Didn’t know this before I bought them but there are Class 1,2 &3 eBikes regulated by states based on top speed Class 2 is 20 mph, class 3 is 28 mph, needs battery and pedal assist. You can change from 2-3 with a simple program change on this bike.

How are these as regular bikes if the battery goes dead and you have to do all the work?
How many speeds is it?

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7 speed heavy about 70 pounds I haven’t tried but I wouldn’t want to pedal uphill without the battery.

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Folded and unfolded in a plastic tote, easier for two people to pickup and stuff into the back of our Jeep Grand Cherokee without buggering up the bikes or the vehicle. Not my idea but from YouTube.

Umm, with the bike folded you could even take it on public transport to some interesting place and ride back on the scenic route.

I have a Rad Rover 6+ that I purchased last September. I have about 500 miles on it so far with no issues. The factory seat was horrible and I upgraded to a CB seat and Sun Tour suspension post. The bike is heavy! I use it primarily for commuting between my cottage and the marina and for errands less than 10 miles round trip. It’s a fat tire beast that handles sand well and does well on trails as well, although, I don’t do much trail riding. If I were buying it again, I’d probably get the step through version because it’s a lot easier mount. I’m 6’1” with a 32” inseam and I can manage the swing over the frame but the step through would be easier. Cost was about $2000 and I’ve also accessorized with front and rear racks and other stuff adding a couple $100 more. Very happy with the purchase. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1655136382.jpg

keep them locked up and secure
these expensive e-bikes are
the new catalytic converter

Both have alarms, and I also keep them locked up in my garage.

After owning one for a month, I just ordered another Gen 3 Stride.

Their sale is still on for anyone interested.

Using their coupon code on checkout, your cost will be $999 w/free shipping plus a complimentary accessory bundle. No sales tax either unless you're a Washington state resident, I guess.

I've been taking rides on the beach here - I think they are around 9 miles but will have to double check. I'm still not sure how to set the odometer - but just haven't really cared that much I'm having so much fun.

Hugh: you are going to LOVE your beach rides!

I'll probably just leave this second bike in it's box for now. Just wanted to get a second while the sale was on. Especially now that I'm sure that I like this particular model so much.

You can read up on the bike here:
https://gen3ride.com/electric-bikes/the-stride-step-thru-electric-bike/

And here is a review from an independent party:

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The only changes I made are a different seat, added a bar end mirror, and a speaker holder on the handlebar so I can play tunes while riding - which for me is very important!

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Baz,

Nice get!!

Installed baskets. We’re at Carpinteria State Beach (Santa Barbara County) for four nights. Tricked them out with key fob alarms, phone holders, flat combo locks, and mirrors. Used knurled knob bolts on the baskets for easy removal, you can’t fold them with the baskets in-place.

Very nice accessory work, Hugh! Look forward to future reports on your experiences!

16 mile low tide beach ride for me this morning. Lifeguard training for youths plus 3 different surf schools going on plus all the usual "Life's a Beach" content.....:cool:

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Did my 3rd ride of the week this morning. 16 miles like on Monday. Tuesday it was 19 miles. Still loving this bike!

BTW....I noticed Gen 3 has lowered their sale price just until the end of the month. All bikes are only $899 and with the one I bought, you still get the bundle thrown in ($100 value)!

Looks like The Stride and The Groove are currently the only 2 not sold out.

No affiliation - just passing it along. Hell of a deal!

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Another 20 miles on the beach today - finally far enough to kill the battery :)

I used pedal assist probably 85-90% of the time but it was a bit breezy today so guess there was enough wind resistance to zap more of the charge.

Luckily I was only about a mile from home so just dropped the gear shifter down into 3rd and pedaled away - no worries.

Beach was freaking packed today too - being a Sunday.

Tell you what - buying this bike was one of the best decisions I've made since the Volvo 850.

I have to also add that without the stereo on my handlebars, it wouldn't be half as much fun, either.

Stoked!

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Watched the vid, BAZ, I like it, but I wanted folding, to stuff in my Grand Cherokee. Also mine can be changed on the display to Class 3 in a few seconds. Its much boxier than yours, but similarly equipped.

