raf, 1 month ago

@dukepaaron

How important is portability? Will you need to be able to carry it up a flight of stairs or load it into a truck?

Do you expect to offroad? What range are you looking for?

dukepaaron, 1 month ago

@raf great questions. No stairs, no offroad, just around the city (possibly the ability to get it on lightrail).

I'd like more range to get around to places we don't often go.

Also metro Seattle is very hilly and we are of a certain age.

raf, 1 month ago

@dukepaaron

https://www.radpowerbikes.com/products/radcity-plus-electric-commuter-bike

They are often on sale

raf, 1 month ago

@dukepaaron

They also have a store in Seattle so you can do a test ride. Depending on your impression, I can suggest something else if you don't like it.

dukepaaron, 1 month ago

@raf that's a great rec. I had looked at those. I'd also like any other suggestions you have because that's my normal buying process.

raf, 1 month ago

@dukepaaron

If money is no object, this bike was a joy to use

https://www.gazellebikes.com/en-us/gazelle-ultimate-c8-hmb

It's lite and really nimble. Comfy ride with basically little maintenance.

On the budget side there is https://lectricebikes.com/products/xp-lite-midnight-black

Also just try a bunch. I prefer pedal assist to throttle, as throttle can make it feel more like a moped than a bike. But it's personal preference.

shekinahcancook, 1 month ago

@raf @dukepaaron

Cough, cough $3500.00 cough, cough

raf, 1 month ago

@shekinahcancook @dukepaaron

What do we really even mean by value?

meltedcheese, 1 month ago

@raf @dukepaaron @shekinahcancook Meeting requirements for a price you can afford? I tend to think of value as categorical — functionality centered. Other people might focus more on reliability, or other attributes.

shekinahcancook, 1 month ago

@meltedcheese @raf @dukepaaron

I'd say value is highly subjective.