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That bites, Bear. So sorry. I'm so nervous about my bike being ripped off that I keep it in the house.
E-bikes are no small investment. Do some serious research before / if you decide to purchase. They make for a sweet ride and give the rider the option to vary the amount of effort involved to ride. My bike makes me feel like a kid again.
E-bikes are no small investment. Do some serious research before / if you decide to purchase. They make for a sweet ride and give the rider the option to vary the amount of effort involved to ride. My bike makes me feel like a kid again.
Bearsyzf
Android Expert
That bites, Bear. So sorry. I'm so nervous about my bike being ripped off that I keep it in the house.
Which ones do you prefer or have researched ?
I had the chance to test ride my son's purchase of a Juiced RipCurrent S which highly influenced my decision making
It is a lot of bike for the bucks! I could have easily went with less bike but once I rode his and enjoyed it's features I was hooked.
The RadRover5 was the only serious contender in the same class as the RipCurrent S but lacked some features I thought worthy of
the extra bucks. Move powerful battery and controller, torque as well as cadences sensors, thumb throttle vs twist grip, cruise control, and higher top end speed were upgrades found on the RipCurrent S. I could have lived without the extra or better perks but I only planned on buying once. I reached for all of the gusto I could justify in my mind. I've not been sorry.
I'm sure there are other and perhaps better options to be had since I bought. Both bikes I mentioned have come down in price since I bought mine. I'm guessing most all offerings have lowered their prices as they sell more units. I'd try not to let price dictate my purchase. I'd would consider how much I might ride. How comfortable do I want to be. How much assisting do I want / need, How long might I need my battery to last between charges. Then I would think about throttled power to help you quickly cross an intersection. Torque sensing so the bike can sense when you are trying to accelerate and step in and help accordingly. A full featured controller that you can change presets and has a legible display while riding with MPH, miles traveled, battery status, and the ability to change levels of assistance while riding. The faster you can travel the more important a quality brake system is. Disc brakes are a must and hydraulic disc brakes being your target. Last on the list is the most important. The battery and motor must be quality and dependable. Read and watch lots of reviews to know what you want when you purchase.
There is a lot to consider when buying an E-bike. It is a major investment no matter how feature laden the model you ultimately decide on. I'm convinced that everyone that likes to ride and thinks they would enjoy a little help along the way will definitely love an E-bike.
So e-bikes are boat bikes.
Does anyone make a Touring model e-bike?
Does anyone make a Touring model e-bike?
I believe you are quite right Bear. They are a fairly new company that got my son's attention when they were a fund me or something like that company. Their bikes are made in China... imagine that. They didn't have their bikes in any brick and mortar stores when I bought. You ordered online without the luxury of getting a hands on prior to purchase. Fortunate for me, my son bought a Juiced bike and I helped him assemble it which bought a a ride or two before my purchase. They make nice bikes and are trying hard to make a great product that's under market price to get into the game.
No touring models then? k.
Why not though?
Why not though?
E-bikes come in all kinds of configurations and designs just like standard bikes.
Anything bigger than a boat bike; You might as well buy a car. Thousands of dollars.
Schwinn could fill the Touring niche.
Schwinn could fill the Touring niche.
I was able to look at a Schwinn e-bike at a local brick and mortar. It wasn't the bike for me but they are a long time respected name in the industry. I didn't bother to look at their lineup of bikes. I may have been looking at their entry level bike. E-bikes are no different than standard bikes. Prices vary greatly from entry to elite. Factor in the electric facet and the e-bike is going to be proportionately higher than a standard bicycle of like quality and make... has to be. There is nothing cheap about e-bikes and that has to be weighed against your desires and use.
I'm a bike guy. I've spent countless hours enjoying my time riding. I did not invest in a e-bike so I could save fuel running errands or commuting to work. I bought mine because I love to ride. Those 30 to 50 mile tours I so enjoy aren't as much fun as they were when I was younger. The e-bike allows me to enjoy my time riding again. Are they for everyone. no Sir.
I'm a bike guy. I've spent countless hours enjoying my time riding. I did not invest in a e-bike so I could save fuel running errands or commuting to work. I bought mine because I love to ride. Those 30 to 50 mile tours I so enjoy aren't as much fun as they were when I was younger. The e-bike allows me to enjoy my time riding again. Are they for everyone. no Sir.
