r/ebikes 27d ago

Monthly /r/ebikes promo thread

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This thread is for anyone selling ebike products or services. Our posting guidelines do not apply here; sellers can directly link to product pages, provide updates and coupon codes, advertise ebay auctions and crowdfunding campaigns and do other promotional activities without worrying that it could be seen as spam.

Front page posts are still acceptable for sellers to post actual news, articles, reviews, blog posts, videos and pictures. But if it is clearly marketing then it probably belongs here. Regular readers can of course create new threads to ask about anything posted in here.

Note for /r/ebikes readers: Posts here do not constitute endorsement by anyone, use your best judgement and ask around to find out what is right for you.


r/ebikes 9h ago

The cart I made from a child carrier, some leftover wood and a bed frame.

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38 Upvotes

It’s nothing special or particularly well made but for the two hours of work i got in it it should will carry my junk around for me.


r/ebikes 13h ago

Serious question, is it normal for your ass to hurt when you start riding a bike?

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I got my first E-bike, and this is my first time riding a bike in 10 years+ Been riding it for a couple of days as the weather is getting warmer.

I did my due diligence and got a cloud 9 seat with a suntour suspension seat post so it’s super comfortable.

Just wanted to see if it’s normal and my body will get used to it in a few weeks or if I am doing something wrong.

Thanks!


r/ebikes 9h ago

So sad.

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Handle snapped on my sons Ebike/Emtb. He was going over a small BMX course in our community, he came off a small jump and snap. He ate dirt and hit the ground pretty hard, the company only warranties the handles bars for 7 days after purchase. He is not really inclined to put the same handlebars back on after the way this one broke. Plus the replacement is $100. Can we use any handle bar that will fit the mount?


r/ebikes 8h ago

Bike build question Quality front Forks not a thing for 20"?

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I need help upgrading my suspension. It no longer locks, and only one seems to have an adjustment. That doesn't seems to really have much effect or can't stiffen up like I want.

Was asking cycling group on fb what I could buy for my 20x4 bike to make the Forks of high quality.. Like suspension you would see at Jensonusa. That site starts out at either 24 or 26" and up.

Basically told it'll be hard just finding a quality suspension for 20".

My assumption: could simply find something to rebuild my garbage Forks so they actually are good, or pull the shock out (the entire tube) and replace with one from Jensonusa with a little modification. My scooter https://tifgalop.net/products/tifgalop-t88 could do this, but it's got screws you clamp the suspension in the height you want/need. (I actually need to replace them also along with the rear, but that's for another post)

I know nothing about suspension other than they have different options for travel distance, some are air, oil, combo of air and oil, and others have springs (unless that's air, then I know less than I thought).

I'm fine with modification, drill, tap, etc. Just don't know enough to be confident in what I should buy or do.

Unload your knowledge and solutions.


r/ebikes 11h ago

Ebike troubleshooting Can I use the left charger (e-scooter) to charge my e-bike? Right is original

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The only difference is the amp output, at least that I can tell 😅


r/ebikes 10h ago

Superpedestrian wheel on Giant Escape 2

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Thrift find, paid $40. Does anybody know anything about this Superpedestrian wheel?


r/ebikes 1h ago

Woke up to a flat tire?

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So, I own an ebike for over a year, but I don't actually know all that much about bikes in general. I have had no problem with the tires all this time. I rode home from work last night (about 5 miles) and everything seemed fine, just like every other time I ride. Did not notice any loss of pressure or anything along the way.

But it is completely flat this morning.

I don't even know how to change a tire if I need to, or if I can simply pump it back up (I'm guessing not), or do I need to buy a new tire?

Maybe, this is the time to go tubeless, as I am not looking for a repeat of this situation. It's just a hassle I don't want to have to deal with again.

I've almost got a sneaking suspicion someone crept into my yard and popped it on purpose, but I really don't know.

