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For someone who wants a more bicycle like experience, it's better to set expectations beginning at $3k-4k. And as far as "longer range than a bike" that's more
by basch 6y ago
For someone who wants a more bicycle like experience, it's better to set expectations beginning at $3k-4k.
And as far as "longer range than a bike" that's more than likely untrue. The largest batteries, best motors, and most efficient mode might make it to 100 miles on a charge, but more realistic on more common models is 30-40 miles in a middle power mode. A 40 mile limit is less than you can acomplish on a non electric bike.
- flaque 6y agoBy range, I meant the amount a non-athletic person might use for commuting. Most people can easily go 20 miles on an electric bike, but have difficulty going 20 miles on a normal bike. Also Rad power bikes are in the ~$1000 range and are great!
- basch 6y agoRadPower are all hub motors and fall into that category of more scooter / motorcycle than bicycle. With enough sensors and computer smarts they can almost emulate mid drive bike type feeling, but it never quite gives you that bicycle first, motor second feel. For people who want a bicycle for a bicycle and are going to use it, you may want to save up for a mid drive bike.