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Originally Posted by Toymeister
If you want a quality ebike at that price point your friend will have to buy a bike online, no question.
There are several choices depending what type of bike s/he wants. Radrover is #1 ebike brand however they cheap out at the 999 or 1199 level. There main offense is stating the 350 watt motor is 500, the 500 is 750.
At 1500.00 there are plenty of great choices.
On the lower budget I would get a lectric brand for 899 and see how s/he likes it. At 1500 I would buy a Juiced scorpion. Ideally spend 2299 for a Juiced cross current. Easily this is a 4200 at a bike shop.
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I have two Juiced Crosscurrent S2 bikes, one for here and one for up north. I got them both on periodic sales for $1699. They are fantastic bikes. If I go for a 15 MPH average speed, I get 90 miles with plenty of battery reserve. They have the best bike computer I have seen. Owners can set a governor speed, battery reserve level, different ways of engaging assist, cruise control, six different assist levels, plus a throttle. I don't tend to ride fast, but I have had the bike over 30 MPH - but that just sucks the battery dry.
Both of my bikes are highly modified with different handgrips allowing for a handlebar end mirror, shock seatpost, new seat, different handlebar post that allows for upright riding, etc.
I appreciated your comments on battery management.
P.S. I ride the eBikes about 10% of the time (when I just want fun). The rest of the time, I'm on a hybrid averaging around 10,000 miles per year.