Help Me Find a Quality E-Bicycle for Daily Commuting

Goliegosh on 10/08/2021 - 00:16
Last edited 10/08/2021 - 00:16

Hey everyone!

As the title already explains, I am currently on the search for an E-Bicycle to travel to/from work (16km round trip) and the odd errand running.

To give you some information, I have been looking at brands such as Kalkhoff, Cube, Orbea. Front suspension should be included and I would like to spend around 4k (less is even better! True saving fashion) but would be willing to go to 5k for the right bicycle.

I am 6'2 around 90kg located in South Australia and open to buying online, locally and second hand.

If anyone has any personal experiences with particular models/brands I'd love to hear!

Sports & Outdoors Electric Bicycle

Comments

  • cerealJay on 10/08/2021 - 02:47

    I like the Focus e-bikes, also Merida e-mountain bike. I didn't end up buying but did heaps of research last year!

    Shimano delivered a solid motor with their newer steps system. After watching a ton of reviews, I think they blind-sided the competition, which no doubt is catching up. This page at Shimano website lists all the brands using Steps.

  • Euphemistic on 10/08/2021 - 05:25

    Why do you need front suspension? Unless you are travelling rough trails it just adds weight and complexity.

    • Goliegosh on 10/08/2021 - 07:47

      Front suspension would be good as I would take it sometimes on trails for leisure purposes and I also find it's a much smoother/comfortable ride

      • Euphemistic on 10/08/2021 - 10:44

        I guess with your budget you should get decent suspension. If it’s cheap suspension it’s a waste.

  • Willco88 on 10/08/2021 - 05:33
    -1

    4k get a scooter

    • Goliegosh on 10/08/2021 - 07:48

      I was thinking this also (125 - 150cc) but don't know about which are good models

      • pao2x on 10/08/2021 - 09:50
        +1

        Scooter for your requirement get electric
        https://www.fonzmoto.com/product/arthur

        • Goliegosh on 10/08/2021 - 09:58

          Cheers!The Arthur 3 would be the model I pick ultimately if I go down this route (although it costs a bit more than my budget)

    • eatwell365 on 13/08/2021 - 06:21

      Does it require motor bike licence and registration?

    • ChatCPT on 14/08/2021 - 15:44

      Honda dio or Suzuki address $3k new
      Nothing beats jap quality/reliability/price

  • TimOfEastBNE on 10/08/2021 - 06:16
    +1

    I bought the Cube reaction pro 500 about a month ago and I'd recommend it. The buying process with 99 Bikes was easy and fair and availability good. I think it meets all your criteria. I'm riding around 80-100k/week and love it.

    The seat is comfortable for a ride up to 50k without having to wear padded cycle shorts and the front suspension means you don't feel the potholes too badly. Some have suggested changing the tyres to a less nobby tyre can give an even smoother city ride,but I've just stuck wroth stock standard.

    I compared a number of bikes and decided the Bosch motor was my preferred. I didn't like the Giant ebikes as their motor assistance felt laggy If you're so inclined there is a clip in chip for Bosch that lifts the speed limiting that would be an easy diy task (not sold by 99 bikes though!)

    My significant other has a cube too, slightly older version. Mine has the sram rather than shimano, and I have found it to be smoother.

    Good luck, ebikes are so much fun!

    • Goliegosh on 10/08/2021 - 07:52

      Bosch motor is also my preference too, I think they're superior to other ones.

      Just had a look at the cube you have, looks awesome. A touch more like a trail e bicycle but as you said, swap the tyres out for a more commute feeling.

      Could you link me the clip in chip though?!

  • drummajor on 10/08/2021 - 10:21

    The guys at https://dutchcargobike.com.au/ are awesome and will sort you out a great deal for your e-bike needs. They get the best stuff from Europe and round the world. Highly recommended!

    • Goliegosh on 10/08/2021 - 10:29
      +1

      Cheers for the link but not quite after a cargo bicycle or paying 7+ at the moment. The Riese & Müller Multicharger is their cheapest one I'd be after and costs a minimum of 7.5 haha!

      • drummajor on 10/08/2021 - 15:24

        i know, but amazing quality and after sales!

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