Mid drive only.
Comment on Daily Discussion Thread: 🥕 Sat 30 Mar 2024
melbourne_wanderer@aussie.zone 7 months ago
anyone have an e bike they recommend? looking for something to ride to/from work and the shops, really (recreational rides will take place on existing bike).
Cost not really a factor, but would prefer something with good range, easily removable battery and that I can put a pannier rack on. and know, generally good quality… I keep getting distracted by bikes that just look good, so any guidance appreciated!
dumblederp@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Taleya@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Pedelec 4 lyfe
melbourne_wanderer@aussie.zone 7 months ago
noted
Taleya@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Check out rev bikes. They also convert pedal bikes (got my Malvern Star done, still going strong 2,000km later)
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Have a look at the range Dolomiti stock in Ivanhoe. If cost’s not a factor, they stock some of the best ebikes you can get. They’re all Bosch motors because they have a service centre here
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 7 months ago
I have a Rilu model D-30. Bog standard electric bike at the cheaper end of the market. Comes with pannier racks and the battery is under them over the back wheel, and is easily removable but can be locked in place with a key. Only downsides for me are that you can’t have a front handlebar basket, and the built in rear light is a bit fragile, so I use my own lights. I also had an issue at the start where the back wheel couldn’t cope with a really heavy load of shopping and collapsed, but I believe this issue has now been fixed for this design. I have a milk crate permanently wired to the pannier racks which fits an Aldi cooler bag and my handbag & shopping goes in that to limit the load. Had it 6 years now and still using the original battery. I get 80-100 k from one charge using mid range power. Ride it every day to & from work - About 15 k round trip plus shopping & fast food trips. Designed and built in Melbourne from imported parts.
melbourne_wanderer@aussie.zone 7 months ago
wow, that sounds pretty great!
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone 7 months ago
Suits me just fine. Cost was around $2,000 back in 2018 - would be more now. I’ve been thinking of getting a detachable bike trailer for it for shopping.
calhoon2005@aussie.zone 7 months ago
If you’re a bigger person like me, look at the Kalkhoff range. I have an older model that I’ve had for 7-8 years. Gets ~90km on the lowest assist. They are very good bikes. On the expensive side though. Definitely look for a mid-drive one, they are a lot smoother to ride, and the extra weight is centralised so it feels like a regular bike.
melbourne_wanderer@aussie.zone 7 months ago
cheers - will do: they hadn’t popped up in my searches yet, so good tip