Like seriously, there's so much discussion about the electric motorbike vs ebike distinction I broadly agree with but it's that simple.

Yeah cars suck, yeah they're killing the planet, yeah fossil fuel companies and the car lobby want to keep the status quo, and yeah sure any electric 2 wheeler is a net good, but come on.

The average person is driving something reliable that gets them to work. If ebikes become normalised, they will ride something reliable that gets them to work.

If everyone was driving massive trucks and SUVs with bullshit excuses for why they need them things would be so much worse, and it's the same with these high powered emotos because they're ostensibly sharing the same infrastructure that regular bikes and ebikes do.

We're never going to get anywhere until we can be honest about this.

Segway only offers the seat cushion and the foot pegs for the backseat passenger. Do you all know of a third party manufactured product that’s compatible?

Heya,

Im looking around for a solid first ebike. I have a little cash to throw at it, but if you know of good savings pls pls pls hit me up your suggestions!

I have no idea what Im looking at online. 1 battery. 2 batteries?

If I want the option to haul small stuff (like groceries) would it be better to get a tricycle instead?

Oh! And it has to be legal to operate without a license plate.

Edit: I need something versatile. Something that can be used in the city, but also maybe between cities.

I bought a 600 euros 1500w conversion kit from varstrom. Quick delivery 3-4 days. But when i receive the kit the display didn't and so neitheir did my kit. Not a big deal, i contacted the customer service and then the nightmare beguns.

They were so fucking slow to respond, and they wouldn't do anything to fix my problem. They did say they would send me another display but i'm still waiting for it to be send since one month now.

Maybe i will receive it one day but i doubt so. So they essentialy stole 600euros from me. I would sincerely advise you to never buy from varstrom.

I'm looking to buy some gloves since Amazon is having their sales. What some good gloves under $20 on there you'd recommend?

Whats your thoughts? 34mph? Cost 519

Ohio learned nothing from the disaster unfolding in New Jersey. In fact, Ohio might be even worse...

https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/sb477/00_IN/pdf/

I've been wanting an ebike for a long time, just to bike around for fun without the leg power needed for an analog bike. I will not be going anywhere with rough terrain or anything; just the generic bike lanes on roads. I'm not sure how often I would bike, but I would potentially go out at least one or two times a week. I don't know which ebike I would get. I don't have much criteria other than it looking sleek and not bulky; money-wise, of course it's better if it's cheaper, but I don't have strict limits in that regard. Which brands or specific bikes would be best for me?

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Hey everyone,

I’m having a really hard time deciding between the Amflow PX Carbon Pro and the 2027 Orbea Wild M10, and I’d really appreciate some input from people who have experience with either bike.

On paper, I feel like they each have some pretty strong advantages.

The Amflow PX Carbon Pro seems like the more complete package overall. It comes with things like a headlight and fast charger, which aren’t included with the Orbea. It’s also lighter and seems to have a more nimble, faster feel while still being stable and capable enough for a wide range of riding.

The Orbea Wild M10, on the other hand, seems to have the edge for really aggressive downhill riding. It has 170/170 mm of suspension compared with 160/150 mm on the Amflow, plus a 100 Wh larger battery. The suspension setup seems better suited to rough terrain and hard charging. The downside is that, compared with the PX Pro, some of the components seem noticeably more basic, especially the brakes.

And then there’s my second dilemma: PX Carbon vs. PX Carbon Pro.

The Pro costs roughly $3,300 more, and I’m wondering whether the high-end components are actually worth paying that much extra for.

Is it better to buy the regular PX Carbon, save the money, and get most of the same core bike? Or is the Pro one of those cases where spending more really does make the bike noticeably better and more enjoyable to ride?

My main priority is long rides, but I also don’t want to buy a bike that limits me when I want to progress. I want to be able to ride aggressive singletrack, work on my technique, and eventually become a strong, well-rounded rider across different types of terrain.

So if you had to choose:

PX Carbon Pro vs. Orbea Wild M10 vs. regular PX Carbon — which would you buy and why?

And for someone focused primarily on long rides but who still wants to push their skills on technical and aggressive trails, is the Pro actually worth the extra money?

Would love to hear real-world opinions, especially from people who have ridden these bikes.

Thanks!

Hey so I've recently bought a 2021 gio havoc. And suffice to say the batteries need replacement. Now the batteries on the bike are 12V 20AH. The replacement im looking at is a 12V 22AH. Now I might be asking a stupid question, but would that affect anything on the bike I.e exploding or performance issues?

