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jdo Chicago, IL posts: 24

posted on December 21, 2009 at 01:07PM Inappropriate?

The Chicago Tribune reports that 20M electric bike sales are expected in China by year end where e-bikes are increasingly threatening traditional bicycles. The e-bikes are prized for their convenience and relatively low price point (approx. $219 to $366). What do you think? Would you buy or have you bought an electric bike? Why? Would it complement or replace other means of transportation for you?

replies: 2 latest post: December 22, 2009 at 10:10AM by crichman

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jeckler Geneva, IL

posted on December 21, 2009 at 10:02PM

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Great topic. Although a little cold to ride now in Chicago... E-Bikes come in a wide range of prices. $299 - $2500+ You can find a pretty good selection on Sears.com. I'll tell you there are many more coming. Stay tuned. This is a product where you truley get what you pay for. $299 is more like a toy and not a serious means of transportation. Expect to spend $1500 +/- to get a quality piece of transportation. Types of batteries are one of the biggest variances. Before purchasing be sure to understand the following: how far can I go on a single charge, how fast can I go, how long to recharge the battery, and how heavy is the bike? I'm working on a generic buying guide to post. Keep your eyes open.

crichman Bethesda, MD

posted on December 22, 2009 at 10:10AM

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There are a number of places on the Web to learn more about electric cycling. One of the newest is http://ElectricCyclist.com which combines a blog and a discussion forum. Feel free to join us there!

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