6'
180lbs
60 years
Been riding since I was a child. I own six bikes. I ride for fun first and exercise second.
Looking to purchase a e bike cruiser for some of those longer rides with bigger hills. My plan is to only use the assist maybe 10% of the time when faced with a steep incline.
My heaviest bike is an older, single speed Phat La Salle, which I only use for short rides. It weighs 48lbs, which is the same weight as an Electra Townie Go which I rode in the REI parking lot. It did not appear heavy but there were no hills. https://www.bikeride.com/electra-townie-go-7d/
My other choice is a Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser, which weighs 65lbs. https://www.bikeride.com/ride1up-cafe-cruiser/
I cannot locate a shop that sells them but I just found a "slightly" used one for sale in Denver (which is an hour drive) for $1000 (new $1400). Before I make the drive, I thought I would get your opinions. Has anyone ridden an ebike that heavy and do you find yourself using the assist most of the time to compensate for the weight?
Thank you!
180lbs
60 years
Been riding since I was a child. I own six bikes. I ride for fun first and exercise second.
Looking to purchase a e bike cruiser for some of those longer rides with bigger hills. My plan is to only use the assist maybe 10% of the time when faced with a steep incline.
My heaviest bike is an older, single speed Phat La Salle, which I only use for short rides. It weighs 48lbs, which is the same weight as an Electra Townie Go which I rode in the REI parking lot. It did not appear heavy but there were no hills. https://www.bikeride.com/electra-townie-go-7d/
My other choice is a Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser, which weighs 65lbs. https://www.bikeride.com/ride1up-cafe-cruiser/
I cannot locate a shop that sells them but I just found a "slightly" used one for sale in Denver (which is an hour drive) for $1000 (new $1400). Before I make the drive, I thought I would get your opinions. Has anyone ridden an ebike that heavy and do you find yourself using the assist most of the time to compensate for the weight?
Thank you!