@meatcrafted Anything you'd find in a dedicated bike shop, rather than a department store or sporting goods store, should have good-quality components. Department store bikes are not built to last. At minimum, if your bike comes with a derailleur, find one with a replaceable derailleur hanger, and consider getting a spare.

Do not buy cheap electric bikes from Amazon or similar low-cost retailers; their batteries may lack important safety features that would otherwise keep them from catching fire.

Reputable makes include Aventon, Velotric, Lectric, and others. I have a Ride1Up which I have really mixed feelings about; the bike is mostly great, but I had to rebuild both wheels with new rims because the stock rims were too small for most tires.

And I recommend getting a lightweight e-bike if you want an e-bike. Mine is nominally around 40lb and has a 1x derailleur drivetrain that makes it ride like a conventional bicycle with the power turned off as I often do.

Torque sensors are great. They make for a more natural-feeling bike, but more importantly, they make it more efficient and reduce noise since the motor only gets as much power as it needs in the moment.

To keep your bike from being stolen, and to protect it from the elements, it's best to keep it indoors. When locking up your bike, use a good U-lock and lock the frame to a good parking stand. I have a Kryptonite Evolution mini-U lock.

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