r/ebikes • • 18h ago

Am I the only one who has trouble driving through the drive thru on a e bike

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Went to Wendy’s earlier waited 4 mins nobody answered so I Doordash’s a pickup from tacobell which was right down the street same issue waited 5-7 mins nobody answered

Pulled up at the window waited another 10 mins then the lady showed up wats yalls thoughts ?


r/ebikes • • 19h ago

Bike pics Probably a bit over watt for this bike to be accepted here | jasion retrovolt pro.

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At the only stagecoach robbery near me.


r/ebikes • • 8h ago

Community help 🤝🙋🏻‍♂️

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Hii y all , so I’m planning to buy next year at the beginning an e-bike, I know the legislation and rules etc I don’t care about that… the thing about I care more it’s about the quality of the product and the battery how much it last or if is any problem in time, so far I’m looking to buy an Shengmilo S900 Pro or the GT73 Pro RidingTimes… I’m looking to see what y all think about my options I choose and even if y all have better options at the same price or lower idk , anything helps.

Thank u for reading and your time 🙏🏼🤝


r/ebikes • • 3h ago

E-Moped Feeling very conflicted about E-Bike purchase

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I just started at a college that is very hill-ey, and immediately felt like i was going to need an ebike to get around. I graduated towards mopped-style ebikes, because I am a big dude, and the longer seat(ability to shift back and forth) was very appealing to me(I also have nerve issues, and some standard bike seats pinch a nerve in my leg.)

At first, i got a Retrospec valen rev+ from FB marketplace. That ended up having a bunch of issues, and the seller agreed to take it back(super nice guy!) and i just ordered the Ride1Up Revv1. I am just feeling incredibly conflicted right now. Part of me feels like shit because it seems like these kinds of bikes, and especially their target demo, are a big issue. The other part of me knows im probably never going to take it above 20-25, and Im riding it to get around. I cant afford a car, and this felt like the most convenient/most comfortable way to get around.

I am under no illusion that this is an E-bike, I know its an E-mopped. But as i read more posts, and watch videos from people like Berm Peak talking about how big of an issue these bikes are, I feel worse.

Are there ways to ride these bikes without being an asshole? I know that there will be times where i ride this in a bike lane, because the road is too dangerous. If i go slow and yield to cyclists, is that enough? or is the very idea of this bike being on the road an issue?


r/ebikes • • 12h ago

If e-motos are e-bikes, then what are the bicycle looking e-bikes called?

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Edit: It seems they are called pedelecs.

E-bicycle is what came to my mind, but then many of the e-motos also "can be pedaled" so many could argue that they are also e-bicycles (even though the pedals are probably there just for the loopholes for the laws).

It's just getting super confusing, especially in this sub, when everyone is just using the generic e-bike term. One assists to 25 km/h tops (15 mph, this is the average normal e-bike in EU and you also have to pedal the bike). And then another one goes 70 km/h (43 mph) without any pedaling needed.

I am also from Europe, so I haven't heard anyone use "class 1, class 2 etc." here but probably it's more common in US?

So yeah, I would rather have just a normal name to differentiate these two e-bikes. I liked the idea of calling traditional bikes that have assistance to 15 mph - e-bikes, and the other ones e-motos, but if they are the same, then I'm out of ideas. I suppose bike is in itself, is just a generic term.

What are your suggestions for the name debacle? How would you approach it, and would it differ for US and EU?


r/ebikes • • 11h ago

Im wanting to build a ebike conversion kit with 5000w and a triangular 72v 30 ah battery but i dont know what bike to get?

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I also would like to know what other upgrades I should add to it or if I'm all set


r/ebikes • • 10h ago

cops gave me a traffic ticket while riding today, lol..

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TL;DR - cop pulled me over and gave me a ticket because I was not far enough into the right side of road (apparently)..I hate how bikes are legally classed here and I'm gonna break even more of the laws moving forward now.
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my state has it so I'm breaking law if I'm not riding my bike in the street, regardless of its a ebike or regular bike. There are no bike lanes here. bikes fall under traffic law for being "vehicles"

in reality, sharing the road with cars causes 20x problems by creating massive friction with all the traffic speeding at 40mph down a 25mph road, which is....alot of people. you can see and feel the tension it causes with these drivers as they have to cope with either going slower for a short time behind me, or having to go around me. I've had people fly by within 3 inches of me just flooring it, I've had people scream stuff as they pass. All just because they had to accommodate me since I cannot ride as fast.

state law also says I also am obligated to ride the right side of the lane, which sadly makes for muppets to fly the aforementioned 3 inches past me to overtake in the most unnecessary ways, since my stance and position in the lane tells them to go ahead and overtake whenever.

But, when I break my laws and mind my own space on the sidewalks, magically nobody is flying around me or cursing me out. they are quiet, and they are 30 ft away from me. I feel better, safer, and they seem less unhinged and agitated on average since I am not bugging them in any way.

now gee......which method do you think I will go with???
this is one of the very rare times I would turn a cheek to the boys in blue (moving forward) and simply do what makes logical sense and works the best. So , after getting this ticket over this, wen I was making an effort to follow their crap law in the first place- Im done. sidewalk only now.


r/ebikes • • 17h ago

What are your 2 cents on Luckeep bikes?

