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An Interesting Model This Priority Current (model name) ( link ) which lists for $3500 is currently available at Costco for around $2800. Expensive, but checks many boxes. Class 3 Choice of frame size 500W mid-drive motor with 140 Nm of torque (typical ebike delivers 60 Nm) Belt drive Enviolo CVT ...

Notable Issues Fire Danger - Lithium Batteries We know where the vast majority of ebike batteries come from and understand that quality control may not be the first concern. Most ebike (and EV for that matter) batteries are made using lithium. Lithium batteries can enter an uncontrollable, self ...

Personal Safety My rules: Avoid traffic - politely use sidewalks and bike paths where legal. Obey traffic laws. Watch out for idiots (less observant motorists). Wear safety equipment. Safety equipment on an ebike is similar to that on a regular bicycle. Much of this is relatively inexpensive. Ebike ...

Upgrades / Add-Ons As with any item, some judicious upgrades can make it more enjoyable or safer to use. Comfortable Seat / Saddle My first purchase after riding just about any bike I've ever had is a new seat. Most ebikes skimp on such creature comforts. Thumb Throttle Maybe I have a weak wrist ...

Transportation (moving your ebike) Due to the frame size, tire size, and weight of ebikes, a standard bicycle rack won't work. You should consider the need for a rack as part of your purchase price. This hitch-mounted Hollywood rack ($500) fits two ebikes weighing up to 80 pounds each. You might ...

Features Cost Motor Power / Watts / Torque Battery Watt-Hours = Range Weight Price of additional batteries Step-Through Drive System, Drive Mechanism Speed Hill Climbing Tires (fat, …) Size Throttle Street or Off-Road Suspension Seat / Saddle Folding Lights Front Rear Turn Signals Racks / Baskets N ...

Drive Systems Rear Hub The vast majority of ebikes use rear hub drive motors since the majority of weight is in the rear, providing better traction. Front Hub With motor in front and battery in rear, balance is enhanced. (Also common for tricycles.) Dual Hub Similar to the advantages of 4WD ...

Types Ebike manufacturers distinguish between different types of ebikes. An off-road or trail ebike might have wider knobbier tires and thicker frame, while a commuter ebike might have thinner tires, with a performance ebike having even thinner tires. (Not really clear what a "performance" ebike ...

Laws I've seen many "kids" riding ebikes much too fast for road conditions, without helmets, even in the street doing wheelies. I've read many complaints about "kids" blowing by pedestrians on sidewalks without warning. (I try to ride sidewalks as much as possible since I do not trust vehicle ...

Classifications Of course, legislators must legislate, and to do so they develop arbitrary categories based on the legislated object, not how the object is used. Before talking about ebike classifications, let's note that the average Tour de France speed is 25 mph , including uphill, downhill, and ...