What surprised you most after switching to a heavier e-bike?
I honestly thought the weight would be the biggest downside when I switched to a heavier e-bike. The first few times moving it around, especially when parking or getting it into position, definitely made me question that choice. But once I started riding regularly, I noticed the extra weight actually made the bike feel more planted and stable, especially over rough pavement and uneven roads. I’ve been riding an Aniioki A8 52V, and that was probably the biggest surprise for me, the difference between how heavy it feels off the bike versus how it feels once you’re actually moving.
I still wouldn’t want to carry it up a bunch of stairs, but for longer rides, I’ve grown to appreciate that solid feeling. Has anyone else switched from a lighter e-bike to a heavier one and had a similar experience?