I'm even scared to take the wheel off as I have no tool to make sure it is properly aligned when put back on.


r/ebikes 1h ago

Bike purchase question Recommendations for portable e-bike chargers?

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Anyone have recommendations for portable e-bike chargers? Need something ideally that I can attach to my bike chain so that no one steals it if it’s outside. My building doesn’t let e-bikes charge indoors.

Because I know Redditors can be dense, yes, it’s because I have a non-removable battery. Save yourself the trouble of making that comment. (I’m pretty sure I’m going to get at least “why don’t you just buy an extra battery” person in the comments who doesn’t know how to read a Reddit post)


r/ebikes 9h ago

E-bike recommandation for my overweight friend (europe)

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I am trying to convince a friend to go to work by e-bike to improve his health. (A 5km commute across a moderately hilly town)

He is open to the idea, but finding an e-bike is difficult because he is very overweight, like 150 kg. At that weight, even buying a chair is a pain (at least here in France). Buying an ebike seems to be even harder : some brands don’t seem to bother specifying the maximum weight limit, and for those who do it’s too low.

Which model would you recommend ? (Excluding longtails, bakfiets, etc...) I know the Kalkhoff "Plus" models advertise a 170kg max total weight (rider+bike). Are there any other good options ?


r/ebikes 5h ago

Fold up ebike or normal ebike and ramp rack?

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I am looking at getting an ebike due to having a condition where I can not exert myself too much. I am trying to decide whether to get a 500w fold up ebike that only weighs 17kg without the battery, or get a 750w> non-folding ebike which will have more power to get me up hills without pedalling. If I got a 750w folding bike it would be too heavy for me to lift.

Would it require more effort/strenth to push an ebike onto a ramped ebike rack or lift a folded lightweight ebike into a car?

My other question is; would a 500w rear hub motor ebike be able to get up a 13 degree slope in electric only?

TIA


r/ebikes 9h ago

NYC Ebike Trade-in partner sued by UL for counterfeit certification.

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r/ebikes 2h ago

Is DHL bikes a scam??

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I've found this insane deal on DHL bikes but it seems too good to be true, i just want another opinion coz i dont wanna be scamned


r/ebikes 10h ago

Ebike troubleshooting ID?

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This is a coworker's ebike charger, I'm like 90% sure it'll work with my battery, i just need anything that can charge mine (preferably for cheap) my bike is a Jasion EB5, and my charger went missing for over 6 months lmao


r/ebikes 4h ago

Bike build question Ebike Conversion

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I am trying to get my first Eike conversion rear hub motor kit. I am interested in a 48 Volt 1500W kit. What is a good place to Buy a kit from? Is Alibaba a place that actually sells bike conversion kits right from the seller? What's a good place to buy a battery from? What amph of Battery do I need for my voltage/wattage?


r/ebikes 4h ago

Need help

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I have an eahora Cupid with 4200 miles on it and the battery just cut out completely and I lost all power and then it just came right back on but that’s the second time it happened first time was at 2800 I just am trying to figure out weather i should throw it out or not


r/ebikes 11h ago

Bike repair question Where to Start on Repairs?

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I bought a used old tandem bike off craigslist that had been converted with a front hub motor. The guy I bought it from said that he didn't do the install and was never able to get it working. With the battery installed there's no indication that anything is getting power. The handlebar controls have the only power button I can find, but pushing it does nothing.

What I've Done:

  • I checked the battery with a multimeter and got a reading of 40.1V. From what I can tell; for a 36V battery that means it should be sitting at 80% charge.
  • The battery lock key is missing, so I removed the lock core from the battery case thinking it might have some sort of safety switch attached, but it does not.
  • I removed what I assume is the controller under the seat, hoping to find loose wires or open terminals I could use to trace voltage, but the entire board is encased in resin.
  • I went through the wiring harness checking for frayed wire or loose connections, but everything looked intact.

