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Using an ebike as an alternative to owning a car or calling an uber. I save a ton of money, in many situations it's faster than a car and it's more enjoyable.

DesHacker 8y ago
Which ebike did you buy? Link?
- shahbaby 8y ago
  I bought the dj city bike. https://www.amazon.ca/DJ-Step-Thru-Electric-Lithium-Ion-Suspension/dp/B06XCG7Y16/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535474867&sr=8-1&keywords=dj+city+bike&dpID=51E1NxJ9%252BLL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch https://www.amazon.ca/DJ-Step-Thru-Electric-Lithium-Ion-Susp... If I had more time/space, I would have considered building my own.
gt2 8y ago
I'm not sure it's great advice -- unless it's a bike friendly city (mostly non US, and even then, selected cities) and/or you are an experienced rider, the increased risk you are taking is substantial[0]. 0: https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2016/05/12/how-safe-is-bike-commuting-perhaps-less-than-you-think/?utm_term=.3fd194ad1f74 https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2016/05/12/how-saf...
- fukuro 8y ago
  Here in Belgium, every city is moslty bike friendly.
- shahbaby 8y ago
  It's not really about the city, one just needs a short commute and have daily amenities within a reasonable biking distance, this is the hardest part. For a daily bike commute, 10 minutes or less is ideal, 10-20 is doable, 20-30 is approaching the limit for me. Unlike a car, the longer you are outside on a bike, the longer you remain exposed to the elements. With that said, a throttle controlled ebike should not really be compared to a regular bike. Regular bikers need to think about incline, wind and their personal fitness. They are not just commuting, they're doing a workout and their probably in a world of pain. The ebiker's mind is less clouded. They do not have to worry about any of those factors and this makes the experience more like driving a car/motorcycle. I personally enjoy riding my ebike far more than taking an Uber.
beenBoutIT 8y ago
Your risk of sustaining catastrophic bodily injury skyrockets.
- shahbaby 8y ago
  Compared to a car? Just because you don't have a metal cage around you does not mean you're putting yourself in danger. A little bit of risk management can go a long way: - Don't ride a bike that goes 2-3x over the legal ebike limit - Always wear a helmet - Avoid paths that require you to be close to motor vehicles - Always assume that drivers cannot see you unless proven otherwise (ie eye contact) and never rely on the assumption that they will follow the rules

DesHacker 8y ago

Which ebike did you buy? Link?

shahbaby 8y ago
I bought the dj city bike. https://www.amazon.ca/DJ-Step-Thru-Electric-Lithium-Ion-Suspension/dp/B06XCG7Y16/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535474867&sr=8-1&keywords=dj+city+bike&dpID=51E1NxJ9%252BLL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch https://www.amazon.ca/DJ-Step-Thru-Electric-Lithium-Ion-Susp... If I had more time/space, I would have considered building my own.

gt2 8y ago

I'm not sure it's great advice -- unless it's a bike friendly city (mostly non US, and even then, selected cities) and/or you are an experienced rider, the increased risk you are taking is substantial[0]. 0: https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2016/05/12/how-safe-is-bike-commuting-perhaps-less-than-you-think/?utm_term=.3fd194ad1f74 https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2016/05/12/how-saf...

fukuro 8y ago
Here in Belgium, every city is moslty bike friendly.
shahbaby 8y ago
It's not really about the city, one just needs a short commute and have daily amenities within a reasonable biking distance, this is the hardest part. For a daily bike commute, 10 minutes or less is ideal, 10-20 is doable, 20-30 is approaching the limit for me. Unlike a car, the longer you are outside on a bike, the longer you remain exposed to the elements. With that said, a throttle controlled ebike should not really be compared to a regular bike. Regular bikers need to think about incline, wind and their personal fitness. They are not just commuting, they're doing a workout and their probably in a world of pain. The ebiker's mind is less clouded. They do not have to worry about any of those factors and this makes the experience more like driving a car/motorcycle. I personally enjoy riding my ebike far more than taking an Uber.

beenBoutIT 8y ago

Your risk of sustaining catastrophic bodily injury skyrockets.

shahbaby 8y ago
Compared to a car? Just because you don't have a metal cage around you does not mean you're putting yourself in danger. A little bit of risk management can go a long way: - Don't ride a bike that goes 2-3x over the legal ebike limit - Always wear a helmet - Avoid paths that require you to be close to motor vehicles - Always assume that drivers cannot see you unless proven otherwise (ie eye contact) and never rely on the assumption that they will follow the rules