Is there any BestBuy e-bike you would recommend ?
Posted by Zestyclose-Snow9275@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 13 comments
In the market for an e-bike since I live on the beach. I wouldn’t do too much beach driving but mainly for cruising around town. I have a $1200 Best Buy gift card to use so curious if you would recommend anything from Best Buy ?
Total_Coffee358@reddit
This has a belt drive — very low maintenance:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lectric-ebikes-xp-lite-2-0-foldable-long-range-belt-drive-ebike-80-miles-max-operating-range-20-mph-max-speed-unisize-jw-black/6588667.p?skuId=6588667
It's the 'long range' version (confirm that), which means a larger battery capacity.
Supposedly works well up hills, according to this video.
It uses its own custom 'torque sensor' system, which is appealing.
Use the remaining funds for the extra warranty.
BodSmith54321@reddit
This is the least powerful Lectric. 350w motor, and one gear. Not for hill climbing.
Total_Coffee358@reddit
Propose an alternative.
BodSmith54321@reddit
Lectric Xpress
JaksIRL@reddit
Velotric would also be my pick for a Best Buy e-bike. They are great bikes and inexpensive, UL certified batteries to-boot.
ZombieTestie@reddit
the geeksquad eCruiser 1.3
canned_pho@reddit
Velotric if your best buy carries them
Usually Local bike shops sell velotric and are willing to work on them.
WisenheimerJones@reddit
Therefore, buy it from the local shop that carries them and don't give that money to a corporate entity like best buy.
snowy_vix@reddit
OP has $1200 in spending power that Best Buy has already collected the money for (a gift card). Try reading the full OP
WisenheimerJones@reddit
No. Go buy a laptop then. Never buy a bike from a stereo store, yo. That's a dumb move.
madmos@reddit
Lectric XP 3.0 step thru long range. I bought one for my wife for Xmas. The quality is outstanding. And lectric has the best customer support out of all the ebike brands. You will love it.
DarkVoid42@reddit
bestbuy is literally all chinese junk.
best you can get is something like this - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/rad-power-bikes-radster-road-ebike-w-65-miles-max-operating-range-28-mph-max-speed-regular-bay-blue/6600164.p?skuId=6600164
not as good as a gazelle, trek or specialized but at least its the best they got.
Chris_skeleton@reddit
Best Buy sells Lectric.