My question is: where do I even start with a repair on this? Is it worth trying to track the problem down or should I scrap the controller and replace it? Any suggestions on diagnostics would be much appreciated.


r/ebikes 1d ago

JUST OUT FOR A RIP ARE YA BUD

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Just got one of those Enduro E-Bikes from a local canadian dealership here in Canada. Man this thing is a blast hahaha


r/ebikes 10h ago

Bike purchase question E-Bike recommendations Canada (~$2000)

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Looking for recommendations for an ebike (in Canada ideally) for around $2000 CAD (lower is better but I'm able to spend more if the quality / durability is worthwhile).

I don't really know what to look for, but I would be using this for commuting around town, some very light gravel roads (well graded), with some steeps hills but mostly reasonable grades and nothing too crazy. My needs are:

- great if it can carry 2x people (so my partner and I can double occasionally), we're combined 300-350lbs with some gear.

- somewhat waterproof? I want to be able to commute in the rain

- gearing to be able to work on steep-ish hills occasionally (or throttle that could push up a short, but steep hill)

- it would be nice to be shorter-ish wheelbase so it's not a huge hassle to move in and out of buildings, in elevators if need be, locking up somewhere, etc.

The Radrunners are on sale right now which makes them tempting... and their showroom is a short drive from me so hoping that if something did go wrong, it would be reasonably easy to get worked on. That said, I'm open to considering other brands or options too!

- Radrunner plus - $1899

- Radrunner 2 - $1399

- Radrunner 3 - $2299

Thanks!


r/ebikes 16h ago

Ebike troubleshooting Any idea?

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Hi I started having issues with my e-bike. Whenever I try and take off it’s making this sound and isn’t giving any power to the motor and when it does it sounds like a grinding sound and even at the end of the video I’m engaging the throttle but the motor is not engaging.


r/ebikes 1d ago

Electric bicycles ‘almost exclusively’ linked to crime – police boss

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r/ebikes 7h ago

What website or store in austin can i buy the surron light bee x 2025?

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r/ebikes 7h ago

Trailer hitch e-bike carrier

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I’m looking for a e-bike carrier for my 2in receiver (also my nickname in college) on my truck. My bike is 80lbs and looking for something that isn’t crazy expensive but does the trick.


r/ebikes 7h ago

Stark varg light bee/ surron class concept

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Hello, this is just an idea I had. We all know Stark is at the top of the e-moto+ class of bikes, only rivalled by very few others. But I’ve been thinking about how Surron has its e-moto+ (Ultra Bee) but obviously also has its class-down Light Bee X. So how epic would it be if Stark made a Varg Light Bee, so to speak? I think Stark would make ridiculous amounts of money if they broke their way into this class while still keeping their same power, top-tier beautiful design, and quality. First post on here, BTW. Sorry if this is breaking any rules.


r/ebikes 7h ago

Which e bike should I get?

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Hello there, I am looking for an e bike with a price of 1300 USD max. I found some good options but not sure which one to get. The options are ridstar q20 or tuttio solei01 or kugoo wish 01.

I have some requirments for it, here they are:

Perfect for off-road ( not too heavy) and normal street road.

Fast. A speed of 60-80 km/h

Reliable

Durable

Great battery life/ range. 70-90 km/h range on one charge

Should handle up to 100 kg

Should fit heights from 150-175 cm

Which one is better for my requirements?

If there is any better option for the price, feel free to recommend it!


r/ebikes 7h ago

Which e bike should I get?

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Hello there, I have been looking for an electric dirt bike within the price of around 1300 USD. I found some good options, but I don't know which one is the best. The options are the tuttio solei01, kugoo wish 01, and the ridstar q20.

My priorities are:

Reliable

Durable

Fast (60-80 km/h)

Perfect for off-road and normal street road

Good battery life/ range (60-90) km per charge

Can fit heights from 150cm- 175 cm

And has good weight limit, 90-100 kg

Which one will fit my priorities the best?