I'm thinking about getting one of these:http://prodecotech.com/bikes/phantom-x3-2014/Anyone carry an electric bike? How do you like it? Did it work out as you envisioned?There are some that are more like a scooter, but they are heavier as well.This one is attractive if scooter type is your preference:http://www.amazon.com/Jetson-Eco-Friendly-Electric-Bike-Black/dp/B00C7SZU12/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1408906359&sr=1-2&keywords=electric+bikes

some bad reviews on the bike. bad customer service plus battery charger failed and motor failures.

old guy wrote:some bad reviews on the bike. bad customer service plus battery charger failed and motor failures.You mean like these?:http://www.amazon.com/Prodeco-Phantom-Electric-Mountain-Shocking/product-reviews/B00FCMVJMO/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_btm?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

According to ebike reviews, it is very tail heavy due to the li phosphate battery and the battery sits up very high, so it has a lot of slide out on the rear. Can' put any pannier bags on it due to the way the battery is mounted. Also, no pedal assist or accurate battery monitor. Also, it is very stiff riding, and handlebars are far forward leaning. Looks like a decent bike of you are a healthy, physically fit, under 6 foot 30 year old.

I bumped into this guys site the other day and he has talked about his bike. Search around in there as I may not have the best link to it.http://strollingamok.wordpress.com/?s=bike

I think if I get this bike, I'll have to put a basket on the front and carry any items over the front wheel. That may help the balance a bit. I like that every review I've read has said the build quality and durability is excellent. I'm not certain pedal assist is something I really want. It does add about $1000 to the price of these kind of bikes it appears. The long range is the tradeoff for the weight of the battery. This one has about the longest range of bikes I've researched. Lots to think about.Here's a pretty balanced review: http://electricbikereview.com/prodecotech/phantom-x3/At least with a 50-60lb bike, I can reasonably put it in the back of my van. Not so sure about lifting a 125-150 scooter type bike and putting it in.

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Nutinelse2do
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Aug 24, 2014
According to ebike reviews, it is very tail heavy due to the li phosphate battery and the battery sits up very high, so it has a lot of slide out on the rear. Can' put any pannier bags on it due to the way the battery is mounted. Also, no pedal assist or accurate battery monitor.
Also, it is very stiff riding, and handlebars are far forward leaning. Looks like a decent bike of you are a healthy, physically fit, under 6 foot 30 year old.
wincrasher65
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Aug 24, 2014
old guy wrote:
some bad reviews on the bike. bad customer service plus battery charger failed and motor failures.

You mean like these?:

http://www.amazon.com/Prodeco-Phantom-Electric-Mountain-Shocking/product-reviews/B00FCMVJMO/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_btm?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending
old_guy
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Aug 24, 2014
some bad reviews on the bike. bad customer service plus battery charger failed and motor failures.

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