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Post by plan2marryoprah on Nov 23, 2023 16:28:45 GMT -5
Hey everyone
Just wanted to get anyones thoughts on ebikes? They seem to be growing in popularity, and I myself have found myself getting very interested in them after purchasing 3 within the past 3-4 months. I have found them to be amazing, and really look forward to having nice weather ( i live in indiana, its getting a bit to cold to ride them now) where I can get out and ride! I also live in a small town that has a 7 mile "circle trail" that goes around the whole town which makes perfect riding conditions. I have 2 folding e-bikes, fat tire and love being able to put them in my SUV and go to places with them, and my most recent purchase was a 26" fat tire e-bike that also I really enjoy! Anyone else have any E-bikes or been thinking about getting one, I recently ( 2 months ago) took my WWE2K23 channel where I did my own universe and commentary, and turned it into a Ebike channel basically where I record my rides using a GOPRO and talk as i go! If your wanting to learn more about E-BIKES, or just see someone riding them and learn a bit! Feel free to check out my channel- its Stonebraker Does Stuff.
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Post by plan2marryoprah on Nov 23, 2023 16:30:07 GMT -5
also, ive been a member here since 2001! not sure what happened to my original account, but i had to create a new one recently even though Been lurking for a few year. Good to be back
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Mozenrath
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Post by Mozenrath on Nov 23, 2023 16:36:05 GMT -5
I have never had one, but one of my friends is a cyclist and has used one before.
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Post by plan2marryoprah on Nov 23, 2023 16:40:30 GMT -5
I have never had one, but one of my friends is a cyclist and has used one before. I always looked at them as a "easy way" to ride a bike, until I actually got one. Granted, im 38, about 40lbs overweight and was looking for something to get me started on getting into better shape. The ones I purchased you are able to adjusted each pedal assist level. For example, my bikes have levels 1-5. u can adjust the % each level assists you. I mostly ride in the lowest assist levels 1-2, when im in town and I have adjusted them so level 1 only assists 20% ( default is 40) and level 2 assists 35 (default is 50)--- so yes your getting some help, but it also allows me to go on longer rides--- 20-25 mile rides everyday, when theres no way I could so 20-25 miles a day on a standard bike. |
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Nov 24, 2023 1:32:36 GMT -5
My dad's friend has one.
I'm driving home from work. At the crosswalk I gotta wait because two guys are crossing. The guy in the lead is on an e-Bike. The guy behind is holding a tow rope on his bicycle, with short shorts, a sleeveless shirt, bandana on...I thought, "What are these two idiots doing?....Oh that's dad"
Apparently my dad's buddy with the e-Bike had some grand bike all over town idea, dad said, "Sounds great, but when I get tired and am 8 clicks from home, you're towing me home"
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Post by Mike Strike on Nov 24, 2023 2:44:28 GMT -5
Bought one (Vitilan I7) months ago. It's generally fine although a number of problems that prevent a 5 star review:
-weirdly inconsistent gauge on how battery is left. It seems to fluctuate depending on what pedal assist setting I'm using and maybe the regenerative pedalling function but it'll swing back and forth with a margin of 20-30% sometimes and boy that is unnerving.
-For that matter the battery doesn't last quite as long as I would like between charges. I only use it for short trips of just a couple of miles away and lose about 10+% each time. Makes me weary of how viable a longer trip would be if necessary.
-Flat tires on bikes is the bane of my existence. Eventually spent over $200 on tire repairs and protection. ATM the foam armor inserts appear to be doing their job so hopefully that's behind me.
-Somehow while doing tire changes the handlebar got a bit crooked. Like now it's at a 4-10 position instead of 3-9 when driving straight ahead. This hasn't really made impossible to ride properly or anything, I can't turn or go straight just fine, but it's an extra annoyance having to position my arms a bit awkwardly now and I haven't been able to correct it.
As it's my first EBike I can't say how well it stacks up to others.
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