Welcome back! Maybe you had a chance to read my previous post, A Perfect Lady’s E-Bike!. If so, I want to now describe the difference, in my mind, between a ‘lady’s e-bike’ and a ‘man’s e-bike’. But before I begin, I know there will be little agreement out there from either side about the merits of my argument. But I’m going to do it anyway:
A lady’s e-bike should be:
- uncomplicated (simple to operate)
- attractive (easy on the eyes)
- light-weight (55 lbs or less w/ battery)
- reliable (good components)
- comfortable (cushy seat, good handlebar position, comfortable grips)
And a man’s e-bike should be:
- well-constructed (good weld joints and structural integrity are important)
- funtional (good power and well-designed controls)
- not too heavy (75 lbs or less)
- good range (60 miles on a charge minimum)
- wider tires (maybe even fat-tire, but nothing less than 2.4″)
We can agree to disagree, but I’m starting here. And perhaps I should explain why I’m even talking about this. Well, a friend has asked me to sell his e-bike, and when I received it I thought immediately that this IS a guy’s e-bike. Not only that, but the PERFECT guy’s e-bike!
Introducing the Electra Vale Go! 9D EQ which retails for $3550, but can be purchased new for $2400, or used for about $1400. When researching this e-bike, I believe this bike is a phenomenal value at $2400, let alone a steal in the $1400 range, if you can even find one with low miles for that price. OK, so let’s get back on topic and explain why this is a guy’s e-bike.
- build quality is exceptional
- components are all high quality
- every detail has been thought thru and executed well (as you’ll see in the pictures below)
- Bosch mid-drive motor (this is a $1000 part all by itself)
- high-quality removable battery and good range (max. range is 75 miles)
- informative removable display (easily remove the display when parked to discourage thieves)
- high-grade puncture-resistant tires with Tannus Armour liners (installed on this bike)
I’ll stop there and let the following images speak for themselves. But before doing that, I would not expect many female riders to really care much about some of this bike’s attributes. But I, being a guy think things like puncture proof tires, a removable display and kind of information available on the display, build quality and high-end components are really important, and this bike has all that.
Now for the pictures and specs you have all been waiting for:
Suspension seat post and remote-controlled anti-theft alarm
RockBros cell phone holder and bell
Tannus Armour no-flat liners installed
