Can You Ride An E Bike To Work? | Talaria Sting Commute To Save Gas Money
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With gas pricing soaring out of control, I wanted to demonstrate an alternative method of traveling to and from work.
In this video I show you what it is really like to commute on an Ebike. I rode my new Talaria Sting to and from work, about 5-7 miles, each day for a week before filming this video. When I filmed it I was in the middle of a test to se how far I could get on a single charge, with a twist. See Ebike manufacturers often exaggerate their range estimates, and a "real world test" set in eco mode, trying to maximize distance just don't give a good representation of living with an Ebike. I rode my bike to work the way I normally do: at the speed limit to make my commute convenient. When it comes to adding something to your life you can't expect to have the luxury of riding in eco mode both ways or even having full power all the way home.
Commuting on an Ebike is extremely, peaceful, fun, and cost-effective. I thoroughly enjoy my time riding in silence, able to contemplate whatever it is I have going on in my head. I love being creative and looking for new places to ride my bike on the way to work, for the days I have extra time. The fact that, in my first month of commuting on my Ebike, I saved over $200 in gas money alone is just a bonus!
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Intro 0:00
The way to work part 1 0:30
Misadventure 4:40
The way to work Part 2 6:15
The way home part 1 7:53
Adventure 11:04
The way home part 2 13:21
Safe and sound 15:59
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I have around a 20 mile round trip to work. I use around 50% on sport mode riding between 25-40mph mainly on the road.
@haveagoodoneyt
Жыл бұрын
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I've never seen someone have that much fun on the way home. I'm jealous
@haveagoodoneyt
2 жыл бұрын
Hard to be anything but happy when you're on two wheels!
Very cool Matt. I haven't drove my van but a couple of times in over a month. Saving some bills and having a blast!
@haveagoodoneyt
2 жыл бұрын
Same! With gas being $4.15 nowadays I’ve saved a ton of money
I live in Canada,Toronto bikes like this are not really common but people do have them. When I commute to work on my talaria heads turn. It attracts attentions some times bad attentions by Karl’s&karens 😂. But all well great video 🫶🏾
Thanks for sharing this; exactly one of the reasons I’m looking at an emoto
@haveagoodoneyt
2 жыл бұрын
Of course man! It makes an otherwise boring commute fun and exciting. The gas savings are just a bonus.
cool video dude. I envy you I wish I could be that chippery in the mornings lol. I have my talaria and have convinced several of my neighbors that were making fun of it when I got it now they're all going to get one.
@haveagoodoneyt
2 жыл бұрын
Hell yes dude! That’s so awesome! You’re gonna have a Talaria gang!
I love commuting on my Talaria. Can’t leave it outside like that here in West Philly though
@haveagoodoneyt
2 жыл бұрын
Haha I bet. I use a Kryptonite bike lock when I go anywhere besides my work.
Seems like the Talaria has better range due to larger battery, that would be good for me as i like to do long rides 👍 That half moon looked like fun get some speed and hella rip around it 😝👍 Stay safe brother 👊
@haveagoodoneyt
2 жыл бұрын
Yea it just keeps going! Man those half moons are the best! Went back yesterday to one on a full charge and blasted around it. So much fun!
@S416RE
2 жыл бұрын
@@haveagoodoneyt Yea i say freaking awesome man no range anxiety with that bike 👍 It was like one of those spots where you just have to go back 😝👍
surron back tracks to work for 1 year... saved enough money to buy another.. and 2 pushbikes... surprisingly reliable
@haveagoodoneyt
Жыл бұрын
Amazing!
im kinda surprised people in your area know what bike hand signs are... I tried those and they thought I was waving at them. ^^'
@haveagoodoneyt
Жыл бұрын
Honestly I don't think they do. I kinda just hope they get confused enough to hit the brakes LOL
Love the vids man! Are you driving in eco mode?
@haveagoodoneyt
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! So that is a tricky question. My particular bike has an issue with the display so currently I can’t change the modes. Ebikezilla warranties the parts and now I’m just waiting for them to arrive. That being said, on road it is sport, and technical off-road I put it in eco.
@geluidsbox9195
2 жыл бұрын
@@haveagoodoneyt Thanks for your answer :), looking forward to more video's man
Do I need a license to do ride one of these on public roads? Your voice is super calming too
@haveagoodoneyt
Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro. Honestly it’s a weird gray area. I’d say ride at your own risk, legally. The law doesn’t define these well because scooters are defined by displacement of the engine. No internal combustion means no displacement. But it’s not a normal bicycle. Nor do you register it like a dirt bike or motorcycle. My advice is to be respectful to others where ever you are riding. That way everyone can enjoy their day
Whats the rule for riding the Talaria on the main road? Any police ever stop you?
@haveagoodoneyt
Жыл бұрын
No issues so far. It’s a grey area legally. It’s definitely not a motorcycle (legally), there is no way to title it. It’s not a scooter as that requires a displacement of less than 50cc. No internal combustion means no displacement. But it most certainly isn’t a bicycle, and it’s faster than a normal “e-bike”. My advice is to understand that it’s a weird, new, exciting category. We have an opportunity to help the public see us as we want. So be respectful to others around you in public when you’re riding so we keep these things legal. Other than that enjoy and have a good time. That’s what they’re made for.
What state are you in and do you get hassled at all by law enforcement? I just pulled the trigger on a Talaria in California. I am intending to use it as a commuter as well and willing to chance it to save gas in this god for saken state.
@haveagoodoneyt
10 ай бұрын
I was in Texas for this video. No harassment which was nice. I just didn’t like that everywhere I went it felt like there would be a Karen around the corner ready to chew me out. Other than that feeling though most interactions with people were really chill. They just thought it looked cool or had questions about it.
Haven't gotten the same range myself, but could be related to weight, speed and terrain (hills etc.) May I ask your weight and is/was your Sting stock at the time?
@haveagoodoneyt
Жыл бұрын
For sure. I’m pretty heavy. 295lbs or so. And my Sting was completely stock in this video. Super flat riding all the way to and from work.
Most of these drivers don’t Evan know those hand signals hell they barely know how to drive or use car signals lol
@haveagoodoneyt
Жыл бұрын
No kidding 😆
How tall are you? Can y’all riders fit on one?
@haveagoodoneyt
Жыл бұрын
I’m 6’ 1” The bike is definitely small but I have a blast on it. It feels very similar to a modern mountain bike in size and handling, besides the weight difference.
Bikes aren’t supposed to be on the sidewalk, let alone a dirtbike. People like you are gonna get these things banned for all of us.
@haveagoodoneyt
2 жыл бұрын
I disagree, at least in my area. Here we don’t have any bike lanes so people have to ride their bicycles on the sidewalks and that’s just what everyone does. (You can see that in my video with the women at the crosswalk) I’ve talk to any and every officer, security guard, pedestrian, etc. I can and ask them about this bike. And to my surprise everyone is cool with it. The park security guards and police officers tell me that I just need to be respectful and not blast down a sidewalk when others are around. Other than that everyone loves the ebikes. Now this is for my local area. If the laws are different in your area then just stick to what the authorities say as I have done.
@MrErichonda30
Жыл бұрын
@@haveagoodoneyt what area is that?
@haveagoodoneyt
Жыл бұрын
@@MrErichonda30 Houston
@Josho67
Жыл бұрын
I heard there is a big ebike meet there this weekend, you should check out!