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12-09-20, 07:47 AM
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Posted By sloppy12

That climb should be not bad at all on a ebike. ...

That climb should be not bad at all on a ebike.

50 miles on a ebike is totally doable even on low cost one. you can set PAS to around a 100 watts or lowest setting and just cruise. hit a big hill...
12-09-20, 07:00 AM
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Views: 3,238
Posted By cat0020

Maybe one of these? ...

Maybe one of these?

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/2019-New-Aluminum-Alloy-Frame-Solar_62211168338.html?spm=a2700.details.deiletai6.20.7a4bcab4bXChyl
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12-09-20, 06:07 AM
Replies: 23
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Posted By Pop N Wood

You can definitely kick your arse on an ebike. ...

You can definitely kick your arse on an ebike. All in how you ride. Worst case if your battery dies you are riding a fully loaded touring bike with insufficient gears.

I've tried using small...
12-08-20, 11:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,238
Posted By Danhedonia

I'm not walking on eggshells! LOL - this website...

I'm not walking on eggshells! LOL - this website has so much presumption and projection it's remarkable people are understood.

Couldn't agree more about testosterone-addled riders on MUP's - a...
12-08-20, 05:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,238
Posted By SashaSolitaire

I got my e-bike to be a replacement for the car....

I got my e-bike to be a replacement for the car. Our school district has adapted a hybrid system for one of our kids, but with restricted bus schedules. I was spending about an hour and half overall...
12-07-20, 04:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,238
Posted By chas58

If OP is still reading... I don't know how...

If OP is still reading...

I don't know how much exercise you want, but a strong rider can sustain ~250 watts on a commute. If you get a 500+++ powered bike, it will be a lot stronger than you. ...
12-07-20, 01:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,238
Posted By gsa103

There's two distinct styles of ebikes. Pedal...

There's two distinct styles of ebikes. Pedal first ebikes, which are design to look and ride like a normal bike. And throttle ebikes, where the pedals are largely vestigial and included for...
12-07-20, 10:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,238
Posted By linberl

I have a quickly removable/transferable system I...

I have a quickly removable/transferable system I use with my two folders. One folder is specifically for pulling my trailer and doing shopping - I pull around 60lbs - and the motor simply makes that...
12-07-20, 09:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,238
Posted By sloppy12

Six miles depending on terrain should be pretty...

Six miles depending on terrain should be pretty sweat free if you choose that way to ride. 6 miles on a ebike is not much at all its gonna go by pretty fast.

the bike packing thing and solar I'm...
12-06-20, 05:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,238
Posted By momsonherbike

Not sure what you mean by a "natural" purchase,...

Not sure what you mean by a "natural" purchase, but based upon the toxic vitriol from some of the forum members that peppered the replies to your first post on the General forum, you appear to be...
12-06-20, 01:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,238
Posted By BEC111

I ride my e-bike for exercise, occasional errands...

I ride my e-bike for exercise, occasional errands and with Covid, an opportunity to get outside, perhaps in the socially distanced company of friends. I’m retired so have no need to commute.

I...
12-05-20, 10:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,238
Posted By Matthew913

I use it for exercise and enjoyment. I work from...

I use it for exercise and enjoyment. I work from home so I don't need it for commuting, but if I did have to commute I would use it for that purpose as well. For enjoyment I guess it's no different...
12-05-20, 09:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,238
Posted By cat0020

I have been cycling commute in NYC since 2014,...

I have been cycling commute in NYC since 2014, 8-12 mile one-way, most of the time in congested NYC traffic among cars.
I am used to riding among cars in traffic, hopping onto the sidewalk or going...
12-05-20, 09:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,238
Posted By 2old

+1 with above; good thing about an "e" is you can...

+1 with above; good thing about an "e" is you can adjust the assist to satisfy the situation (within the limits of its power, of course). Haven't bike-packed with one yet.
12-05-20, 09:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,238
Posted By ARider2

Yes, if you use an e-bike for commuting you will...

Yes, if you use an e-bike for commuting you will most likely be able to complete your 6 mile commute without breaking a sweat even in the summer. It depends on how much effort you provide versus how...
12-05-20, 08:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,238
Posted By fooferdoggie

I commute 10 miles each way on mine I can go 20+...

I commute 10 miles each way on mine I can go 20+ mph choosing how much effort I want to do (usually as much as I can) and running errands. I did use it for longer rides will we got a e tandem. now I...
12-05-20, 08:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,238
Posted By Danhedonia

How do you use your e-Bike?

I'm considering the purchase of an e-Bike - it's not a 'natural' purchase for me, so I'm hoping that some enthusiasts of the platform here will kindly explain to me how/why it differs from riding a...
11-19-20, 01:48 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,293
Posted By Chuckk

$12.95 at Goodwill, a long time ago when old...

$12.95 at Goodwill, a long time ago when old bikes were old bikes...
1984 Olmo Competition...
11-18-20, 10:19 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,293
Posted By tgot

Does a Freebie count?

My '86 Centurion Dave Scott Ironman. Free from my parent's garage; saved from the dump by my mother out of the neighbor's trash on the annual "We'll take anything day". She took it because there...
11-18-20, 09:28 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,293
Posted By r0ckh0und

This Schwinn Cimarron was a pretty good deal at...

This Schwinn Cimarron was a pretty good deal at $40

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I...
11-18-20, 09:05 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,293
Posted By tkamd73

This Bianchi, as a crashed frame for free. Tim ...

This Bianchi, as a crashed frame for free.
Tim


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11-18-20, 08:57 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,293
Posted By scarlson

My Taylor tandem. An actual barn find, thrown on...

My Taylor tandem. An actual barn find, thrown on Ebay with local pickup only in northern NH. I remember sniping the auction and then getting the call from the seller during a loud holiday party to...
11-18-20, 08:52 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,293
Posted By Headpost

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11-18-20, 08:43 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,293
Posted By merziac

The deal, like beauty is in the eye of the...

The deal, like beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

$$$ wise it may have been this PX-10, $40, easily one of the best money deals I have gotten.

Campy record hubs, Deerhead derailleurs,...
11-18-20, 07:45 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,293
Posted By SurferRosa

I may have come into better deals, but none as...

I may have come into better deals, but none as cool as this Trek for $300 earlier this year from its original owner:

https://i.imgur.com/hLK4pDV.jpg

Already broke even on the resale of the...
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