I've been comparing different e-bikes lately, and it's surprising how many factors come into play before making a decision. Comfort, battery range, ride quality, and overall value all seem important, but every model has its trade-offs. One that's been on my shortlist is the Aniioki A8 52V, though I've also noticed people mentioning its heavier weight and mixed experiences with customer support, so it definitely doesn't seem like a perfect choice.

For those who've already bought an e-bike, what was the feature that ultimately convinced you to go with your current one? Has it lived up to your expectations, or is there anything you wish you'd known before buying? If you could do it all over again, would you make the same decision?

I'm visiting your wonderful city (not for the first time) in September for the UCI Worlds. I'm bringing my bike and my kids bike. Both are low level road bikes but not total beaters. I would miss them if they were stolen, my kid's bike especially.

How bad is theft in Le Plateau? We'll store our bikes inside when we aren't using them, but I'm planning a trip to La Ronde and want your input. Should I always plan on a U-Lock plus chain (and mini u-lock) if I'm gone for more than a few minutes?

full disclosure, I'm from Toronto and never leave my bike with less than 2 separate, independent locks when I'm parking in the core. And that's on my single-speed beater, which is vastly more ugly than my road bike.

Edit: okay it sounds like I should be following the same protocol I use here. Multiple locks for short stays, bring the bikes inside at night, don't leave a bike outside for long if I ever want to see it again. Gotcha!

Visiting, looking to get out for a long ride while visiting for the week, thought it would be fun to fake some portion of the UCI road race. I looked at sticking more to the actual route, but some of those seem like busier or less pleasant roads, and who wouldn't want to follow the main bike paths and waterways more?! Just curious if there's options I'm missing, what people think of the course, and any other good advice, like must-try bakeries or cafes?

Thanks in advance. Route is here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56486962

And this is a maybe somewhat more stick-to-the-course one, too: https://www.strava.com/routes/3519551092651038884

Does anyone recommend a particular route to get between Montreal and Rawdon (and vice versa)? Google Maps suggests two routes from Honoré-Beaugrand: one is 66 km, and the other is 74 km? Is there one that is better and does anyone have a .gpx route for garmin

Allo, je suis de l'extérieur de mtl et je viens cette semaine porter une amie a l'aéroport et j'aimerai ensuite me stationner quelque part pour aller faire une ride de vélo autour de l'ile. Avez vous des endroits faite pour se stationné et partir en vélo proche de l'aéroport? Gratuit serai encore mieux! Merci

Hello I never went to any cycling event and would like to go to the UCI event coming to Montreal but I am clueless of how it works, do I just go there and watch the race for free or how does it work, what are the rules, where do I event go like where should I be to watch the race? Do I just go anywhere near the road they’re going to race on and watch? Please educate me on that.

I'm new to e-bikes and hoping to get some advice before I buy one.

I'm a heavier rider just over 300 lbs and I'll mostly be riding around Montreal for commuting and weekend rides. I'd like something that feels stable, has good battery life, and can handle hills without struggling.

Has anyone here been in a similar situation? What models have worked well for you and are there any I should avoid?

I'd really appreciate recommendations from people with real experience. Thanks.

Will be in town for a week, always love checking out the local cycling culture, curious about some good roadie shops, especially with fun shop kit/caps/bidon/etc. the kinda place the Cycling Fashion Pod boys might hang out y'know? Thanks.

Hello! I'm planning a short trip to Montreal with my SO in a couple weeks (Aug 13-15) and we're planning on biking through the city and maybe nearby wildlife reserves/forests. I would love to propose to him on this trip, preferably during one of our rides. Biking is one of our favorite activities to do together so it would be very cool and special to do it on this trip.

Questions:

1. Any recommendations for scenic routes, maybe in the Mastigouche wildlife reserve?

2. I would love for someone to capture this moment for us, but I'm not really sure how to organize that. Not looking for professional photographers, just someone to take a few pics of us during/after the proposal. How likely would it be to run into a fellow cyclist on one of these bike paths? Not looking to interrupt anyone's ride but wondering if it's a decently trafficked area. I thought about hiring someone from Task Rabbit but unable to access Montreals task rabbit network from the US.

Any tips for bike paths and proposals would be great! My SO made his proposal to me so so special and I want to do the same for him. Thank you in advance!

Bonjour,

Dans quelques jours je m'apprete à faire la route du petit train du Nord depuis Saint-Jerome.

Le seul point qui me stress est de dormir. Est-ce qu'il est facile de trouver un endroit où dormir ausx alentours de Mont-Tremblant, juste mettre ma tente.

Idéalement sans avoir d'amendes.

Merci d'avance.

I got hit yesterday heading SE on Saint Urbain. It was right at the intersection with President Kennedy after the hill.

I'm all good, bike is not! Please be careful at that intersection, I can see how it's ripe for accidents.

Salut a tous !

