r/ebikes

Hey guys!

So, I am looking at getting this ebike but I am not sure if it would be a good idea.

I want to be able to ride it during winter time so I chose this one because of its fat tires.

I live in Canada, in a small ish town in Ontario.

Do you guys think this would be a good ebike for our weather? I've been doing research but I think asking y'all would be the best since y'all got the experience.

Also, I am thinking of financing it.

The deal would be 32$/m and I have a secure job.

I do not know if it would be with interest or not.

I take mostly the cab because where I am, there's no buses. So, it can get pretty expensive and I know getting an ebike would be smart.

I don't have a driver's license either and cars are too expensive.

Let me know what you guys think!

TL;DR - cop pulled me over and gave me a ticket because I was not far enough into the right side of road (apparently)..I hate how bikes are legally classed here and I'm gonna break even more of the laws moving forward now.
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my state has it so I'm breaking law if I'm not riding my bike in the street, regardless of its a ebike or regular bike. There are no bike lanes here. bikes fall under traffic law for being "vehicles"

in reality, sharing the road with cars causes 20x problems by creating massive friction with all the traffic speeding at 40mph down a 25mph road, which is....alot of people. you can see and feel the tension it causes with these drivers as they have to cope with either going slower for a short time behind me, or having to go around me. I've had people fly by within 3 inches of me just flooring it, I've had people scream stuff as they pass. All just because they had to accommodate me since I cannot ride as fast.

state law also says I also am obligated to ride the right side of the lane, which sadly makes for muppets to fly the aforementioned 3 inches past me to overtake in the most unnecessary ways, since my stance and position in the lane tells them to go ahead and overtake whenever.

But, when I break my laws and mind my own space on the sidewalks, magically nobody is flying around me or cursing me out. they are quiet, and they are 30 ft away from me. I feel better, safer, and they seem less unhinged and agitated on average since I am not bugging them in any way.

now gee......which method do you think I will go with???
this is one of the very rare times I would turn a cheek to the boys in blue (moving forward) and simply do what makes logical sense and works the best. So , after getting this ticket over this, wen I was making an effort to follow their crap law in the first place- Im done. sidewalk only now.

Hey, I'm looking to buy my first e-bike.
My commute is about 5 miles each way. I used to ride a regular bike, but there are a few hills on the way to work and I really sweat a lot when I arrive.
My budget is a bit tight, around $800 max. I’m not looking for anything fancy. As long as my first e-bike covers my daily needs, that's all I can ask for.
It would also be a huge plus if it comes with a rear rack. As there's a shopping center about a mile from my house, would love to use it for quick grocery shopping.
With my budget and needs, what brands or features would you look for first? Any advice is appreciated!

So I have an (emoto) and I really don't want to hear the stuck up ppl crying that it's not an ebike honestly, I just have a question about it. I have the engwe m20 3.0 and it has a cadence sensor but I want a torque sensor instead. Has anyone changed one or can give me any advice on changing one?

Segway Myon which I own , great bike fyi vs some of the steepest climbs in New England Greater than 20%. I’m in the Portland area with lots of steep hills and I’ve yet to find one I couldn’t get up tho I haven’t tried the really steep ones .

Do you guys think a good mid drive would do better ? For a hub drive and 500 watt (1500 watt) peak , I think it did great

Hi, I’m in Ontario and I only have my G1 right now. I’ve been spending way too much money on Uber for work and getting around, so I’m thinking about buying an e-bike instead for shorter trips.

My budget is ideally around $400, absolute max $500. I’m trying to find something I can legally ride in Ontario without needing a full driver’s licence, registration, or insurance.

What’s confusing me is that a lot of the cheaper e-bikes I’m seeing are advertised with things like 700W, 1000W, 1500W peak motors, or top speeds above 32 km/h. Some also say “peak wattage,” while the actual rated/continuous wattage is unclear.

My understanding is that for a normal Ontario e-bike, the motor’s continuous rated output has to be 500W or less, and the motor assistance has to stop at 32 km/h. But I’m confused about what that means in real life.

If a bike is advertised as going faster than 32 km/h, can it legally be used if I personally just don’t ride it that fast? Or does the bike itself have to be electronically limited so the motor physically can’t assist past 32 km/h? And if a bike says something like “1000W peak” but is actually 500W continuous, is that still okay?

I’m also trying to figure out whether it’s even realistic to find a decent, reliable, Ontario-legal e-bike for under $500, or whether I’m better off saving more.
I’d really appreciate advice from people in Ontario who actually use e-bikes for commuting, especially anyone who has been in a similar situation with only a G1 and trying to cut down on Uber costs. What specs should I actually look for, and what should I avoid?

Im a teen that lives in europe that wants his 1st E-dirtbike, any tips for under €1000?

Height: 163cm (around 5'5)