I'm getting older and wouldn't mind a backup! Battery life would be important.
The better the battery, then the better the e-bike
The battery is most important to me
Location: Northern Florida, USA
After seeing more of these bikes, and the extremes in weight. I would like it to be more like a conventional bike like so that if I do end up with a dead battery or malfunction, I still have a bike that I can ride 20 miles on various grades without killing myself. Keep the weight under 40 pounds (35 pounds perferrably; giving you 5 pounds for water/food and gear), and provide proper gearing to accomplish climbs and/or certain terrains. Also, have zero or near zero drag where the drive system does not impede 'free' pedalling when using without power assist.
Take care,
Jesper
"I am become Death, the destroyer of bicycles." NJS
Having been selling and working on ebikes since 1998 the most important thing I find is the availability of service parts over the long haul. As of now the ebikes we sold in 1998 are not serviceable due to proprietary parts being unavailable. This will be the biggest problem with ebikes that are kept long term.
This is not the same parts issue that standard bicycles have as they are not electric. A bicycle from 1998 can be rebuilt from the ground up with current bicycle parts, however an ebike from 1998 or 2008 cannot be rebuilt from the ground up due to proprietary design. Some parts are simply not available for them.
Location: Northern Florida, USA
(01-21-2022, 06:08 AM)jeffg Wrote: Having been selling and working on ebikes since 1998 the most important thing I find is the availability of service parts over the long haul. As of now the ebikes we sold in 1998 are not serviceable due to proprietary parts being unavailable. This will be the biggest problem with ebikes that are kept long term.
This is not the same parts issue that standard bicycles have as they are not electric. A bicycle from 1998 can be rebuilt from the ground up with current bicycle parts, however an ebike from 1998 or 2008 cannot be rebuilt from the ground up due to proprietary design. Some parts are simply not available for them.
Excellent point Jeff! I'd be curious if things are changing and becoming a bit more standardized. Are all these new ebikes being built by independent companies or are they sourcing from a primary component and frame manufacturer? Seems like there is a new ebike popping up out there on a monthly basis. My concern would certainly be related to battery replacement and how long you'll still be able to find the custom battery pack for your bike; almost makes sense to buy a spare when first purchasing the the bike new. If I was selling them I'd work that into the sales package as an option.
Take care,
Jesper
"I am become Death, the destroyer of bicycles." NJS
Most important is the speed and battery life. Hopefully a smooth ride
Location: Shakopee, Minnesota
The proper size for you is very important and being 6’6”, that’s saying something. Lol
Battery life is definitely a top consideration. Safety and comfort are important as well. I'd be riding around town on errands.
Location: Saginaw, MI for the moment
Hi, Im wondering about the trade-off between ease of handling the battery and range?
I am new to ebikes but interested for sure. Older here. Battery life & Comfort for this body!
Battery life at max power outage.
the tires and the battery life
I am excited about the electric power the bike has. I am 69 years old and don't have the strength in my legs that I would like, but I would like to go on bike rides. Having power to help me out when I need it would be awesome.
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