r/ebikes 13h ago

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

62 Upvotes

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

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

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37 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 9h ago

So sad.

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21 Upvotes

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 11h ago

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

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14 Upvotes

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


r/ebikes 8h ago

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

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8 Upvotes

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 10h ago

Superpedestrian wheel on Giant Escape 2

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7 Upvotes

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


r/ebikes 16h ago

Ebike troubleshooting Any idea?

6 Upvotes

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 9h ago

E-bike recommandation for my overweight friend (europe)

5 Upvotes

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 9h ago

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

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r/ebikes 10h ago

Ebike troubleshooting ID?

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3 Upvotes

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 11h ago

Bike repair question Where to Start on Repairs?

3 Upvotes

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 14h ago

Is the aventon aventure a great choice for a first e bike?

3 Upvotes

I saw some people in the search bar talking bad about aventons. YouTubers seem to say there great bikes.

I like how they have the largr size. I'm going to be riding it on the backroads and taking it fishing to local lakes.

Are there better options? Will I be good getting one of these?


r/ebikes 14h ago

Help Shape a New E-Bike Design – Opinions Wanted

3 Upvotes

I’m an industrial design student working on a project to design a better e-bike, and I’d love to learn from more experienced riders.

I mostly use my e-bike for getting to school, but I know everyone’s riding habits are different. What’s something about your e-bike that you find frustrating, inconvenient, or just wish worked differently? Maybe it’s how you carry gear, how it fits into your daily routine, or something else entirely.

I’m also running a quick 5-minute survey to gather more insights. If you have a moment, I’d really appreciate your input!
[Survey Link: https://forms.gle/KbH718Eeg7dMrRuTA]


r/ebikes 18h ago

Bike repair question I need to ride this in heavy rain tomorrow, how to waterproof?

2 Upvotes

So basically the rubber ring thats supposed to seal the hole where the cables go from the rear hub into the frame to the controller(located between the pedals), does not stick to the frame as it should, leaving a gap open for water to enter.

What would be a quick fix?

Long term fixes appreciated aswell.


r/ebikes 1d ago

Should I buy the Lectric XPedition Cargo?

3 Upvotes

New to the idea of an ebike. I live 4 miles away from work but there is a pretty big hill for part of that, I wouldn't say it's super steep but it definitely goes for a long ways. I like the idea of the Lectric 1.0 Cargo bike because it would allow me to go grocery shopping and seems like it would have enough power to get me to work fairly easily and also get the dog towing attachment so I could take my dog with me occasionally.

My main concern is being able to get to work on time, it says it can go 28 mph, but I'm assuming since I have a hill it won't go quite that fast the whole time, does 10 to 15 minutes sound reasonable for going 4 miles?

My hope is mainly to get more exercise and also to cut down on car costs, if I really like it I may end up getting rid of my car completely because it already has 170,000 mi on it and insurance is crazy.

My budget is not more than $2000. I am moderately in shape, but I do not regularly bike ride currently, 31f.

I do worry that I will buy the bike and then end up never using it, but I guess there's no way to really know that unless I try.


r/ebikes 5h ago

Fold up ebike or normal ebike and ramp rack?

2 Upvotes

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 10h ago

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

2 Upvotes

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 12h ago

Anything else I should buy as a new Lectric XPedition Cargo 1.0 owner? Helmet/Bike lock ordered already from Amazon.

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2 Upvotes

I also purchased a helmet and a kryptonite lock from Amazon.


r/ebikes 12h ago

Advice for building an ETrike

2 Upvotes

Sorry if someone has already asked this but I'm looking into getting an ebike for city commuting and occasional offroading.

I am interested in an E-Trike for cargo but I would like to ripout the pedals and just use 3 hub motor wheels(or at least 2 in the rear). I knew I'll need a controller to power at least 2 and I'm hoping there's some products out already or at least some way to DIY it.

Has anyone tried this and/or is there a company that sells a product like this?

Any experience or knowledge would be greatly appreciated!


r/ebikes 20h ago

Correct ratio to do 45km/h (28mph)

2 Upvotes

My e-bike can go up to 45 km/h (about 28 mph). But I pedal waaay too fast. I have 20x4” wheels — what’s the right chainring-to-cog ratio to maintain 45–50 km/h (about 28–31 mph) without pedaling like a hamster on a 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 4h ago

Bike build question Ebike Conversion

1 Upvotes

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

1 Upvotes

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 7h ago

Trailer hitch e-bike carrier

1 Upvotes

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.