What?!? This dude should hit Amazon. You can find the models, without the issues, for half that. You can also buy cargo trikes with a 750w motor for $1599, if you need the capacity.
Why? I am genuinely curious. I have owned about eight such bikes (unfortunate basement flood killed the original set) and other than the weird “brake is on the opposite side” thing, I have never had a problem with ebike makers I find in Amazon.
“low-price”
“$1500”
What?!? This dude should hit Amazon. You can find the models, without the issues, for half that. You can also buy cargo trikes with a 750w motor for $1599, if you need the capacity.
A cargo e-bike – not a regular bike, a long-tail cargo one – on Amazon for $750? Link it because I call bullshit.
Please, people, don’t buy cheap ebikes from Amazon’s, AliExpress, etc. Buy from a reputable brand and dealer.
Why? I am genuinely curious. I have owned about eight such bikes (unfortunate basement flood killed the original set) and other than the weird “brake is on the opposite side” thing, I have never had a problem with ebike makers I find in Amazon.
Do you mean counterfeits?
Because the batteries and charging equipment in them explode into flames far more often than stuff regulated in north America or Europe.
Far too many people have died due to cheap Chinese electric bikes starting fires in their homes.
Or you could spend a bit more and get something decent, like an urban arrow. Especially if you’re getting one instead of a second car.
That’s the “can get a good used car” comparison the author makes right off.
Those electric Urban arrows are a dream, but run around 6-7k in every bike shop I’ve seen them in.
You can get a trek marlin 5, a bbshd, and a mid-grade battery for like $1500/1600 and build yourself a quality bike for that price.
But that wouldn’t be a cargo bike.
You’re right youd need to spend another $150 on a front basket, and back rack.
Look at the lectric Xpedition