New to E-bikes - Longtime Bicycle+Motorcycle rider - Ride1Up RoadsterV3

[charleshatfield]

Hi all, just a quick hello... as I'd like to share my experience, get some advice about accessories and good online vendors, but mainly hear others' feedback about similar bicycles; I don't visit Facebook anymore. It disgusts me. Received my bike last week and after a quick install with only the addition of genuine pedals and toe clips, the bike has just three miles on the odometer. Currently, we're experiencing that last cold snap before Spring temps settle in for good, so the wind in my ears at 15-25mph made my first ride brief. Super impressed so far! Chose the large frame with chain drive. Torque-driven technology is out of this world! Incredibly intuitive. I am blown away. Didn't even take it out of economy mode and so far it's freaking perfect for what I wanted, getting me up the semi-steep inclines of north Connecticut that have always inhibited me from commuting around town and the nearby towns I run most of my errands. And no one gives a second glance! Totally stealth! Glad I've held out for manufacturers to iron out the kinks, at least with Ride1Up. Being their 3rd incarnation of this model, it's a nicely equipped package, I must say. And it beats paying insurance / registration / taxes to ride a street-cycle around these parts, for sure! Anyway, thanks for having me! Will post some photos. I shot video of the box opening and assembly but didn't take any stills. Will post soon. Be well ~C

 

[studebakergringo]

you have to keep air up in tires on 700c or when you go over a bump you can pinch the tube ! 10 speeds are light e-bikes are very heavy 50lb get a c9 seat for your butt i love mine i am 69 years young x rice rocket driver i love yelling at the cars ha-ha and i am funny the stuff that comes out of my mouth driving around in Boston

 

[charleshatfield]

you have to keep air up in tires on 700c or when you go over a bump you can pinch the tube ! 10 speeds are light e-bikes are very heavy 50lb get a c9 seat for your butt i love mine i am 69 years young x rice rocket driver i love yelling at the cars ha-ha and i am funny the stuff that comes out of my mouth driving around in Boston

Thanks for the advise Mr 96-young! I plan on bringing my new e-bike to Boston soon, as I'm there often for concerts and enjoying the art museums, but also want to soak up the city from the ground up, after growing up in the Deep South, near New Orleans where bicycling is second nature. I've yet to weigh this bike, but I don't think it comes near the 50lbs you speak about. It's not cumbersome at all and feels much like my MTB, until you pick up the back end with that 500 watt motor! My mountain bike is an old-school, large-tube Cannondale with rockshox, which I still ride regularly, but this new bike is an absolute treat!

BTW, this info helped me tremendously when trying to decide on what version I needed, so... I've spent 53 yrs on this Earth, 5-ft, 11inches tall, weigh 140lbs, with a 30-in inseam. The Large fits me perfectly! But I like a big bike, where I can fully stretch my legs out from seat to pedals, giving maximum torque. Hope that info helps some of you...

 

[charleshatfield]

get a c9 seat for your butt i love mine

So, yes, one of the accessories I wanted advice about was a bit larger saddle. My ass is bony so something with a bit more padding would be ideal. What is this C9 you speak of?

Also, I'd like advice on racks to carry groceries, etc. Something I can strap a milk crate to... Any suggestions? Buying something from Ride1Up was about twice what I saw when briefly looking on Amazon, so I'm sure there are other vendors that stock good quality accessories at the same prices as Amazon, which is why I joined here... Possibly I should post elsewhere on the group, I just wanted to say hi last night...