r/ebikes

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

I’ve got a beautiful new e-bike, a Velotric Breeze! So fun!

It’s 48 pounds, I won’t be putting it on the roof. I make regular trips in the summer to a friend’s cottage for weekends. What kind of a car carry rack might work? I’ve got a Honda HRV, so small to midsize car. I haven’t measured yet to see if it would fit inside with the back seat folded down. No trailer hitch, but that’s fixable if a hitch mount is the way to go.

Advice? Recommendations?

Hey everyone,

I'm in the market for an ebike to haul my 2 year old around on. I'm moving to an area with more dirt/gravel roads. They're not always well maintained and maneuverability around pot holes and mud patches is important. The terrain is generally hilly, but I won't be tackling any steep grade hills. I don't need anything that goes really fast, but I want it to have a good center of gravity and be safe for these roads. Looking at class 2/3 e-bikes.

What are some features/traits that I should be looking for? So far, I've gathered that a low center of gravity and good wide tires with slightly lower tire pressure will be helpful. What else should I have in mind here? Due to the nature of the roads, I feel like a shotgun style seat for my kid would be best for the center of gravity. I know this can reduce maneuverability slightly. Thoughts on that trade-off?

Any suggestions for bikes to look at?

Thank you!

Hello everyone, Simply put, I have been sent here from another sub and I just need a little help. I have 4 inch wide wheels on my bike, and I need a wagon to put my son in on the back.

I dont really understand what im looking at. Does anyone happen to have any recommendations?

I have a RadCity 4 that's pretty old but not crazy old (2018/2019)... it probably just needs tires from age, but otherwise treated well. The battery is one of the recalled ones. I live in NJ with the stupid registration law coming up and in concerned about the battery. I'm also moving to a place where I can actually ride the thing in a month though less ability to store it as it will be a second story garden apartment.

I don't want to keep the battery around but haven't been able to figure out where TF to dispose of it since hazardous waste is a pain to deal with in my (current) county. I like the bike but I don't know if I should sell the whole thing and buy a new better UL listed bike or if I should get rid of the battery and use it as a pedal bike until I can afford a battery? I also feel morally wrong selling the bike with a recalled battery.

I am fine physically, but my husband has a hard time walking and can only pedal an e-bike moderately. I want to find one that’s reasonably priced, has enough power that he doesn’t have to pedal at all if he doesn’t want to and will allow me to still have a more physical ride for myself. Any thoughts?

My price range is 3,500 to 4,100 max
I just want to know if there is a better option in this price range before I pull the trigger

I’m looking for a lightweight folding e-bike for around €1000

Main issue is that I injured my arm before, so I really can’t deal with anything too heavy or awkward to carry. I also need something foldable because I have to bring it onto trains pretty often during longer commutes.

Yeah I know a lot of people will probably say non-folding bikes are lighter / ride better, but for my situation folding is basically mandatory.

Does anyone here have recommendations for something relatively light, practical, and not insanely expensive?

Apologies in advance if this question irritates some people or if the topic has been beaten to death, but last week, I bought my first ever eMountainBike, an Amflow PL, and since then I’ve been going down a rabbit hole with battery fire risk and am considering returning it. I live in an apartment in New Jersey, and am feeling quite paranoid about the potential of the battery catching fire while storing or charging it indoors.

I understand that the probability is very low, especially with a UL certified (by TUV) bike like the Amflow. However, I think I would be less concerned if I wasn’t using it for mountain biking, which commonly involves crashes, rock strikes, etc. Best practices say that if you crash or drop the bike, you should have the battery inspected by a certified bike shop.

All of this makes me feel like I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night if I struck a rock near the battery or crashed the bike. Plus, unless the bike comes with a removable battery, getting it inspected every time the frame takes an impact seems like a huge burden (or risk if you choose to not have it inspected).

Am I overthinking all of this, or are my concerns somewhat legitimate considering the potential repercussions if the battery were to catch fire in my apartment, which would certainly cost me, but potentially also my neighbors?