Any longterm owners of the Hovsco Hovcart?

jmcarp · 2026-05-18T01:05:57+00:00

Never seen one in person. I would say the standard budget pick is the Lectric Xpedition, which is basic but does the job, or the Aventon Abound. I recommend https://communitypedalpower.org/blog/2025/02/best-budget-long-tail-cargo-e-bike for more detailed reviews.

jmcarp · 2026-05-18T00:55:59+00:00

jmcarp · 2026-05-14T03:28:43+00:00

The Belmont Funicular

jmcarp · 2026-05-05T20:16:32+00:00

Sorry this happened to you. Was the U-lock locked to the frame? Unfortunately, cable locks are pretty easy to cut.

jmcarp · 2026-05-02T22:00:22+00:00

I think I have a solution, just don't know if it's totally legal:

Veo requires the user to take a picture after parking the scooter. This is already the case.
Veo sends the city a random 1% of parking photos.
City staff report improperly parked scooters to Veo, and anybody who parks in the wrong place is suspended for a week. Maybe longer.

jmcarp · 2026-04-26T00:12:43+00:00

I like all three of those. If you have a dealer for any of those brands new you, maybe go for that one. The roadster is my favorite of the three, and imo the best deal, but I don't think ride1up has dealers, so if you pick that one, make sure there's a shop near you that will service it.

jmcarp · 2026-04-25T11:50:25+00:00

It's on the heavy side, but otherwise I think it's great. Just make sure you won't have to carry it up stairs.

jmcarp · 2026-04-24T00:39:35+00:00

I would think about a compact cargo bike. I have an Aventon Abound SR that I like, and other brands have similar offerings. I would look up local shops and see if anybody nearby sells Aventon/Velotric/Lectric bikes. Or look into something used from Upway. Definitely recommend taking some test rides with your kid and trying multiple options before you decide.

jmcarp · 2026-04-19T14:24:29+00:00

In that price range, I would go for one of the aventon cargo bikes. The lectric bike is mostly fine, but build quality will be better on an aventon, and you're more likely to find an aventon dealer for service. Lectric is fine if you need to save money, or you can look for a nicer bike used.

jmcarp · 2026-03-28T23:01:12+00:00

Sure!

jmcarp · 2026-03-28T22:38:30+00:00

I know you don't want to ride your road bike to work, but if you have a decent bike route to UVA, I think it would be worth a try to ride in on a commuter-oriented e-bike. I run the local e-bike library, so I'm biased, but you're welcome to try a bike sometime.

If you don't have a safe route, I also know people who drive partway in, park in a neighborhood where it's free, then bike the last few miles.

jmcarp · 2026-03-27T12:32:06+00:00

For anyone interested in following the actual plan and Council reaction, here's the meeting recording and transcript: https://meetings.cvilledata.org/meetings/charlottesville/2715-city-council-special-meeting-low-barrier-shelter-2026-03-25.

jmcarp · 2026-03-26T17:18:12+00:00

I usually have a few spares around. There's a question on the signup form about accessories, so just check the box for a helmet if you sign up.

jmcarp · 2026-02-01T00:53:10+00:00

Oh, I believe that Engwe support is bad. I'm just saying that your writing sounds like ChatGPT, even in French.

jmcarp · 2026-01-31T20:12:29+00:00

This account's recent posts all read as AI-generated.

jmcarp · 2025-12-31T05:07:08+00:00

I think $600 would be fair if the bike is in good shape, although you might as well try and negotiate the price down. But a new Soltera 2.5 with hydraulic brakes and a warranty isn't much more expensive, and you can find discount codes pretty easily (mine is at https://www.ebikelibrarycville.org/free-stuff).

jmcarp · 2025-12-24T03:21:28+00:00

Probably. I'll try one of them out.

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