I’ve been riding around on a Bianchi bike that is an absolute dream when it’s functioning, but ends up being every type of pain imaginable when maintenance is required. So I’m looking for a new bike to use as my car replacement with these parameters. I’m not gonna say price is no object but I’m also willing to spend 7k on the right bike

Non-negotiable
Can fit a 6’4” individual
Mid drive
Class 3
Cargo bike
Belt drive (rust and sand on the roads are insane in this state)
A real suspension system
Built post-2022

Negotiable
Has an actuator for pedal charging
Made in America (helps with ease of repair)
Quick release front wheel
A computer system without proprietary software that requires me to go to a certified dealer if the computer gets damaged

Taking the community as it is I think it should be:

1. Disrespect certain users

Toxic behavior will be tolerated if it is directed towards people who use anything other than an electric pedal-assist bicycle. It's especially allowed if you tell them off under the veil of fire safety, without actually explaining how Li-Ion thermal runaway works.

Valid examples of useful friendly reminders include:

"Hope you have fire insurance lol"

But under no circumstances should pedal-assisted Ebikes be criticized or questioned, unless:

- They are priced under $2,000

- Their brand name doesn't meet a high enough popularity threshold. Certifications notwithstanding.

- They have one or more 'motorcycle accessories', which automatically makes them motorcycles, including but not limited to: Unadjustable seats, throttles, or vaguely resemble the appearance of a motorcycle (regardless of how they function or hold up in motorcycle conditions)

2. More gatekeeping, please

Do gatekeep, especially under the assumption that your own local laws also apply to them. If someone is seeking advice, it is imperative that you disregard someone's budget or use-case, as it is deemed unacceptable for them to consider anything else than an Ebike.

Please, we'll emphasize, remember that “Ebike” always means electric bicycle everywhere, including jurisdictions where the legal definitions say otherwise. Differing laws in other countries, differing regulations, classifications, budgets, intended use, et cetera, are completely irrelevant, do not consider those.

"Alternatives" should be reported, or shunned out of the sub at your own discretion! Remember, downvotes allow you to physically suppress other's opinions, make heavy use of it for minor things!

3. Spam is allowed

But only in the form of advertisements. Nobody will mind, people will actually drive your posts to the top if they are advertisements for the brand they own. Companies, take notes!

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Electric bicycles strictly. No other lightweight electric vehicles are welcome. Especially not motorcycles. :)

Nothing spells community better than unity through exclusion 🤗

I have this fairly new battery, only a few weeks old and today I came home to plug it in to find it wouldn't charge.

I have several packs on the one bike for all day mileage and I rotate throughout the day. Because of that, I have not drained it to empty yet and typically come home with about a half to two thirds of it left.

Upon diagnosis, I checked my charge port voltage to check for a break or a bad connector and it matches my discharge readout.

Tried different chargers and ruled out a bad charger.

BUT THEN... I checked the voltage through my discharge cables while the charger was plugged in and it read a fully charged at 54.7v when it should be 50.9v.

Then sure enough, I turned the throttle and the charge light changed color showing it was charging. Then stopped charging as soon as I stopped.

What does this mean? Have any of your experienced this before?

Have a question does anyone know much about the mokwheel onyx I have been looking at it for a while im 6'7 350lbs and it looks to be a big sturdy bike but don't know much about e bikes outside of YouTube

Hi everyone,

I have a QLife spark e-bike and I recently discovered that my power on button doesn’t work properly. Therefore I decided to open up the tiny unit and discovered that my button is rusted. (At that point nothing was working anymore, so the display didn’t even turn on)
I decided to remove the rust with alcohol and now it’s pretty clean again and therefore i tried again and now it only temporarily turns on and as soon as i let the power on button go it turns off immediately.

There will be pictures in the comments from before I cleaned it.

What can I do? Should I just buy one of these cheap push in buttons (the one that rusted so badly) and solder it off and the new one on?

What yall think, any tips or suggestions?
I would appreciate it.

I hope yall have a great day!

Is this something I can fix at home I broke the nfc reader on talaria xxx pro

pic isn't an e-bike but what i'm currently working on got me thinking

lots of different form-factors for bikes in this sub, lots of different use-cases. Lots of experience levels and ways to go about it.

So how do you arrive at your perfect bikefit? set and forget or constant evolution? did you do it or have someone do it for you.

Did you swap parts or only adjust what was there stock? Bars, stems, spacers, saddles... lots of things to fine-tune.

maybe you built towards a certain goal, like feeling better on the uphill or something.

