[vmiguel]

(...) but have no clue where to start.

DAP and phones?

More seriously, I'm thinking about buying one also.

 

[iFi audio]

DAP and phones?

Naah, we'll leave these to others

 

[Raketen]

Hi Bicycle-Fi-ers,

What would you guys recommend in a commuter e-bike?

I've never owned an e-bike before. I own several bikes, including a couple mountain bikes and a Marin hybrid bike I've been using to bike around campus.

But I'd really like to get an e-bike. Preferably, I'd want one under $2000 and it would have to be able to accommodate fenders and racks (at least a rear rack). I'd also prefer it to be a little on the lighter side. I get that e-bikes are heavier in general, but closer to 50 lbs rather than 80 would be nice.

Any recommendations?

IDK e-bikes, just thought I'd note there are also conversion kits available if you don't mind sacrificing one of your other bikes.

 

[iFi audio]

IDK e-bikes, just thought I'd note there are also conversion kits available if you don't mind sacrificing one of your other bikes.

Am wondering how many things can go wrong upon taking that route. It can't be too difficult, can it ?

 

[Ilomaenkimi]

2021 Turbo Levo has been my companion since may 2021. 7500km now and still going strong!
I love early morning rides, straight to work from woods!

 

[iFi audio]

2021 Turbo Levo has been my companion since may 2021. 7500km now and still going strong!
I love early morning rides, straight to work from woods!

Just checked and it's actually less than HiFiMan Susvara

 

[Bern2]

Hi Bicycle-Fi-ers,

What would you guys recommend in a commuter e-bike?

I've never owned an e-bike before. I own several bikes, including a couple mountain bikes and a Marin hybrid bike I've been using to bike around campus.

But I'd really like to get an e-bike. Preferably, I'd want one under $2000 and it would have to be able to accommodate fenders and racks (at least a rear rack). I'd also prefer it to be a little on the lighter side. I get that e-bikes are heavier in general, but closer to 50 lbs rather than 80 would be nice.

Any recommendations?

With the criteria you provided, I would take a look at the Aventon Level 2. Comes in at 61 pounds and has a torque sensor. I have not personally test rode one. I have the Aventure, but that is more for dirt roads and trails. Post what you find, I'd like to get a pure commuter bike eventually.

 

[iFi audio]

With the criteria you provided, I would take a look at the Aventon Level 2

I just googled that. Not my styling, but about 1250 Euros where I live, so affordable. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Bern2]

I just googled that. Not my styling, but about 1250 Euros where I live, so affordable. Thanks for sharing!

Post what you eventually get...finding something light weight is one of my conditions. My Aventure is heavy.

 

[iFi audio]

Post what you eventually get.

Sure thing, will do! For now I'll just wait and see whether my fondness for e-bikes is just a temporary thing, or something that will end up in getting one. That's spring time more or less, but I'll gladly post what I got if it comes down to that.

 

[UntilThen]

Post what you eventually get.

On Christmas Eve, I had the shop install Thule roof racks and 3 Thule Proride 598 for my car. Now I’m ready to ride.

 

[iFi audio]

Thule Proride 598

That's exactly what I have for my Canny with carbon frame. Great stuff and not crazy expensive. I also got Thule carbon protection kit for for my bike and it works great too.

 

[Ilomaenkimi]

From 2022 last ride.

 

[iFi audio]

From 2022 last ride.

I envy you snow. Really. Where I live (mid Europe) we just had 19C... in January (!!!). At this time it shoud be about -5C with lots of white, so yeah...

 

[bassb]

Currently riding my Canyon Endurance road bike and Stevens Prestige gravel bike.

Wondering: what do you guys use for audio when out on the bike? In-ears? Bone conduction? None?