Ebiker33
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I sent a DM to the MODS to make one for Serial 1Why is there no Harley Davidson brand forum here yet?
I sent a DM to the MODS to make one for Serial 1Why is there no Harley Davidson brand forum here yet?
Like a true Harley, it's in the garage for service...Why is there no Harley Davidson brand forum here yet?
Why Serial 1 instead of Harley Davidson? Seems like that would be akin to creating a Vado forum instead of a Specialized forum. Theoretically, Harley Davidson could develop other eBike lines in the future.I sent a DM to the MODS to make one for Serial 1
If you go to the Harley Davidson website there is nothing there for Ebikes, no links nothing, I even did a search for Ebikes and Serial 1 nothing comes up.Why Serial 1 instead of Harley Davidson? Seems like that would be akin to creating a Vado forum instead of a Specialized forum. Theoretically, Harley Davidson could develop other eBike lines in the future.
There are multiple models within the Vado line just like there are mulple models within the Serial 1 line.
They cost over $4000. Maybe no ones bought one yet.Why is there no Harley Davidson brand forum here yet?
When did you look? I found this in just a couple clicks.If you go to the Harley Davidson website there is nothing there for Ebikes, no links nothing, I even did a search for Ebikes and Serial 1 nothing comes up.
They may own it, but it's own brand and website
It needs to be added as Serial 1 (Harley Davidson)
See link to Website
Serial1
Seems there’s some piling on about the price. Not sure if that’s fair. Is there a similarly spec’ed Trek, Specialized, or Giant with Gates Carbon Drive and Brose, purpose-built with matching features at a price that casts the Harley Davidsons extreme outliers?They cost over $4000. Maybe no ones bought one yet.
I think you're right. I went back and looked more closely and there's a lot of nice features. If in a few years they prove to be reliable,I would take another look.Seems there’s some piling on about the price. Not sure if that’s fair. Is there a similarly spec’ed Trek, Specialized, or Giant with Gates Carbon Drive and Brose, purpose-built with matching features at a price that casts the Harley Davidsons extreme outliers?
I think we’re all just a bit perpetually shocked by what’s been happening with Nike prices in general.
If an electric motorcycle is what you’re looking for, they make a line of those, too. Otherwise, I’m not sure what you were hoping for. And I don’t think it looks that much like competitors.They look like a ton of other ebikes. I guess I was expecting something a bit more from Harley. Something motorcycle inspired.
Congrats on the new bike!!! .Post some pics...Welp, it came today in a nice big box. I spent about 90 minutes putting it together, it was pretty straightforward, but I took my time, and used their video tutorial as a guide. The battery took 3.5 hours to fully charge. By then it was 10 PM.
I took it out for a brief test ride naturally. This is only my second time on an ebike, and the other one was a throttle chain drive jalopy that my neighbor has. The headlights are fantastic, as are the dual tail lights, and it even has brake lights. The Serial 1 logo lights up even without turning on the headlight, as a daytime running light. It has 4 levels of assist - eco, tour, sport, and boost, plus a "walk" mode. It tells you your speed and distance traveled. The center of gravity is very low, so it handles very well and feels light on it's feet, although my size L Rush/City step over weighs 59 lbs, with 66 ft lbs of torque. The boost mode got me up to 20 mph and was a real rush. The fenders are very light, both have a small rack built in. It is fairly quiet with the belt drive, with a little bit of motor whine that lets you know you have a little helper under you.
It is a real blast to ride! I can't wait to put some more miles on it. It is a pretty handsome unit too. Very nice fit and finish, welds are Taiwan clean on the aluminum frame, the disc brakes work great. There is a small lockable storage compartment in the frame. The bell is pretty cheap, with not much sustain, so I may upgrade that later. The seat is comfy, but I may opt for a Kinekt suspension seat post later too. I put on the front and rear reflectors, but left off the wheel reflectors, as the Schwalbe 27.5 tires have a reflective stripe. So this is my initial impression...hope someone else will add their opinions...