I've never owned an ebike. I own several human power bikes though. Avid cyclsit on the road mainly. Hammer head - if I'm riding I'm racing. vetran bike commuter from Seattle area relocating to greater LA area.
I want to ditch my car, but I need ehelp to do it. My commute would be 35 miles oneway - yeah I know, phew! but a 35 mile ride is comfortable for me (though not twice each day!) - takes just over 2 hours on my road bike. I need your help! what kind of ebike can help me accomplish my commute on a daily basis? I estimate with ehelp I could get 35 miles down in about 1.5 hours or so (or so = traffic lights, etc). here is a starter criteria list:
- 70 miles round trip, daily
- about 1000 feet elevation change each way
- will have cargo - computer, clothes, etc
- looking for something relatively low maintenance - easy on the drive train
- type 3 (28mph)
- maybe front suspension fork (I'm used to a stiff carbon road bike)
- no drop bars
- big battery (or two?)
- dependability
- oh yeah, I do have to pay for this - ~5k (hey, otherwise I'm buying a Prius ok)
- relative ease to change flats - or a robust flat "proof" tire??
- mid drive, hub, geared, direct, etc???
- no ekits
- I know I'm overlooking somthing(s) here - help please
I've begun the process of looking over the forums for brand reviews and will continue to do so.
If this was your list, which ebike would you choose and why?
Any thoughts/advice/speculations are greatly appreciated.
I want to ditch my car, but I need ehelp to do it. My commute would be 35 miles oneway - yeah I know, phew! but a 35 mile ride is comfortable for me (though not twice each day!) - takes just over 2 hours on my road bike. I need your help! what kind of ebike can help me accomplish my commute on a daily basis? I estimate with ehelp I could get 35 miles down in about 1.5 hours or so (or so = traffic lights, etc). here is a starter criteria list:
- 70 miles round trip, daily
- about 1000 feet elevation change each way
- will have cargo - computer, clothes, etc
- looking for something relatively low maintenance - easy on the drive train
- type 3 (28mph)
- maybe front suspension fork (I'm used to a stiff carbon road bike)
- no drop bars
- big battery (or two?)
- dependability
- oh yeah, I do have to pay for this - ~5k (hey, otherwise I'm buying a Prius ok)
- relative ease to change flats - or a robust flat "proof" tire??
- mid drive, hub, geared, direct, etc???
- no ekits
- I know I'm overlooking somthing(s) here - help please
I've begun the process of looking over the forums for brand reviews and will continue to do so.
If this was your list, which ebike would you choose and why?
Any thoughts/advice/speculations are greatly appreciated.
