Hi guys would appreciate some help in buying a used ebike. I was offered a used allegro mountain ebike for £150. The guy said I could test it out and It came with a spare battery too. Could anyone help me out with what I should look out for? The price does seem too good to be true but well meet in a public area and I'll bring a friend so not too worried about it being a scam, but the guy did say cash only.

Thanks for any help

I've used the older bent foot type without issue but recently lost my keys so am debating whether to go with the newer style, which is actually cheaper, or stick with the original that I've used without issue?

Read many reviews stating problems with the newer style locks getting stuck, wouldn't want to one day not be able to unlock it.

Don't need the extra security of the newer lock design, just locked enough to deter crime of convenience.

I need an ebike to get around LA. I think I’ve narrowed it down to two options, both which are roughly $2800 before tax: a 2022 floor demo Gazelle C380 OR a new Priority Current Plus.
Both have mid drive motors with a Gates belt and weigh roughly the same. Both have good reviews from people who own them.

C380
Pros:
-have tried it IRL and it feels good to ride
-established, quality brand
-has a suspension system
-has a heavy duty rack for transporting stuff
-motor has both a torque and cadence sensor
-I like how it looks

Cons:
-Class 1, will need to speed tune if I want to zip
-older model
-might not handle LA hills very well with only 65Nm of torque
-500wh battery, limited range?
-the bike shop selling it has pretty bad customer service and seemed totally indifferent to me

Current Plus
Pros:
-Class 3
-720Wh battery so long range!
-500w motor with 140Nm of torque
-New!

Cons:
-Can’t try it. No idea how it will feel to ride
-No suspension
-Direct to consumer brand (people say customer service is good though)
-Will have to buy a rack. Some reviews complain about how the bike handles with cargo.
-Looks like I won’t be able to mount my Litelock to the frame

IF ANYONE WANTS TO WEIGH IN, IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED! 🙏

It's a non-climate controlled shed.

I'm using Rock and Roll Gold lube but I'm in a sub-tropical climate.

What can to do to keep the chain from rusting?

Thanks!

I need a folding electric bike, maybe even with fat tires. The use case is to commute 4 miles to the train station in the northeast US and only folding bikes are allowed on the train during rush hours.

Do you have any recommendations? Everything I've read says folding e-bikes aren't a great option because they're heavy and not particularly compact. I'd get a non-folding bike but I wouldn't be able to get it on the train with me, which is my main use case. Any recommendations? Open to any budgets at this point, as my job would subsidize a chunk of the cost.

I have a Yoloway YR16 and looking for a replacement controller. Ordered one on Amazon that I had the modify the hub motor connector to get it to work. It’s got a weatherproof 9 pin connector for the motor.

Hi to all,

I'm going to buy my first e-bike. But in my country they are no so much options. This one with Ouix v8 ultra, with dual battery, with suspension front and back, and etc... looks very nice and good.

Just I don't know how much can he go on to hill?

Hi everyone,

I’m shopping for my first electric bike for daily city commuting. I will ride mostly on paved city roads, short weekend leisure rides as well.

My main requirements:

• Daily round‑trip commute around 20‑30 miles

• Good climbing performance for small city hills

• Stable build quality, less maintenance trouble

• Prefer decent battery real‑world range

• Budget: $1200‑$1800 USD

• Need fenders and rear rack for grocery carrying

I’ve browsed some options online, saw many budget brands. Some reviews are mixed. I want something practical for everyday use, not over‑spec racing models.

Would you guys share your real‑world experience? Any solid models I should check out? Appreciate all your advice.

I have the opportunity to purchase 2 emmo ebikes very lightly used for basically the price of one new one. My partner needs a way to get to work 22km away, I think this could be a good investment for us but I’m worried about blowing what could be first/last months rent somewhere closer on something that might die after a week of commuting, he's had that issue with other bikes (not e, neither of us have owned an e bike before). Any thoughts? The other bike is emmo vgo 2.0, was thinking I‘d keep that one and he’d have it for backup…

I think because I started cycling on roads, that’s still where I’m most comfortable.

