RVing with E-Bikes

[Just George]

@Jim I'm with you. I just could not pull the trigger on the high $ versions of the e-bikes. We went with the RAD City Step thru model. Bought ours a couple years ago and love them. Bought a heavy duty bike rack that will hold both bikes from e-trailer. The bike rack mounts to the receiver on the toad. To load the bikes I lift the front tire onto the rack first then lift the rear onto the rack. Never have to lift the entire weight of the bike.

 

[Bob K4TAX]

I have an old fashion 10-speed mountain bike with big tires. It is easy to handle, a pleasure to ride since I replaced the seat with something wide enough for my butt and not a dang peg to sit on as originally supplied. Plus after about an hour of cranking uphill and coasting downhill, I'm ready for a beer or 2 or 3. Much less expensive than an e-bike, much less desirable to a thief, and more healthful for me. Just saying........

 

[Jim]

I've seen a dozen of these "Lectric E-Bikes" at the park and everyone I talked to really liked them. Granted, they are entry level bikes, but at my age, I'm not competing with the off-roading, mountain climbing kids. So as long as I can keep up with Trish, I'll be OK. And I'll put the $5K I saved into the Newmar fund.

 

[AbdRahim]

After examining the prices and weight (don’t think my Yakima rack would hold it), I will continue to work on the stellar physical shape.

 

[RKins]

I've seen a dozen of these "Lectric E-Bikes" at the park and everyone I talked to really liked them. Granted, they are entry level bikes, but at my age, I'm not competing with the off-roading, mountain climbing kids. So as long as I can keep up with Trish, I'll be OK. And I'll put the $5K I saved into the Newmar fund.



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My Sister and BIL have that brand and seem to like everything about them but the weight (65lbs). Theirs fold and they carry them in the back seat of their truck.

 

[dave burns]

We've been working on our lot at Bella Terra for the last few days and the only thing there are more of than golf carts, is electric bicycles. So I figured, what the heck, it's time! Knowing nothing about e-bikes, I searched and found this post.

I literally shocked at the price of these things! Seriously, I figured $1,500, maybe $2,000, but then I see Neal's Powerfly 4 is selling for $4K. Scroll down a few more posts and @dave burns is sporting a bike for $8K! I mean, what the hell guys! What makes these things worth that kind of money?

I've been a competitive bike rider most of my life and once you throw your leg of a high end bike you will be spoiled for life.

 

[dave burns]

The e-bikes are compelling for sure. They look like a ton of fun! One question I have is what is the best way to carry them? Do you use a bike rack on the back of your toad? Are there special bike racks for e-bikes?

I carry them on my toad or in my trailer depending on what else goes. On the toad I have a bile cover that completely encases the bikes

 

[Neal]

Be careful using a bike cover while traveling. I have a post here somewhere but I about took out a Love's truck with my bike when my bike rack failed. The bike rack vendor states not to use a cover for this very reason. It cannot withstand the wind pressure. You are at very high risk of killing someone IMHO.

 

[Neal]

Alert - WARNING: Using a bike cover while on a bike rack while driving can KILL someone

Hello, my name is Darwin Neal. Today I asked myself a question I often wondered if I'd ever ask myself: "Where did my bike go?" Today I left Vegas northbound for an absolutely spectacular drive. On I-15N taking in the amazing views of snowcovered mountains and driving through old stomping...

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[Bob K4TAX]

My Sister and BIL have that brand and seem to like everything about them but the weight (65lbs). Theirs fold and they carry them in the back seat of their truck.

I certainly would not put them in the back seat of MY TRUCK! No way, regardless of the cost, they don't ride on leather.