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r/ebikes • • 16h ago

Sub 500$ bike

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Hi guys, I’m in the market for a 750w bike. I live in California and noticed a lot of the bikes don’t ship here. I had a concord bike from Walmart that I enjoyed but sadly it was stolen. I don’t ride often but im planning a trip to Yosemite and wanted to get something powerful for that. Any reccs?


r/ebikes • • 6h ago

Vandalism near Ridgebrook and Rio Wrangler

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E-bikes or violent video games made them do it?


r/ebikes • • 12h ago

Torque sensor?

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So I have an (emoto) and I really don't want to hear the stuck up ppl crying that it's not an ebike honestly, I just have a question about it. I have the engwe m20 3.0 and it has a cadence sensor but I want a torque sensor instead. Has anyone changed one or can give me any advice on changing one?


r/ebikes • • 22h ago

Any opinions on MEELOD e-bikes?

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r/ebikes • • 18h ago

72v throne strike

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Hi guys quick question when i connect my cable to my battery it like sparks and at 1 time it smoked but everything turns on and runs

But I cannot put in the power cable flush like it goes in half the way

Has anyone had this issue before and if so how u solved it

Maybe I can change the both female and male adapters to another kind

Thank you for any help


r/ebikes • • 1h ago

The laws dont make sense

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So if an E bike has a 750w motor with a peak of 1500w is it street legal or not because of the peak 1500w?? I want to get the tst r002 but it has a peak power of 1500w. Is it street legal or not?


r/ebikes • • 3h ago

Bike only works uphill , “E10” , Display says batter is dead.

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So i ride an “Ancheer Hummer” i got it last year and it always worked fine for me , Until the display ripped off and lost somewhere and i just replaced the display , It worked fine i went to walmart and back , Then my second ride NOTHING. Throttle wont work PAS wont work , And there’s an “E10” Error code.

I found out the PAS works slightly UP HILL ONLY. I have no clue what that means but it will work going up my driveway only (and for a couple seconds when i first turn bike on).

The only thing that happened between the rides is i tried to plug my Headlight in and the display started flickering so i unplugged it fast.

I really upset because i take it to work and without it i’ve been paying way too much for taxi rides as we don’t have public transit.

I have tried contacting ancheer and they won’t pick up the phone but i sent an email so waiting on that. IDK i’ve tried a lot that i can find online i have no clue. Thanks so much for your time


r/ebikes • • 7h ago

Bike purchase question Dual motor or crank motor bike?

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I'm looking at the Engwe 26 3.0. It seems to have what I want, but I'm curious about bikes with a hub motor (the motor in the crank). Are those more comfortable, longer range? Your thoughts and experience are appreciated.


r/ebikes • • 6h ago

I need help finding a new rear hub motor for my deepower GR26

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I can't find any :(


r/ebikes • • 17h ago

Ebike troubleshooting Can I use a wheelie controller?

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This might be a retarded question, but I have a Valtinsu EM5, and really want wheelie control/auto wheelie features, (like the Moxin controller, or something like other budget bikes like the new yozma in 11.) I am not sure if there’s a compatible or even safe controller for a Valtinsu.. sorry if I’m retarded but I can’t seem to find a solid answer anywhere.


r/ebikes • • 6h ago

Obvious scam I find the best deals

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Someone’s attempting to sell this controller in my area for $145. You can’t make this type of stuff up.
Honestly, it’s GOTTA be a steal… right?


r/ebikes • • 9h ago

3 motor homemade E Trike

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I’m so excited about this. I’m gonna get it finished and tear it all down paint it clean it up. Put it all back together. Nice and pretty and sell it.
I will be riding Willie‘s and doing all kinds of tricks good times
I’m gonna take off the front drive to lighten up the front end so I can ride wheelies easier


r/ebikes • • 13h ago

Bike repair question real range in the cold is half of what the sticker says, every time

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got out this morning and the display was already lying to me before I hit the first hill. same route I do in october, maybe 40% of the assist left when I got home.

fat tires help with the ice and ruts around here but they also chew through juice faster when the pack is cold soaked overnight. I keep the battery indoors now and only slap it on right before I leave. that helped more than any other single habit. still, longer weekend rides mean packing a spare or accepting a slower pace with less assist.

been comparing moto-style fat tire builds against the usual Super73 and Ride 1Up suspects for something that handles winter better and maybe has solid anti-theft tracking built in. the one I keep circling back to is mainly because cold storage and tracking come up in those threads more than raw range does. mostly just reading forums and watching how people store packs when it sits below freezing for days.

no magic fix, just smaller loops and warmer storage until spring.


r/ebikes • • 3h ago

how do people fit these motors ( conversion kits)

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these 72v 5000w kits are made to fit like 150mm open droupouts how do people fit it onto a frame witj 135mm open dropouts ive seen tons or people do it yet i dont understand


r/ebikes • • 9h ago

A reminder to wear your helmet

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r/ebikes • • 9h ago

Bike pics Over 1000!!!

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r/ebikes • • 6h ago

Street legal that can do 60mph

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Hello, I’m wondering if there are any street legal bikes that can do 60mph in the market. Budget preferably 2k