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Do you have any recommendations for an ebike for daily commutes? (self.bicycles)
submitted 1 year ago by NewEnglandBlueberry to c/[email protected]
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I've never had an ebike before and don't really know where I should start. I'm looking for something practical and hopefully not too expensive.

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[–] Jessica 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Here’s a few things you should answer for yourself before you start looking:

  • What kind of tires do you want? Skinny street, wide street, off-road, fat ones, etc.
  • Do you want it to fold in half for better storage in an apartment, at work, or in your small car?
  • Do you want good full coverage fenders that are close to the wheels for riding in the rain without it ending up all over your back and legs?
  • How far do you want to be able to travel round trip?
  • Are there any other important features you want?
  • What’s your price range? (I know you already said not too expensive.)

I personally bought a folding bike from https://www.greenbikeusa.com/ because they are cheap, they can fold, they have full coverage fenders, they come with a rack, and I was able to attach a basket. it’s a cheap Chinese bike that arrives folded up in a box partially disassembled and the shifter needed calibrating so as long as you are OK with that it’s been a great value.