Ordered two Ebikes today
 

https://lectricebikes.com/products/xp-step-thru-white. Gonna use them here in SoCal and next Spring on the beach in St. Augustine, FL

My dad has a Genze which he has never ridden. I took it out on Friday night - my first ebike experience.

His has 8 speeds and I was able to ride quite fast with little effort in top gear. They are an interesting invention, that’s for sure.

My wife has a Lectric ST 2.0 and I have a RadRunner Plus. They’re fun to ride when we RV camp.

Looks like fun Hugh.

And being able to ride to a cafe or the beach and park right there on the footpath adds to quality of life. Makes it a "yes" every time you think about popping out for coffee etc.

Awesome. I tell everyone that e-bikes will change city architecture. 5 miles becomes a quick trip.

I had to buy this Ariel's Grizzly https://arielrider.com/products/grizzly?variant=37530114031792 once my friend told me about it. Now, I have two for both my kids to mess around with. Just took it camping this past weekend. they has a blast while the adults were just hanging out.

E bikes are causing all types of accidents around here along with e-scooters. These guys are fast and ride them on sidewalks and streets hauling ass at 20 mph. Look out if you are in the city centers or the beaches. They are all over the places popping in and out of traffic. When we were in san Francisco, they were worst, everywhere I look, there they are in traffic. This was mainly the e scooters. Those kids are fooking crazy with a death wish.

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Two ebikes behind my Sprinter van. Those things are heavy so had to buy a big a$$ bike rack.

I love my Propella! 7 speed with 5 levels of electric assist.
And it's almost completely silent.
The battery is mistaken for a water bottle by most.

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Neat. I have been looking at E Bikes for South Carolina. When you are ready, write a real world assessment!

Sub'd.

I read the specifications and noticed the models you bought have throttle assist which in my opinion is quite important.
I bought a Norco last year and even tho it was pricey it did not have a throttle, only different levels of power assist while pedaling . It isn't the bike for me.
I always have to pedal and I find it demanding whereas I'm sure having a throttle would make it much more enjoyable toy. I'm 75 yrs now so that probably makes a difference.

Just a heads up for those of you considering a purchase.
hughc

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I bought a Norco last year and even tho it was pricey it did not have a throttle, only different levels of power assist while pedaling .


That's the reason I bought the Propella...you have to pedal...or it coasts to a stop. It really helps on hills and against the wind.
If I didn't want the exercise...I would have bought a golf cart. I will be 70 next year. :)

I'm surprised they are so inexpensive, I would have thought twice the price. Might be something to consider biking 2 miles into Harvard Square without arriving hot and sweaty.

Lectric has an even cheaper model that starts at $799. Single speed, like a BMX, and motor assist only.

My Propella was $1099

I ordered the Lectric bikes for a few reasons over others.

It folds so two can go in the back of my Jeep Grand Cherokee,
Made in the USA with USA phone support,
Pedal and throttle, use either or both at varying levels of assist
fenders (it rains in Florida where they will be next Spring)
Price, seems like a lot of bike for the cost,
Shimano gears and sprockets,
brazed on lugs for baskets and other accessories,
Rode one and talked with four owners at RV parks who said they were great, one had an issue with the brain and said tech support on the phone was great and they mailed him a new brain the next day.

We got a pair of Momentum e-bikes last year for our 30 state lap of the US in an RV. They worked out great and eliminated the need for pulling a toad.

After perusing dozens of different designs, we came up with our want list. As a result ours were more expensive than the Lectric bikes but... My Porsche is more expensive than a lot of nice cars.

Stuff we really wanted:
1. A sport cruiser style that has a comfortable riding position, good balance, and designed for asphalt or fire roads. We did not want a courier style, fat tire, gnarly MTB, or dedicated road bike.

2. good range- ours are typically good for 50 mi unless we are climbing continuously.

3. Reasonably light so we could load and unload them easily. Ours are 43lbs less battery. Some are 65-70 lbs.

4. Pedal assist only, no throttle control.

5. High quality hardware like Shimano gears and brakes, Yamaha motor, quality wheels and tires.

6. A large US service network in case we need to get them fixed. Giant-Momentum dealers are everywhere.

&. They need to have style points. (I drive a Porsche)

So far they have been nearly flawless and climb hills effortlessly. The (E) really means extended range and extended speed. We like em a lot.

Which Model or Models?

Their website has a number of varieties.

Thanks!

I am going to be that guy.


Budget some dough for protective gear, helmets at the very least.

Bosch supplies good motors, too.
But you're right about these two points. Without a local mechanic and a supply line for consumables and parts, the majority of these mail order bikes will end up as scrap. Sad but true.

