CyberMonkey403

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Need advice from actual ebike users in c/micromobility@lemmy.world
[–] CyberMonkey403@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago

Got it, thanks!

Need advice from actual ebike users in c/micromobility@lemmy.world
[–] CyberMonkey403@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 weeks ago

ebikes 101 level

Yeeeeaaah, pretty much. Thank you

Need advice from actual ebike users in c/micromobility@lemmy.world
[–] CyberMonkey403@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Most bike specs I’ve seen top out at 120kg.

That's including the bike itself, right?

Need advice from actual ebike users in c/micromobility@lemmy.world
[–] CyberMonkey403@lemmy.ml 9 points 2 weeks ago

Get one assembled, from a bike shop instead of online. You will definitely need service or tuning, and having competent, trustworthy people (ideally, within easy riding range) will save a lot of heart-ache

Luckily there's a shop within a couple bus stops from my home, can even walk there if needed. Thanks for the tips!

Need advice from actual ebike users in c/micromobility@lemmy.world
Need advice from actual ebike users in c/micromobility@lemmy.world
[–] CyberMonkey403@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

What about snow? Do they help with snow?

Need advice from actual ebike users in c/micromobility@lemmy.world
[–] CyberMonkey403@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Went to check, and those aren't available here. At least not that I found. Thanks though!

Need advice from actual ebike users in c/micromobility@lemmy.world
[–] CyberMonkey403@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 weeks ago

Thank you, that is something I have failed to consider. I'm not tall, so with low bars it'll probably be a hunched pose? Gonna have to look into it

Need advice from actual ebike users in c/micromobility@lemmy.world
Need advice from actual ebike users in c/micromobility@lemmy.world
[–] CyberMonkey403@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 weeks ago

Thank you for the suggestion! I'm currently trying to find bike rentals in the city, specifically to check if it'll be comfy or not

Need advice from actual ebike users in c/micromobility@lemmy.world
[–] CyberMonkey403@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

check Upway

Don't deliver to my area, sadly. Regarding foldability (is that a word?) - it's more so the bike could fit into the elevator. I really don't want to be hauling the darn thing several stories up, you know? Tried that with my old acoustic bike and it was a chore. And idk if I want to park the bike in or outside the building (I'll have to park it outside at work, but there are cameras and such)

Need advice from actual ebike users in c/micromobility@lemmy.world
[–] CyberMonkey403@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I'll have to say "bad roads", because I don't intend to ride off-road, but the quality of paving here varies. Could be smooth and fresh asphalt, could be potholes and cracks. But no mud roads or anything, unless you count sleet in winter

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Need advice from actual ebike users (lemmy.nz)
 

TL;DR: help me, Micromobility, you're my only hope

Long story short, I am fed up with the state of public transit in my city and feeling envious of the e-riders whooshing past. However, while trying to pick an actual model, I've ran into being unable to find a model that fits my needs:

  • being able to drive 30+ km, with ~100 meter elevation difference between start and finish
  • being able to handle 100+ kg of load (I am, unfortunately, fat)
  • being able to handle rain and possibly light snow
  • being foldable or otherwise transportable, because I'll have to keep it in the apartment

The Ebike store I've been to suggested picrelated, Yokamura Apache, which seems to fit the requirements, but is expensive enough to give me pause. Are there better options? Am I dreaming the impossible? Please help!

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