Essentially, title. Is it ok to ask for recommendations here? Looking to buy a scooter, possibly an ebike, and I don’t want to accidentally buy a piece of crap.

Previously, I owned a vsett8, which became inoperable and unfixable the first time it was rained on (I don’t have it anymore). Before that, a turbowheel lightning, which I loved until it was stolen.

Now though, I’m on a tight budget and everything is more expensive than ever.

Are there reputable ‘buyers guides’ that this community can recommend? Or maybe you’ve had good experience with a model/brand/seller?

EDIT: ok, i’ve got a list to check out. Thank you everyone. Y’all probably won’t hear from me again until I’ve done the research and made a decision. I’ll probably make a new post later on detailing what I’ve found and how I made my decision. Might be a while tho.

  • njordomir@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    25 days ago

    Cool, that gives you options. I think the people suggesting Lectric are giving a good budget option. My buddy has one and we have hauled a few cases of beer home with it. It folds down nicely so instead of buying a bike rack you can put it in the trunk or get on the bus with it. It shines for short and medium distances, but I rotor personally opt for a non folding bike with bigger wheels for long distances.

    If you avoid Amazon, research carefully online, and keep a hand on your wallet in person, you’ll find some bikes you enjoy. If you have some bike shops near you, you also can’t overestimate the benefit of a test ride. That’s how I knew my bike was right for me and how I ruled out a few others before that.

    Let us know what you end up finding.