First E bike

Posted by Substantial-Cow8521@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 13 comments

I want to get an e bike but idk which brand or model to get.Everywhere i’ve looked has mixed reviews on each brand, some people liking it and others not so it’s really hard to make a choice.My budget is around 1000-2000.Im willing to spend more if it means the bike will be way better compared to others.Im 5’5 and would want a pretty big one.Good range with around 50 miles range and around 50mph.Im new to this so im not sure if what im saying right now is realistic or not.

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ModernMansplaining@reddit

I was like you a month ago, wanted something with range and speed. I just bought a Wired Freedom. It’s fast. Too fast, I limited the speed and top out at 35mph on long smooth straights with no traffic. Typical speed range is about \~23-25. Any crash on an e-bike is amplified, cars and pavement always win. Do I wish I got something different, no.

Here’s my suggestion:
Get this bike. For no other reasons than it has great range and full suspension. Bumps are amplified at speed and can pop you out of your seat. This handles that problem well.

Get a full face helmet and motorcycle gloves, bare minimum. Maybe even a chest protector.

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whattteva@reddit

Do you realize the kinetic energy you are carrying at 50 mph? You are carrying 625% (6.25x) more kinetic energy vs if you are going 20 mph.

That is certain death when you get into a collision.... why do you think motorcycles are more expensive and require all kinds of gears and license and registration to operate? So immature teenagers can't just ride them and pop wheelies and kill themselves + others.

What you're looking for is a motorcycle, not an ebike.

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Substantial-Cow8521@reddit (OP)

I realized now how fast and irresponsible 50mphh is, what about 20mph? for an ebike?

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whattteva@reddit

20-25 mph (depending on jurisdiction) is street-legal. 25 mph is generally only legal if it's only pedal assist; throttle-only speeds are only legal up to 20 mph.

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