smritte
Well-known member
I'm predicting the next trend. Actually, its already started so, lets see if it turns into the next big fad.
Over the last few years, I watched e-bikes evolve. I was waiting on a few things before I bought one and I'm glad I did. I was waiting for them to get lighter, less expensive, break into modern battery and motor technology. For some reason everything I saw was at least two generations old and starting prices were in the 5k range for a heavy bike with poor suspension. The nicer bikes were a bit lighter. These started at 10k but again, poor motor/battery technology.
This year the e-bike manufactures have been really advertising the heck out of their bikes. I have two bikes, one is more street/gravel road, fat tire and the other is a full mountain bike. I ride almost everyday before work. The number of e-bikes I see on the bike path and trails has increased quite a bit this summer.
Why do I say this is becoming a fad? First is the increase in numbers I see but more than that is the number of e-bike idiots. Monday (I know. Holiday) I had 3 near collisions in 20 min's. It also seems the E-Motor cycles have dropped in price. I'm now seeing those on the bike/walking path's.
If your in the market for an e-bike, take your time looking at them. There's quite a few places that rent them also. Rent one first and make sure you ride it in the conditions you will normally ride it.
Over the last few years, I watched e-bikes evolve. I was waiting on a few things before I bought one and I'm glad I did. I was waiting for them to get lighter, less expensive, break into modern battery and motor technology. For some reason everything I saw was at least two generations old and starting prices were in the 5k range for a heavy bike with poor suspension. The nicer bikes were a bit lighter. These started at 10k but again, poor motor/battery technology.
This year the e-bike manufactures have been really advertising the heck out of their bikes. I have two bikes, one is more street/gravel road, fat tire and the other is a full mountain bike. I ride almost everyday before work. The number of e-bikes I see on the bike path and trails has increased quite a bit this summer.
Why do I say this is becoming a fad? First is the increase in numbers I see but more than that is the number of e-bike idiots. Monday (I know. Holiday) I had 3 near collisions in 20 min's. It also seems the E-Motor cycles have dropped in price. I'm now seeing those on the bike/walking path's.
If your in the market for an e-bike, take your time looking at them. There's quite a few places that rent them also. Rent one first and make sure you ride it in the conditions you will normally ride it.