Do you own one? How often do you ride it? Like any other bike, the best e-bike is the one that gets ridden.

 

Please tell us about yourself, your bike or bikes, your favorite rides .... posts that seem like advertisements might get erased. Posts by people who ride pretty much any kind of bike in anyway and for any reason are much welcomed.

 

It is compact and practical for city commutes, plus the battery life is impressive. I use an electric bike mainly for short trips, and it’s been a game-changer for avoiding traffic and parking hassles. I would like to say make sure the local weatherproofing and maintenance needs for your area, a quick wipe down after a rainy ride can save your motor and battery in the long run.

 

I love the Rad Power RadRunner for its versatility and comfort. It’s perfect for daily commuting and recreational rides. The powerful motor and sturdy frame make it reliable. For those into fitness, I also recommend checking out this article on advanced calisthenics: Advanced Calisthenics.

 

I used to ride a small Honda (450) which was really light and handleable .... it had (almost) enough power for the highway, but it really shone around town, because it could park anywhere, lane-slit if needed (I didn't for safety reasons) and basically was many times more convenient than a car in a tight urban setting. I imagine a good ebike would be all that and more

 

I dream of The Mokwheel Obsidian. I’ve really fallen in love with sports, especially after reading about Peloton Interactive reviews . I used to ride a stationary bike at home while watching TV shows, but now I realize I want to ride outside. That’s why I’m looking for a good electric bike. Any recommendations?

 

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It really depends How you want to ride an electric bike. Do you want to ride a bike with an electric assist so you can get up hills easier or get some help when you get tired before you get home? or do you want a moped, basically a pedal-assisted mini-bike? or do you want a small electric motorcycle with pedals just to escape motorcycle laws?

 

then where do you ride it?.....trails usually say no motorized vehicles. sidewalks aren't for motorized vehicles. not safe on anything slower than cars and trucks in the road or highway. all electric or pedal assist have a motor of some sort sooooo.......technically you can get away with it if it also has cranks, pedals and a chain but still, how would you sleep at night?








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After yesterday, I have a new favorite ebike, one which appears to bring something new to the cycling table: Tomberlin's Evoke series, Signature AL model. I got the chance to ride one at an Adaptive event yesterday and was really impressed.

The 'e' part works like any other ebike: turn it on and pick your level of assist. The difference is the bike has a continuously variable IGH with electronics to control the shifting. It has no manual gear changer. Nothing. You just get on and pedal like it's a single speed, but you get full range gearing. The internally routed cables make for a clean, finished look.

The 'fork' might better be called a 'chop stick' given its single blade. Not unique to be sure, but it makes for a cool look.

The example I rode felt planted and stable without losing the sense of nimble maneuverability that I love about bikes. Its <edited> 27.5x3" dia tires seem perfect for any surface short of full on beach sand. They are wider than really needed for pavement, but large tire diameters make for better stability and more forgiveness of rider error.

I'd take this bike on gravel without a second thought. Ditto mild singletrack. I can't say that about all or even most of the ebikes I've ridden.

It's easy for the added weight of battery and motor to make an ebike feel ponderous and unwieldy despite being fast. This bike had none of that. Once in the saddle, it felt and rode like a regular bike only one driven by much more powerful legs. I'm sure with additional miles I could find some subtle differences, but by and large I was impressed.

I'm not about to stop being my own motor until and unless declining health or age forces it, but give me a chance to test ride an ebike and I'll probably take it. They are fun to ride, and are legal on most local trails. They also open the world of cycling to a lot of people who are not able to ride regular bikes for medical reasons.

In that respect, I love that Adaptive offers ebikes and etrikes, but only encourages their use by those with a physical need for the assist. Like me they believe that it's better to be your own motor, unless that's not an option for whatever reason.

 

"Its 3" dia tires seem perfect for any surface short of full on beach sand" .... i'd guess with three-inch diamter tires it would have a hard time rolling over anything bigger than a grain of sand .....

 

Perhaps I should have properly specified the 27x3" tires .