Looking for a good Electric Bike to buy.

G-man · Post by **G-man** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:36 pm

Does anyone here know anything about electric bikes? What's a good, safe brand... that sort of thing? What safety equipment is needed for a rider? Has anyone had any issues with them?

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:46 pm

don't know anything about them, but HONDA is a fabulous brand of anything.:guitarist:guitarist:guitarist:guitarist

G-man · Post by **G-man** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:23 pm

Odie;1211843 wrote: don't know anything about them, but HONDA is a fabulous brand of anything.:guitarist:guitarist:guitarist:guitarist

I used to have a Honda... vehicle and a motorcycle. Never had problems with either one.

Victoria · Post by **Victoria** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:53 pm

Dont know if you can get them in the US??

Sparta they have made bikes and electric ones for years the Sparta Ion was voted bike of the year when it came out in 2004

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:16 am

Do your research on line. Find out what previous owners are saying.

G-man · Post by **G-man** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:22 am

Victoria;1211855 wrote: Dont know if you can get them in the US??

Sparta they have made bikes and electric ones for years the Sparta Ion was voted bike of the year when it came out in 2004

I'm looking for ones in Canada, actually. I like that name "Sparta", I'll look into those.

Nomad;1211862 wrote: Do your research on line. Find out what previous owners are saying.

Ummmm... that's kinda' what this thread is all about. :p

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:24 am

G-man;1211864 wrote: I'm looking for ones in Canada, actually. I like that name "Sparta" I'll look into those.

Ummmm... that's kinda' what this thread is all about. :p

Wow. Went right over my head.

Of course it is.

By the way can you define electric bike ?

Im not familiar with this.

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 4:22 am

G-man;1211841 wrote: Does anyone here know anything about electric bikes? What's a good, safe brand... that sort of thing? What safety equipment is needed for a rider? Has anyone had any issues with them?

Check out the Worksman company. The Worksman Cycles Factory Direct Store, America's Oldest Cycle Manufacturer, Industrial Bicycles and Tricycles, since 1898

They are made in New York state and optional electric or gas power can be had. They ain't cheap but are built to last for a very long time. You can custom tailor them to suit you. Mine has a 3-speed low gear ratio for hills and easier pedaling and I got the puncture resistant tires and tubes.

jimjackson · Post by **jimjackson** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:07 am

Don't know what part of Canada you're in but if you are around Calgary, check out Green City Motors.

They have the Ultra Motors and the Pedego Comfort Cruisers.

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:18 am

i think voltswagon make one:sneaky::sneaky:

G-man · Post by **G-man** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 9:30 am

Nomad;1211865 wrote: Wow. Went right over my head.

Of course it is.

By the way can you define electric bike ?

Im not familiar with this.

Me neither... :p I believe the definition involves the speed and whether or not it can be pedaled as well as powered by a motor. It's mostly to help an old lady get about town (go back and forth to work, pick up a bag or two of groceries, supplies...) without having to fuss over having a car in the city and all the trouble in which that involves. :p

hoppy;1211926 wrote: Check out the Worksman company. The Worksman Cycles Factory Direct Store, America's Oldest Cycle Manufacturer, Industrial Bicycles and Tricycles, since 1898

They are made in New York state and optional electric or gas power can be had. They ain't cheap but are built to last for a very long time. You can custom tailor them to suit you. Mine has a 3-speed low gear ratio for hills and easier pedaling and I got the puncture resistant tires and tubes.
Thanks, I'll check them out.

jimjackson;1212034 wrote: Don't know what part of Canada you're in but if you are around Calgary, check out Green City Motors.

They have the Ultra Motors and the Pedego Comfort Cruisers.
Thanks.

farmer giles;1212035 wrote: i think voltswagon make one:sneaky::sneaky:
:yh_rotfl

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:36 am

g-man;1211864 wrote: i'm looking for ones in canada, actually. I like that name "sparta", i'll look into those.

Ummmm... That's kinda' what this thread is all about. :p

Happy Canada day!

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Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:37 am

Oh, back when they 1st came out they were called mopeds.

No idea.

That could be helpful depending on how you look at it.

Its probably better for you in the long run if Nomad doesnt get involved.

I fell over tying my shoes this morning.

sammydose · Post by **sammydose** » Sat Sep 17, 2011 8:37 am

Ezipp I've been using for quite some time. This is a good electric bike. Ride quality is good and very well priced too. And the best part is that the batteries. I can ride comfortably for 6-7 hours on a single charge. There are enough options in the Indian market, but I think Ezipp is the best around.

Post by **spot** » Sat Sep 17, 2011 9:45 am

Thank you for registering sammy, that's interesting and on topic.

Richard Bell · Post by **Richard Bell** » Sat Sep 17, 2011 9:25 pm

sammydose;1369781 wrote: Ezipp I've been using for quite some time. This is a good electric bike. Ride quality is good and very well priced too. And the best part is that the batteries. I can ride comfortably for 6-7 hours on a single charge. There are enough options in the Indian market, but I think Ezipp is the best around.

Hi Sammy:

I take it that you live in India?

What is your opinion (or what have you heard) about the Hero e-scooter? I looked at them online about a year ago, but found a used Gio (Luyuan) for $300, which has given me a year of carefree (and almost $$$ free) daily transportation, which is a pleasant surprise,given that the Gio/Luyuan is a low priced scooter made in China.

The Heros looked great, but reading some reviews and experiences on Indian websites gave me serious reservations about them.

koan · Post by **koan** » Sat Sep 17, 2011 11:57 pm

I recently considered the value of buying an electric bike vs a scooter vs a used car. I'm car hunting tomorrow.

If I save what I'd spend on rain gear and an electric bike kit (1500) and get a vehicle that allows me to transport more than I can carry in a backpack, my lifestyle will profit. Also, the electric bike kits available in Canada tend to have issues.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Mon Sep 19, 2011 1:36 pm

koan;1369839 wrote: I recently considered the value of buying an electric bike vs a scooter vs a used car. I'm car hunting tomorrow.

If I save what I'd spend on rain gear and an electric bike kit (1500) and get a vehicle that allows me to transport more than I can carry in a backpack, my lifestyle will profit. Also, the electric bike kits available in Canada tend to have issues.

Given your weather I don't blame them