Replacing the ebike
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Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
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- Europe
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- Mazovia, PL
Buy yourself something good. Something that is a bicycle not a mini motorcycle. Otherwise you will replace one pile of scrap metal with another.
Chargeride
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I think there are so many derivatives of this bike style its unlikely anyone has come across the exact model, the price puts it well above super cheap garbage and Ive seen models like this being battered around without failure.
The drivetrain is the standard 1000w hub which has proven to be perfectly reliable when not overcooked, they are being realistic about range and the battery is UL certified.
Nothing but good reviews on youtube, but its not a bike for long rides as peddling doesnt increase the range much and without the motor is a chore.
Super Seven copy
The drivetrain is the standard 1000w hub which has proven to be perfectly reliable when not overcooked, they are being realistic about range and the battery is UL certified.
Nothing but good reviews on youtube, but its not a bike for long rides as peddling doesnt increase the range much and without the motor is a chore.
Super Seven copy
Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
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- Europe
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- Mazovia, PL
This ebike style has never been made for pedalling. Try to pedal while sitting on a sofa
kevinmccune
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- USA
I think that's why I can never find a new cruiser that fits exactly.This ebike style has never been made for pedalling. Try to pedal while sitting on a sofa
Chazmo
fat-tire biker
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- USA
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- Central Massachusetts
You really had bad luck with your broken frame (that was you, right)? I think if I were you I’d try to get some joy from the manufacturer, but if you’re gonna’ replace, it depends on what kind of bike you are looking for.
I have nothing against a moped ebikes so I'll chime in. Reach out to Ride1Up with a simple question and see what kind of, or even if, you get a reply. I always get a Juiced vibe from Ride1Up but that's just me (I hope). I like the idea of customer support should I need it. No Support/No Purchase is my motto. I have a cheap RadRunner 2 now and my local Rad dealer is around 2 miles from my house. Anyways, back to epeds. I like the Revv 1 full suspension but would settle for the hard tail model. I like the mag wheels but have read something about the freewheel stripping off the mag wheels hub. Strange.
Let us know what you end up buying!
Let us know what you end up buying!
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kevinmccune
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very salient reply,if you want an emoped get one-get one that costs 2-3 x more from a shop and I sincerely believe durability shall be satisfied the cookie cutter DTC bikes are always a gamble,of the cheaper brands with dealer support ecotric for instance can be somewhat satisfying maxfoot are pretty responsive to issues,some of these DTC vendors are crickets.
My local ebike dealer has this Segway Xyber emoped looking thing that just says "Hey police, pull me over!". It looks just like a small dirt bike, like the Surrons. I have to have a step-thru ebike. I can't be tossing my leg over a ebike every time I get on or off it, just not gonna happen. That's partly why I didn't consider one when looking for a commuter.
Jeremy McCreary
Bought it anyway
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- USA
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- Carlsbad, CA
Something to factor into your calculation...
The Revv1's 1000W of continuous power disqualifies it as a legal ebike in many states. That makes it a motor vehicle subject to a very different set of laws.
To operate the Revv1 legally on public roads in these states, it would have to be registered and insured, and the operator would need a valid driver's license. It would also be banned from any bikeway or trail closed to cars — including bike lanes.
E-motorcycles and e-mopeds like the Revv1, Surron, Super73, and Xyber got away with passing for legal ebikes for years, but several states are cracking down now, California included. The threat of confiscation here in Carlsbad, CA is very real now — especially for teens under driving age.
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I went to our local ocean front (Virginia Beach) over the weekend and I saw so many emopeds! I saw a Ariel Rider Grizzly, a few Ride1Up Revv's and so many other models. I also saw a few Surrons being ridden as ebikes. The police didn't even bat an eye as long as the rider wasn't acting a fool. I still might get myself a emoped one day. The new Ariel Rider models are out now! I'd still check your local law and see if a emoped type bike will be an issue in your area. As much as I'd be happy with something 20mph my wife has been riding with me on the RadRunner all over the place and a bit of extra power would be nice. Suspension would be nice as well.
kevinmccune
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- USA
greetings Scooter,I would be too self consious to ride an emoped,might get used to it,did something stupid and bought another trike( don't why I did that still cant ride the things) now I am going to try to place it in a bike shop for a commission sale( or outright purchase-be happy to get half my money bike) the electric tool company )EZGO I believe has a minibike that takes the same batteries as its mowers and power tools which would be very convenient I went electric on most of my yard tools and never going back to petrol!
stompandgo
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- USA
I think it's only a matter of time before blue states in the USA come to a common definition for e-bikes beyond Class 2. It's going to be strict. License, registration, insurance, no bike lanes or MUPs. I'm very confident about this. So, it depends on where you live and where you want to ride it. I'd hate to see someone purchase a bike of this kind, only to have it's use restricted during it's operational life. Value would crash as well.
You won't find these kinds of bikes in bike shops near me, as they are not really bicycles, they're mopeds/scooters/minibikes. Powersports (motorcycle, jet ski, etc.) dealers sell them. I'd head down to one local to you and have a conversation with a salesperson. If you're willing to spend decent money for a new bike, see what you can get with dealer and parts support.
You won't find these kinds of bikes in bike shops near me, as they are not really bicycles, they're mopeds/scooters/minibikes. Powersports (motorcycle, jet ski, etc.) dealers sell them. I'd head down to one local to you and have a conversation with a salesperson. If you're willing to spend decent money for a new bike, see what you can get with dealer and parts support.
I just replaced all my old Kobalt battery equipment because Kobalt quit supporting my battery platform. I could have purchased some China EZ Zap batteries from Amazon but just went ahead and replaced my mower, trimmer combo and blower with STIHL equipment. But the EGO brand was VERY tempting because they also sell a minibike that uses the same batteries as their lawn equipment. But I trust the STIHL brand and have confidence they will support their products into the foreseeable future.
Jeremy McCreary
Bought it anyway
- Region
- USA
- City
- Carlsbad, CA
If you lived as I do in a place with lots of Surron-like machines doing motorcycle things on bikeways, MUPs, and trails, you'd realize that it's not a blue state thing.
Motorcycles were banned from bikeways long before ebikes came along, and for good reason. Nearly everyone understood that. So why let e-motorcycles in those places now?
I have no sympathy for a parent who lets a 14-something male on a Surron loose on the world. And no sympathy for manufacturers and dealers who sold them as legal ebikes.
stompandgo
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- USA
I don't disagree with anything you said. We have our share of electric dirt bikes here, too.
John Bowman
New Member
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- USA
I do it every day. But you are correct about his bike style.This ebike style has never been made for pedalling. Try to pedal while sitting on a sofa
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Biplaneguy
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Lots of kids around here on gas powered dirtbikes, too... the difference is that everybody knows they're not street legal. You see them on the roads occasionally, but mainly just quickly zipping between their house and the start of an old woods road.
kevinmccune
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- USA
was trying out my battery powered ryobl tiller today,maybe it was the conditions it sure didn't impress me,OTH I don't need a tiller very often,so maybe I will get used to it,wish Ryobi would make a battery powered ebike,this tiller has 4-12 ah batteries with it,already have a blower and string trimmer,very pleased with them( also 40 volts)
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