Used ours as grocery getters this morning with the front basket on one, and rear basket on the other.

Thanks, Hugh! Yours is perfect for your needs, for sure. You made the right decision.

I just wanted to share the info in case it was any help for others here.

That option to go to Class 3 is very cool - something mine doesn't have.

Don't forget to add a portable speaker for your beach rides. It's amazing how much more fun it is when you have some tunes going!

I have a knock-off Go Pro camera I need to figure out how to use and when I do will post some riding vids. Should be fun!

SmileWavy

How's it going with your RV repairs and new bikes, Hugh?

Check in when you get a sec! SmileWavy

Wanted to mention in case it's of any interest I've been experimenting with a few different seats for my Stride and so far the YLG you see in the photos below has been the most comfortable. Most of my riding is on the beach, so maybe factor that in. My usual run is about 16 miles. I have some other brands on my other bikes including a Bikearoo on my regular beach cruiser peddle bike, but for some reason it wasn't as comfortable as this one on my Stride.

I know it looks kinda dorky but who cares? I don't - because I'm out there jamming with my tunes and having a freaking blast! :p

Here is the Amazon link to the seat....it's showing $33.99 for me right now:

YLG Oversized Comfort Bike Seat Comfortable Replacement Bike Saddle Memory Foam Soft Bike Saddle Waterproof Universal Fit Bicycle Seat for Women Men

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Hey man, how come you don't have anyone on your beaches? That was our beaches when I was a kid here. Now, everyone and their mama is there and all the chicks are fat.

What's the top speed in Class 3 with only electric input?

I have the Grizzly from Aerial for a couple months now and likt it vary much Its more moped then a bike. Dual motor and it accelerates quickly in and out of traffic when needed. I ride it to some of my job sites that are close by my home now and then, 5-8 miles or easy ride with little traffic.

Not too bad on week days. Weekends and holidays it's pretty busy!

We got all kinds here.....big, small, tall, short, chubby, slim, along with an assortment of bathing attire.....;)

Class 3, I believe, goes up to 28-30. Mine's a Class 2 w/top speed of 20, which is plenty fast on the beach.

Yeah I remember your post about it and checked it out - quite a machine! Ya know, it's nice to have some options when it comes to transportation these days!

I unlocked it electronically and it will go 37 mph but I only go that fast on a none busy large streets. Normally, I am hovering at 20-25 in small residential or streets with bike lanes. Its range on full electric, no pedaling, is about 55 miles including some hills. If I run only one motor at a time, it can get over 60.

I had a Honda Aero 50 when I went college because I was really tired of paying for parking permits only to never to get a space. Ended up walking 1/2 miles to school when I attended. This went on for three semester so I decided to buy a scooter, ride up to the closest place and lock it up against a light pole and walk three min to class. Since then, I missed the freedom of just tossing something small, lock it against a pole and do my business. My younger buy and I ride our ebikes to lunch at time when we are not on our road bikes. Great bonding time. Well, for me anyway.:)

I just installed a Luna cycle bbshd ludicrous mid drive after 3000 miles of hub drive on my fat tire bike. All I can say is wow what a difference with the mid drive. With the hub drive anything over 4 inches of snow forget it, with the mid drive I can plow through about 10 inches. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1657897294.jpg

So I started looking at e-bikes. I never thought they'd be interesting to me. But now I'm trying to buy a Porsche e-bike S model.

May I ask why a Porsche E bike? What are you looking for, a bike needed to exercise with a bit of assist to get up the hills, or a bike to cruise to lunch? Of road riding a bit?

I guess it's not something I'm looking for per se. I just see all of these interesting looking bike trails interlaced into the neighborhood. They turned the old Sugarpine railroad easement into really neat bike trails. You can only run or take a bike on them. And you can't really take a motorcycle on them, or my Polaris. I think that would be frowned upon. I already drive the Polaris in plenty of places where I'm not supposed to. But you can take a "bicycle" pretty much anywhere. A traditional bike has limitations too. Like you really don't want to be out peddling around in 105F degree heat. I think an e-bike hits it's stride on a 5-mile ride. Less than 1 mile you can take a bike. And over 5 and I think you need a motorcycle or car.

