Ordered two Ebikes today

[Baz]

I was really undecided on whether or not to get an ebike. Leaning more against it. Then one day at one of my accounts, I watched a couple go by on their bikes. She had an ebike and it seemed like a situation where she wouldn't even be cycling, except for the power assist.

That was a real awakening for me in how I looked at them.

I only share this story because of this video I just ran across.

Any time you can help someone else get out and ride - it's a positive. No matter what they are riding....

[A930Rocket]

Ms. Rocket just picked up a Specialized e-bike.

No details yet on how it rides.

[Hugh R]

I used to race for UMASS in the 70’s 100 miles per day 5 days per week. My knees have gone to crap. We took our ebikes on a thirty mile ride yesterday along the Santa Barbara and Ventura CountyCA coast. Hadn’t done that in two decades with my old Raleigh International.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

Ms. Rocket just picked up a Specialized e-bike.
No details yet on how it rides.

Congrats!

Originally Posted by Hugh R

I used to race for UMASS in the 70’s 100 miles per day 5 days per week. My knees have gone to crap. We took our ebikes on a thirty mile ride yesterday along the Santa Barbara and Ventura County, CA coast. Hadn’t done that in two decades with my old Raleigh International.

That's fantastic, Hugh. Your knees are going to improve the more you use your ebike.

["A"]

Wife & I spent some time on a Lectric XP 2.0 also.
4'11" wife could ride the Lectric, but didn't like the weight.
She prefers the narrower tire ebike.

["A"]

Looks like solar ebikes are catching on:
With two solar panels and one afternoon, I made my electric bike charge from the sun
https://electrek.co/2022/08/25/solar-e-bike-panels-charge-sun/

["A"]

Upcoming legislation, I hope it passes:

New York’s proposed e-bike rebate could slash electric bike and scooter prices by 50%

https://electrek.co/2022/08/31/new-york-e-bike-rebate/
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[Baz]

[Baz]

I just looked and apparently as of October 2022, the company that made my bike is no longer in business.

I'm OK with it because I feel I have already gotten my money's worth - plus I bought a second bike for reserves and it is still untouched in it's original shipping box.

I'm still enjoying my bike having ridden 2 days in a row and will head out again in a few minutes taking advantage of the low tide.

From Friday:

["A"]

Originally Posted by Baz

I just looked and apparently as of October 2022, the company that made my bike is no longer in business.

I'm OK with it because I feel I have already gotten my money's worth - plus I bought a second bike for reserves and it is still untouched in it's original shipping box.

Not much can go wrong with these simple ebikes.
If you're familiar with general bicycle mechanics, ebikes are not much more involving in comparison.
Generic ebike parts/battery replacement can be pretty easily sourced if you're savvy with internet (Alibaba or AliExpress) searches.

Luckily for me, working in Brooklyn there are local shops that service ebikes of all manufacturers within riding/walking distance.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by "A"

Not much can go wrong with these simple ebikes.
If you're familiar with general bicycle mechanics, ebikes are not much more involving in comparison.
Generic ebike parts/battery replacement can be pretty easily sourced if you're savvy with internet (Alibaba or AliExpress) searches.

Luckily for me, working in Brooklyn there are local shops that service ebikes of all manufacturers within riding/walking distance.

Thanks and I agree!

I've tried to keep up with proper maintenance of mine and will try to do an even better job going forward just to be proactive.

Worst issue so far has been some corrosion - mostly the spoke nipples. I've been treating them with Rustoleum rust converter but eventually will replace with new ones.

When and if it goes south, the battery will be the toughest challenge, IMHO. The way it's integrated into the frame, I'd have to do some creative modification to plumb up an aftermarket version!

[Baz]

Picked up another e-bike back in September and put her together today.

Amazon $1,180.00.

On sale now for $1,098.00!

This thing is a BEAST!

More powerful hub than my last one plus the fat tires will go through soft sand better.

Need to accessorize yet but so far I really like her!

[URY914]

^^ Looking good!

[911boost]

Has Hugh posted lately?

[Baz]

Originally Posted by URY914

^^ Looking good!

Thanks, Paul!

Originally Posted by 911boost

Has Hugh posted lately?

Post #83 was his last in this thread. August of 2022.

He may have posted elsewhere in the forum.

Hopefully he's enjoying the weather here!

[Baz]

My latest e-bike was delivered today. I still have the first two I bought. Just wanted another with a different style and features.

I hope to get her put together tomorrow weather permitting or by Monday.



OUXI V8 Electric Bike Adults,Electric Mountain Bike with 750W Motor 48V 15Ah Removable Larger Battery 18.6MPH 20'' Fat Tire E Bike Shi-Mano 7-Speed

Amazon - $669 + $100 delivery



SPECIFICATION

Motor: 750Watt

Battery: 48V/15Ah (Removable)

Max Speed: 31 mph

Max Load: 330 lbs

Charging Time: 5-7 Hours

Bike Size: L65 X W27.5 X H43.3 Inch

Packing Size: L56.1 X W10.6 X H34 Inch

Net Weight: 83.77 lbs (Including Battery)

["A"]

I like the cast wheels on those.
They may be a little heavier than spoked wheels, but you will never have to fix a broken spoke or true that wheels.
I've put about 800 miles on mine last year.
Not much pedaling while riding it, two batteries allow long range,
for short jaunts, I only put one battery on the ebike.
I'm thinking about swaping out the dual crown fork to a single crown, smaller turning radius.
Which is important in NYC metro where I ride.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by "A"

I like the cast wheels on those.
They may be a little heavier than spoked wheels, but you will never have to fix a broken spoke or true that wheels.
I've put about 800 miles on mine last year.
Not much pedaling while riding it, two batteries allow long range,
for short jaunts, I only put one battery on the ebike.
I'm thinking about swaping out the dual crown fork to a single crown, smaller turning radius.
Which is important in NYC metro where I ride.

Nice!

I have a 16 mile route here......all on the beach, so would take 50 of those to reach your 800 miles....totally do-able!

Don't know about the double vs. single crown fork but please post again here if you do it and how it works out.

As for the wheels.....yeah the spoke nipples on my first bike started corroding from the salt air here straight away. I ended up treating them to arrest the corrosion but a bit of a PITA and they don't look that great either. I was proactive on the second bike and painted them all with POR15 before I even assembled the bike.

So the cast wheels on this new one should be better in that regard!

Safe riding, "A" !!!

[Dpmulvan]

I picked this up from Luna cycle last fall, sort of in between a bike and motorcycle fun little toy to bomb around on.

[monoflo]

my grocery machine