Bike
Bicycles come in all shapes and sizes, the “best” one is different to everyone. I have not included recommendations for bicycles, since there are way too many of them. Ideally find a local bike shop and find one that suits you best.
For the e-bike recommendations, these are just a few good ones that are well-reviewed online. If you like a different e-bike, that’s fine by me. Other brands probably have good e-bikes too, so be sure to do your research and, ideally, try them out in a local bike shop before you decide to purchase.
- e-bike: Aventon Pace 500 3 (
$1799$1599) / Level 2 ($1899$1599)
The Aventon Level 3 ($1899) is $300 more than the Level 2 but comes with more security features such as GPS tracking, auto-lock, etc as well as a sleeker frame. This price difference may be worth it to you.
- folding e-bike: Aventon Sinch 2 ($1699)
The Aventon Sinch 2.5 ($1799) is $100 more but is a relatively minor upgrade, bringing hydraulic brakes and a suspension seatpost. The battery and power of the bike remains identical.
Safety
- bicycle helmet: Specialized Align II ($54) or Mode (
$119$49) - headlight: Planet Bike Beamer 700 ($50)
- taillight: Knog Blinder V ($49)
Accessories
- bike pump
- standard: Lezyne Classic Floor Drive 3.5 ($79)
- compact: Lezyne Pressure Drive ($49)
- ultra-compact: Lezyne Pocket Drive ($31)
- lock
- standard: Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7 (
$92$78) - better: Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini (
$153$119)
- standard: Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7 (
- phone mount: Quad Lock ($29 for bar mount, $39 for out front) / Peak Design SlimLink ($49 for bar mount, $69 for out front)