I've not looked at them at all to be honest. I'm sure they are all rated in some fashion just like a road bike. With variables impossible to factor into their ratings just like a road bike. I've found that the road bike predictions of mileage to be a bit exaggerated. I'm sure the numbers are gathered with ideal riding conditions with a rider weighing less than average. Numbers are skewed to enhance sales. It would surprise me to not find the same with a boat bike.
No.
Think Raleigh I get around.
They were talking about LA. In 1960s I mean.
Think Raleigh I get around.
They were talking about LA. In 1960s I mean.
From this month all e-bikes in Jinan must have license plates. Got mine today.
The Chinese characters states "Jinan", the city my bike is registered in.
The Chinese characters states "Jinan", the city my bike is registered in.
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What prompted that? Was it implemented so offenders of the road could be identified or was this revenue driven?
Identifying stickers / tags can be had in my city at a nominal expense for identifying purposes in case the bike is stolen.
After raising four children who used bikes for their primary means of transportation while growing up, I never found the stickers to be of any value. I have not opted to acquire a sticker for my bike and so far I have not been forced to. I keep records of purchase and identifying numbers naturally. It has been my experience that once a bike was stolen it was never seen again no matter what records or tags I had.
I would gladly pay for a registration process and tagging system if some of that generated revenue went for bikeway improvements or expansion. Sadly, there are far too few E-bike owners in my area for that to happen.
I'm pretty sure it's not revenue, because people from the DMV came to the school, did all paperwork and issued the plates at no charge. They registered the ID of the owner, serial number of the bike, and make and model.
Jinan like many cities in China has more e-bikes than cars, so I'm pretty sure it's track and keep offenders off the road.
Couple of interesting points from this, smaller bikes with 48V batteries get a green plate that never expires, larger bikes 60V and above get a white plate with a two year expiry on them, that has to be renewed. Also there's now a power limit, as one foreign teacher found out. If the bike is above a certain wattage, it's now classed as a motorcycle and must be licensed accordingly.
There's a side effect of the Covid-19 I've seen. A noticeable increase in people riding new e-bikes. Although now schools, colleges and unis are fully open, however staff(including me) are currently prohibited from using public transport, except for taxis. Of course it's very easy to socially distance with your own transport, but very hard or impossible on a crowded bus or subway train.
"More e-bikes than cars".... that blows my mind. I know of five e-bike riders in town. I've seen two riders that I do not know. I would guess the total bikes number less than fifty. Google informs me that my city has around 9,500 dwellings and I would guess two autos per. E-bikes are so rare that auto drivers rarely share any road with them. The e-bikes travel at an awkward speed for sidewalk travel. It makes for risky travel in my city. I hope that changes at some point but for now, you ride giving right of way to everyone in an attempt to travel safely.
The weather warmed up today so I did my pre spring maintenance on my E-bike. Both tires were low and I had left the battery less than half charged. I cleaned the chain and added some new dry lube. Once my battery was charged I just had to take a short ride. I'm sure glad it's an E-bike for it wasn't long and I was feeling a bit of leg burn. It's amazing how fast an old man can get out of shape. I'll get out again tomorrow and not push it so hard. A little less effort and a longer ride for a while should get me back into shape. It sure felt great to be riding again.
I'm sure glad it's an E-bike for it wasn't long and I was feeling a bit of leg burn. It's amazing how fast an old man can get out of shape. I'll get out again tomorrow and not push it so hard. A little less effort and a longer ride for a while should get me back into shape. It sure felt great to be riding again.
I ride a Juiced Bike RipCurrent S. I see they are now priced at $2500. They are a major investment as well as major fun. There are cheaper options out there but even the cheaper bikes are expensive. And there are always more expensive models to look at as well. An E-bike is not for the once or twice a year ride sort of guy unless their pockets are ridiculously deep. I will say that if you like to ride and can find your way into a purchase... you will flat love it.
Bearsyzf
Android Expert
I thought your shoe fund was endless.Man that'll dig into my Shoe fund
Just think of the riding shoes you'll want.