How about a sticky for new bike owners ?

[VirgilCaine]

I just learned about the 20/80 charging which seems to be common knowledge, but not so much for newbies.
Why not list this and other do's and dont's for new ebike owners in a stcky thread ?

 

[Mr. Coffee]

A FAQ would be a great idea.

 

[Ravi Kempaiah]

I just learned about the 20/80 charging which seems to be common knowledge, but not so much for newbies.
Why not list this and other do's and dont's for new ebike owners in a stcky thread ?

It would make sense for a car where you need gigantic battery and the replacement cost can be $15,000. On an E-bike, weight is a concern and companies don't want to put 1Khwr battery and then use only 60% of it. The tech is moving so rapidly that you will be getting another ebike in 2 years.
But, it could be done. Juiced is offering a Grin Satiator which can be help prolong the life of the battery.

I will be happy to contribute to this sticky thread.

 

[VirgilCaine]

Well, perhaps the better way to look at this is, " It's my first and possibly last ebike...how is the best way to take care of it and avoid problems."

 

[VirgilCaine]

A FAQ would be a great idea.

Yep. I like it.

 

[VirgilCaine]

The tech is moving so rapidly that you will be getting another ebike in 2 years.

If that's the case, why would anyone spend over $1,000 for a bike...I know I wouldn't.

 

[rich c]

If that's the case, why would anyone spend over $1,000 for a bike...I know I wouldn't.

You'd spend more than $1000 to get quality components. $1000 bikes may not last the 2 years without sinking more money in it to replace pedals, cranks, brake pads, etc. Besides Rich, I'm starting to doubt if you will be buying one very soon anyway! LOL

 

[VirgilCaine]

You'd spend more than $1000 to get quality components. $1000 bikes may not last the 2 years without sinking more money in it to replace pedals, cranks, brake pads, etc. Besides Rich, I'm starting to doubt if you will be buying one very soon anyway! LOL

I put a down payment on a 2017 Easy Motion Atom Lynx 6 27.5, sight unseen from a shop 600 miles away and I'm gonna pick it up. It was the last one, so that pushed me into making a decision. How crazy is that ? I do have the option to switch, if I don't like it. As far as a $1,000 bike, I'd have to gamble on a used one.

 

[bob armani]

I put a down payment on a 2017 Easy Motion Atom Lynx 6 27.5, sight unseen from a shop 600 miles away and I'm gonna pick it up. It was the last one, so that pushed me into making a decision. How crazy is that ? I do have the option to switch, if I don't like it. As far as a $1,000 bike, I'd have to gamble on a used one.

Wow- Drive 600 miles to get a bike. I've known friends doing that to go get a muscle car or something similar, but not a bike. I love seeing that sort of dedication for ebikes. I am sure it will be well worth the trip to get your dream bike. Happy travels with you new ride.

You can find some great deals on awesome demo bikes for around a $1000 @ over 60% savings if you look hard enough. That is a no brainer IMHO!

 

[Mr. Coffee]

Another suggestion would be an on-line buyers guide. I'm imagining something where you give your height, weight, how far and on what (roads, trails, city streets, wide sandy beaches, &c) you will typically be riding upon, and your budget and it gives you a list of suitable bikes.

 

[Mr. Coffee]

If that's the case, why would anyone spend over $1,000 for a bike...I know I wouldn't.

I don't know. If you could plausibly replace your car with a bike and live in a city where insurance and parking are expensive you could probably afford to drop $4000 or more on a new electric bike every year and still be money ahead.

In the early 90's I lived in Seattle and switched over to commuting by bicycle. Since I wasn't commuting by car anymore my auto insurance went down 75 percent.

 

[Chris Nolte]

Another suggestion would be an on-line buyers guide. I'm imagining something where you give your height, weight, how far and on what (roads, trails, city streets, wide sandy beaches, &c) you will typically be riding upon, and your budget and it gives you a list of suitable bikes.

We’ve actually been working on something like this for a while and it’s almost complete

 

[Ann M.]

@VirgilCaine and everyone else who posted in this thread; you all have excellent ideas. Starting April 1st I'll being spending more time with the Forum creating material and this would be a great project.

 

[Barry S]

Perhaps even a weekly call-in show on YouTube.