I Wish I Knew This Before Getting an E-Bike

I wish I knew this before getting an E-bike. These are common things I wish I knew before getting my first electric bike. These e-bike tips will help you avoid common problems and address common issues when getting your first e-bike.

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[scbscb]

All the warnings about batteries pffff, been riding them for 6+ years, 10.000km a year just get a good brand and use the damn thing. It might have less 2 years later depending on how well the BMS handles things maybe 10% more loss. You make it sound like you need to make flight-plan and submit it for approval each time. Just plug it in when you get back, it should auto turn off and remove plug a few hours later. And go and ride is it a issue when i ride more than normal (normal would be 50km a day) maybe (say 100km/day) thats about the only time i worry about the battery. It sounds like people who first own a mobile smart phone in 2007 and got all worried about it.. just use a good brand and you will be fine.

[vadoiski]

A couple of things to touch on.
1.) The BMS (battery managments system) in a lot of newer ebikes are very good at holding a optimal charge level, along with regulating heat to charge. So "storing" or "keeping" a batteru @100% is neglegible at best.

[subtractivemusic]

Hot-swappable batteries that you can keep in a backpack on a ride would be ideal.

[laurajones]

"I used to think e-bikes were lazy, like fat people ride them". Yes Antonio, fat people and people with various chronic health conditions and injuries and people who have aged beyond however old you are right now appreciate e-bikes for the enjoyment of riding and for helping to keep us active when we can't manage with a regular bike anymore. That'll be you too someday if you live long enough.

[curtwuollet]

My first ebike taught me a lot about what I do and don't need. It was a 26" "mountain" ebike. I don't need 21 speeds, big wheels with noisy tires, low handlebars and a hardtail. It got too hard to swing a leg over. My new bike has 20" wheels with street tires, full suspension, 7 speeds and its easier and safer to get on and off and has an upright riding position. It also has fenders.
And it is very affordable. It's a Vivi FM20 A clone of Lectric, but with full suspension and half the price.

[stevemcclure]

Totally agree about the eBike! I use mine FAR more then I would a traditional bike. I'm not looking at a fat tire ebike so I can ride in the winter. I'd add REI ebikes as well. Mine was $1000 on sale and got very good reviews!

[MrBrettAIR]

Escapade E-Bikes for the win. No other company is even coming close. No drop shipping bs, quality components, great customer service. Outstanding company and the ebikes are amazing. Escapade Execute is simply a beast. Best E-Bikes hands down

[DickHowe-cq]

I had a stationary exercise bike before I bought my electric bike. I love my ebike. I will probably keep the stationary bike for the winter. But I haven't used it since I got my ebike. You have some really good points about the battery. I also like that you don't wear a helmet. I will use my helmet when I go on a long trip or congested area. Most of the time it's just a short trip and I make a few stops. I don't want to be putting on and taking my helmet off every time I go into a store or someone's house. Thanks for the video!

[johnnylong]

Pretty solid points. Especially about the proper care for batteries.

[lafamillecarrington]

I can never buy anything (relatively expensive) without doing a lot of research. So now I have an excellent theoretical knowledge of the types of e-bike that are available. I know what would be perfect for me, and it doesn't come cheap! What I don't know is what is good enough, and that will take a large number of test rides - if I can even find the e-bikes that I want to try out!

[JBx]

Don't know about anyone else but I'd rather the battery exploded when I'm NOT in the house! 😂

[MUSICTIME]

I'm considering getting an e-bike and thanks for such useful tips.

[eonreeves]

if you store it at 75% the charge time is going to be like 2 hours max so it's no big deal
i ride mine every day about 15 miles maybe 20, i just plug it in at night like my cell phone.. just remember to charge it lol

[barryhomes]

It is true, you should not leave you ebike charging all the time. However You should charge the battery full and leave it charging once-in-a-while over night. EV batteries need to be balanced every so often.

[RcGaba]

This guy didn't even read the brochure...

[crimsonclover]

I just bought a e-bike and it will be my first time riding it. I hope my experience will be awesome too. I bought paselec mountain ebike as my first time ebike. Wish me luck guys.

[pilotdenversteve]

Tony -- You need your seat up about 3 " higher ---- if you knees are subtantially bent at the extension of legs, you are getting much less efficiency. Also Toe clips are good for power on the

[johannschmidt]

Thanks for the insights...looking forward to getting a ebike soon

[KasparsCC]

If i use my ebike for 20 km i usually just charge the battery for 2h maximum, its enough, considering the battery lasts for 40 to 55km, the charging speeds are fine (:

[comedyman]

have you ridden a belt driven bike/e-bike (instead of the classic chain)? I'm on the fence about whether or not I should buy a belt driven bike as my commuter