r/Ebikecommuter

Just as the subject says, I’m looking for an e-bike for a heavy rider (5’6”, 364 lbs). I’m looking to lose weight, on the way to work. However I’m not delusional in thinking that while I can get down the mountain (1000 ft in elevation change) and remain less sweaty for work( shower at gym before work), that I won’t need the assist up the mountain after work.

I’m getting decidedly overwhelmed with the amount of information, not to mention AI driven information, that is out there, so I thought I might turn to my friends of Reddit to see where I can and should direct my efforts in beginning my research.

Thank you in advance

Or is the weather just warming up and I'm seeing the typical spring uptick? Are you new new to bike commuting because of higher gas?

I just wanted to come and say thank you to the members of this sub that helped me jump from being a 90% car user to 10%. About 3 years ago I got my first ebike, based largely on aspiration to get a cargo bike. The usual suspects on YouTube opened my eyes to cycling as a genuine option, but it was here that I grew the confidence to begin discussing the change with my wife, and actually planning it.

Nearly two years ago now I purchased my first cargo bike, Benno Boost Evo 4 longtail. Thank you thank you thank you to all the people who suggested a longtail would be better for my area. It 100% is.

Today, my transit profile looks more like 10-15% car, 10-15% public transit, and 70-80% bike commuting. Half my cycling is done with two kids on the back. I've totaled 3500 km (it's a fairly short commute as we also moved house to be close to work, school and daycare).

With everything that's going on in the world it can be easy to lose perspective, but getting out on the bike with the kids is genuinely a pillar holding up a huge part of my mental health and Wellbeing. I thank the lot of you for being part of the cummunity that I feel enabled me to do this.

Happy riding my friends! We will set the trend for the next century. I'm sure of it.

I like the looks of the super 73 and the e box dragster, but the super 73 models are a little bit over budget, and the e box dragster isn't street legal on most if not all their models. I'm currently looking at the schwinn hurricane. It's legal and budget friendly. I'm not a very tall person being a tween around 5 foot 1, maybe 5 foot 2. I just want a decent commuter bike that is fun to ride and sturdy. I don't need to be doing crazy tricks. Is this a good buy for my budget and description? It seems fitting, but I don't have many good opinions on it. Please share if you can. I would like a bike that has similar looks as some of the Macfoxes, low, boxy, and slick. I'm just wondering if the schwinn hurricane is worth the buy, considering that similar bikes, like the macfox x1s, is way more expensive for not having much change in the specifications. Is it a good buy for $700?

Looking for advice on which mode is ideal for commutes. My trip to work is 10 miles with a couple moderate hills and I need a reliable way to get there and back without too much exertion (I have bike commuted before but it is a physical outdoor job). I have an old moped but it's been causing me more trouble than I have time to address. I enjoy its ability to get up to 30 mph and make the commute at a decent speed but I am curious what similar options may exist in ebikes (I dont need to go 30 mph necessarily) and how their cost/reliability/maintenance may compare. Any advice helps!

Cheers, everyone.

I am looking for an e-bike for a 6-mile round trip commute and occasional recreation riding. I need something that can climb 6-14% grades over about one mile of that trip. I’d say most of the grade is around 8-10%. I weigh 285 and need something that is going to help me get up the hill without punishing my muscles and lungs, especially at first as I’m out of shape. I have fibromyalgia and a mostly healed back injury so I need enough power to get home on the “bad days” without intense pain. Which also means upright riding position is likely preferable.

Budget is under $2k but prefer closer to $1k so I can use some budget to make it comfortable and safe (bags, baskets, seat, helmet, etc.) without finding other funds for that.

I keep finding “deals” but honestly I think they are just cobbled together low quality parts that are branded and given fake reviews.

Asking for reputable brands, and specific bikes that have power and quality, if anyone has recommendations.

Thx