How can I get an electric bike up a flight of stairs?
Hi all -- I really, really want an electric bike as our "second car" to take my daughter around town but I have an issue with storage. We live up a flight of stairs (we have zero curb access) and there's no way I can carry the bike up the stairs (it weighs 60+ pounds). Anyone have any creative ideas for how to get the bike up the stairs? I'm looking into a bike chute/ runnel, but the prefabricated ones are rather expensive. Can anyone recommend a DIY or a handyman or contractor who could create one?
Appreciate the help -- I really want an electric bike and I just need to figure out the storage issue! (Yes, I approached my neighbors about storing it in their garage but it was a no go).
Thanks!
Aug 4, 2021
Parent Replies
We have one that is pedal assist and also a throttle. I think RabBikes have stairs assist. Either way, if you have leverage to walk the bike upstairs you would use the throttle to help you. Makes it much easier.
What are your stair like, how many steps , are their turns(landings) its possible to build some mobile ramps that you can put on steps. Make sure to get an electric bike that has a throttle then you can use that to have the bike motor help you get it up the ramps. is there a place at bottom of stair you can store the ramps? they don't have to be wide maybe 8 inches.
We have an electric bike for our kids and we love it! (I would call it our first car, I use it way more often than the car!) For your situation I would probably get a regular-sized electric bike (as opposed to a cargo bike) and a trailer. The trailer can detach and fold up and you can carry them up separately. Or for just one kid you could put her in a seat on the back of the bike without even needing a trailer.