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manaboutown 10-22-2016 03:52 PM

Anyone riding an e-bike in TV?
 
These bicycles seem to be getting popular among middle aged and older folks. I first noticed them in China about 10 years ago. Why are e-bikes all the rage? Because they're plenty of fun to ride - LA Times

Fraugoofy 10-22-2016 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by manaboutown (Post 1309438)
These bicycles seem to be getting popular among middle aged and older folks. I first noticed them in China about 10 years ago. Why are e-bikes all the rage? Because they're plenty of fun to ride - LA Times

Several years ago my son ordered a kit and made his own e-bike. He loved it! I rode it a few times and it is a great ride!

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Blessed2BNTV 10-22-2016 06:20 PM

I am interested in purchasing one. Anyone want to see if we can make a group buy? Send me a pm.

Toymeister 10-22-2016 08:38 PM

I have seen two. The best source for e-bikes (by price) is Crazy Lenny's bikes out of Madison WI. He ships, he is the number one dealer in the country. I have a Sondor myself. The #1 by number e bike. The low price made Sonder #1. The wife loves hers, which was quite a bit more expensive.

CFrance 10-22-2016 08:56 PM

My husband had one in high school in the '60s. He loved it.

LitespeedRider 10-23-2016 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Toymeister (Post 1309530)
I have seen two. The best source for e-bikes (by price) is Crazy Lenny's bikes out of Madison WI. He ships, he is the number one dealer in the country. I have a Sondor myself. The #1 by number e bike. The low price made Sonder #1. The wife loves hers, which was quite a bit more expensive.

Funny, I know Crazy Lenny (used to live near Madison). He (well, the guy at their store) calls the die hard e-bike riders "Team DUI" as I guess people who have their licenses taken often get the e-bikes.

I have ridden a few (and bikes with 80cc two stroke engines)...I will stick to pedaling my own for the time being. But they are fun.

VILLAGERBB 10-23-2016 09:35 AM

Definitely looks like fun!

VILLAGERBB 10-23-2016 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Blessed2BNTV (Post 1309493)
I am interested in purchasing one. Anyone want to see if we can make a group buy? Send me a pm.

Hi Blessed2BNTV,
I am unable to PM you.....but I am interested in possibly joining an E-Bike group.

Blessed2BNTV 10-23-2016 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by VILLAGERBB (Post 1309649)
Hi Blessed2BNTV,
I am unable to PM you.....but I am interested in possibly joining an E-Bike group.

Just sent you an email :)

duhbear 10-23-2016 04:10 PM

Mrs. Bear and I each have a Pedego. Well built bikes aith strong frames.disc brakes and excellent range. You can pedal, use electro assist pedaling or go purely electric. These are perfect for TV. Love them and can highly recommend them.

VILLAGERBB 10-25-2016 12:38 PM

Has anyone any knowledge/experience modifying a standard bike to an e-bike or attaching a small engine?

Fraugoofy 10-25-2016 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by VILLAGERBB (Post 1310653)
Has anyone any knowledge/experience modifying a standard bike to an e-bike or attaching a small engine?

Yes. It is not difficult and you can buy several different kits to fit what you are looking for. My son did his bicycle when he was 14... Peace out...

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Jimmydoodlebug 10-26-2016 07:34 AM

I see there is an e-bike dealer in Mt. Dora.

Segway of Central Florida

Blessed2BNTV 10-26-2016 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Fraugoofy (Post 1310844)
Yes. It is not difficult and you can buy several different kits to fit what you are looking for. My son did his bicycle when he was 14... Peace out...

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Thanks for this information!

bbbbbb 10-26-2016 11:31 AM

e bikes
 
[QUOTE=manaboutown;1309438]These bicycles seem to be getting popular among middle aged and older folks. I first noticed them in China about 10 years ago. [url=http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-e-bikes-20160715-snap-story.html]Why are e-bikes all the rage? Because they're plenty of fun to ride - LA
COMMENT FROM bbbbbb
Over a year ago, there was a firm that did demos of Ebikes at the Waterfront Hotel in the Villages, we rode them and liked them but did not buy at that time. Not sure of the company, but they seemed to be very well built, they were comfy to ride and had good controls, pedal a bit, ebike assist a bit. Really nice. However, on a bike you must follow all the rules of a car on a public street, no cutting corners, so to speak. Good luck. bbbbbb :a040:


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