It's almost like the PEBL was made to fit four bags of groceries! Oh wait, it was! Actually, the PEBL can fit up to six bags at a time. To learn more about the PEBL, visit www.better.bike!
This is such an obvious solution to so many modern problems. I wonder how it does in the wind. I also wonder how low-geared it is and how it handles things like steep hills, such as on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I suppose the battery compensates. Anyway, I look forward to seeing more of them.
Good question. I think it would come down to how much it weighed. Because I dont think it would be to dificult to cut your own doors out of particle board and make them lock. Also, one of the options you can order on the website is a key lock that prevents the motor from turning.
This is why I never bought one. I live in Philly and have been watching these videos for a few years now (from various companies) and no one has yet resolved the theft issue. I can't afford to drop $10k and then have it stolen the first night I park it outside of my apartment. People's bikes get stolen all the time, but they have substantial ways to lock them, or you can just keep it in your home. This isn't easily lockable nor storable. Once that issue is addressed, I'll be first in line to purchase one!
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Good fun am sure but not for me on a road , and there mostly to big for paths, sure i know technically you're allowed them on cycle paths because they classed as bicycles but realistically is a woman with a pram going to have to go off onto the road to get past , there to big for most cycling paths where i live , but i love the idea , prefer the elf.perhaps you can tell us why its better ? .
Nice, but: when I go grocery shopping with my Cityel, I have more loading capacity. I fit 3 boxes of water and 3 large bags. I also have a good trailer hitch on the vehicle. And thanks to the lithium batteries, I can travel 120 km at 50 kilometers an hour. How far will this nice vehicle go?
yeah but this is for simple trips and or daily commuters in large dense cities. I still have a car for hauling family around or long distance travel, the whole point of these is to offer the option to NOT use a car. these don't require a driver's license or even insurance, and for me an american these are actually sold here where the MCityel is not.
I paid for a PEBL BIKE since 2023 and I still can't get it yet. No updates either unless I reach out first. It's not looking good BETTER.BIKE. THIS IS NOT COOL :-(
I'm just curious. How do you keep this bike from getting stolen while your inside the grocery store??. Is there a locking mechanism or something on this bike.
I love it. My only fear is getting hit by car or have an accident since it's so open and it doesn't include any seat belts. Where i live my neighborhood drive so crazy, a lot of people get into accidents ( i almost got run over several times just by crossing the streets!), the highway is always so busy and super packed over here as well. (didn't mean to sound negative or anything, i just wanted to feel safe while driving if i ever going to purchase this bike)
+Roxanne Ruiz your right that is a big problem. Sorry to hear that it's like that in your neighborhood. We think the PEBL is safer than a bike but we totally understand. It is going to take a long time for people to get used to driving safely with bikers. We can all look to Sweden and Denmark for example. It's funny to think that America is the land of the free when bikers get treated that way, (Among other things.) Well, we look to the future!
better.bike Thank you. Although, I still think this will be an alternative as to riding a car. You're right, drivers should respect pedestrians or bikers a whole lot better and it's a bummer that they don't. However, I really love these bikes and If I ever consider getting one, you will definitely hear from me in the future.
I'm gonna guess you live in Florida or Texas.the highway is super packed at rush hour everywhere. This thing isn't meant to go anywhere near the Highway, and even during Rush Hour I've never seen the bike lane have more than one person in it.Accident statistics say that most crashes involving pedestrians or bikes by far and large are low speed non-fatal incidents with the biggest risk being just near the right hand turn lane of a stop light. In my state all drivers are required to have insurance and only cyclist who hit stopped (non-mooving) vehicles are considered at fault.You can install seat belts, wear helmet, wrist, elbow, knee, and shoulder pads, and judging by the shape of the door I'd bet it wouldn't be difficult to make your own doors out of particle board and plexiglass.Aside from all that, yeah, this thing clearly isn't for everybody.
@@MrManerd The OP also stated "in my neighborhood". Why did you even assume/guess she "lives in Florida" when she never mentioned that. Where I live, people drive crazy and get into "accidents" as if they don't know the speed limit. They also don't pay attention to traffic lights.
