E-bike for commutes?
Posted by Thedoodooltalah@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 5 comments
Hello everyone! I’m looking at an ebike to commute to and from uni. I would need a range of about 40km (25 miles) real world. I’ve been looking at the velotric tempo, and what I like about it is how it doesn’t look like an ebike, unlike something like the breeze 1. But I’m not sure if it has enough range or power for me. Is that right or should I consider something different from another brand? Thank!
eluuu@reddit
WHAT COUNTRY ARE YOU IN
Thedoodooltalah@reddit (OP)
Canada
TitaniumKneecap@reddit
I would not get the tempo for commuting that distance, it is rather underpowered and still makes you work for it quite hard like a regular bike. I have a summit 2 that I've converted to a commuter and it's perfect for that distance. I shortened the bars, put a 46t chainring for lower cadence, continental contact urban tires. Also added a dropper post but am testing a suntour NCX suspension seatpost as well. So far I think I like the convenience of the dropper more.
_KeepOnTrucking_@reddit
It's more an issue with physics than branding.
Real world range is impossible to calculate without real world data,
as is power (torque) requirement. Both are highly dependent on
terrain and rider's weight/physical conditioning.
A quality, inexpensive, powerful ebike with good range that doesn't look like an ebike
is in all of our dreams, but real world physics seems to always intervene...
RichGuarantee7482@reddit
TST R002 has a 25 ah model. You can throttle on days when you're tired. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP9Nd9Bjugedr-FeYlY/