🚲 I Tried an E-Bike in Dallas for 2 Weeks – Here’s What Surprised Me

After living car-free in Dallas for 3 years, I finally gave e-biking a shot — and it completely changed how I get around the city. In this video, I share my personal experience riding a Riese & Müller e-bike (thanks to Electric Avenue Bike Shop in Victory Park) for two weeks, how it transformed my commute and daily errands, and the surprising benefits I didn’t expect — including how I was able to buy my own e-bike using my Health Savings Account (HSA).

In this video, you’ll learn:
* Why I was hesitant to get an e-bike — and what changed
* The mental and physical health boosts from biking to work
* How I managed errands like grocery runs and dog food pickups
* Tips for commuting in Dallas without a car
* How to use your HSA to buy an e-bike (and waive sales tax in Texas)

0:00 Introduction
1:03 Thoughts Before Trying E-bike
2:06 Thoughts After Two Weeks
4:26 Buying an E-bike Using HSA
5:28  Riese & Müller Homage GT Vario HS
8:25 Conclusion

Special thanks to Electric Avenue Bikes for lending e-bikes for this review. To learn more about their products and services, visit their shop in Victory Park, Dallas, or visit their website: electricavenuebike.com

ELECTRIC AVENUE BIKES - VICTORY PARK
2370 Victory Ave, Suite 175
Dallas, Texas 75219

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CREDITS
Courtney Hunter (wrote and narrated)
Hexel Colorado (produced and edited)
Mark & Audrey Tse-To (owners of Electric Avenue Bikes)
Bekah Kornblum
Daniel Rodriguez
Qui Le

STOCK FOOTAGE AND GRAPHICS
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MUSIC
"Riding Low" by Blue Dot Sessions
"The Crumbing" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift

DISCLAIMER
This video is not a paid advertisement. No one involved in its production or distribution received any monetary or financial compensation for their time or contributions. The purpose of this video is to promote cycling and alternative modes of transportation, and to raise awareness about micro-mobility options and resources available in Dallas.

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