I'm from Los Angeles, CA, US, and am a newbie when it comes to cycling. I currently own an entry-level road bike and decided to upgrade to something that will allow me to ride longer/farther and take on more challenging routes. I recently discovered this forum and it has been an extremely valuable resource in helping me find an e-bike. I just ordered a new Specialized Creo Gravel/Road Bike, if you're interested there are more details about that in my post in the Specialized forum.