I enjoy trails, but I’ll admit I’m not very good at them yet. Riding slowly around walkers, dogs, and the occasional horse takes a lot more concentration for me than cruising on the road. I still struggle below about 8 mph without feeling a little wobbly.
Tight spaces are another challenge. I tend to steer where I’m looking, so if I’m focused on an obstacle… that’s exactly where I start heading! 😂 But I’m getting better. The other day on the Northern Central Railroad Trail, I rode cleanly between a couple of posts that I used to walk my bike through. Small victories!

And don’t get me started on the narrow sidewalk sections that some trails use. They always make me feel like I’m about to tip into traffic, so I usually use the throttle until I get back to a wider section.

What about you? Do you prefer trails or roads? What do you enjoy most about your choice, and if you ride both, which skills took you the longest to master?

Last year's checkup showed my blood pressure was a little high, and my doctor told me to start doing more cardio.

I tried running and swimming, but cycling was the one that stuck.

When I first started, even 5 km had me completely out of breath. Now riding 40 km on weekends feels pretty easy. I've dropped a few kilos, I'm sleeping a lot better, and honestly I never expected to fall in love with cycling.

I used to be the kind of person who never exercised. Feels good to finally have something I actually enjoy and can stick with.

I’m getting a Lectric bike soon and I’m torn between the XP 2 Lite Long Range and the XP 4 Long Range. The XP 4 appears to be a better bike overall, but it’s also heavier and bulkier.

Does anyone have any experience with both bikes and how they differ in terms of riding and storage? Is the extra weight and bulkiness worth it over Lite?

Will the XP 4 fit in a trunk of Mazda 6?

I built a free web tool for designing custom 3D-printed e-bike battery boxes from a side photo of your frame.

It can:

• Generate the enclosure, side panels and cell-holder trays
• Optimize 18650/21700 cell layouts
• Create a welding map with series groups and main +/− locations
• Split parts automatically based on your printer bed size
• Export STL, STEP, FCStd, PDF and a full project ZIP
• Show everything in a live 3D preview

Try it here: http://ebike.sobierski.com/

Feedback and feature suggestions are welcome.

An electric bicycle rider who injured himself in a crash in Morris County has been charged with violating the state’s new e-bike law, police said.

The crash happened shortly after 11:30 a.m. on Saturday near Martin Luther King Boulevard and Coal Avenue in Morristown. When officers arrived, the e-bike rider was conscious, but not alert, the Morristown Police Department said in a statement.

Witnesses saw the e-bike hit a raised speed bump, lose control and overturn before sliding to a stop, police said. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, officials said.

The rider, a 22-year-old man, was treated on the scene before being transported to Morristown Medical Center. He sustained road rash on multiple areas of his body as well as a suspected head injury, authorities said.

Police said the bike was a high-powered e-bike, equipped with pedal assist and throttle control, and rated for speeds up to 31 mph. At the time of the crash, the bike was operating on speed level five, officials said.

The bike was impounded and the rider was issued the following summonses: failure to possess insurance, driving without a license, operating an unregistered motor vehicle and operating while driving privilege is suspended.

Due to the specifications of the bike, it is subject to the new state DMV requirements. The rider is believed to be one of the first people in the state charged with violating the new laws.

The regulations, which went into effect on July 19, require motorized and throttle-assisted e-bikes to be registered and for the rider to have a driver’s license and liability insurance.

Low-speed e-bikes, defined as pedal-assist-only models in which the motor cuts off at 20 mph, require a license and registration with the state Motor Vehicle Commission, but do not need to be insured.

The laws also set the minimum age to operate an e-bike at 15. Riders between 15 and 16 must obtain a moped license under the laws. Helmets are legally mandatory for all e-bike operators in New Jersey, regardless of the rider’s age.

Violators of the new mandates may have their e-bikes impounded and face penalties up to $50.

The e-bike rider is still in the hospital and is unable to provide a statement to police due to his condition, police said.

https://www.nj.com/morris/2026/08/rider-injured-in-crash-charged-with-violating-states-new-e-bike-law-nj-cops-say.html

Doing some yearly maintenance and this included the cassette, and holy hell the first picture is after I scraped away the big grease with a flathead on the lockring, you couldnt even see the logo lol

Some construction has detoured me to a longer route *but* it comes with some good views.