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Hello from Washington, DC! I haven't ridden a bike in many decades. Now that they're electric I'm thinking about riding again.
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(10-12-2024, 09:04 AM)T. Weiland Wrote:  Hello from Washington, DC! I haven't ridden a bike in many decades. Now that they're electric I'm thinking about riding again.

Welcome!

Do your research before buying an e-bike. Many features, many brands. Spare battery and good customer service are extremely important. Also, get familiar with riding again. You need to be able to ride at higher speeds than what you may ridden at before and braking systems have changed over the past 20 years.
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#3
Welcome.

I second @Jesper on familiarizing yourself with riding and riding at high speeds. e-bikes fly at high speeds. Also may familiarize yourself in fixing a flat or dealing with a mechanical issue. E-bikes tend to be heavier and weigh even more when the battery dies/have to be carried in case of a flat.

Happy and safe riding.

(10-12-2024, 08:29 PM)Jesper Wrote:  
(10-12-2024, 09:04 AM)T. Weiland Wrote:  Hello from Washington, DC! I haven't ridden a bike in many decades. Now that they're electric I'm thinking about riding again.

Welcome!

Do your research before buying an e-bike. Many features, many brands. Spare battery and good customer service are extremely important. Also, get familiar with riding again. You need to be able to ride at higher speeds than what you may ridden at before and braking systems have changed over the past 20 years.
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#4
Welcome aboard!

I highly recommend starting first with a cheap non-electric bike to get re-acquainted with cycling before diving into the e-bike world.

I second the other points made by the other posters.
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