r/ebikes

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About r/ebikes

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The community at a glance

r/ebikes is a Subreddit for Cyclists with roughly 282K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 6th largest community in the Cycling topic page.

Roughly 51K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Ebike, Hard Time, and Struggling. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention e-bike and e-bike conversion kit.

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282K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +51K members
Growth: +21.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 419 members
  • 2014: 758 members
  • 2015: 1K members
  • 2016: 2K members
  • 2017: 3K members
  • 2018: 6K members
  • 2019: 17K members
  • 2020: 20K members
  • 2021: 22K members
  • 2023: 69K members
  • 2024: 49K members
  • 2025: 50K members
  • 2026: 41K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 5K members
  • Dec: 3K members
  • Jan: 3K members
  • Feb: 3K members
  • Mar: 5K members
  • Apr: 5K members
  • May: 5K members
  • Jun: 5K members
  • Jul: 5K members
  • Aug: 4K members
  • Sep: 4K members
  • Oct: 2K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Best E-bike for under $1000
    2. Seeking Information on Lectric Xpress 2
    3. Proud new owner of Ford Bronco Big Bend…Looking for a solid fat tire E-bike rack that doesn’t break the bank…85 lb bike, Ariel Rider Kepler with 4 in tires. Anyone have recommendations or horror stories to share?😅🤗
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Best E-bike for under $1000 · Seeking Information on Lectric Xpress 2 · Proud new owner of Ford Bronco Big Bend…Looking for a solid fat tire E-bike rack that doesn’t break the bank…85 lb bike, Ariel Rider Kepler with 4 in tires. Anyone have recommendations or horror stories to share?😅🤗
    7
  • Pain & Anger
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Hidden cameras show some stores unlocking speed limits on e-bikes, selling e-scooters that go up to 120 km/h
    2. Avoid Raev at all cost
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    Hidden cameras show some stores unlocking speed limits on e-bikes, selling e-scooters that go up to 120 km/h · Avoid Raev at all cost
    2
  • Advice Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Thinking about getting a ebike drop the best affordable brands in comments
    #3
    Advice Requests
    Thinking about getting a ebike drop the best affordable brands in comments
    1

Topics

  • Ebike
    36 posts in the past month
    #1
    Ebike
    36
  • Hard Time
    18 posts in the past month
    #2
    Hard Time
    18
  • Struggling
    17 posts in the past month
    #3
    Struggling
    17
  • Hate
    10 posts in the past month
    #4
    Hate
    10
  • Tired
    8 posts in the past month
    #5
    Tired
    8

Flair

  • Bike pics
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Who else buys their bike mostly for the look?
    2. Revi Cheetah Plus. But be honest, aint I look fresh tho?
    3. The lights are done... probably.
    #1
    Bike pics
    Who else buys their bike mostly for the look? · Revi Cheetah Plus. But be honest, aint I look fresh tho? · The lights are done... probably.
    7
  • Ebike troubleshooting
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Unlocking my E bike for more SPEEEED!! ~Eskute C200 (750W / 48V)~
    2. Does this sound right? (Heybike Villain)
    3. S866 LCD - P07 setting help.
    #2
    Ebike troubleshooting
    Unlocking my E bike for more SPEEEED!! ~Eskute C200 (750W / 48V)~ · Does this sound right? (Heybike Villain) · S866 LCD - P07 setting help.
    6
  • Bike purchase question
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Aventon Level 4 Rec - did i make a mistake?
    2. Ontario e-bike laws with only a G1 + under $500 budget?
    3. Opinions on Heybike Titan for $900
    #3
    Bike purchase question
    Aventon Level 4 Rec - did i make a mistake? · Ontario e-bike laws with only a G1 + under $500 budget? · Opinions on Heybike Titan for $900
    6
  • Bike build question
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Just ordered the TST R9 (2000W Peak) + building an ultimate smart command center cockpit!!
    2. How to clean this
    3. What mods should I do
    #4
    Bike build question
    Just ordered the TST R9 (2000W Peak) + building an ultimate smart command center cockpit!! · How to clean this · What mods should I do
    4
  • Bike repair question
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Where can I buy Julet connectors?
    2. Rear brake started rubbing after I changed the pads
    3. Can I fix this myself? Improperly seated tire.
    #5
    Bike repair question
    Where can I buy Julet connectors? · Rear brake started rubbing after I changed the pads · Can I fix this myself? Improperly seated tire.
    3

Product recommendations

  • e-bike
    22 posts in the past month
    1. Best Budget Electric Bike??
    2. Best Ebike under 600 Dollars
    3. Best E-bike that can do it all under 1500?
    #1
    e-bike
    Best Budget Electric Bike?? · Best Ebike under 600 Dollars · Best E-bike that can do it all under 1500?
    22
  • e-bike conversion kit
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Can someone recommend me a conversion kit?
    2. Can anyone recommend an e-bike conversion kit
    #2
    e-bike conversion kit
    Can someone recommend me a conversion kit? · Can anyone recommend an e-bike conversion kit
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/ebikes for?
Best for Cyclists enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/ebikes free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/ebikes have?
Roughly 282K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/ebikes on?
r/ebikes runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/ebikes cover?
On the Hive Index, r/ebikes is organized under Cyclists.
How do I join r/ebikes?
You can join r/ebikes by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Cycling communities like?
Communities for cyclists of all stripes, from road racers and mountain bikers to commuters and gravel riders.
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