadian dollars, but they ship to the US, as they have 2 warehouses in the states, so with the exchange rate, it might be worth looking at.
It's not as sporty looking as the Volt bikes, but the Amego is by far the most popular food delivery e-bike here in Toronto. One of the delivery guys has had the same bike for 3 winters now, and no problems other than regular bike maintenance and buying an extra couple of batteries.
I think it helps that Amego has a physical store, and sells everything from their own brand up to high end mid-drive bikes.
That being said, if you're aiming more for commuting/food delivery in an urban/suburban area, and not off-roading, I'd personally skip the full suspension of the Outback and 3" wide tires and look at their Bravo with 2.1" wide tires.
Otherwise, it's the same bike, and probably better suited for such purposes. The thinner tires will also probably let you get away with riding on a slightly lower pedal assist, which is always good for battery life.
I only mention this because I know a couple of pizza delivery guys at the shop next to me, and we've chatted about e-bikes. For the record, they both use this...
Amego Infinite
The Amego Infinite, with included front and rear lights, fenders, rear rack and kickstand, is a fully loaded city bike. The 500 watt motor and big 624 Wh bat...
www.amegoev.com
If you're in the US, note that all the Amego prices are in Canadian dollars, but they ship to the US, as they have 2 warehouses in the states, so with the exchange rate, it might be worth looking at.
It's not as sporty looking as the Volt bikes, but the Amego is by far the most popular food delivery e-bike here in Toronto. One of the delivery guys has had the same bike for 3 winters now, and no problems other than regular bike maintenance and buying an extra couple of batteries.
I think it helps that Amego has a physical store, and sells everything from their own brand up to high end mid-drive bikes.
antboy
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I haven't ridden a Stromer, so can't speak to them. I'd personally want a throttle on a rear hub motor, but that's just my opinion. 
I don't think Amego is open to the public due to "the covids", but once they do, you can probably take a few different brands out for test rides, to see what suits you best. If you're curious about more expensive mid-drives, you can also walk over to the Trek and Giant stores, both of which are just a couple of blocks west.
I don't think Amego is open to the public due to "the covids", but once they do, you can probably take a few different brands out for test rides, to see what suits you best. If you're curious about more expensive mid-drives, you can also walk over to the Trek and Giant stores, both of which are just a couple of blocks west.
antboy
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I assume you'll be getting it from Amego? If so, I think they had a special promotion for food delivery people, but I'm not sure if that's still around.
While fat tires are great in the snow, the 2.25" tires on the Moscow are good as well, and a little easier on the pedaling in the nicer weather.
I was actually considering the Moscow Plus as a second e-bike, but decided that I want a mid-drive better suited for trekking. I'm still keeping my rear-hub bike for "in-city" stuff like commuting and errand running.
harryS
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I have a fat tire bike. Big one and a little one. Not very useful in a big city on pavement. The knobby tires do howl.
Cool looks of a fat tire vs better battery mileage and a quiet ride on a regular tire. You'll be buying smooth tires to run on pavement, and that's $140 extra.
And if you run out of battery with a bag of food to be delivered, fat tires aren't so cool.
Cool looks of a fat tire vs better battery mileage and a quiet ride on a regular tire. You'll be buying smooth tires to run on pavement, and that's $140 extra.
And if you run out of battery with a bag of food to be delivered, fat tires aren't so cool.
bob armani
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If you are doing more urban riding and food deliveries, you may be better off sticking with a rear hub motor along with slicker tires than knobbies for the same reasons indicated in this thread. The 'Schwalbe Marathon Plus' tires seem to be the front runner in best performance and great puncture protection. If you can, try to also test ride a rear hub model vs a mid-drive back to back to see what suits you best. Happy shopping and ride safe!
bob armani
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Perhaps down the road when you start out with the bike that suits your style the best, you can get an additional fat tire E-bike that you could use for weekend/offroad riding. Sometimes it can be a tall order to find a dual purpose all in one bike for all your needs. Good Luck!Hmm so don't go for fat tire bikes, okay
TomD
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NCM Plus doesn't look too bad for $2K CAD, but no torque sensing and 13ah battery:
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For $2K CAD this gets you torque sensing and 17ah battery.
rizebikes.ca
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For $2K CAD this gets you torque sensing and 17ah battery.
Rize Bikes: Explore Any Terrain with Comfort & Agility
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TomD
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Rize has good prices. Mixed reviews but not enough user feedback to draw any conclusions:
NCM has an even smaller sample size:
There may be some value to purchasing from LBS like Amego if you run into any issues.
As far as the RX, that has the Bafang Ultra mid drive. Depends on what you're looking for. You can pre-order the upgraded Rize 2020 as well (says ships in May).
NCM has an even smaller sample size:
There may be some value to purchasing from LBS like Amego if you run into any issues.
As far as the RX, that has the Bafang Ultra mid drive. Depends on what you're looking for. You can pre-order the upgraded Rize 2020 as well (says ships in May).
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antboy
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Rize is formerly Spark (they rebranded as Rize due to there being other "Spark" e-bike brands globally).Rize has good prices. Mixed reviews but not enough user feedback to draw any conclusions:
NCM has an even smaller sample size:
There may be some value to purchasing from LBS like Amego if you run into any issues.
As far as the RX, that has the Bafang Ultra mid drive. Depends on what you're looking for. You can pre-order the upgraded Rize 2020 as well (says ships in May).
I personally had no problem with customer service. We bought two Spark Minis, and one was clearly dropped during shipping. They offered to pay for the repairs.
Others have had a mixed bag of results with them, though.
byunbee
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Crazy Lenny has good deals and a wide selection. But as most folks on the forum recommends, ride a few (similar bikes - motor, forks, frame type, etc.) before making a purchase. You wouldn't buy a car without test driving it first right?
www.crazylennysebikes.com
There's also a marketplace for bikes you can get good deals on time to time.
www.bicyclebluebook.com
eBike Store | Crazy Lenny's Electric Bikes | Madison
Crazy Lenny's Electric Bikes is the largest single-location ebike store in the USA. We carry 30 different brands and 300 different models of bikes. Check out our website to see what we have in stock or come into our store to test ride an ebike.
www.crazylennysebikes.com
There's also a marketplace for bikes you can get good deals on time to time.
Used Bikes For Sale - Marketplace - BicycleBlueBook.com
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bob armani
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"You wouldn't buy a car without test driving it first right"?Crazy Lenny has good deals and a wide selection. But as most folks on the forum recommends, ride a few (similar bikes - motor, forks, frame type, etc.) before making a purchase. You wouldn't buy a car without test driving it first right?
eBike Store | Crazy Lenny's Electric Bikes | Madison
Crazy Lenny's Electric Bikes is the largest single-location ebike store in the USA. We carry 30 different brands and 300 different models of bikes. Check out our website to see what we have in stock or come into our store to test ride an ebike.
There's also a marketplace for bikes you can get good deals on time to time.
Used Bikes For Sale - Marketplace - BicycleBlueBook.com
BicycleBlueBook.com's marketplace of used bikes for sale offers a safe, secure, and easy experience that is unmatched. ✓ Shop for used bikes here.
It is astounding to me how many drivers I have found purchasing online collector cars/daily drivers sight unseen. The buyers never saw the vehicles in person nor had it reviewed by a reputable third party independent vehicle inspection service prior to purchase. After sale, they reported a boat load of problems that were never revealed by the original seller. Makes no sense to me why anyone would do something like this. Cheesh!
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