I Replaced my Car with an Electric Bike | Car-free living? 

I bought mine a month ago and I’ve been loving it!!! 😌 it’s also heavily secured. I have an alarm, 2 d locks and a cable. Also just bought a mini license plate that says “Go Green” ❤️ proud of us.

You pretty much nailed why riding a bike is awesome. I had forgotten the reasons after 35 years of riding to school and work so thanks for the refresher. My e-bike just extended my range and speed, I still get the exercise, outdoor experience and fresh air benefits! People still think I'm crazy when I commute through snowstorms though. Meh, we're not as delicate as we might think. RIDE YOUR BIKE!

My wife and I recently rented bikes in Myrtle Beach and made the mistake of trusting Google Maps to take us there. Two hours and some sunburn later, we made it from our resort to the beach -- only to discover that there was a beautiful bike trail that could have taken us the entire way to the beach and saved us an hour and a half. So I guess the lesson in all that is bikes are awesome, and don't always trust Google Maps, but take the time to explore the area around you.

That looks so peaceful. I’d love to bike around my area, some things are close by, but we have no bike lanes and some pretty heavy traffic and I’d be terrrrified.

Comparatively, it would be easier to adjust to living without a car than living without plastics, when plastic is everywhere in many ways, so then it becomes about reducing waste as much as possible by minimising the use of plastic items or reusing them as much as possible and then recycling them when it's time to chuck them away. Good job. Videos like this improve my faith in people.

I’ve never thought of an electric bike before. Good idea!

I love this honest and realistic review! May not be possible to get rid of the car completely but you can definitely make steps towards cycling more and usually we are much healthier for it. Thanks for sharing this video! Very calming and inspiring! :)

Beautiful video. Wasn't just about a bike but you gave a piece of you. Thank you!

I loved this video! I just bought this bike and am waiting for it to arrive. I'm 68 and can't wait to ride for fun and get out in nature more, like you!! Hope you still love the Vika+. Wish I had see this to get the $100 dollars off before I bought it!

I am 69, live in Wollongong, Australia, and bought my ebike a year ago. My bike is folding, with fat wheels and legal for Australia. I agree with everything you said in your video. My bike lives in the boot of my car and I whip it out whenever I get the chance. My work takes me up and down the south coast of NSW and the bike gets whipped out all the time for fabulous rides. Like you, I find myself finding hidden gems that I have passed a million times in my car. I also find that I stop a lot, just to look at nature and the scenery. It is not feasible for me to replace a car with a bike as Australia is really big and stretched out. City people might be able to do it. Simply, my bike was a cheapie at $800 Aus and it runs brilliantly. Best thing I have done, especially at my age. Love your video.

This is really cool. As someone who has not had a car for over 10 years I wish more people would try using a bike more. I realize not everyone lives in a city as nice as where I live and that the infrastructure isn't great in many places but I think using the bike for errands or to meet up with friends would really add to people's quality of life, even in the suburbs. Maybe the goal isn't to go car-free but rather to go car-lite? 🙂 Either way I hope your car free adventure leads you somewhere good.

I've been eBiking since 2018 replacing many car trips, currently on a 5 day challenge to eBike for ALL trips for 5 days including commuting to work in the rain ;)

I want this so bad now! Great video!! A breath of fresh air literally:).

My husband rented us electric bikes in Daytona last year and I was instantly hooked! We rode about 13 miles to Ponce Inlet! It was a blast!!

Amazing!! You are so brave too because bike riding in Florida weather (heat, humidity, thunderstorms, etc.) is intense 😅. So, Bravo!👏🏻

I absolutely love riding my bike to town for groceries. It's one of my highlights of the day. I try to ride the 6 miles to the post office to drop off packages and the store for a few groceries everyday. In one week of cycling to town 9 times while my car was in the shop, I lost 5 LBS. I think it's a smart thing to do and I even live way out in the country. Good for you and you'll most likely save thousands of dollars if not hundreds of thousands in medical bills in later years if you keep it up. Be safe.

This is wonderful! Would be great until winter here in the northeast when it just becomes too bitterly cold outside 🥶

What mode of transportation do you use? What obstacles do you face when it comes to eco- transportation? (lack of public transport, bike lanes, etc.)

cool (came from youtube recommend); also i loveeee e-bikes, i feel like i'm my own "bus", just travel to this neighborhood, this cul-de-sac, that street, that park, that other park, and so much more, without road rage!

