E-Bike Advice - Need a Two Seater Any Ideas?

doobey1231 on 10/04/2024 - 11:43

Hi All

Just curious on everyones opinion here.. the Dirodi is the brand everyone is jumping on but they are incredibly expensive. Are there any good alternatives out there worth looking at? I need two seats, I want a higher power motor as a result of carrying two passengers. But we have figured out this is could be good alternative to driving 5 minutes away to the shops. Fat tyre would be ideal as our footpaths are stuffed and the roads are too busy to ride on. Not really fussed on it being legal for the road.

Any ideas? There are so many brands out there, and some god awful looking designs too, I really like how the Dirodi looks but I am not spending 5k on an electric bike.

Sports & Outdoors Electric Bicycle

Comments

  • jugsy on 10/04/2024 - 11:47
    +3

    I'd strongly recommend two separate bikes, unless one of the people in question has mobility issues.

    • bargaino on 10/04/2024 - 12:56
      +3

      OP needs a motor for a 3km trip to the shops. Clearly there are serious mobility issues.
      Also wants a big illegal motor and fat tyres for riding on the footpath! I hope the neighbours are quick at getting out of the way.

      • doobey1231 on 10/04/2024 - 13:37
        -1

        Pfft, implying anyone walks these days anyway, we would be the first people using the footpaths in our area in months..

        • bargaino on 10/04/2024 - 17:38
          +4

          A bicycle? I'm baffled as to why anyone thinks they need a motor for such a short ride, on footpaths no less.

          We will end up like parts of the US, where people are so obese, they drive to their own mailbox.

    • doobey1231 on 10/04/2024 - 13:37
      -2

      You would strongly recommend an even more expensive solution to a request already asking for cheaper options?

      • jugsy on 10/04/2024 - 13:38

        Two entry level ebikes $2000-3000 easy. You dont need the hype brands

        • doobey1231 on 10/04/2024 - 13:39
          -5

          Is this intentional stupidity? Not trying to be an (profanity) or anything but legit question here, I already said I don't want to buy the hype brands, and once again, for the second time, you are suggesting I spend more money as a solution to my request of spending less money.

          • jugsy on 10/04/2024 - 13:43
            +4

            @doobey1231: You're being a bit of a (profanity). I've posted the cheapest way to achieve what you're trying to achieve. Let me know the solution you go with, I'm very curious to see how you'd solve it for cheaper

            • doobey1231 on 10/04/2024 - 13:47
              -7

              @jugsy: I already have a solution mate, buy one two seater bike, even if I buy the high end dirodi I am still coming out cheaper than if I bought two bikes. You successfully failed. Sorry, I can only assume you are either being dilberately obtuse or you simply aren't reading forum posts correctly. to tell me I don't need a hype bike, after I already said I don't want one. Like comprehension mate please I beg of you make these conversations easier.

  • Bid Sniper on 10/04/2024 - 11:50

    https://www.dirodi.com.au/shop/dirodi-rover-gen-3-v-1083

    $2800, I see these everywhere on northern beaches, teenagers have these instead of cars.

    • bargaino on 10/04/2024 - 13:01
      +1

      $3000 bike with a $30 Tourney drivetrain. How long do you reckon that will last? :-)

    • doobey1231 on 10/04/2024 - 13:36

      Yeah I don't want a 250w though, once you opt that its gets over the top expensive.

    • LFO on 11/04/2024 - 11:00

      How do they fit 2 (two) riders (2 person bike) ? ? ?

    • iminabrons on 11/04/2024 - 12:45

      150kg limit.

  • netjock on 10/04/2024 - 11:52

    Dutch cargo bike with electric assist?

  • Ryanek on 10/04/2024 - 11:54

    Second hand? Those dual Dirodi bikes are averaging 2k on marketplace.

    • doobey1231 on 10/04/2024 - 13:35

      I havent seen much under 3k and those are the lower spec 250w, maybe fetching a premium in the area? Theres hundreds around here.

  • 7ekn00 on 10/04/2024 - 11:54
    +2

    Cheaper and more healthy to just walk …

    • doobey1231 on 10/04/2024 - 13:38
      -6

      Is it really so hard to just stick to the topic of conversation? If I wanted advice on how to be more healthy I would've asked for that. Yes, not buying anything at all is certainly cheaper than buying something, what a savvy ozbargainer you are..

      • 7ekn00 on 10/04/2024 - 13:40
        -1

        Ah, got ya … you won't be able to virtue signal without a hip cool toy to ride on ;)

        • doobey1231 on 10/04/2024 - 13:41

          Virtue signal what? Its a hilly area and I would be carrying shopping. I could not care less what others thought.