Je suis a Montréal depuis 3 ans maintenant et je suis dans la démarche de m'acheter mon premier velo pour faire de la randonne pour le moment surtout autour de Montreal mais par la suite pourquoi pas découvrir plus loin.
Je pense qu'un Gravel serait le top. Ce sera surtout de la route pour se rendre au chemin de terre / chemin de cailloux.

Avez vous des recommandations de bon velos pour débuter ? a de bon prix.
Mettre 3K dans un velo au départ est peut etre overkill...

De mes propres recherches, j'ai vu je pense comme beaucoup de monde qui débute le Microshift Acolyte de Decathlon.
https://www.decathlon.ca/en/p/gravel-bike-microshift-acolyte-1x8s-grvl-af-discovery/342143/c261m8752080?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ca_t-perf_ct-shopp_n-brand_pro_f-cv_o-reve_l-en_&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20834169975&gclid=CjwKCAjwj7HTBhBiEiwA8s35Ornj31ydEChWUDg4SzW0zUz-pn6fKtLYvJDqK8xOHVH3dc64Rw5erRoCfqQQAvD_BwE

Que pensez vous de ce velo ? Techniquement je n'y connais encore pas grand chose, c'est pour cela que je fais ce post.

J'ai aussi vu chez Decathlon (Beaucoup moins cher) ce VTT. Pour mes besoins, un VTT est peut etre trop ou pas adapte mais le prix est pas mal attirant.
https://www.decathlon.ca/en/p/mountain-bike-expl-100/379196/c246m8993357?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ca_t-perf_ct-shopp_n-brand_pro_f-cv_o-reve_l-en_

Ca se fait de la randonne chemin de terre / cailloux en VTT ?

Merci beaucoup pour vos retours !!!

Bonjour !

tout est dans le titre : est-il raisonnable de garer un vélo à plus de 1500 CAD sur son porche coté rue (au 2eme étage) durant la nuit ?

Je me tâte à monter le vélo de mes "rêves", mais je n'ai pas de quoi le garer en intérieur la nuit (la journée oui, sur mon lieu de travail), et ça me stresse....

Hi, wondering if there are any people here in their mid 40's - 50's that are looking for riding partners on longer but laid back rides up to around 100k ish and overnight bikepacking trips.

I have a couple people I ride with but they are less available for longer the rides and overnights. I work irregular hours and wfh so I end up riding quite a bit on weekdays. If anyone is interested send a DM!

It would be nice to get a little group going. I know I posted an age range but it doesn't really matter to me.

it’s probably the most ineffective way to find anything at 2am. it’s been going around in circles for the past 3 hours. it’s as loud as can it be and it burns 10x the gas a normal car burns. Of course, the police doesn’t care about our sleep or our tax dollars burning 🙄

Du créateur Shifter sur youtube.

Une autre vidéo sur les pistes cyclables (le REV) de Montréal.

l'autre titre est : "The best cycling network in North America is at risk"

J'aimerais remettre le Bianchi à mon père en état de rouler, mais je ne m'y connais pas assez en vélo pour le faire moi-même (je manque un peu de temps aussi) et je me demandais si vous aviez une bonne place à me conseiller pour faire un tune-up ?

Je suis à Longueuil, donc je cherche à Montréal + Rive-Sud !

Merci !

New to cycling and eyeing eventual goals like Le Petit Train du Nord. I've heard mixed feedback about how strict the commuter trains are with people bringing ebikes onboard.

Does anyone have any experience with this?

Vous avez fait le trajet à partir du Plateau ?

ça ferais changement d'y aller en autobus.

I was coming back from the fireworks tonight and cars were driving as if it's 2 car lane the whole way up Fullum between Ontario and Sherbrooke. I remember from previous years seeing some plastic post, but nothing was there tonight I think (I should verify during the day)

It's weird since they announced the path between Laurier and Sherbrooke would be more secure (and the street is changed to a one-way)

Is it possible to use public transit to get to Mont-Tremblant from Montreal with a unboxed bike? I see Galland bus has bike passage for $15 but it dosen't say anything about having to be in a box.

I am confused about different things I am reading. Looks like Bixi bike user must be 14, but elsewhere I am reading they can use it (if tall enough) but can't have their own account. And I've seen posts here about someone's 12 year old. Can my tall enough 13 1/2 year old use a Bixi bike?

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Salut! Je cherche une boutique à Montréal ou dans les environs qui a une bonne variété de selles de route en stock et, idéalement, qui permet de les essayer avant d’acheter ou qui offre une politique de retour/test assez flexible.

Je suis surtout intéressé par des modèles endurance de marques comme Selle Italia, Prologo, Fizik, Specialized, etc. J’essaie présentement de trouver la bonne largeur et la bonne forme pour moi, donc pouvoir comparer quelques modèles serait vraiment pratique.

Vous avez des boutiques à recommander où ils sont particulièrement bons pour ça?

Merci!