Need advice. Bike for getting to work. Rust proof?

Decided to push the boat out and get one of those bikes from cube shop or whatever it is. It'll be 3000 .
But you can get it on interest free payments for 12 months. So I can afford a bit more then. Hoping I'm not immediately fired from work..

But I'll just tighten my belt until I got an extra 1 I savings maybe should take a few months of no takeaways or taxis . I'll use the bike everywhere.

It's interesting to note that suggested accessories include a kickstand.
I can't see any mention of the bike coming with one.
However another accessory is a pedal costing like 70 euro.
Not sure what that's about. But there's an English speaking support so I'm asking questions.

Its a nice bike . 650 battery capacity so larger than the Dutch bike and the motor power is 85nmh. Which the Dutch one was 75 . looks good.
Not sure about using a key to remove the battery. Had this on my old bike. It was stiff and needed a button pushed in while turning a key.
Stiff and finiky because uf you pushed the key too far in it was no dice. You had to get it just-so.
And inside you need to use a little tiny screwdriver to remove two wires from the battery before pulling it out.
It just wasn't easy to pop a battery in and out. Which I need being upstairs in an apartment. Otherwise I got to haul the bike upstairs.

( Which btw for me according to the website I need an xs frame. I was really expecting s)

I'm sure the men here can easily carry a bike but I can't lol
 
Chantelle1987 said:
Decided to push the boat out and get one of those bikes from cube shop...I'll use the bike everywhere.
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Congratulations, please post photos when you can, we can all travel vicariously that way and see those steep hills you mentioned on your route around Stuttgart. Where I live in Arlington, Virginia, is also in a river valley, and I got into ebiking because I needed help climbing hills.
 
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Chantelle1987 said:
Decided to push the boat out and get one of those bikes from cube shop or whatever it is. It'll be 3000 .
But you can get it on interest free payments for 12 months. So I can afford a bit more then. Hoping I'm not immediately fired from work..

But I'll just tighten my belt until I got an extra 1 I savings maybe should take a few months of no takeaways or taxis . I'll use the bike everywhere.

It's interesting to note that suggested accessories include a kickstand.
I can't see any mention of the bike coming with one.
However another accessory is a pedal costing like 70 euro.
Not sure what that's about. But there's an English speaking support so I'm asking questions.

Its a nice bike . 650 battery capacity so larger than the Dutch bike and the motor power is 85nmh. Which the Dutch one was 75 . looks good.
Not sure about using a key to remove the battery. Had this on my old bike. It was stiff and needed a button pushed in while turning a key.
Stiff and finiky because uf you pushed the key too far in it was no dice. You had to get it just-so.
And inside you need to use a little tiny screwdriver to remove two wires from the battery before pulling it out.
It just wasn't easy to pop a battery in and out. Which I need being upstairs in an apartment. Otherwise I got to haul the bike upstairs.

( Which btw for me according to the website I need an xs frame. I was really expecting s)

I'm sure the men here can easily carry a bike but I can't lol
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What exactly model are you buying Chantelle?
70 Euros for pedals? Very expensive pedals...
 
Stefan Mikes said:
Oxidation of what?
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tomjasz said:
It does oxidize!
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Aluminium oxide is the best corrosion preventing layer known. With iron, the rust penetrates the metal until it eventually turns into a powder. Thin layer of Al2O3 doesn't penetrate the metal. On contrary, it prevents it against corrosion.
(Can you remember Tom what my profession is?)
 
It is true that a thin layer of inert Al oxide protects against further corrosion on theoretically pure aluminum. Alloys are slightly different. For anyone interested below is a good article on that topic. Bike frames and components are made from alloys and a little car wax helps keep them shinny and clean. Try some in the iron alloy hex screw on the top of a headset, on painted parts, chrome plated parts, and exposed aluminum alloy components. It dose not attract dirt like oil, yet seals frames and components from oxidation. It is okay if you find this un-credible and want to dismiss it.
www.kloecknermetals.com

Aluminum Oxidation: Does Aluminum Rust?