Sueño que en las calles pudiéramos desplazarnos sólo en este tipo de vehículos, disminuiría la contaminación, disminuiría la congestión vehicular, habría menos accidentes con consecuencias mortales, menos obesidad, más felicidad!
There needs to be a gate that can lock in place in front of the top bag storage area. There appears to be no way to prevent the bags flying off in the event of running over a pothole or other balance disturbing road defect that could happen in the event of divided attention, e.g. crazy car drivers stealing the show.
I can see the trigger activating the throttle I just think it's odd that she is also back peddling when that happens. Am I correct in saying that you have no freewheeling on the rear wheel then.
We do have a freewheel. Free wheels only working in one direction. A freewheel is meant to coast when you're wheel is moving forwards. When your wheel moves backwards, you're freewheels pauls engage, making your pedals turn. Try moving a bike backwards, you will see what we mean.
Yeah is there a way to lock it in case you go to work and you know that there is some shady people who would try to steal it while you work. Because I work in the morning and my job is not too far away from a motel that has some shady guest at times
I've emailed better.bike twice. No reply. Called and the phone just rings and rings. Don't see many actual owner videos. So it looks like it'll be an ELF for me. Sucks cuz I like the Pebl better and am local.
@@xxjeroen There are doors. She has them rolled up for air flow! She also removed the heal well that encloses the bottom of the Pebl below the pedals for max air flow! 🙂👍
One bag is closed and the other is wedged down by the hatch. Small bumps will not be a problem. Usually when riding you come up to known big bump you would slow down! If she came up on an unknown big bump or significant pothole then there could be an issue losing items! 🙂👍
Absolutely right. I would guess this is about the same weight as the ELF at 160Lbs. Two to four guys could lift this into a PU w/no problem. If I get an ELF I'm going to use it to good advantage for errands, but will employ some type of scheme to anchor it like one would do with a bike. The makers should have a good-sized HD loop welded to a solid member for that purpose. Ideas anyone?
DrZarkloff on my WAW I use a Ulock on the back wheel. You can even run a cable to the front wheel if you would want to. They would have to cut through a Ulock or cut every spoke on the back wheel.
+Dodder we've heard all of these things before, however none of them are easy. These method are practiced by professional bike thieves, primarily in large cities. Not something to worry about for your average bike owner.
better.bike Most bicycle racks are located on the sidewalk, with just enough room for the length of a bicycle. The Pebl is the size of a small car, and would not fit into any bicycle rack. If you can't come up with a better way to secure your vehicles, I won't be spending the $$$$$ to buy it.
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Not really because it looks like a car! I park my PEBL in a car parking spot when there is no bike rack! For anti-theft precautions, I try to find a spot by a light post or a shopping cart corral and lock my PEBL to it! I also installed a GPS TRACKER AND ALARM that will alert me on my smart phone or computer by way of an app! 🙂👍
Paul Ireland this is not an electric bike, this is all year round transportation functional transportation that in many cases can replace a car. When you look at it in that light, as a brand new electric vehicle meant be a car replacement it is quite reasonable. Hope you get to do more research on the subject!
Thanks. I do have some concerns. How do you use it on main roads, when its only going at about 20mph. I'm just thinking about traffic and vehicles that you may have to contend with, in terms of speed. Thanks :)
+Ezemdi Chikwendu we have been riding the PEBL daily on main roads now for over a year and are happy to report no incidents. Riding on the road is just like a bike. You ride to the side of the road and let cars pass you. With a vehicle of this size cars treat you with more respect that a bike.
It's too costly. It's not a car, it's an enclosed bike that does not go fast enough to be in traffic. Per a review I saw, it's better to go with upgraded tires (cost), the back trunk enclosure leaks during rain and you need to get it aligned right for speed and steering. The side doors are zip up plastic. $6,000 can buy me a used full sized car although I do not want the problems of a used car, I still feel it's too much for an electric tricycle.
