dangerface
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First post!
So, I'm looking to find a bike!
I'm just going to get personal right off the top.
I'm on disability assistance for mental health and chronic pain. It's stuff that some days doesn't show up or really bother me at all, and is pretty much not something you could tell by meeting me, but on the days when things flair up getting around and doing errands or connecting with community or just going and getting in the woods and doing things that would be really helpful for me become really challenging on my regular bike, walking or even by bus. Unfortunately it also means that while I do have a rewarding part time job and some other rewarding side hustles, especially before COVID, I've never been able to handle working enough to be what one would call, 'gainfully employed,' and a vehicle besides a pedal bike has always seemed out of the question thus far because of my budget. I tried my friend's ebike recently and was overjoyed with the freedom it gave me! I found a handful of great spots in Vancouver, Canada where I live I'd never been to on my first hour long ride! I have decided it's important for me to make an investment and get myself a vehicle. E-bikes have seemed like a great option except that I've realized that my friends bike doesn't get nearly far enough for me (I want something I can basically use in place of a car that I can ride all day and charge relatively quickly) and range is exactly the thing that drives the price up the most.
I'm working with an ABSOLUTE MAX budget of 2500 (And even that is a good 1500 more than I am all that comfortable spending) and am looking at 2nd hand bikes to stay withing budget but I know so little about bikes and so far the process has been really overwhelming and difficult.
I know this is an ebike forum, but I have also been considering gas powered bikes as well because it seems range/vs cost might work better and some are legal here if anyone is up for weighing in on that.
I would really love help/advice (Especially if there's someone that would be willing help me go through adds and find something!!)
Here's some me specs:
- I just under 6 ft and weigh just over 150 as far as bike size requirements.
- I need something that either is upright, or makes sense to have a higher handle bar stem and basically couch of a seat put on so my body is the least aggravated possible
- I do not have a drivers license/budget is an issue so something like a gas scooter or motorcycle aren't an option
Thank you very much!
First post!
So, I'm looking to find a bike!
I'm just going to get personal right off the top.
I'm on disability assistance for mental health and chronic pain. It's stuff that some days doesn't show up or really bother me at all, and is pretty much not something you could tell by meeting me, but on the days when things flair up getting around and doing errands or connecting with community or just going and getting in the woods and doing things that would be really helpful for me become really challenging on my regular bike, walking or even by bus. Unfortunately it also means that while I do have a rewarding part time job and some other rewarding side hustles, especially before COVID, I've never been able to handle working enough to be what one would call, 'gainfully employed,' and a vehicle besides a pedal bike has always seemed out of the question thus far because of my budget. I tried my friend's ebike recently and was overjoyed with the freedom it gave me! I found a handful of great spots in Vancouver, Canada where I live I'd never been to on my first hour long ride! I have decided it's important for me to make an investment and get myself a vehicle. E-bikes have seemed like a great option except that I've realized that my friends bike doesn't get nearly far enough for me (I want something I can basically use in place of a car that I can ride all day and charge relatively quickly) and range is exactly the thing that drives the price up the most.
I'm working with an ABSOLUTE MAX budget of 2500 (And even that is a good 1500 more than I am all that comfortable spending) and am looking at 2nd hand bikes to stay withing budget but I know so little about bikes and so far the process has been really overwhelming and difficult.
I know this is an ebike forum, but I have also been considering gas powered bikes as well because it seems range/vs cost might work better and some are legal here if anyone is up for weighing in on that.
I would really love help/advice (Especially if there's someone that would be willing help me go through adds and find something!!)
Here's some me specs:
- I just under 6 ft and weigh just over 150 as far as bike size requirements.
- I need something that either is upright, or makes sense to have a higher handle bar stem and basically couch of a seat put on so my body is the least aggravated possible
- I do not have a drivers license/budget is an issue so something like a gas scooter or motorcycle aren't an option
Thank you very much!