Posted by: kavurider
Posted by: syncro
Posted by: kavurider
Trying to figure out the logistics for a 91km round trip commute.
I absolutely loathe sitting in traffic, the freeways here are logjam mess and gas is through the roof.
But still...thats a long way. I bike commuted for many years but I'm not sure it was that far before.
That sounds like a good scenario for an ebike. You can still get some exercise in, use more "boost" on days that you don't feel great, still get it done in a reasonable time and save money on gas. I wouldn't necessarily mind a longer distance ride, but the time becomes a factor like Vik said. A goal for me has been to keep my commutes to 30 minutes if I'm driving and 45 if I'm pedaling.
Yes, I am leaning towards that solution. Just because of the distance involved.
I have a Tazer eeb right now but it wouldn't be great for that kind of trip. Thinking of an urban type.
I used to use my Xtracycle for commuting and it worked pretty well. Thought about a cargo ebike but man, they are huge and so heavy.
I have a radwagon; best investment ever. Hardly drive except on weekends to get places, but otherwise I live on the bike. I have a giant box on the back for groceries/gear/dog, and just in the process of designing a bike mount for it so I can ride it to the trailhead. Do it, it’s cheap and cheerful for what it is: 7spd freewheel and chain means incidentals are dirt cheap.
I’ve had zero problems with mine and I ride the shit out of it in all weather. Only cost are the amount of brake pads I go through, but that is the caveat of riding fast on a heavy bike. Seriously it’s a no brainer, especially in light of recent and ever increasing gas prices.