And one of my friends takes her e-bike literally all over town. It's the removal of limitations that I like. You can ride an e-bike right up to any building in town.

The Sport model matches the Cayman and Macan, lol. I like the design and integrated lights a lot.

You know I am a big time cyclist and think I am still racing based on the way I ride. There are no easy days for a stroll. There are no place or distances a bike can't go IMO. An E bike still require some pedal input or assist. We have one for my kid but he no longer rides it. Since I bought the Grizzly https://arielrider.com/products/grizzly, I ride it to many places near the house, usually within 10 miles. Its plenty fast with globs of torque. I spin front wheel with 1/2 throttle input on tarmac, dry all day long. 50 mile range with just battery power, no pedal or any human assist including some uphills. Good thing about this bike is that its really a moped or a weak 80-100 CC motor cycle. The loophole is the pedals so its an assisted bicycle in our state therefor no lic or registration is needed. Unlock it and it will go 38 mph with full throttle. I think its perfect in and around the trails you described.

Sugar Mt Railroad. You aren't talking about the one couple miles south of Fishcamp? That's one of my favorite train ride. If so, how much of that track did they remove?

Yes, Sir all 100% true. The only section that is bike trail is in the area on North Fresno, in the area between River Park and Clovis. But there are miles and miles and miles from the San Joaquin River all the way to Tower if a person wanted to ride.

I bought two expensive bikes - one aluminum chrome-moly and the other 100% carbon fiber. Riding them is way too much like real work. I like the idea of putting around slower than pedal power but without the sweat and stretchy shorts.

I am always afraid of getting lost deep into the hills. I have only just taken this ebike into trails I know well, so I know when to turn around. Unlike a gas bike, extra fuel can be carried to get home. I suppose an extra battery can be had.

If you like to putt around in nature, then this thing is for you only because it has duel motors with plenty of torque to get you up and over the hills. Most e bike I come across requires some type of pedal assist to get them going when the going when the goring gets rough.

Changed out the grips today.......much better!

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Finally got around to setting up this little Go Pro knockoff camera on my bike for today's bike ride.

I thought my little portable stereo would come in decent for the audio but surprisingly the audio had a lot of buzzing from the electric hub motor. So I threw the video into my Video Editor and added an exterior sound clip.

See next post for the resulting vid.....

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My fav. lifeguard......:p

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My ride was just over an hour long and roughly 16 miles - my usual route here. I have about 7 video clips from it. This is just one of them.

My first time using this camera I wasn't sure how it would turn out so didn't keep it on all the time. Also didn't want a clip longer than a typical song duration. Lot of people on the beach today because of the weekend - there are other sections less crowded. The variety of people who frequent beaches always amazes me. No wonder that book was made "Life's a Beach".....

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Filmed some doggos last night......not the best camera work but I never claimed to be John Milius, either.....;)

Time stamp got reset when the battery came loose just before the ride...

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Hugh...where are you, man? :)

Nice! Wish we could be there.

The beach will still be here, Hugh!

I didn't ride tonight. Kinda worn out from working in the heat/humidity here today. Will get back on it tomorrow.

Take care, brother! SmileWavy

Sunday so fairly crowded. Kept my speed low for most of my ride. Another 16 miles of fun!

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Baz, love the last vid. Looks like fun. Love Badfinger. They are a bit before my time, but I like their music. People will give you the dagger eye for riding on the sand like that out here.

Thanks, Jeff. Badfinger was unreal, for sure.

Today my camera shot all the clips at 3 minutes - so that was the song in my playlist that matched up with that length. Luckily, I have some good music in my playlist! :p

I try to be very careful not to ride like an idiot. Last thing I want to see is some kind of restrictions on riding ebikes on the beach.

Already got a lecture from one of my best friend's wife - who is a flaming liberal - about how these bikes should be ridden up where all the cars are. :rolleyes:

Man, you got lefties out there too?

We get btiched at on the bike path by pedestrians who are always in the know telling us to slow down or walk our bikes due to too many people hanging around clogging the narrow BIKE path while drinking their coffee. I hate these people. They always seem to fooking know everything as long their heart tells them to despite what the law says. I am going to calm down and play Carry On Till tomorrow.