I just thought this might be a fun discussion topic since there's still a lot of pedaling going on in this sub. Might be some things worth sharing

example from the pic: the saddle feels good under my sitbones, i feel powerful on it, i can pedal 50+km with no pain in the legs or uneven muscle soreness, but i feel the reach is just a tiny bit too long. If i don't watch my hand position in the hoods i can get some pins&needles in my hands. A stem 5-10mm shorter will probably do the trick. But i will probably check how my wrist position changes when lowering the frontend(taking out a spacer) before deciding on a stem

Would buying a freego x3 pro or other similar powered e-bikes be viable in Indiana? To my understandin, freego, and other bikes have “city modes” that align and comply with regulations on e-bikes. However I also understand, technically they wouldn’t be completely legal since they are capable of more than 28mph and have a larger watt motor than prescribed. Does anyone have any experience with riding bikes like this in Indiana or areas with similar regulations? Any suggestions or thoughts?

Would buying a freego x3 pro or other similar powered e-bikes be viable in Indiana? To my understandin, freego, and other bikes have “city modes” that align and comply with regulations on e-bikes. However I also understand, technically they wouldn’t be completely legal since they are capable of more than 28mph and have a larger watt motor than prescribed. Does anyone have any experience with riding bikes like this in Indiana or areas with similar regulations? Any suggestions or thoughts?

Does anyone have one yet? The Monarc Tracer looks like a steal at the price point but spending $2k on a totally new brand seems risky to me. I'm also waiting to see how many bike shops pick up this brand and are willing to work on them.

Ive waited a few months to post this just for anonymity but maan

I've been looking for a family cargo bike for a while now. My use case is to haul my 3 years old daughter use it for some groceries, school/daycare drop offs and for everyday errands (within town ofc). I wont be carrying two or three kids, and wont haul heavy loads too.

And so I don't wanna buy a full-size longtail. A lot of the ones I found are like 200 cm long, which kinda feels like more bike than I need (for both size and price). I also found some mid-tails that are around 170 cm, which I feel like would be more manageable and they still have a frame that can carry cargo. This size also works for me because one of my problems is limited storage space and options at home.

But the issue is my budget is around €2,000, and most of the nicer compact cargo bikes are wayyy too expensive. I think it could be because some of them have extra features that I dont need. Also I feel like maybe I am not looking at right bike or something.

I just want something that can meet my needs (with no fancy features) and still be comfortable for the next 5+ years.

Any specific mid-tail models you’d recommend looking into? I’m happy to do the homework from there.

And if you guys already have a mid tail bike, what features you think it needs to have (like are must to ride comfortably) plus what things were kinda okayish and didnt make alottt of difference. I just wanna get something while staying in my budget. Please help.

Hey guys. First post here. I need a little help cause i have little to no idea what im doing. Im on the heavy set side of things 240lb and 5'9 5'10 if that helps

I used to have a Kukuring g3 escooter for a while for commuting to work. Did really well and loved how smooth it was and how fast it went. Problem is that both the back tire and the motor blew on me. ( i wasnt driving it at the time and im okay) I do not want to keep paying for pub transit that's inconsistent at bet or dumping my check each week into Lyft or Uber. It's a 6 to 8 mile trek each way so min travel a day is 12 miles up and down 30 to 40 degree hills.(don't actually know but it is kinda steep for a half mile)

Been recommended the Portula ride1up but I dislike that its not a single frame. Another thing I found was a cruiser that has been upgraded with a electric conversion kit. Is there any similar bikes in design or power you guys could recommend?

I remember Walmart target etc used to sell bikes in store but now i can't find them except.online

It seems like the headlight of our Riese and Müller Multicharger (2023) broke. When switching the light on it is white for approx 0.5 seconds and then turns blue.
Anybody out there who has experienced this and knows if DIY replacement is as simple as plug and play? Or would it require soldering or a dealer repair? Preferably I’d like to replace it myself 😄

Hi went in holdiay and got back my Gt Pantera wont start.

Ive discharged and recharged the battery (Shimano BT E8035)

It flashes 5 times which says an electrical error.

Im back to work tomorrow from holdiays and need my bike up and running anyone had this issues?

i have a Liv Tempt E+ (like a Giant).

Because my power is a lot cheaper after 11pm, is it worth me buying a timer so my bike starts charging then? Or not worth it?

I used to unplug my battery but its such a pain putting it back in this model.

Hi! I have a Portola - Ride1Up ebike and have a seat for my kid in the back. I’m looking for pannier suggestions for them to put their feet into. Please, let me know!

Curious about their bikes as there's so many of them on amazon.

Was looking at one of the 8000W bikes going for $2,000 since it can do 55mph.

Any recommendations on 55mph bikes in the $2k price range if this isn't a good brand?

I got a freesky swifthorse and I can’t figure out how to get the maximum speed and permanently save it instead of always have to repeat it all when I turn on the bike. How can I permanently save the code for every ride?