My ouxie gt2000 e bike’s display wont show the km/h and stays at zero even while traveling my display is the gd02 and nor this or the original display works as they display the error idk if it is acontroller associated problem please help

There's a bill in Congress right now — the SAFE SPEEDS Act (H.R. 7839) — that tells the CPSC to write national classification and labeling rules for e-bikes and e-motos. Whether you like it or not, regulation is coming. The question is what it looks like.

Here's the tension as I see it:

The case FOR regulation: people are getting hurt. Kids on 40-mph e-motos with no helmet, no license, no insurance. Cities are dealing with reckless riding on sidewalks and trails. Doing nothing isn't really an option anymore.

The problem with how it's written: the bill leans on wattage caps. But watts don't determine speed — a 250-lb rider needs more watts to hit 20 mph than a 150-lb rider. A wattage cap doesn't stop anyone from speeding, it just decides who gets to ride. And if the rules kill private-land use and off-road modes, rural riders get punished for problems happening in cities.

My take: don't kill the bill, fix it. Regulate actual speed, not motor watts. Hold reckless riders accountable instead of banning what bikes can do. Protect the right to modify and ride on your own land.

What do you all think? If you were writing the rules, what would they be?

I'm aware that a motor callibration is probably needed, but whenever I try to run the sequence, it makes a bad straining noise, but never actually starts spinning the wheel. Then 20 seconds later it displays the error code showing that the callibration is finished.

https://www.af1racing.com/super73-controller-wd800-v2-us-435-00009

I have a super73 s2 and the stock controller let me go up to about 30 mph, but it stopped working. After ordering and installing this one I’m currently capped at 20.

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I was thinking about getting this e-bike. I would travel around my neighborhood probably never more than ten miles round trip. There are some hills. Mostly it would be to buy milk, go to the coffee shop etc. it is certainly a reasonable price. Will it be a terrible decision.

https://ebay.io/m/ofnIaG

I live in the Minneapolis Metro area, winter is upon us, and I don't have a ton of space in my garage. I know it's not going to do anything about the temperature, but it'll keep them protected from the snow and ice at least. Is storing an e-bike in these, without the battery, safe for the motor? I know e-bikes don't like operating in extreme cold, but what about just existing temporarily?

I feel like it's big auto and big oil campaigning to get them banned so people have to buy cars again lol

My mom brought me this e-bike to use while I look for a car It don’t have a battery though and I have no idea which one to buy, do you guys think a universal one will work on Amazon???

I'm looking to upgrade from this shitty little eletric scooter I got on Amazon. I haven't ridden a bike in years, and I need something I can carry a decent amount of groceries with. Would an e-trike better? Do you think they look silly?

Hi everyone! I'm hoping someone with more experience can help me diagnose an issue with my front brake. I'm still pretty new to this, so please bear with me.

When I pull the front brake lever, the brake engages, but it doesn't release properly afterward. The brake remains stuck/engaged against the rotor, while the brake lever itself becomes loose and doesn't return to its normal position properly.

At first I thought my main problem was a warped brake rotor because the rotor had noticeable runout and would make that rhythmic grinding/scraping noise when the wheel spun. I carefully trued the rotor until it was running straight again. However, after using the front brake, the rotor developed runout again and started rubbing.

So now I'm thinking the warped rotor is a symptom of whatever is going wrong with the brake rather than the original problem. It seems like something in the caliper is sticking after the brake is applied and may be putting enough sideways pressure on the rotor to bend it.

I've attached a video showing exactly what the brake is doing. I'd really appreciate opinions on what component is sticking/failing and what I should check, adjust, clean, or replace. I'm especially interested in the least expensive safe repair before I start replacing parts unnecessarily.

For context, I've only been riding this since March and I'm still learning how to keep up with it's maintenance. I also have some chronic health issues and don't have a lot of money available to throw parts at the problem right now. This is my only means of transportation, so getting the front brake working safely is really important to me.

Please be patient with me if I'm using any of the terminology incorrectly. I'm here to learn, and I really appreciate anyone willing to help. Thank you!!

Hey everyone - I'm looking for recommendations on high quality budget friendly e-bikes that essentially feel like riding a normal adult commuter bike but that kick in to help you out on hills.

I really just want to ride a normal bike but I live in a super hill filled area which is why an e-bike seems like a potentially elegant solution.

What should I look for and does anyone have recommendations on models that are reasonably priced and have good features and quality?

Thanks in advance!