You NEED to Know This BEFORE Buying an E-Bike | Buyer's Guide to E-Bikes in Australia

[@Prefer2Hibrn8]

*** my golden rule for buying a bike for it’s DISTANCE is to look at what the manufacturer say then half it. My bike has an advertised range of 110km maximum. Half is 55km. That is pretty much what i get out of a battery. I have never gone further than 60km. THEREFORE is you are happy with half of the advertised range then sure, this is the bike for you ;) ***

[@sidebusinessbloke]

Haha that’s actually a very good rule, I like that!

[@Prefer2Hibrn8]

@@sidebusinessbloke I asked everyone in the e-bike group for my bike and we are all getting about 60km. I’m about to ask them to all add their mileage to the chat so I can add it to a spreadsheet to work out the average regardless of riding styles. The more people that add their data the more accurate it will become. People say “you can’t tell because it depends on rider’s weight, riding style, how the bike is charged. Long term data will only get better over time and gets more accurate as the data increases.

[@DASell-uz6xg]

very informational video. luckily, I purchased what I needed with little knowledge, based on what I wanted to use it for. I bought an ebike just to have something to pull my daughter around in the Burley pull cart, and not have to fight with inclines around the trails and neighborhood i live in. It was a little embarrassing to have to get off the bike while the trailer is still hooked up, and push...lmao....Went the Himiway cruiser route with the rear hub motor. And shout out to Australia, i spent a little time in Perth/Freemantle back in my Navy Days!!!

[@confrx8256]

Very informative! I dont know why this only has 15 likes.

[@sidebusinessbloke]

Thank you, that’s really kind of you! Very early in my KZbin journey, still lots to improve on!

[@kalsrup]

Thank you so so much for this. I was looking for a suitable E-bike to commute to and from work - I have a couple of steep hills otherwise it's short distance. Any tips with regards to salary sacrificing bikes?? xx

[@sidebusinessbloke]

Cool, sounds like you won’t need to spend too much on a huge battery then! I actually don’t know much about salary sacrificing for bikes, is that a thing in Aus?

[@giorgioclavelli1757]

Well explained. Liked and subscribed!!!

[@sidebusinessbloke]

Thanks mate, much appreciated! 😃

[@joshsadiua9126]

what affordable ebikes do you recommend? something like a fat bike?

[@davidagiel8130]

The laws absolutely suck in Australia, I can't even ride a privately owned escooter here in SA. They might change the law, but not until next year, with a speed limit of 25km/hr. I just came back from Malaysia riding a 40km/hr scooter wherever I wanted. Now I don't even know if I want an ebike. With these laws, there is no point.

[@2006mumu]

Same in Perth, mate, but tbh, I've seen many ebikes using bigger motor here, I am not sure if it is not too restricted here, I don't know. I want to gamble buying myself from Alibaba or aliexpress tho

[@proximitybeejay3673]

Adelaide the ANTI FUN Capital of Australia ! =)

[@hankcuccina5260]

Helpful and interesting, thanks.

[@sidebusinessbloke]

Thank you mate, very kind :)

[@d33dub]

Great vid! Opinions on a claud-butler-ridge-1-0-electric, i can get a new one basically free (work), it's a basic one but looks decent for general riding / occasional grass track stuff.

[@lorettakerr3560]

Great video I’m just thinking if getting my first e bike is am in Victoria. I saw some cheap ones at anaconda i just want one for riding around town and maybe when we go camping to get around instead of driving. Would anaconda ones be ok

[@sidebusinessbloke]

Hey Loretta, thank you! Just had a look at Anaconda, if it's the $799 one that's very cheap indeed. Motor, battery, gears sound pretty good for the price. The display is basic but that's ok. Looks like it might have cheap v-brakes instead of disk brakes so maybe give them a close inspection, not necessarily a problem. I'm hesitant to give an opinion on something without seeing it but I doubt you'll find much better for that price. Just make sure their warranty is good :)

[@gable351]

Nice content man! Thanks

[@sidebusinessbloke]

Thanks Gable, very kind of you! I still have a lot to learn!