We got the Transcend E+ but Giant-Momentum have several good choices. My wife got a step-thru and I got the "boy bike". We also looked hard at Trek but for the style we wanted, these were the closest to ideal.

https://www.momentum-biking.com/us/bikes-transend-eplus-2022

We do wear bike helmets and generally long sleeves when going for a ride but... While these are capable of going 28 mph I rarely want to do that. We typically cruise in 4th of 7 gears with minimum pedal assist. When climbing we downshift and ramp up the pedal assist so we can crest the climb easily but never really going very fast.

Just like canyon carving, it's important to know your personal limits and stay within them. The most fun riding is catching a loop bike trail around a lake or out to a destination for lunch. Avoid car traffic, avoid riding over your head, and live to ride another day.

Oh yeah, wear real shoes, no sandals, even if you don't plan to pedal.

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 ?

Rad Power Bikes

Depends on what you’re looking for.. The MTB versions are @15K..

If I was in the market for an e-bike I'd start at any FLBS that sold Specialized, or Trek bicycles first, if nothing fits your needs there, then try Giant or Canyon. And does your town have a shop that sells e-bikes exclusively? That might be a place to look, too, but some of those have a sort of fly-by-night feel to me and make me think service might not be a top priority - if indeed they're even around in a couple few years.

check out Propella...https://www.propella.bike/

Everyone has different wants so there is probably an e-bike out there that suits you. We wanted sport cruisers, reasonably light, quality hardware, long range. Got these:

https://www.momentum-biking.com/us/transend-eplus?partnumber=2103216204

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/

Took mine to the beach and had a blast riding along the surf!


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One more thing about ebikes, weight. Not that it will bog down the bike or limit its speed or acceleration but getting it on and off the truck or the bike rack. My Grizzly is about 100 lbs, so that was a bear to get it on the bike rack just go go camping. There's no way I can carry that big thing on it by myself. I am used to 15.5 lbs road bikes

Weight is a Huge factor.

You'll feel it most at the end of a long exhausting ride,

-or worse, when a malfunction turns it a 'non motorized' boat anchor
and the motor assist/driveline will no longer turn the rear wheel,
you have to push it all the way back
where you parked your rig with the bike rack.

- A removable battery is Very helpful.
(try lifting 65lbs up to rack height w and w/o battery.)
- The lightest frame available is ideal.

Invest in a high-quality HD bike rack!
Caution, most off-the-shelf 1 1/4" receiver hitch will flex and bend.
I use a custom HD 2" hitch bolted to the frame. when loaded with
two full suspension ebikes, I can jump up and down on the rack with
no flex, rock solid!

My wife pulled this buggy with our 60 lb puppy in it around the Grand Canyon.

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awwww........now that's the best reason for getting one ever! :p

The Propella 7 speed e-bike weighs 37 lbs.
Easy to lift into my swagman bike carrier.

Get them tomorrow, I'll report back. Ten days from order to delivery is OK Exact same bikes as posted right above.

They came in today, like the one shown above,white, I have to say:

1. the packaging is first rate, took me 20 minutes to unpack each, now I have a pile of bubble wrap and stryrofoam to get rid of.

2. Came 60% charged,

3. Had to put air in the tires which they indicated before I bought them.

4. Build quality is very, very good, good fit and finish and paint jobs,

5.Everything was adjusted well, and I was a bike mechanic in college,

6. Clear directions on the first ride, seat adjust, handle bars, power settings so it doesn't get away from you on your first ride.

7. Down and up a 5% grade for a mile was nothing,

8. The headlight and tail light are just OK, but haven't really tested them in the dark, dark. they make an upgrade, but you can buy a generic flame thrower flashlight to attach to the handlebars for cheap, Same I would imaging for a rear light.

9. Downside, absolutely nothing, this thing is great.

10. I'm going to cruise it around Santa Clarita, CA until I move it and the RV to Saint Augustine, FL next Spring, then I'll be running it up and down the FL beaches

11. Fenders are important, lots don't come with them, these do, if you're in rain, its kind of nice.

12.Oh, bought Schwinn helmets, them or Bell, you know the motorcycle helmet guy,s lots of trash on Amazon and other places. Consumer Product Safety Commission certified.I

Good!

You're going to have fun with you new toys Hugh. Looking forward to some photos.

Tomorrow maybe

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Road them a few miles today, no issues, ran a good ten miles on mostly electric, climbed my 5% grade one mile hill without a hint of slowing down. maybe more miles tomorrow. Added factory mirrors, phone holder, and Amazon bike alarm and a flat folding bike lock, behind the seat tube.