Any lightweight flat bar ebike?

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Any lightweight flat bar ebike?

Postby webmal » Tue Feb 22, 2022 7:11 pm

I'm looking to buy a lightweight flat bar ebike. Something like a LeMond Prolog.

My budget is $5k, is there anything comparable in Australia?

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Re: Any lightweight flat bar ebike?

Postby Duck! » Tue Feb 22, 2022 10:11 pm

Lightweight E-bike is an oxymoron....
I had a thought, but it got run over as it crossed my mind.

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Re: Any lightweight flat bar ebike?

Postby RonK » Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:45 am

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Re: Any lightweight flat bar ebike?

Postby blizzard » Wed Feb 23, 2022 10:57 am

Merida do a eSpeeder which is in your budget and kind of light weight (about 15kg).

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Re: Any lightweight flat bar ebike?

Postby brumby33 » Wed Feb 23, 2022 12:55 pm

RonK wrote:
Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:45 am
Yes, but not on that budget.

https://melbourneelectricbicycles.com.a ... -flat-bar/
No idea of the weight but my pick out of the bunch from that site would be the Orbea Vibe H10 EQ

A bit over the 6K mark but it's got all the goodies I'd require in a bike.

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Re: Any lightweight flat bar ebike?

Postby Gordonhooker » Wed Feb 23, 2022 1:14 pm

The lighter the ebike the higher price...
My nephew paid $11,000 for a 13kg Specialized road bike. Add the extra battery for more distance and you add to the weight.

Not sure how you go finding a cheap light ebike...
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Re: Any lightweight flat bar ebike?

Postby Mububban » Wed Feb 23, 2022 1:31 pm

brumby33 wrote:
Wed Feb 23, 2022 12:55 pm
RonK wrote:
Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:45 am
Yes, but not on that budget.

https://melbourneelectricbicycles.com.a ... -flat-bar/
No idea of the weight but my pick out of the bunch from that site would be the Orbea Vibe H10 EQ

A bit over the 6K mark but it's got all the goodies I'd require in a bike.

brumby33

Wow that's actually a really amazing package for (current price) $5500!!! :shock:


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Re: Any lightweight flat bar ebike?

Postby Mububban » Wed Feb 23, 2022 1:33 pm

webmal wrote:
Tue Feb 22, 2022 7:11 pm
I'm looking to buy a lightweight flat bar ebike. Something like a LeMond Prolog.

My budget is $5k, is there anything comparable in Australia?

May I ask, what is your definition of "lightweight"?

And why do you want a lightweight model vs a standard model?

Once you're riding, the motor will take care of even the heaviest bike. So unless you're lifting it on and off a bike carrier, or carrying it up stairs to an apartment etc, I wouldn't be too worried about overall weight, if you're only riding it and not man-handling it regularly.
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Re: Any lightweight flat bar ebike?

Postby webmal » Wed Feb 23, 2022 2:51 pm

blizzard wrote:
Wed Feb 23, 2022 10:57 am
Merida do a eSpeeder which is in your budget and kind of light weight (about 15kg).

Wow! the Merida eSpeeder 200 looks very promising at $4k

https://www.merida-bikes.com/en-au/bike ... peeder-200

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Re: Any lightweight flat bar ebike?

Postby apatheticaf » Sun Nov 20, 2022 5:22 pm

From Googling, I don't think these brands are sold locally. But does anyone have experience with purchasing Vanmoof or Cowboy in Australia?

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Re: Any lightweight flat bar ebike?

Postby grt046 » Sun Nov 20, 2022 5:30 pm

brumby33 wrote:
Wed Feb 23, 2022 12:55 pm
RonK wrote:
Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:45 am
Yes, but not on that budget.

https://melbourneelectricbicycles.com.a ... -flat-bar/
No idea of the weight but my pick out of the bunch from that site would be the Orbea Vibe H10 EQ

A bit over the 6K mark but it's got all the goodies I'd require in a bike.

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