DON'T MAKE THIS FATAL MISTAKE When Buying an E-BIKE

The e-bike market is exploding but there are a lot of ways you can lose a ton of money when buying and selling e-bikes. Today we are covering why this is the case that we haven't seen in the biking market in the past and how you can make sure that you do not lose a ton of money when buying and selling your e-bikes.

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[whatnomadtravelnursemtb]

If you are buying a mountain bike assuming you will get your money back you are crazy. The reason we buy one is to ride, that’s your payback.

[rhettoracle]

I've been buying tech for 50 years. In most of that time, I always had the latest and greatest (early adopter). In the last ten years, my finance degree finally took charge, so now it's bang for the buck. Computers, cars, phones and probably e bikes, you're better off buying a 2 year old top of the line that's been refurbished. Let someone else pay the early adopter premium and take the depreciation. You'll likely save 50%. Peace

[joet]

I totally agree of focusing on Motor, Battery, controller and Suspension and upgrading components that are important to the rider. I currently own invested on 2 eMTB. For me, I'm just for the ride to explore so I normally look for reliability and durability in my components. With proper maintenance and care, I plan to hopefully keep my bike way past the 10 year if i can, just so I can give me save up for the next bike purchase.

[JJJ.]

Agree with your main point, buy for the frame, motor, and batter size that fit your needs longer term. Components can be swapped out relatively easily.

[mdschocket]

I just purchased a demo 2022 Obrea only ridden once wild with fox factory shock and fork Bosch cz 750 with new display the 2023 has smart system and integrated battery but I rather carry a spare because the battery is easy to change this bike new is close to 11K I was going to wait 3 more years until I was 70 but my friends you used to shuttle me can't any more Thanks Rob for great tips

[cosmicheretic]

I bought an entry level model 5 years ago and upgraded parts. Once the motor goes I'm ditching the frame maybe even for a regular bike frame.

[LawrenceMacMacster]

If it's not a motorcycle but a bicycle you should be able to swap things easily 😜
You get the point I guess, mountain bikes work cuz they simple and easy to fix in the field, adventure motorcycles are a whole other ballgame, and as a MX rider I still prefer mountain bikes because the freedom is unequalled.
Keep it simple and upgradable...😅

[billydeewilliams]

I got an amazing deal on my own Rail (same color as yours), and while in hindsight I think I'd have preferred a full-travel e-enduro weapon like the Santa Cruz Bullit or Norco Range VLT, it is still just about my favorite bike and I've already got about 3800 miles on it. I've got no real plans to replace it, and am probably even going to get a second battery for pedal access to Northstar and the like.

[gainknowledgeandinsight]

Thanks for sharing. I put my purchase on hold. I was going to buy the Canyon Torque. But I held back - I may wait a year - to see what the upcoming year tech is. Canyon has the EP8 and it appears it’s louder than the Bosch. But I love the 900wh. Because I want to go a far distance. The 300- 500wh won’t cut it for me.

[lookingdown]

I keep bikes for ten years or longer, so I don't see a problem.

[AlexanderOrion]

They need to make an industry standard for some parts, and cut the crap, like they will with the new electric screwdrivers etc, one battery to fit them all, one deraileur hanger, usb type c.. etc etc TECh

[yodapig]

There is a third option: just buy the bike you like the look of (ideally one with a good size battery for range, and a from a reputable manufacturer who offers a decent warranty) and ride it indefinitely - there is no need to keep trading-in any bike for a newer model, just as long as the manufacturer will still support that model with regard to warranty or replacement parts, then you can simply keep on enjoying the one you have!

[ca]

a $5000 e-bike, is really an $1800 bike + tech

[yannhenriot]

I think that when I will be ready to buy an ebike, I will not buy a new one. I will go to Mountain resort rental I know and buy a one season age ebike so my initial investment will be less higher than if I would buy a full new one.

[sirvince]

That's a sound method, I currently do with regular mtn bikes.

[Goodboy]

And Bosch batteries last like 2000 charges and you can get like 5
50, 000 miles out of the motor

[TheNoseman]

Don't buy an ebike and avoid any issue at all. The motors wear fast and the most obsolete of the parts.

[lg]

I doubt batteries are getting better, it is a really mature technology.

[rexserres]

It's not a "NEW THING". I've been flipping out of high end mt bikes every year for 30 yrs.

[marknowak]

These bikes are way overpriced. They shouldn't cost as much as a decent used car, or a good new dirtbike! As the economy continues to go down into the abyss, most of these bike manufacturers are no longer going to exist. These wake boats are destroying the ecosystem of shallow lakes!