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It's beginning to look like the general consensus is that a new bike with a 500watt motor is the answer. Thanks everyone. Pedeco seems to be a good choice too.

Mid drive motors do look good and use the bicycles drive system and its advantages. Thanks for your input.

I'm sure that's part of it. A larger motor (350 watts) won't use any more power when ridden on the level then a 25o watt motor, at the same weight, but will have reserve power when climbing hills, and won't generate as much heat. Smaller motor works harder and runs hotter. Thanks for your input.

I ride a city commuter type electric bicycle with a 250W motor @ 36V. The performance and range has been fine for the flat terrain I ride in typically. However, I have made some longer rides with some long, 3 mile, moderately steep uphill grinds and found the motor shutting down on the thermal...