E-bikes

[Code54]

Was wondering if anyone else rides or has E-bikes?
I been running for almost 25 years and notice that my knees bother me a bit more than before so I been kicking around biking again. Well, I have to admit some of the hills WV are tough on a bike, and my wife who loves biking hated big hills. About a month ago we purchases 2 mid-drive Specialized E-bikes. WOW - they are awesome. We been riding weekly and she is loving it. The bike feels like a normal bike except a bit heavier. The handling is excellent and normal riding is great. When you hit a hill and think "this looks like a bit much", I hit the assist button and add a little more electric motor power and just keep pedaling at the same rate I was on the flat. it is AMAZING - We have rode some steep hills where I see normal serious bike guys pushing their road bikes up or standing and killing themselves to make it to the top. We kick the assist up, stay seated and just pedal at around 70 rpm (cadence) and cruise right up. At the top, kick the assist way back down and go about your ride. When I want more exercise I can just shut off the asset and ride it like a normal bike.
If you enjoy biking and haven't tried an E-bike you need to, they are really a lot of fun and open up some great rides to non-super athletes like myself.

 

[tallyho8]

I have always loved bike riding. Arthritis in my knees was keeping me from riding for a while so I got an ebike. Now I can pedal it for a while then use the power and rest my knees for a while. I can now take 20 mile trips pedaling half the time and cruising half the time. I was unable to pedal over a mile before I got the ebike.

 

[Mat4644]

I've been looking but unsure what to buy. Want to stay under $2,000. I'm an older casual non competitive rider.

Is this a good one for price?

 

[Jim Shooz]

I've been looking but unsure what to buy. Want to stay under $2,000. I'm an older casual non competitive rider.

Is this a good one for price?

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It all depends on what you want to use the bike for. If you just want a grocery-getter and occasional tourer that would probably do. If you wanter to replace the car for commuting you would need to check the battery capacity and the range on a full charge. If you wanted to ride the trails you would need to check the tire width. Also you guys have a grading system and Class 1.2 and 3. Some are allowed in forest parks and some are not.
You should also get a helmet and a flouro jacket.

It's a whole load of fun. I bought my electric mountain bike at 79, four years ago. 22 gears (2x11) and ride twice or three times a week. there's a mountain bike park an hour away with 58 single lane tracks and I'm comfortable riding up Grade 3 (of 6)

 

[kcflhrc]

We found an excellent condition used one for my wife for $600. She works at a Day Camp for kids during the summer and they do lots of bike rides. Previous owner bought it for his wife but she rode it once and fell over and never got back on it. It's a Spark Brand and works very well. It's a step through model with a front wire basket and rear rack. It looks brand new. We just got it a few months ago. Very similar to this one

White Spark eBike for Women, 26" - Walmart.com - Walmart.com

Here's a Men's version

26 Inch 35W 21 Speeds Electric Mountain Bike Electric Bicycle for Adult, Newest Ebike with Removable 36V 7.8Ah Lithium-Ion Battery for Adults, Professional 21 Speed Gears - Walmart.com - Walmart.com

 

[Paddy]

we ride regular bikes on rail trails. But we do hit some hilly trails that really ware me out, so yes, we have looked at getting E-bikes. They are so pricey. Also, the added weight makes it such you just about need the assist. With the most expensive types you can dial back the assist to offset the bike weight.

So we will wait for now. My son has a dulux version that I will try the next time I'm visiting

 

[PILOON]

I'm OK with all bikes, man powered and or electric as long as they respect traffic laws on the roads they share and motorists pay for.

 

[cdaigle430]

I like them,
First rode one in Bento Gonçalves Brazil through the vineyards. Was very hilly and me and the wife rode through the hills with ease. That was May 2016-they were very expensive then.

 

[Valveman]

Always had back and knee problems. Can't walk or jog enough for good exercise. Started biking at about 40. Over 60 now and ride 4-5 times a week. Have two E-bikes and love them, but rarely ride them myself. I like them because I can get my wife and/or friends to go mountain biking with me. Some peddle, some just ride it like a motorcycle, but I get some company for a change. I do all the maintenance and stuff so I still like them to work well and be dependable. Rad Power E-bikes. I'll give them a plug here. I have one step through and one not. Step through is best.

 

[kcflhrc]

You can sure spend crazy money on them for sure. It's all about what you are going to use it for. So many variations of these things it isn't even funny.