Well, it’s Saturday and we have been back at my brother’s since last night. Today, however, I have been on the hunt for an e-bike.
I have been researching e-bikes and their accessories since we were in Arizona where everyone it seemed had one. I only knew the one brand-Lectric-because that’s what everyone rode out there. Today, however, we went to three different bike shops and saw three more brands. I test drove the one at the first bike shop, Pedego, which fit me well, but that’s not the price point I want to pay. Not after researching Lectric and seeing that the bike I want, with all the accessories I need, will be about $500 less than the base price for the other bikes. They all started at $2,000 or more!
The Pedego was so fun, getting my first taste of riding with pedal-assist was super liberating! Now I can ride bikes with David and actually keep up without having to work so hard! It was less stress on my knee, but I still think I will use the power for help, not totally, else how will I get any exercise?
The other benefit to the Lectric brand is that it’s foldable and light. This bike pictured here is foldable but heavier than the Lectric. The down side to that brand is that the only showroom that I’m aware of is in Phoenix, Az but we might luck out in Kyle, Tx, on our way to the coast. Otherwise, I’d have to buy it online, trusting that what I’m researching is right and I’ll get just what I want. On top of that, I want to have the little dog trailer that hooks on behind the bike, so I can take the pooches for a ride, and no one else has the same kind as Lectric. I know, it seems as though I have my mind made up, but I will keep looking because it pays to be a savvy shopper!
Thanks to the wonderful network between RVers, that is how I found the shop here in Ft Worth! I put out a query and got a lot of helpful advice from the Facebook Diesel Pusher motor home group. RVers are such a great group of people! We also saw an e-bike who’s brand was Trekk, they didn’t have anything small enough for my short self. The last brand we looked at was also too big and too expensive and did not fold. Wish me luck as I continue my search.
Looking forward to another visit with the kids before we take off next week for Port Aransas! Have a great weekend everyone!
Twisted Trunk Travels 
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