Anyone into E bikes?

Carpediem44DB

Carpediem44DB

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Sanfransico Bay area
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2000 Carver 506
2006 44 DB Sedan Bridge
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Volvo TAMD 74 P
I am considering buying an E-bike to commute to work, 7 miles through town. I want to get more exercise and also have a means of local transportation when we cruise the boat to destinations out of walking distance of town. There are so many options and styles to choose from. I do not want or need a folding bike. I would like it to be on the lighter side but I don't really want to spend $2000 on one. Just wondering if perhaps any of you guys have found a good all around E-bike that you are happy enough with to recommend. I could ask the question on anyone of a thousand bike forums probably but I am not looking for a new hobby, just an alternate mode of transportation.
Appreciate any feedback
CD
 
I have 2 Lectic XP bikes that we cruise with. I did tons of research prior to our purchase 2 years ago. Bikes were $900.00 each. Mine fold, 30-40 miles of range, fat tires, very well built and reliable. Fantastic customer service. Couldn't ask for more.
 
I think an E-bike is a great idea. I rode an E-dirt bike and it was an amazing experience. Lots of power and almost completely silent. You can really sneak up on the critters in the forest. A street bike would be fun too I’m sure. They certainly are popular enough, especially with the bike thieves. Make sure to get a really strong lock for it.
 
I am leaning towards a Hiboy P6 fat tire E bike. It is in the $1500 range, will be a comfortable commuter and if I am further inspired to do some trail riding, it will be perfect for that too. It is amazing to see the range of bikes out there. I will install a bike rack on the transom of the 506 for when we take it on the boat.
Thanks for the input guys
CD Hiboy P6 Fat Tire Electric Bike
 
And who doesn't want a good laugh on the way to work??

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I think there may be E bikes in our future. We’ll start with one for the admiral and see how she likes it. We biked a lot in Fl this winter and are going back to the Clearwater area again for part of next winter. Love the Pinellas Bike trails and the beach there is great riding, even without fat tires. We know several people with Lectrics and they like them and haven’t had any issues.
Let us know what you get and how you like it!
 
What about theft? It would seem these would be easy pickings. I don’t think any type of lock is going to stop someone from throwing them in the back of a pickup unless you’re always near a structure that you can lock to.

I was at a local Powersports store getting a tire mounted and looking around at their e-bike offerings. They ranged in price from $2500 to $6500! That’s pretty tempting for thieves.
 
Just bought 2 Biktrix Stunner LT's. So far I have to say they are impressive. Rode allot when I was younger. These allow us to be active. 15 miles no problem with assist on the hills. Plus they are fun as hell.
 
In doing rather exhaustive research on the E-bikes, i have concluded that the major difference between the various brands is frame design. Much like boats, all of the mechanicals, displays, batteries ect are off the shelf accessories and not propriety to the bike manufactures. It seems that if one buys a mid range bike built to serve the intended purpose then even if the company goes out of business, one should be able to source any parts one needs to keep the bike operational. I went by Camping world yesterday to pic up some TP for the boat and saw a collection of e-bikes that I could kick the ties on. One is a Trust Made Panther X that was marked for sale @ $1995.00 discounted from $2595. I looked up the model on my phone for details and found that it was on sale at Camping world's website @$1555. The manager new nothing of it but agreed to honor the deal if I want it. I decided to sleep on it but if it is still there tonight after work, I think I will pick it up.
BTW, Have you guys that researched the Ebikes before purchase come the same conclusion or am I out in left field again?
 
We got an ebike for my wife about 4-ish years ago, before there were so many options. We went with our local Trek dealer, and got a sorta "hybrid" type bike. Has a suspension on the front, medium tires that can handle some unpaved paths. It uses a Shimano Steps propulsion system. The battery is large, provides 25-50 miles of range depending on the boost level (low, medium, high) and the bike is heavy. It's an "assist" type drive; you have to pedal for the motor to engage. I'm sure the market has evolved a lot since we got that bike.

The electric propulsion is pretty awesome. It makes you feel like you have Superman legs. We got the bike because my wife has some mobility issues with her legs, and the electric part lets her still ride a bike with my kids and I.
 
Carpediem44DB said:
Much like boats, all of the mechanicals, displays, batteries ect are off the shelf accessories and not propriety to the bike manufactures. It seems that if one buys a mid range bike built to serve the intended purpose then even if the company goes out of business, one should be able to source any parts one needs to keep the bike operational.
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Very true. Most motors, controllers, and batteries can be bought independently.
 
Carpediem44DB said:
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I finally got tired of researching the E bikes and decided to pull the trigger on this.
It should meet my needs as both a commuter and boat bike. I will post with my opinion of it once I have a chance to use it a bit.
CD
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Our youngest daughter is just finishing up her undergraduate degree in mathematics at Cal Poly SLO. It is a great little town and like many college towns, very bike friendly. We bought her a commuter e-bike a couple of years ago and she loves it. I have ridden a few times and it is fun, especially on the hills. I agree, just like with traditional bikes, the components are basically the same based on the price range you are looking at and whether its a road or mountain bike. Here is her bike:
https://gen3ride.com/electric-bikes/the-stride-step-thru-electric-bike/
 
This report on ebike fires just popped up in my feed.

 
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