If you’ve been shopping for an ebike, have narrowed the field to 2 or 3 options, but need no-nonsense help to come to the right decision, you've come to the right place.

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* 1. Are you male or female?

Male

Female

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* 2. How tall are you?

Under 5 feet (151cm)

5' - 5'4" (151 - 161cm)

5'5" - 6' (161 - 181cm)

Over 6' (181cm)

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* 3. If you are considering buying an ebike, which of the following statements best describes what you want?

I want a bike with a step through frame

I want a bike with a mountain bike frame

I want a folding bike with 20 inch wheels

I want a folding bike with 20 inch wheels and fat, 4 inch tyres

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How will you be using your ebike?

I will use it on paved surfaces only

I will use it on paved surfaces and easy off-road trails (e.g. rail trails)

I will use it on paved surfaces, but also on more challenging off-road trails

I will use it primarily for back country trail rides

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What is the maximum distance you expect to be able to ride before having to recharge your battery?

20kms or less

21-30kms

31-40kms

41-50kms

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What capabilities and features are you looking for in an ebike? (Tick all that apply)

Rear hub drive motor that gives me a lower purchase price than a mid drive and reliable performance on streets and trails

Mid drive motor that gives me superior efficiency on back country hill climbs. (I'm aware that mid drive motors are more expensive than rear hub motors.)

Name brand shock absorbers - e.g. Suntour, Rockshox

Higher spec shock absorbers - e.g. with 100mm+ of travel and lockout - for more challenging trail rides

A full suspension bike (yes, I know these are $4K+)

A bike with a suspension seat post

A bike with the most comfortable saddle. (I don't mind paying extra for the best saddle possible).

Mechanical disk brakes: Very effective and inexpensive to maintain. Adequate for most riders & less expensive than hydraulic brakes.

Hydraulic brakes. More powerful than mechanical disk brakes but also more expensive to purchase and maintain.

An ebike that offers the lowest and widest step-through frame

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What are the 2 or 3 makes/models you are considering? (We can only perform the comparative analysis if you are very specific with regard to the models)?

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* 8. What unanswered questions do you have about ebikes?

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* 9. Name & contact details:

Name

City/Town

Email Address