tolivercrash
New Member
So glad I found this site. I have gathered a lot of helpful information in my search for my first electric bike from the forum and the detailed reviews. And now it’s time to ask the community for some opinions.
How I’m going to use it: commuting to work, 10 miles one way, Jacksonville, Florida, mostly flat, bike lanes and sidewalks, one or two short bridges depending on my route, also shopping and exercise, too.
Style: I’ve got my mind set on one of the 20” folding bikes with a step-through design (throwing a leg over a bike with a rear rack loaded with groceries does not work well, I’ve been there). Plus the small size just looks more fun. I like small, I drive a Fiat 500c and a Vespa 300 GTS.
About me: 5’7”, I’m already fairly physically active, I have a single speed road bike that I put a lot of miles on for exercise and mind clearing, but when I first saw an electric bike my first thought was “that just looks like fun”. Rapidly approaching 50 years old. I don’t see having an electric bike as cheating, I think it will actually get me out and biking even more than I already do.
As of right now my choices are down to two.
RadPowerBikes Radmini 2019 step-through
Likes: puncture resistant road style tires, enough power for me, lots of positive reviews
Dislikes: will have to buy racks and fenders
Veego Fat Tire (not the 750)
Likes: comes with rack and fenders
Dislikes: will have to swap out knobby tires for street tires, not many reviews
I’m leaning more towards the Radmini mainly because there’s not a lot of buzz on the Veego. These two are so similar (style, size, power) but whichever one I end up with, I will have to make some changes or additional purchases. The prices will end up being nearly the same so that’s not the factor.
Which one do I go with? Or are there other similar makes/models I should consider?
How I’m going to use it: commuting to work, 10 miles one way, Jacksonville, Florida, mostly flat, bike lanes and sidewalks, one or two short bridges depending on my route, also shopping and exercise, too.
Style: I’ve got my mind set on one of the 20” folding bikes with a step-through design (throwing a leg over a bike with a rear rack loaded with groceries does not work well, I’ve been there). Plus the small size just looks more fun. I like small, I drive a Fiat 500c and a Vespa 300 GTS.
About me: 5’7”, I’m already fairly physically active, I have a single speed road bike that I put a lot of miles on for exercise and mind clearing, but when I first saw an electric bike my first thought was “that just looks like fun”. Rapidly approaching 50 years old. I don’t see having an electric bike as cheating, I think it will actually get me out and biking even more than I already do.
As of right now my choices are down to two.
RadPowerBikes Radmini 2019 step-through
Likes: puncture resistant road style tires, enough power for me, lots of positive reviews
Dislikes: will have to buy racks and fenders
Veego Fat Tire (not the 750)
Likes: comes with rack and fenders
Dislikes: will have to swap out knobby tires for street tires, not many reviews
I’m leaning more towards the Radmini mainly because there’s not a lot of buzz on the Veego. These two are so similar (style, size, power) but whichever one I end up with, I will have to make some changes or additional purchases. The prices will end up being nearly the same so that’s not the factor.
Which one do I go with? Or are there other similar makes/models I should consider?