  • Drakesy on 10/04/2024 - 12:33

    Geeez, imagine running out of battery on that bad boy.

    • doobey1231 on 10/04/2024 - 13:39

      What bad boy?

      • LFO on 11/04/2024 - 11:01

        Meaning boy/girl/other …

  • sumyungguy on 10/04/2024 - 12:46
    +2

    Without disclosing your actual weight, what's the approximate payload?

    • doobey1231 on 10/04/2024 - 13:38

      Would be roughly 160ish kg all up.

      • sumyungguy on 10/04/2024 - 14:31

        There are low-cost cargo e-bikes that can carry your weight $3,299 plus accessories. One advantage of this solution is the minimal to zero legal jeopardy. Two scooters would be a good option but NSW government is so backward.

    • Master Bates on 10/04/2024 - 13:39
      -1

      My guess would be roughly four large sacks of brushed potatoes.

      Edit: I was wrong.

  • jv on 10/04/2024 - 13:46

    E-Bike Advice

    😲

  • pharkurnell on 10/04/2024 - 14:00

    for 3000 get a motorbike…

  • mskeggs on 10/04/2024 - 15:55
    +1

    If you do get booked you'll get done for unregistered and uninsured vehicle, because if the bike doesn't meet the rules, that is what it is classed as.

    Your local cops must be very different to other places if they don't like hassling people riding on footpaths and issuing fines to riders of over-powered bikes who lead with agro.

    • doobey1231 on 11/04/2024 - 08:47
      -2

      Colour me shocked, another bloke that cant read the mission instructions. If I need legal advice I will consult a lawyer, not what I was asking. Thanks mate.

  • sonicentropy on 11/04/2024 - 06:49

    What about the aldi super 73 knock off for $1200, its ok but a bit heavy

  • LFO on 11/04/2024 - 11:05

    Perhaps something from Leitner? https://leitner.com.au/collections/electric-bikes ?

    And for around $400 extra you can DIY an additional 250W front wheel.
    'cause you probably want torque not speed.

    And still a legal 250W … for each rider …

  • Euphemistic on 11/04/2024 - 11:23
    +1

    Not legal for the roads means its not legal on the footpath too. Footpath is a road related area so not only vpukd you be booked for unreg, unlicensed etc you could be booked for riding on the footpath.

    • doobey1231 on 11/04/2024 - 11:24

      As already mentioned, I am not looking for advice on legalities, please read the thread thoroughly to avoid repeating already discussed topics thank you.

      • Euphemistic on 11/04/2024 - 11:26
        +1

        Why? You apleared to not know that riding on the footpath carries the same legal responsibility as riding on the road in terms of the bike. You said you werent worried about being legal on the road be asue you are riding the footpath - but it has the same legalities.

        Buy a dirodi. Run the risk.

        • doobey1231 on 11/04/2024 - 11:29

          You assumed I did not know, not I appeared to not know. These are two very different things, not wanting to discuss a particular topic does not imply anything, you came to those conclusions yourself.

          All of that aside, its already been mentioned and even responded to, why mention it again?

          • Euphemistic on 11/04/2024 - 11:35
            +1

            @doobey1231: I assumed based on the appearance of your post.

            Why are you bothering to respond if you already knew?. Its an open forum. Maybe im replying so that others dont get caught. Plus, the other post about legalities doesnt spell out that its still illegal on footpath if you arent legal on the road.

            • doobey1231 on 11/04/2024 - 11:39

              @Euphemistic: Cause I made the post

              Maybe im replying so that others dont get caught.

              Others will see the other comment that someone else has already made though, you are just doubling up.

              You should ask instead of assuming though, anyway. Makes life easier for everyone.

              • Euphemistic on 11/04/2024 - 12:04

                @doobey1231: I supplied some additional context, spelling out that it needs to be "road legal" on the footpath.

  • 2esc on 11/04/2024 - 12:07
    +1

    Footpath or bike lane? Most areas your not allowed to ride on footpaths unless with a child under 12 (Victoria).

    • Euphemistic on 11/04/2024 - 12:17
      +2

      OP is in sydney according to the profile. Same rules. Adults cant ride the footpath unless accompanying a minor.

      But see my comments above. OP not interested.

  • vshek on 12/04/2024 - 13:04
    -1

    So why are we sharing opinions to/with the OP that are not legal? i.e. Adult riding bike on footpath and a bike that can potentially be over 500watts?

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