• Kereru [he/him]
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      2 years ago

      Extremely cool and fun. Probably the cheapest urban transport available too (assuming you replace the calories burned on a regular bike and don't just waste away)

      • axont [she/her, comrade/them]
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        2 years ago

        What's a good ebike? Or at least what's one you like? (Sorry if I'm derailing...the thread). I've been looking at Ride1UP stuff

        • fart [he/him]
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          2 years ago

          highly recommend getting one with a motor from a reputable company with good support lest you be stuck with an ewaste bike. Bosch is number one, shimano is fine too. Avoid Specialized for sure, unreliable proprietary motors. Bigger Chinese companies like Bafang are fine but don't have the same kind of support, and there's a good chance you'd struggle to find a place locally that would service it.

        • spectre [he/him]
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          2 years ago

          Radpower for entry level, Trek if you want the high end. Plenty of options higher, lower and in between those too.

    • Quimby [any, any]
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      2 years ago

      electric bikes are/should be the future if society didn't suck. awesome, awesome technology.

    • EmmaGoldman [she/her, comrade/them]
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      2 years ago

      I fucking love mine. It's currently my only mode of transport, I've ditched my car and public transit sucks in my town. It's how I get my groceries, get to work, head to order meetings or to hobby stuff. If most or all of the stuff in your life is within a 10 km radius, I highly recommend just ditching your car and getting a cheaper e-bike, under $2000.

        • EmmaGoldman [she/her, comrade/them]
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          2 years ago

          Honestly, I haven't had any trouble with that. Just get a chunky U-lock and a chain, add it to an alibaba ebike, like a greenpedel, and you'll be good to go. If you have Renter's or Homeowner's Insurance, it should also cover your bike.

    • poopoobanana [he/him]
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      2 years ago

      I have for a few years as main form of transport. They're great if there's hills and you're not fit enough, have cargo, or don't want to sweat too much. In flat places they're not really necessary, a plain old bike will do.