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[โ€“] 12 points 2 years ago (13 children)

so several months ago, I sought advice from this sub on ebikes, and got some great input from a few people (Calhoon? thornburywitch? taleya? I can't remember, but they seem likely...). Just wanted to say that a few weeks ago, I bought one (a kalkhoff as recommended by, I think, Calhoon?) and it has been perfect. Affordable (to me, I recognise that is not the same for everone), low end ebike, perfect for the commute from home to work. it is SO MUCH FUN to ride.

I love her (her name is Debra, just FYI).

model: https://everybodyebikes.com.au/products/kalkhoff-endeavour-1-b?variant=44691780796568

almost a total car replacement for anything in a....say...25k radius!

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  • [โ€“] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (9 children)

    Total fan of ebikes myself. I would consider a hitchable trailer for bulk shopping for your next investment. It will be mine. The 25k radius is about right for an ebike. They really are a freedom machine.

    EDIT: This is the sort of thing I mean

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  • [โ€“] 2 points 2 years ago (8 children)

    A rear rack and paneer set will carry a decent amount of cargo. Probably enough for a single person's weekly shop.

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  • [โ€“] 2 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    Nah, you're nobody without a milk crate strapped on the back. Fix it on right, and you can fit panniers as well. The only downside to the classic crate is that it's not big enough for bulk toilet paper AND a handbag. Hence the need for a hitchable trailer as well. The best of which can be detached easily enough to use as a shopping cart inside the shop and then just hitched up and go when done. Also allows for transport of squashables like iced cake and the like - which doesn't survive well in panniers and/or crate.

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  • [โ€“] 1 point 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

    I have the ol crate but I'm eyeing off this.... get a couple and I can literally use the MIK qui=ick release to tow 'em upstairs when I drop the bike off in the garage

    (currently I have to unload and carry things upstairs)

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  • [โ€“] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Fortunately the Aldi insulated bags fit nicely inside a milk crate with room for slender handbag too. The colesworth ones are a bit wide and the ends get squashed so can't be packed as tight. This is my go-to at present - fill up bag in shop, zip it up then sling in the crate and go. Keeps things chilled too - at least for a short distance. Also my local fish & chip shop containers also fit very nicely in an Aldi insulated bag. Which keeps them sizzling hot for the journey home. What's not to like?

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