Commuter e-bike recommendation

Posted by EliPro414@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 12 comments

I’m looking for a good e-bike for commuting to my campus and back with. I realized that it’d be much cheaper to just buy a bike than drive back and forth to class everyday. I’m 5’11, and would like something that just feels right to ride, maybe a mountain bike style? I’m not too informed about them, so I’d appreciate some recommendations or tips for looking!

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Stereo_Saber@reddit

Lectric, they are great for beginners and experts alike.

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the5102018@reddit

Someone should lunch Republican EBikes since this stupid war has sent gas prices to 6.50 a gallon in the Bay Area.

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ElfinTechnologies@reddit

The 'commuter' bike style is probably what you're looking for. The geometry puts you in a more upright and comfortable position. Lectric, Aventon, and Voletric all make great commuter bikes. There are sizing charts as well to help you pick the correct frame for your height. At 5'11 you could probably get away with a medium but a large might fit better.

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Worried_Document8668@reddit

go to a local shop and try different styles of bike in different frame sizes.

only way to find out what feels right for you

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Cold-Committee-7719@reddit

For sure I would recommend a test ride at a local reputable bike shop. I bought from a family-owned bike shop here in Denver whose owner turned out to kind of an asshole, dishonest and refused to service my bike any more after not being able to fix it.

I took it to a reputable bike shop and they were happy to fix it for $80- $100. I have taken it there since and they're great and I wish I had purchased it from them in the first place.

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EliPro414@reddit (OP)

Right. My car only takes 93, and that’s $5.2 here😓 at 14mpg that hurts my pockets quick

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haoqiebike@reddit

Oil prices have doubled in various regions this year.