Most people get it wrong.
You don't have to.
Wrong motor. Wrong battery. Wrong fit. Thousands of dollars sitting in the garage — because nobody told them what to look for before they bought.
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The mistake most buyers make — and why it's not their fault
You walk into a bike shop — or land on an Amazon page — and you're immediately hit with numbers. Wattage. Amp hours. Torque sensors. Gear ratios. The salesperson smiles and tells you the 750W model is "more than enough." You nod. You buy. You get home.
Three months later you're wondering why the battery dies after 12 miles when the listing said 40. Or why your wrists ache on every ride. Or why the thing weighs so much you can barely lift it into the garage.
None of that is your fault. Nobody told you what those numbers actually mean — or what questions to ask before you hand over your money. That's exactly why this book was written. By a rider who got it wrong the first time too.
Do you know the answers to these?
- What does wattage actually tell you about how a bike will perform on hills — and what it doesn't tell you?
- Why do two batteries with the same voltage deliver completely different ranges — and which number actually matters?
- What's the one safety certification that separates a quality battery from a potential fire hazard?
- When does a trike make more sense than a bike — and what body factors should decide that for you?
- What's the difference between a Class 1, 2, and 3 ebike — and why does it determine where you're legally allowed to ride?
- How do you know if a bike's geometry fits your body before you ever sit on it?
If any of those gave you pause — this book was written for you.
13 chapters. Every question answered.
Part One covers quality — what separates a great bike from an expensive mistake. Part Two covers fit — which type is right for your body and your life.
What the Wattage Is Really Telling You
Why 500W and 750W feel nothing alike — and what to look for instead.
Battery Safety & the UL Certification
The one label that separates a quality battery from a fire risk.
Range Reality vs. Range Claims
Why "up to 60 miles" almost never means 60 miles — and how to calculate yours.
Gear Ratios Explained Simply
What gears actually do on an electric bike — and when you need them.
Hub Motor vs. Mid-Drive
The real difference — and which one matches your riding style.
eBike Classes & Trail Access
Class 1, 2, and 3 — why the wrong class means you can't ride where you planned.
Frame Geometry & Your Body
How to know if a bike fits before you ever sit on it.
When a Trike Makes More Sense
Balance, stability, wrist comfort — honest answers about who should choose a trike.
Carrying Cargo, Pets & Passengers
Weight limits, rack systems, trailers — what your bike needs for real-life riding.
Fat Tire vs. Standard
Stability, comfort, terrain — the honest tradeoffs most listings never mention.
What to Look for in a Warranty
The clauses that protect you — and the fine print that voids coverage.
Test Riding & Buying Online Safely
What to check in person — and how to buy online without getting burned.
Making Your Final Decision
A clear framework — so you walk away confident, not guessing.
You'll also meet Gus.
Throughout the book you'll be guided by Gus — a straight-talking advisor who's seen every mistake in the book and isn't shy about helping you avoid them. Gus doesn't sell bikes. He just helps you buy the right one.
When you finish reading, head over to WhichEbikeIsBestForYou.com and let Gus walk you through a quick quiz that narrows down exactly which type fits your life.
Get the Book — $14.99 Meet Gus insideThe person who buys the bike next to yours on Amazon
didn't read this first.
Right now, hundreds of people are clicking "Add to Cart" on an ebike they'll regret within 90 days. Wrong motor for their terrain. Battery that won't last the ride they imagined. A frame that doesn't fit their body.
I got it wrong the first time too.
I bought my first ebike with confidence — done my research, read the reviews, felt good about it. Within a few months I knew I'd made the wrong call. Wrong fit for my body, not what I needed for how I actually ride.
So I started over. Did the deep research I wish I'd done the first time. Figured out what the numbers actually mean versus what the listings want you to think they mean.
Now I ride an etrike — and my wife Joann rides hers (the one with "JOANNS RIDE" on the license plate). We take our beagle Daisy for donuts on Sunday mornings. That's what the right purchase feels like.
This book is everything I wish I'd known before I bought the first one.
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- ✓ 92 easy-reading illustrated pages
- ✓ 13 chapters covering quality, fit, safety & buying
- ✓ Plain English — no tech jargon, no sales spin
- ✓ Covers both eBikes AND eTrikes
- ✓ Written by a rider who got it wrong first
- ✓ Access to the WhichEbikeIsBestForYou.com quiz
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