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Originally Posted by Deschodt
Just looked at lectric based on this thread, certainly practical but they look like mini bikes used on race track paddocks... What other brand does the collective recommend with a bit more style, not too pricey, and similarly US supported ?
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Style is subjective. I bought my younger boy a Ride-1-UP couple years back. Its been fine, simple, and not too much electronics to deal with. If this matters, it goes 22 with thumb throttle only, but will go 28mph with pedal assist with little effort on the flats. There are 5 levels of assist, so pick one. He rode it a few times and is now on a regular bike with me once a week. I don't know about him, but I am having the time of my life when we go out.
Shimano drive train so repairs are simple and plenty. I bought through the net, but exchange a few emails with owner and discovered he's in San Diego. We drove down to pick up ours and I hear support is general pretty good. Still, if I have the bucks, just like Herr oberst suggested, I would buy a Specialized, Trek, or Giant only because there are many specific shops across the country that will service them. Since I do all my own work on bikes, it really doesn't matter which brand. I will change parts to make it work. I have already ordered a Shimano XT Shifters and rear derailleur for it. Not because what came with the bike isn't working, I like a fast accurate shifting and and feel that's jsut me being an anal bike nut job. Like I mentioned earlier, we have a Grizzly which has a ton more power, selectable two wheel drive with mmuch longer range, 50 miles without pedal assist. I took the Ride-1-up on a 40 miles round trip with me pedaling like a mad man throughout the ride with 30% battery left.
Here it is. we have the 700 series
https://ride1up.com/