[@deborahlilleymarriageceleb9091]

What are your thoughts on the RILU brand? Im looking at the ONYX and it seems good for the price. Thanks

[@hanifeoglu]

Hello @courierques, Thank you very much for the information you provided. I'm interested in finding an electric bike in Sydney that is both legally compliant and offers good value for money, equipped with new technology. I plan to use it for food delivery and city commuting. Could you recommend any brands and models that deliver good performance for a budget of up to $1500? I would also be open to considering a slightly more expensive option if you think it's worth it. I'd like to benefit from your expertise on this matter, especially for a bike suitable for these specific uses. Thank you for your attention!

[@sidebusinessbloke]

Hey mate, I wouldn’t like to recommend brands and models as I’ve not actually tried that many. However if you want to do food delivery for longer than 3 hours then battery is everything! $1500 should be enough but it might not look the greatest. You’re probably looking for an ebike with a big box-looking battery rather than a mountain bike style one. In Sydney you can get a 500w motor and most controllers let you adjust the speed limit with a little research 🧐

[@timsenkalski]

What do you think about the brand Leitner? Good quality? Battery?

[@sidebusinessbloke]

So I’ve never ridden one but when I was looking for brands to try they were definitely on the list. They look very legitimate and good value for the price. Also, I’ve seen a few comments from Leitner owners on this channel highly recommending them

[@Robyn19fnq]

Hi, I'm looking for a new ebike, as my Leitner has finally died. I've spent over $700 recently on repairs, but I'm told the motor needs replacing now. The bike is 5 years old, and I can't find anyone locally that will work on it. Just my personal advice, but if you're not handy yourself then you will need to find a service centre. Also, when the "e" part of the bike dies, it's almost impossible to ride due to the hefty weight.

[@biggussniffus5537]

Leitner are basic for the price. Really overpriced imho. They're just another typical online chinese import brand. You won't get any support when things go wrong with your leitner (They will)

[@Robyn19fnq]

Thanks for all this info. My concern is the bike's weight, as I'm no longer young and sometimes need to manoeuvre into tight spots or up steps. Are they all weighty due to the required systems?

[@sidebusinessbloke]

You can definitely get a light-ish ebike, especially if you don’t need a huge battery. It sounds like weight will be one of your key factors when looking at options. A lot of e-bikes also have a button on the controller which powers the bike at about 3 k/ph which can help pushing up slopes etc

[@Robyn19fnq]

@@sidebusinessbloke Thanks

[@arklat]

How does one know which ones catch on fite?

[@mick00000000002]

30 min drive. 60km . A hr. Charge when at work. Mick wollongong Australia nsw ?

[@mick00000000002]

Anything that moves . Fuel is waste. . Carry a emergency supply. Fuel or battery.

[@servantofgod5642]

Yeah so Cadel Evans gets 100 km we get maybe 70.

[@mick00000000002]

Anything that moves . Fuel is waste. . Carry a emergency supply. Fuel or battery. Lg is failing. And recall. On all

[@alaamamare3395]

What are some e bikes shops in sydney

[@ForfunGalaxys23Ultra]

Have you found a good e bikes shop in Sydney?

[@alaamamare3395]

@@ForfunGalaxys23Ultra unfortunetly no

[@karenstead8259]

Omafiets Bike shop at Alexandria

[@mick00000000002]

Not to much info mate 👎

[@geekyperi]

Very useful! Also I succumb to late night PL games. ⚒

[@sidebusinessbloke]

Thanks mate, very kind of you to drop a comment! I’m a spurs fan so was appreciating the early kick off tonight. WAS! 😅

[@geekyperi]

@@sidebusinessbloke Haha, I am still trying to get over the last week. Happy to swap Ange for Moyes, if we throw in Danny Ings?

[@sidebusinessbloke]

@@geekyperi throw in your conference league trophy and we might have a deal!