RE: Afternoon Ride - Taking it e-zee

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That is pretty awesome. I have been thinking about getting one of these for a while now, but they are pretty expensive. Probably more than I am willing to spend on a bike. I know that @ericvancewalton just picked one up and he did a lot of research on them before he made his purchase. He loves it from what I have seen!



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There seems to be a range of prices and some regular bikes can cost more than a good e-bike. My neighbour actually inherited this one from his grandfather a couple of years back. A friend who has one has had cyclists say she's 'cheating', but it's just transport. If you can do bike journeys instead of using the car then it's a win. If you live somewhere that is not totally flat then an e-bike can really extend your range.

I wonder if some of the electric car technology will filter down to make batteries lighter and more compact. I don't think bikes generally do regenerative braking, but that could extend the range a bit. The brakes on this one are quite powerful, but you have that extra weight to stop. I was travelling some rough trails and it coped well.

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That is pretty cool. I think as long as you can shut it off I don't see the problem. Some people who might be new to cycling need that boost at the beginning. As they build strength, they should need it less and less. If you are just using it like a moped, that is fine too. You should check out the Copenhagen Wheel.

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I researched for about a year and narrowed the choices to the Aventon Level, Rad Power Bike, and VanMoof. I ended up getting the VanMoof S3 in January and am super happy with it so far. I just got the external battery accessory called the "powerbank". It extends the range to about 120 miles (between the main battery and the powerbank) on the lowest level of assist and has a top speed of around 20 mph. I've learned most brands have widespread quality control issues. Getting a good bike is basically the luck of the draw. My wife and I seem to have been lucky so far.

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