Hi,

I'm new to ebikes and looking for one for two reasons: (1) going around a large university campus and beyond 5 days a week; we have some good sloping roads, and (2) recreation over the weekend; I live on top of a hill with 575 ft elevation across 1.6 miles. For the weekend rides I would like a bike which can do a real (not claimed) 15-20 miles across flat roads and hills before a recharge is needed.

Any recommendations for complete bikes under $1500 (not kits for existing bikes)? Some choices:

- Sanyo Eneloop (can get it for $1260)
- Currie EZip Trailz and others ($500-$800)
- eZee LiV ($1200)
- Schwinn Tailwind ($1K or less at Performance Bikes)
- iZip Express, Rapido ($1K)
- Giant Express ($1500)

Any help will be much appreciated!

Thanks very much

Paul