I am happy it is solved. I guess you just buy your e-bike. I was so frustrated in first few days too. Each time I see something wrong, I got super nervous. Sometimes even simple shake of your bike may solve the problems ;)
Yeah those ranges are all "very optimistic" values. Especially the ones some hub motors claim. I can't see anyone making 80 miles on single range on a hub motor e-bike.
Hub motors have less range than mid motors
Fat tires have less range due to friction
Cold weather as mentioned decreases...
I am planning to buy a Pedego City commuter which has a dapu mid motor.
I don't know much about this brand. Can anyone advice if it is a good motor or not ?
I feel shimano as a better option but it comes with higher price tag.
For that price Ariel Rider seems a very good option. I personally love Tern too. So if I have some extra cash I would buy Tern but if 2K is my upper limit then Ariel seems a much better option. At least in terms of value.
No hub motor can give 80 Nm torque unless they have 8 mph top speed. Unfortunately both motor manufacturers and e-bike companies love writing huge values to their spec sheet.
Hub motors even geared ones have single gear ratio. On the other hand mid-drive motors have multiple gear ratios...
I read review of Court and I am very much into this e-bike. But can you tell me some alternatives of this e-bike. Such as R&M ? As i see there are only few 28 mph mid-drive trekking e-bikes in market.
Ariel Rider C-Class new generation will be a good fit. Mid-drive, hydraulic brakes and internal hub gear. It is less than 2K.
Also you can consider folding ebikes such as Tern Vektron (price is over 2k tough)