Recommend a E-bike in the $1500 range. TIA

[alarmguy]

Nassau County on Long Island banned them on all county roads. Most likely will not hold up, will see.
Suffolk county might be following too.

https://nypost.com/2026/03/22/us-news/nassau-county-touts-crackdown-on-e-bikes-as-nyc-eases-up/

... and Suffolk County will impound e-bikes with any rider under 16 years old.
"Suffolk County officials announced Thursday they will aggressively enforce a new local law strengthening penalties for illegal e-bike and e-scooter operation, including impounding vehicles and issuing fines up to $7,300."
https://greaterlongisland.com/suffolk-county-e-bike-enforcement-impound-helmets/

For those who dont know, Nassau County is an affluent area of the country as well as Suffolk County. Just mentioning this that the e-bike ban is significant in a county with over one million people.

These are counties right out of NYC jurisdiction.
https://pix11.com/news/local-news/long-island/nassau-county-is-americas-safest-community-ranking/

 

[SC Maintenance]

This was all over platforms on the weekend. Florida Mom pushing for legislation after her 13 year old dies on an ebike.

I am sympathetic but what parent can't see the risk? Don't buy the bike. I darn near killed myself several times as a kid on a normal bike.

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/c...a-teen-who-died-e-scooter-crash-advocates-ban

 

[SC Maintenance]

Nassau County on Long Island banned them on all county roads. Most likely will not hold up, will see.
Suffolk county might be following too.

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https://nypost.com/2026/03/22/us-news/nassau-county-touts-crackdown-on-e-bikes-as-nyc-eases-up/

Why won't it hold up? No enforcement?

 

[alarmguy]

Why won't it hold up? No enforcement?

Oh, they are enforcing for sure. But something about State Law allowing e-bikes. Some are suggesting that Nassau County is misinterpreting the law allowing local jurisdictions and towns to be able to ban them but not on a county wide basis. Some of this might be political. STRONG differences in state government (and state governor) Vs Nassau and Suffolk counties. (just a statement they are always battling, no politics)
Some local legislators are proposing retracting some of the law. Not sure if the state might get involved in that also.

Newsday​

May 11 at 3:21 PM ·

In recent months, Nassau police have been seizing e-bikes and e-scooters, and hitting owners with court fines as well as hefty fees for towing and storage — $125 plus $20 per day the e-bike sits in a lot.
Proponents say the measure is necessary for safety, citing rising deaths and injuries. But some riders say the total ban, which is among the strictest in the state, is unfair to those who ride responsibly and depend on their e-bikes to get around.
(Photos: Rick Kopstein)
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#longislandny #nassaucountyny #ebike #policedepartment

 

[IndyIan]

Oh, they are enforcing for sure. But something about State Law allowing e-bikes. Some are suggesting that Nassau County is misinterpreting the law allowing local jurisdictions and towns to be able to ban them but not on a county wide basis. Some of this might be political. STRONG differences in state government (and state governor) Vs Nassau and Suffolk counties. (just a statement they are always battling, no politics)
Some local legislators are proposing retracting some of the law. Not sure if the state might get involved in that also.

Newsday​

May 11 at 3:21 PM ·

In recent months, Nassau police have been seizing e-bikes and e-scooters, and hitting owners with court fines as well as hefty fees for towing and storage — $125 plus $20 per day the e-bike sits in a lot.
Proponents say the measure is necessary for safety, citing rising deaths and injuries. But some riders say the total ban, which is among the strictest in the state, is unfair to those who ride responsibly and depend on their e-bikes to get around.
(Photos: Rick Kopstein)
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#longislandny #nassaucountyny #ebike #policedepartment

A class 1 e-bike that is limited assist only to 20mph is still a good way to get around? I have experienced kids on very fast scooters on bike paths and it is a big problem. Usually adults on them have better manners, but 30+mph on a multi-use trail is too fast, and there is no enforcement of course.

 

[alarmguy]

A class 1 e-bike that is limited assist only to 20mph is still a good way to get around? I have experienced kids on very fast scooters on bike paths and it is a big problem. Usually adults on them have better manners, but 30+mph on a multi-use trail is too fast, and there is no enforcement of course.

I have no clue, no longer live there. Born raised and most of my adult life there but moved south over 15 years ago. Still keep in touch with friends, so interested in what happens up there, also own an establishment/building there but still, havent been back in over 15 years.

 

[tcp71]

A class 1 e-bike that is limited assist only to 20mph is still a good way to get around? I have experienced kids on very fast scooters on bike paths and it is a big problem. Usually adults on them have better manners, but 30+mph on a multi-use trail is too fast, and there is no enforcement of course.

My cube is a class 1 pedal assist hardtail. I commute to work on it and my regular hardtail in about equal days a year. Most pathways around here have 20km/h speed signs posted. Class one still assists up to 30km/h and is plenty. With a strong tailwind I might want more, but then the legs can take over. It has an eco, tour, ebike and boost mode.

 

[Hermann]

Had a short 6.3 mile trip yesterday. Out to the dog park and up the steep hill which was my next challenge hill. Left with 53% battery and returned with 10%
So the first battery cycle was from 92% to 10%. Didn't mean to run it down that far but accidentally found myself in Cadance mode which uses more battery power. The odometer reads 23.6 miles. Most of these miles were at speeds above 15 mph to 31 mph. A lot of low 20 mph time using PAS of 4 or 5 which is using battery constantly.

FWIW, FitBit said I burned 321 calories during the ride.