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Like the title said, I had a blast riding an e-bike and didn't have anyone else to share this to, so I'll tell anyone who is willing to read about it.

I've been getting into riding bikes for the past several months, and decided to try an e-bike at a store and I can't get over how much fun it is. Riding at 20 mph feels way more fun than driving any car at like 65+ mph. Just the feeling of the wind going past my face felt much better than any of the creature comforts in my car

I have to put in a conscious effort to show emotions on my face, but with riding this e-bike, I had the dumbest, biggest smile on my face from the moment I got onto the bike. Everybody I passed, I wanted to walk up to them and tell them that I was having so much fun and that they should try out this bike. Of course, I didn't because I have the social skills of a brick, but the urge was still there

I also wanted to buy the bike that day so bad, but I knew I needed to practice some form of self-restraint and wait to make sure I truly wanted that bike and not needlessly spend money for retail therapy

Anyways, bikes are cool, public transit is cool, and micromobility is super cool. I hope everyone can feel the same joy/happiness I felt while I was riding this bike sometime in their life

I hope your day goes well. If it doesn't, I hope it gets better. Thanks for reading!

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[โ€“] multicolorKnight@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have had one for 2 years or so, have about 1000 miles on it. It is the best possession I've ever had. I have cycled all my life, but getting older and out of shape, was doing it less. I ride much more now, and plan trips around cycling that I would not before.

The great thing is that you can adjust the pedal assist level to suit what you want. For utilitarian trips, commuting to work or picking something up across town, you can turn up the power and go fast with less effort. If you want exercise, turn it down and work out.

I would get (I got) a good brand bike from an established shop. The ebike needs more specialized maintenance. Even if you are a decent bicycle mechanic, you are probably going to want someone who knows how to work on it. I have had no problems with mine, but I have had it professionally maintained.

[โ€“] Urkifix@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

I have a couple hundred miles on an ebike and it's been amazing to be able to take my kids out on some cycling adventures