Electric bicycles; what's good and how much?

[JeffKeryk]

I am seeing more and more advertisements and people riding electric bicycles...
I am sorta considering getting one for fun and learning.
As I am a cheapskate, I want value!

Any guidance based on your esperience?
Thanks in advance!

 

[ZeeOSix]

Bicycle or motorcycle? There's s forum for bicycles too.

 

[JeffKeryk]

Moderators - please move to bicycle section. Thx...

 

[Trav]

I am seeing more and more advertisements and people riding electric bicycles...
I am sorta considering getting one for fun and learning.
As I am a cheapskate, I want value!

Any guidance based on your esperience?
Thanks in advance!

That gives a whole new meaning to hot seat.

 

[supton]

What do you need it to do? I mean, I’ve never shopped one, but usually one needs to make a list of wants and needs, and then shops accordingly.

 

[JeffKeryk]

What do you need it to do? I mean, I’ve never shopped one, but usually one needs to make a list of wants and needs, and then shops accordingly.

0 to 60 in 1.9 seconds... 400 mile range, etc.

Local street riding, comfort.
I am looking for experience; what to expect.
Kinda user survey.

 

[totegoat]

My wife's knee hurt too much to ride her bike much so I bought her an E-Bike. I liked her new bike so much I bought myself one. Close to 8,000 miles on each bike now, both Pedegos. Lots of info here: https://electricbikereview.com/forums/

 

[Malo83]

You can look for Bigfoot in the Los Gatos hills.

 

[skyactiv]

There is mid-drive and wheel-hub driven electric bikes. Many states have laws regarding speed and trail usage. A bike that goes up to 20 MPH can be used on a mixed running/walking/bike trail where I live as an example. Make sure you get the correct bike for your intended riding style/where you'll ride it.

California Legal eBike Classifications Guide - Current eBikes

California Legal eBike Classifications Guide Where can I ride my new eBike? California adopted new laws for legal eBikes in 2015, breaking the bikes down into three classes. The classifications are primarily based on where they are allowed to operate. AB 1096: Electric Bicycles This is the law...

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[Direct_Rejection]

OP I am serious looking at a telescopic, folding, electric bicycle.
$1000.
Darn near fits in your glovebox.

 

[Kernel Potter]

I ran into a guy about late spring and I could tell he was on a bike from his clothes etc. After inquiring he said he was on an electric bike, rode quite a bit of miles and loved it. I mean this guy couldn't have been happier with his new ride. He showed me pics on his phone. I'd estimate he was around 60 and he didn't really look like the biking type.

Long story short for your question is he custom ordered it from a company in Huntington Beach. It wasn't cheap but it does have lithium batteries. Plus he was able to get it in the color he chose. The "wasn't cheap" isn't the worse thing either because as he was describing the bike, I was surprised it was "only" $2,500. And the good part about that is, it might be expensive enough to be generally available. As opposed to a bicycle being in the $1,000 + or - range; you can basically forget it for who knows how long. I think he said it took about 4 months to arrive after he ordered it.

I know you mentioned you were a cheapskate but it seems there's definite value. Plus I knew a guy that bought a lead acid electric bike for $600. I wouldn't have wasted the $600 on it.

Anyway it would be a relatively local purchase. I don't remember the company name but if you look for custom order electric bikes in Huntington Beach I'm guessing it would be fairly easy to find.