Great job.Cars are not just about emissions ! A variety of different materials such as metal, plastic, rubber, leather, fabric and others are also used.

Love your approach and manner ...... so refreshing

Great video. Here in Germany (Berlin) its very convenient without owning a car.

There's an electric bike kit on Amazon thats around $1500. It's a 3kw 72v kit that gets 45mph and goes 60-80 miles if you get the dual battery version.

My pedigo has a lock that is basically built in. very convenient. Before it I had my last bike stolen.

Yep It's great for your pysical and mental health !!

Brava bravissima! 😊❤

Hey I’m moving to Florida but now sure if the streets are bike friendly ? Any advise anyone?? I absolutely hate driving

Also off topic have you ever modeled?.

I live in a city so I use public transport. I don’t own a car (or even a license!). I would like to own a bike or an electric bike but I’m afraid of leaving it outside. My city is pretty safe, but bikes get stolen sometimes.

Nice looking ebike.

Could you share how you install the basket on rear shelf, and do you have anything recommended accessories for it, thank you!

I never owned a car before and I think never will, they're to damned expensive.

Do you think this is possible for someone who lives in a good climate area but lives in more the countryside? I'd love to do this I wanna live on my own land off grid in a good climate area that is warm, but not need a car, that is the dream life.

Did it come assembled? Is it lound when ride? Can you use it as a regular bike without battery? Thanks sharing!!

I just bought the same bike! Sorry to hear about your dog..

Does it snow there? :)

You need carry it while closed? Or there’s some way to move

What are you up to now:) just curious, because I been living your experience of full on going on 10years with no car last car I gave up was a BMW m3 z roadster from 2001. And my story's been unbelievable! But I don't record.

How has been your experience been with your bike up to now?

Publix! I see you😉

I used public transit for my first four years living in my current city, it served me well but was far from ideal. Now it isnt even an option where I live and if I was to use a bike (which I dont know how to ride haha) it would take me over an hour to get to work, its a 20 minute drive

good going girl

That sounds like an amazing idea. This would've worked in my hometown of Rochester, NY (unless I was going further out or in an unsafe area). But I too live in Florida (Orlando) and even now my current residence is a hike from my job even in a car. Maybe I could try a bike if I have to run a nearby errand early in the morning (FL heat). I'll have to see what I can do. In the future I'd love to buy that kind of bike. Just gotta save up for it first. 😌♻️

Very nice

riding bikes.... fun forever

Getting an electric anything in order to be green doesn’t make sense. The production of batteries emits tremendous amounts of carbon into the atmosphere. Get an ebike because it saves money, it’s fun and it’s cool.

Great !! What brand it's that one !!

Is it loud when the motor is running during pedal assist?

Wow! You charge it? For how long? Is it safe? Or it's battery?

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I hate car centric infrastructure!!! I want to bike to school so bad! And to my friends! But the 8 lane stroads are so dangerous!!!

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car went to repair shop they forget to work on it- been 28 days gone - no car days riding a bike and wow grocery store is easy....I dont even call them they can keep that car-- and repair bill

I don't ever think we will be "car free". Cars will just get more green. We will always have the weather to deal with.

Congrats on the downsizing, and sorry to hear about your dog...I recently made a video comparing eco-friendly transportation options and there's no question you made a fantastic choice. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MghxTFJcf3U.html Hope it's a help to your viewers!

Do you think the extra expense on the electric bill is more expensive than car fuel?

I really want to get a bike, but I live in the middle of the city (in tampa) and I dont trust the drivers lmao

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A bike lock isn’t going to do much to deter a thief from stealing a $1600 bike even if you spend $200 on a bike lock. Just look up any bike lock video from The Lock Picking Lawyer. The only way I’d feel safe is if I could fold the bike and literally use it as my shopping cart (like the $3500 Bompton Electric) or to pay for bike insurance that covers theft.

first thing, stop living in suburbia

What utter crap ! How far do you go on your bike ? So it never rains ? No snow ? Why not just pedal a normal bicycle !

I thought technology doesn't go back. E-bike is a scam. I'd rather sitting in my Porsche enjoying air conditioning, wearing Gucci flip-flops, in the meantime maybe watching cyclists sweating and smelling like a pork in 100 degrees summer or rain if they can really cycle at all.

having an e-bike, is not exactly being...Green. You might as well just save-the-cash & purchase a F-350 turbo diesel.

Florida is so flat, why would anyone need an electric bike there?