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Well I've saved my pennies and I now finally have enough to get an Ebike. after HOURS of watching youtube videos, reviews, etc. I think I've narrowed my choice to these two options.

KEQJSK Electric Bike 1000W Motor. The things I like about it. It looks like a traditional bike. and it will fit on a bus' front bike rack. But it only comes with a 48v 15AH battery. But with the savings I would make up on this I could easily buy two extra batteries. And it's the lightest of the two. My other choice is
Wallke H6 Pro. Now I'm a heavy guy. and this bike is designed for the heavier rider. Plus it comes with a 40v 40AH battery pack. And you can upgrade with an extra internal 20AH battery so you would end up with 60AH total. at HALF the cost of the other 60AH models, the Aniioke A8 Pro Max, and the Eahora Juliet. Plus I like the fact that it folds into a somewhat compact size.

The downside to this model is you can't take it on buses, although I can take it on our local subway. But with the range this models provides I wouldn't need to take transit as much. Another downside is the weight. This thing is HEAVY. it comes in at 90lbs minus the battery.

So those are my current choices. Which would you choose?

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

No way, there are definitely reputable, well established ebike companies out there. Most of them are the same ones who make reliable bicycles like Specialized and Trek. Ebikes aren't really that new at this point, in fact the first electric bike was invented in 1895.

What makes a fundamentally good ebike though, is that underneath the motor and battery is a good, solid bicycle. Buying some cheap, fly by night no-name bike ups the odds that something breaks while you're riding and you end up with a life altering injury. Worse yet, the poorly manufactured battery Alphabetsoupcompanyname used is more likely to catch on fire and that 15AH battery is now an incendiary bomb that burns your building down.

It's really, really not worth it to gamble on random Amazon ebikes, go to your local bike shop or an REI instead.