EcoBike by EcoBike North America

Chuan H.
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Ecobike Vatavio is great

Been riding it to work for two months and I love it. My 2.5 mile ride has long hills, but with this bike I ride in work clothes and don't have to change. Compared to a scooter, an e-bike is better because it's quiet; I can ride it on sidewalks, bike lanes, and bike trails, avoiding traffic; I can maintain it myself like any bike; and I still get some exercise.

Pros:
+ Pedal assist works great; the throttle is also nice to have sometimes.
+ Comes well equipped with rear rack, straps, chain guard, fenders, seat post shock absorber, lights, bell, and kickstand.
+ Frame is very well constructed and rigid (for a folding bike).
+ Feels stable and comfortable with an upright riding position.
+ Six gears are perfect for commuting. Well geared for traffic and hills, though not for going fast on level ground.

Cons:
+ The folding pedals are made of cheap brittle metal, broke on day two from bumping a signpost. Replaced with regular pedals and toe clips.
+ Battery level indicator is almost useless. Stays on 5/5 bars for 15+ miles and only switches to 4/5 bars when battery is almost empty.
+ Although it folds up, at 50 lbs only a tall and strong person can carry it regularly. To be fair, I don't see how it could be made much lighter.

Wish list:
+ Seat post should be longer. I'm 6'1" and have to extend the seat post about 2" past the limit.
+ Would be nice to have mounts for a bottle cage.

I got mine from nycewheels.com - they have a great site with details on lots of bikes.

Chuan's keywords: ecobike vatavio ebike e-bike

Jessica B.
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Love, love, love my ecobike!

I live 4 miles from work, and until I bought my EcoBike, I was commuting with my Vespa (because of the mild weather in San Diego, I can get by without owning a car). I occasionally rode a regular bike to work, but didn't like to do it much because it's a hilly (read: difficult) ride, and I am often very tired and very sweaty after the commute. An electric bike is perfect for me because 1) it gives me a boost up those more difficult hills, 2) allows me to pedal as much or as little as I want, 3) allows me to arrive to work without needing a shower, and 4) makes me more inclined to ride my bike to work everyday. In fact, since owning the bike, I have used it more than my scooter, which ultimately means that I'm getting more exercise! Good for me, good for the planet!

Alice N.
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Eco-Friendly and Convenient

I'm just another "greenie", like most of you I do my part to help the environment...compost heap, renew, reuse, recycle, etc... Last year I decided that my almost 40 miles one way commute to work was certainly not good for the environment or my pocketbook (due to insanely high gas prices), so I decided to do something about it. I found a new job much closer to home to reduce my commute to 10 miles each way, but then I still felt bad about driving my old "pollution mobile" so I decided to commute by bike. I went to my local bike shop to buy a bike and was shown a few electric bikes. I test rode the different models and was really impressed with the Ecobike Vatavio. Not only was this bike electric, making my bike commute to work a blast, but it folds up so I can put in my trunk and take it along with me on long trips! I have saved a TON of money not buying gas! I have been very happy with my Ecobike! Now I have fun commuting to work and don't feel guilty because I no longer need to drive my car unless I have to travel far. The bike is great! Although I do wish that it came with a basket and that it was available in more than just the 1 color they make it in. If anyone wants here is the company's web site address: www.ecobike-usa.com

Alice's keywords: Ecobike electric bike vatavio alternative transportation