1/16/2024 0 Comments E glide swift scooterI got the Email Glide SS about ten days ago, and I have had a number of issues. I've only put about 150 miles on it but so far not a single problem. For the price this is a great bike from a great company. The only things I've changed on the bike are the pedals (the ones that come with it are ok but have very little grip), added front and rear lights for safety purposes, a bell (lots of pedestrian and bike traffic here) and a suspension seat post. The last ebike I had (iZip Enlightened) looked great with it's battery in the frame but now a few years latter when the battery has died it's next to impossible to find a replacement, iZip doesn't support it and no local bike shop will even look at it - so a bike that's in great shape except for the battery is going to the dump. The bike handles really well, and I like the fact that the battery and controller are not integrated into the frame since it makes future replacements/repairs a lot easier. In spite of the above I think I made a good choice. I knew this going in, but having water is such a big deal that it would be a huge plus if bosses could be included. (5) No place to attach a water bottle, so I had to get a pannier that could hold one. I made it a bit better by getting a suspension seat post, and it's just the nature of the beast, but next time I buy a bike I'll give up some efficiency and handling to get a slightly more comfortable ride. (4) Since it has fairly narrow and high PSI tires and no suspension you do feel every single bump in the road. Not a big deal, but is one or the other better? I charge the battery on the bike so it's not a problem, but removing it is a bit of a pain since it isn't a quick release battery. (3) The manual says to charge the battery fully each time you use it, but other posters say it's best to leave it at about 50-80% charge. Probably fine for 99% of users, but for a dolt like me I had to do some youtube searches to figure it out. (2) The instructions for the front wheel quick release and the included bike computer could be clearer. I work from home so it wasn't an issue - but many people don't so having someone around is a problem. (1) Maybe point out that a signature will be required when it is delivered. These aren't complaints, just a few observations that probably only apply to a total newbie like me: Got an SS-Glide Plus a bit over a month ago, great bike, Dave answered the phone when I called to buy it, very helpful, and the bike got to me quickly and in great shape.
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