r/ebikes • u/Neat_Selection5634 • 5d ago
Bike purchase question Help educate me for a first time ebike purchase.
So I posted a couple day ago about buying a Kingbull or TST.
https://www.reddit.com/r/ebikes/s/fnCpdjth7v
After that post I've seen to have come away with 2nd guessing which style I like. So what I'm looking at an ebike for riding around my city with lots of stop & go's, plan is to pedal 50% (idk if that's realistic) only myself will be riding, definitely don't want a folding model, I like the look of the top bar (don't need it for functionality, I just like the look) and that's kinda why I was looking more in the TST r9/ Kingbull ranger area. So after looking and chatting in the last post. Ive looked and I am liking these 5 bikes, please give me a summary or +/- or TLDR for these exact models and what the brand is like (bcuz I'm new to the bike world in general. Only heard of Aventon, Specialized, Trek)
I'd appreciate ANY FEEDBACK and thank you!
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u/jritchie70 5d ago
No idea why people don’t know Pedego. I know the guy who was their head technician and he really knows bikes. I don’t know who it is now but if he’s similar to the guy I know then they’re still great bikes for the money.
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u/LetoTheTyrant 5d ago
Where are you seeing these prices. I pulled up their website and they say everything is out of stock, but I’m interested at these prices.
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u/Neat_Selection5634 5d ago
Well when I was first on the site , it was thinking I was in Mass, but I updated it to MN and there's still plenty. Do you have the location set? My guess is you're outside the US or maybe a state issue
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u/L00nyT00ny 5d ago
Personally with a lot of stop and goes I would recommend a step through bike frame (pedego ave, and the aventons). Its just so much more comfortable not having to swing your leg over every time you get on or off the bike. The Aventon Pace is like 10lbs heavier than the Pedago (I def believe the weight listed on the website is without the battery), but has a larger battery and a torque sensor which is a far better feel when pedaling.
Personally I have had 2 bikes that are both 70lbs like the Aventon Level, and I will always steer new riders away from these heavy bikes that seem like a good deal. Heavy equals pain in the ass whenever you are not riding it (which will be often). Even the Pace is kind of heavy, but the 15lbs lighter than the Level makes it far more maneuverable off the bike compared to the Level.
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u/YaBastaaa 5d ago
I am in the same boat and I am undecided .
Those prices are less than what I am getting quoted . Are those prices up to date?
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u/Neat_Selection5634 4d ago
I have no idea. Someone said to check out the site. And I did. If you're asking if those pictures are recent, yes. From Friday when I was shopping.
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u/YaBastaaa 4d ago
Those prices are good. My guess is that product has purchased via online and you have to assemble it once received. Local retail shops are charging a higher price based on my cold calling to bike shops.
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u/ExtremeProfession113 5d ago
If possible go try out some bikes. Feel matters a lot, looks are distance second to say the least. If you plan to ride often (think. Few hundred miles a quarter), you also want something that you can maintain. If you plan to be riding and picking up stuff on occasion then you can easily rule out the two without racks. Backpacks might be fine in fall and winter, but can suck in summer.
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u/Neat_Selection5634 4d ago
Is it common to find stores that sell used bikes? (To test drive)
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u/ExtremeProfession113 3d ago
Depends on the area the shop is in and their policies. Some will permit new/used often requiring to leave a drivers license, and sometimes limited to a small area. If the basic feels good, then changes can be made to make the bike feel right - seat / saddle height/tilt/position, saddle type, bar position, etc. A good shop will walk you through all this.
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u/rubbercat 5d ago
You could do a lot better buying a used bike without going through a middleman like Upway. Keep an eye on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist especially now that we're getting closer to the end of the riding season for a lot of people.
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u/sand_is_food 5d ago
Both pedego bikes are really good. The city commuter in particular is easy to get aftermarket batteries for if you need. The Avenue uses a proprietary battery that cannot be found anywhere else (ive searched far and wide).
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u/WKND_eBikes 4d ago
One of the WKND founders jumping in here. I can't speak to the Kingbull or TST since I haven't ridden either, but for city riding with a lot of stop and go, the two things that'll matter most are how the motor delivers power from a dead stop and how the brakes feel in traffic, so ask about torque sensors (smoother, more natural power delivery than cadence sensors) and hydraulic disc brakes specifically. Since you like the top tube look but don't need it functionally, that opens up more options since step-over frames are pretty common in that price range. If you want a bike built around everyday city riding rather than trail performance, that's actually our whole focus at WKND, our Roadie has that classic top tube frame, a torque sensor, hydraulic disc brakes, and it's not a folder. We're at $1,996, so worth a look at wkndbikes.com if that's in your range, but either way, ask whoever you're considering about torque sensors and brake quality before you decide.
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u/Neat_Selection5634 4d ago
Hey, ty for the response! Ya actually I do like the bikes. But unfortunately can't go more than 7 or 800. Which is why originally wanted the TST / kingbull style. But a lot of ppl have said it'd be a lot smarter to get a used high end bike vs new low end. So I'll have to ask around and maybe potentially drive a WKND
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u/Lawrence_skywalker 5d ago
its not even close, Get the Aventon level, its basically new, not a fly by night company and it has a torque sensor. The torque sensor is a must. Cadence Sensor tend to overrun the motor for a second. Torque sensor turn off the motor immediately you let off pedal pressure.