Part 1: E-bike
We are starting a series to guide you through electric ride devices or PEVs (Plug-in Electric Vehicles) for you to choose the right device… or maybe not.
You will find a lot of information just by searching on Google.
So, what can I write about e-bikes you probably won’t ever find elsewhere?Hmmm… How about my personal experience with e-bikes?
My E-Bike Story
I’m a 5’ 10”, 175 lbs. guy. A couple of years ago, I hurt my right foot and was in a wheelchair for a full year.Thankfully, I’m able to stand, walk, and drive now, but with some limitations. It’s hard for me to walk for a long period and can’t run as I used to.
I used to ride my bicycle passionately on weekends but can’t do that now since it requires pedaling which would hurt my foot.
Then a friend, who is an avid e-bike rider, suggested e-bikes which don’t require much pedaling.
My First E-bike
I got my first e-bike with rather low specs because, one, I didn’t want to spend too much money on something I wasn’t sure if I would keep riding or not. Two, I didn’t want an e-bike with high speed due to my fear of injuring my foot.
The first e-bike I bought had a 48 v/10 Ah battery and a 750W motor for a 25-35 miles range on a full charge.
I bought it for around $1,000 so the price was good, but it had some build quality issues.
One mistake I made was I didn’t consider the seat height of the e-bike when buying. The seat height of the e-bike was too high for me. I needed an e-bike with a lower height because I wanted to be able to have my feet down on the ground while I was on the e-bike.
The First Time Riding
The first time I was on the e-bike, the fear of falling and getting my foot injured again kicked in.
The speed from turning the throttle was just too overwhelming at first.
However, after a couple of falls, and getting used to using the throttle, I was able to overcome the fear of falling and was able to control the speed and balance.
STANDSO E-bike Boots
Another thing that helped me was Standso’s e-bike boots.
The boots had a protective reinforcement around the lateral side of the ankle which psychologically and physically gave me the confidence that I desperately needed.
More Speed, More Power
Once I got rolling with my first e-bike, I wanted more speed and a longer battery range.
At this point, spending a little more money for an e-bike with better specs wasn’t an issue.
So, I bought an e-bike with a 52 v/20 Ah battery and a 1000W motor with a 40-75 miles range.
This one cost me $3,000, but it was worth every penny.
The height of my new e-bike was also lower than my first e-bike at 36 inches.
I loved my second e-bike with a longer battery range, but… something was missing. As I got better at controlling the speed, I wanted more speed and power.
Higher Performance
At the moment I’m writing this, I have my eyes set on my potential third e-bike with a 72 v/42 Ah battery with an option of dual battery setup which would double the power with a top speed of around 75 mph.
The price is around $5,000 which is a bit expensive for me, but I think it will be worth it and I am saving for it now.Hopefully, I will be able to buy it soon and share it with you.
Personal Preference
Some of the things that are important to me in owning e-bikes are accessories and modifications.
I need a rack to hold my backpack or groceries.
I also need a Bluetooth speaker since I like to listen to music while riding. You may need a brighter headlight or thicker tires.
Maybe you want a more comfortable seat. Rearview mirrors. A windshield. On and on and on...
There are so many things you can add and customize whether it’s for performance, functions, or aesthetic purposes.It’s all about your preferences and needs.
In Conclusion
Well, that’s it folks. Hope you enjoyed my short, or long for some of you, story on my personal experience with e-bikes.Set your budget, decide on the specs, and go shopping as there are so many different e-bikes to choose from.
And don’t forget to get a pair of STANDSO E-bike Boots to enhance your look and e-bike riding.
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