What is this "shock" thing you speak of? Is this a nasty side effect of "e" bikes?
A "cheap" bike is just a rigid frame with rigid forks.
A "cheap" bike is just a rigid frame with rigid forks.
My assumption is that people buy them since they are a touch more comfortable than a full rigid bike frame.
A fat tire can stand in for a shock, but "cheap" bikes don't usually fit 3" of rubber either.
[1] https://elettrica-bike.it/en/product/fat-bike-vulcano-s-tipe...
I don’t see any ebikes being sold without at least a 50mm front shock. The added weight of the battery+motor makes it essential
Ahhhh I think I understand - it's a "speedbike" right? So only for driving on roads like a car, so there's no question of forest tracks or gravel walkways.
Yep, they're both commuter/cruiser type bikes, so probably not best offroad.
Both have the top end Bosch Class 3 motor, so they're usually against the rules on trails in my area.
If you ride it like a bicycle and try to avoid potholes and curbs, simpler designs work great.