Looking For E Bike Info

[Geezer]

I've been thinking about an e bike for grins and giggles. My work is about 2 miles away and I could use it to commute. I have watched some You Tube videos and checked out some websites. Does anyone have any firsthand experience with an e bike? If I have to wear Spandex, I'll just forget it.

 

[TJjerry]

You only have to wear spandex when you go to buy it. Also remember to build a small shelter for it away from your home so as to avoid any potential fire. Other than that, their neat.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

I don't have one but from word of mouth I know you will be looked upon as a liberal and have some close calls with the vehicles. Sucks but they even do it to regular bike riders.

 

[no2gates]

Don't get some cheap Chinese one. The batteries on those have been known to cause many fires.

 

[baboon]

I'd buy a Honda Monkey or Ruckus

 

[kbaxter60]

Hey, OP, what are we talking about here? There's a huge range of "eBikes"...from pedal-assist to full on dirt bike.
Heck, with that short of a commute, you could go hoverboard.
And Spandex is a non-starter.

 

[oldag]

 

[Grumps21]

I saw a guy on one of the pedal assist mountain bikes runnng down the road. Didn’t look like he was putting much effort into pedaling, but he was going at a pretty good clip. 20-25mph if I were to guess.

 

[G O B]

Buy a quality brand name. Do some research. STAY AWAY FROM ALI EXPRESSS.

 

[Geezer]

Hey, OP, what are we talking about here? There's a huge range of "eBikes"...from pedal-assist to full on dirt bike.
Heck, with that short of a commute, you could go hoverboard.
And Spandex is a non-starter.

I'd want a pedal assist road bike, not a off road mountain bike. My nephew's son has a hoverboard, I wouldn't attempt to try one of those.

 

[win1200riot]

I've been thinking about an e bike for grins and giggles. My work is about 2 miles away and I could use it to commute. I have watched some You Tube videos and checked out some websites. Does anyone have any firsthand experience with an e bike? If I have to wear Spandex, I'll just forget it.

I didn't think I'd like them but after riding one it was nice. You still get exercise on them. I have a 26" tire model called an Electra Townie Go, a rear hub drive step-thru made by Trek. More of an upright commuter with a 2.5 inch width tire.

Townie Go!

An e-bike with the legendary comfort and style of the Townie combined with the power of a pedal-assist motor.

electra.trekbikes.com

Also bought a fat tire Trek Farley bike which is a lot of fun on trails and beaches. Didn't think I'd like that type but it's been great. They're not really slow like one would think as they have a 27.5 inch rim and a lot of sidewall. Softer ride with being able to ride them on 8psi tubeless.

 

[Axxe55]

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