New ebike owner in Brooklyn

[bikingbridges]

Hi! Just bought a Wing Freedom X and have really been enjoying it. Makes it so much easier to bike over the bridges in NYC.

 

[BigNerd]

Congrats... how heavy is that bike... the bar design is interesting... does it have any other functionality?

 

[bikingbridges]

Congrats... how heavy is that bike... the bar design is interesting... does it have any other functionality?

Hey BigNerd. Thanks! The bike weighs 40 lbs - makes it slightly difficult to walk up and down two flights of narrow stairs. The bar also houses front and rear lights - borrowed from the Van Moof design. What kind of ebike do you have?

 

[Bigal1463]

Welcome Bikingbridges, congratulations and good luck with your new bike.

 

[CyclingPerthWesternAustralia]

Hi! Just bought a Wing Freedom X and have really been enjoying it. Makes it so much easier to bike over the bridges in NYC.

Nice bike, enjoy your new wheels

 

[BigNerd]

Hey BigNerd. Thanks! The bike weighs 40 lbs - makes it slightly difficult to walk up and down two flights of narrow stairs. The bar also houses front and rear lights - borrowed from the Van Moof design. What kind of ebike do you have?

Yeah... did some Googling... Strom also has a similar design.

40lbs is actually pretty light as many ebikes are over 50lbs.

I still haven't bought one yet... still in analysis paralysis.

 

[bikingbridges]

Yeah... did some Googling... Strom also has a similar design.

40lbs is actually pretty light as many ebikes are over 50lbs.

I still haven't bought one yet... still in analysis paralysis.

Yeah. So many choices and so many reviews. If it's any help, I test rode the Van Moof and really liked it. The auto gear changer was a bit jenky though and they couldn't get a bike to me until October so decided to go with Wing. Ordered the bike on a Sunday and it was ready for pick up on Wednesday. The shop in NYC is super responsive and I've stopped in to have a couple of things adjusted since making the purchase.

 

[cs3000]

Congratulations! Is the X significantly better than the 2 with it's torque sensor and integrated display? How's the speed and range for you? Did you go with stock battery or upgrade it? I wish I could test drive one in my city.