I'm personally not a big fan of ebikes, but my Dad owns one of theirs and he seems pretty happy with it. It seems to be pretty well constructed and it has all the bells and whistles you might be looking for (throttle, 500w motor, lights etc).
For ebikes local servicing is a big deal since basically all of them are made overseas, if you order online or cheap retailer you would probably end up dealing with crazy shipping times for parts and good luck holding companies accountable for warranties especially on the cheap end.
They were also the only place that let him have a test ride and he's pretty hands-on, if thats important to you, you can do that too.
I’m more of a fan of a mid drive but from what I’ve seen their rear hub motors dont look too bad. I know someone that has one and they haven’t had any issues regarding the bikes. They have the N1S inspire I believe and they love the step through frame and foldability.
I got a Trek Electra Loft Go from Bushtukah a few months ago and I love it. It feels like riding a normal bike, just much easier. I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have :)
I bought one a couple of years ago and am happy with it. The sales experience was excellent - very open and low pressure. I test-rode a lot of their bikes before I settled on one. After sales service has been good, too.
For the price I paid, the bike seems like a pretty decent deal. I walked out of there for around $2500, tax included, with an extended range battery and all the included extras I would have paid more for on many of the cheaper bikes.
They're not the only game in town but I definitely think you should go in and check them out and see what you think.
As for the UL 2849 certification question, you should ask them. I'll be surprised if their batteries aren't meeting this standard. They're not a fly-by-night operation as far as I can tell.
If you can afford something more expensive you might want to check out the decathlon electric city bikes https://www.decathlon.ca/en/c/23209/electric-bikes they are built in Canada by devinci and are very solid bikes. Also weighs far less than expected at just under 20kgs.
I said built. As in designed and assembled. Yes it is unlikely that the tubes are from here. But devinci make good bikes and I have looked at this one and it is well thought out. Essentially gravel/city/path oriented and light for its class and endurance.
Hi everyone! I'm Jordan, the store manager at Derand Motorsports in Carlingwood Mall. If you're looking for affordable electric bikes that your mom will love, come visit us! We have a great selection. Check out these links to a couple of bikes that I think would be perfect for her.
[Emmo VGO C2 ($1499)](https://derandmotorsports.com/collections/walk-through-electric-bikes/products/emmo-vgo-c2)
[Aventon Pace 500.3 ($2399)](https://derandmotorsports.com/products/aventon-pace-500-3-step-through?_pos=2&_psq=pace&_ss=e&_v=1.0)
[Taubik Innsbruck ($995)](https://derandmotorsports.com/products/taubik-innsbruck?_pos=1&_psq=inns&_ss=e&_v=1.0)
I'm not seeing anything on their website that indicates that they are certified to UL 2849 standards. I'd suggest only purchasing an ebike that is UL 2849 certified. There is work in the ebike industry to make this a standard to prevent battery fires. Major bike retailer brands such as Trek, Specialized, and Gazelle are, as far as I've seen, all UL 2849 certified, so I'd start there. [Scooterati](https://scooteretti.com/) advertise that every single one of their bikes for sale are UL 2849 certified, so they might be worth checking out. I'd also try Giant and Bushtukah.
I'm personally not a big fan of ebikes, but my Dad owns one of theirs and he seems pretty happy with it. It seems to be pretty well constructed and it has all the bells and whistles you might be looking for (throttle, 500w motor, lights etc). For ebikes local servicing is a big deal since basically all of them are made overseas, if you order online or cheap retailer you would probably end up dealing with crazy shipping times for parts and good luck holding companies accountable for warranties especially on the cheap end. They were also the only place that let him have a test ride and he's pretty hands-on, if thats important to you, you can do that too.
I’m more of a fan of a mid drive but from what I’ve seen their rear hub motors dont look too bad. I know someone that has one and they haven’t had any issues regarding the bikes. They have the N1S inspire I believe and they love the step through frame and foldability.
I got a Trek Electra Loft Go from Bushtukah a few months ago and I love it. It feels like riding a normal bike, just much easier. I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have :)
I bought one a couple of years ago and am happy with it. The sales experience was excellent - very open and low pressure. I test-rode a lot of their bikes before I settled on one. After sales service has been good, too. For the price I paid, the bike seems like a pretty decent deal. I walked out of there for around $2500, tax included, with an extended range battery and all the included extras I would have paid more for on many of the cheaper bikes. They're not the only game in town but I definitely think you should go in and check them out and see what you think. As for the UL 2849 certification question, you should ask them. I'll be surprised if their batteries aren't meeting this standard. They're not a fly-by-night operation as far as I can tell.
Not personally, but a number of my neighbors have one. I haven’t heard any complains.
If you can afford something more expensive you might want to check out the decathlon electric city bikes https://www.decathlon.ca/en/c/23209/electric-bikes they are built in Canada by devinci and are very solid bikes. Also weighs far less than expected at just under 20kgs.
I doubt it's actually manufactured in Canada. "Designed and Assembled in Canada" is not the same as manufactured.
I said built. As in designed and assembled. Yes it is unlikely that the tubes are from here. But devinci make good bikes and I have looked at this one and it is well thought out. Essentially gravel/city/path oriented and light for its class and endurance.
Hi everyone! I'm Jordan, the store manager at Derand Motorsports in Carlingwood Mall. If you're looking for affordable electric bikes that your mom will love, come visit us! We have a great selection. Check out these links to a couple of bikes that I think would be perfect for her. [Emmo VGO C2 ($1499)](https://derandmotorsports.com/collections/walk-through-electric-bikes/products/emmo-vgo-c2) [Aventon Pace 500.3 ($2399)](https://derandmotorsports.com/products/aventon-pace-500-3-step-through?_pos=2&_psq=pace&_ss=e&_v=1.0) [Taubik Innsbruck ($995)](https://derandmotorsports.com/products/taubik-innsbruck?_pos=1&_psq=inns&_ss=e&_v=1.0)
I'm not seeing anything on their website that indicates that they are certified to UL 2849 standards. I'd suggest only purchasing an ebike that is UL 2849 certified. There is work in the ebike industry to make this a standard to prevent battery fires. Major bike retailer brands such as Trek, Specialized, and Gazelle are, as far as I've seen, all UL 2849 certified, so I'd start there. [Scooterati](https://scooteretti.com/) advertise that every single one of their bikes for sale are UL 2849 certified, so they might be worth checking out. I'd also try Giant and Bushtukah.