What is aluminum oxidation and how important is it to aluminum corrosion resistance? According to the Aluminum Association, "nearly 75 percent of all
www.kloecknermetals.com www.kloecknermetals.com
 
You need to specify your usage and average commute when asking for advice on ebikes.

www.bike-discount.de

Ella Cruise Hybrid 500 Easy Entry aquamarine´n´black

Open 360° view Strong Shimano hydraulic disc brakes put all-weather stopping safety at your fingertips. There's a suspension fork to help iron out rough road surfaces. And a sturdy carrier, mudguards, kickstand and integrated...
www.bike-discount.de www.bike-discount.de
The enclosed chain with internal gears makes for very low maintenance drive train, only need to oil it every few weeks and will rarely need cleaning. Still need to wipe forks with oiled cloth every couple weeks. If leaving outside use bike cover, Google Oxford.
Being in Europe you have to accept 25kmhr ebike especially if you want to ride on protected cycle paths.
 
TrevorB said:
You need to specify your usage and average commute when asking for advice on ebikes.

www.bike-discount.de

Ella Cruise Hybrid 500 Easy Entry aquamarine´n´black

Open 360° view Strong Shimano hydraulic disc brakes put all-weather stopping safety at your fingertips. There's a suspension fork to help iron out rough road surfaces. And a sturdy carrier, mudguards, kickstand and integrated...
www.bike-discount.de www.bike-discount.de
The enclosed chain with internal gears makes for very low maintenance drive train, only need to oil it every few weeks and will rarely need cleaning. Still need to wipe forks with oiled cloth every couple weeks. If leaving outside use bike cover, Google Oxford.
Being in Europe you have to accept 25kmhr ebike especially if you want to ride on protected cycle paths.
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Very Dutch! Perfect.
 
tomjasz said:
I’ve defended you only to read more mean spirited posts. Be nice. Why take pokes at others doing DIY conversions? Just shut the F UP.
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I mentioned the fact steel actually does rust. Aluminium doesn't. I cannot fail to notice Uma typically makes irrelevant comments based on his very limited experience while the OP explicitly mentioned manufactured e-bikes. That's all, Tomasz.
P.S. Did you know the shiny aluminum foil/film was actually covered with Al2O3? Put it into aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide. It might end up with an explosion (thermal + hydrogen released) when Al loses its protective oxide layer.
 
TrevorB said:
You need to specify your usage and average commute when asking for advice on ebikes.

www.bike-discount.de

Ella Cruise Hybrid 500 Easy Entry aquamarine´n´black

Open 360° view Strong Shimano hydraulic disc brakes put all-weather stopping safety at your fingertips. There's a suspension fork to help iron out rough road surfaces. And a sturdy carrier, mudguards, kickstand and integrated...
www.bike-discount.de www.bike-discount.de
The enclosed chain with internal gears makes for very low maintenance drive train, only need to oil it every few weeks and will rarely need cleaning. Still need to wipe forks with oiled cloth every couple weeks. If leaving outside use bike cover, Google Oxford.
Being in Europe you have to accept 25kmhr ebike especially if you want to ride on protected cycle paths.
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For hilly commute this is far better option, the 65nm performance line makes short work of hills and is combined with bullet proof 8 speed nexus hub. I own performance line and doesn't give much away to my old 75NM CX motor when comes to climbing. New 85nm CX is worth another gear on climbs but you need to pay another $1000 to get IGH with maintenance free belt drive.
Gentle to moderate climbs the 65nm will climb at >20-25kmhr its only on steep hills where CX will give you an advantage even then it's only few kmhr.

www.bike-discount.de

Supreme Hybrid Pro 500 Easy Entry flashgrey´n´black

Open 360° view The powerful Bosch Performance Line motor and Shimano 8-speed hub get you where you're going without fuss. Strong Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and grippy Continental tyres keep you safe in all weathers....
www.bike-discount.de www.bike-discount.de
 
Stefan Mikes said:
I mentioned the fact steel actually does rust. Aluminium doesn't. I cannot fail to notice Uma typically makes irrelevant comments based on his very limited experience while the OP explicitly mentioned manufactured e-bikes. That's all, Tomasz.
P.S. Did you know the shiny aluminum foil/film was actually covered with Al2O3? Put it into aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide. It might end up with an explosion (thermal + hydrogen released) when Al loses its protective oxide layer.
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It is the sudden release of H that is the Hindenburg kicker.
 
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