Shane, would you say it's best to purchase a folding or a non folding bike if folding is not necessarily needed? I guess I would like to have the convenience of folding if I need it, but I don't see myself needing it that much. I am wondering if I choose the folding option if I lose anything. Like, are the frames not as strong or do they make noise or loosen up as time goes on? Love your reviews and love looking at different options out there as you test all these different bikes!
That's a tough question... It would depend on your space and weight constraints. Folding bikes are generally heavier, but you are not giving up strength or quality in the frame IMHO. I have enjoyed both and I am finding out all bikes and manufactures have their pros and cons... I try to put them all in the videos.
I've already asked you about the assembly and feel somewhat more confident about being able to assemble this by myself. Right now, its between this bike and and regular cruiser type with regular 26" street tires. How much more stable/safer is a fat tire bike, especially when riding at higher speeds? I really like your review and its the main reason for considering this bike along with its lower price of $1.5K vs. $1.9K or more most other Ebike are priced at (as of 6/2024). Also, Amy claiming this bike as hers is a good sign for its safety and comfort.
Hi Daniel, IMHO the fat tires really stand out on gravel, sand, grass... anything other than street riding. If you were doing all street riding I would think street tires would last longer. We have had no problems with stability and feel quite comfortable riding at 28 MPH stability/safety wise. I would spray all the stainless with corrosion block... they seem to rust over time, but that seems to be similar with all of these bikes.
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Shane, would you say it's best to purchase a folding or a non folding bike if folding is not necessarily needed? I guess I would like to have the convenience of folding if I need it, but I don't see myself needing it that much. I am wondering if I choose the folding option if I lose anything. Like, are the frames not as strong or do they make noise or loosen up as time goes on? Love your reviews and love looking at different options out there as you test all these different bikes!
That's a tough question... It would depend on your space and weight constraints. Folding bikes are generally heavier, but you are not giving up strength or quality in the frame IMHO. I have enjoyed both and I am finding out all bikes and manufactures have their pros and cons... I try to put them all in the videos.
I've already asked you about the assembly and feel somewhat more confident about being able to assemble this by myself. Right now, its between this bike and and regular cruiser type with regular 26" street tires. How much more stable/safer is a fat tire bike, especially when riding at higher speeds? I really like your review and its the main reason for considering this bike along with its lower price of $1.5K vs. $1.9K or more most other Ebike are priced at (as of 6/2024). Also, Amy claiming this bike as hers is a good sign for its safety and comfort.
Hi Daniel, IMHO the fat tires really stand out on gravel, sand, grass... anything other than street riding. If you were doing all street riding I would think street tires would last longer. We have had no problems with stability and feel quite comfortable riding at 28 MPH stability/safety wise. I would spray all the stainless with corrosion block... they seem to rust over time, but that seems to be similar with all of these bikes.
@@GenXPats If I go fat tire - it will be the Velowave Ranger 2. For the price, its one of the best deals out there. Thank you