rjames2022
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Hello all, looking to purchase an off-road ebike for hunting and would appreciate any info/opinions to make a better decision. I am 6'1" 220# and a relatively inexperienced rider at 59 yoa, my only bike currently is a pedal bike, a specialized hardrock that requires serious effort to propel me up hills with what seems to be limited gearing, I always seem to end up pushing it on hills and wasting effort.. I would like an ebike that has the torque, tires, gearing, and trailer pulling ability to get me up and down some muddy, steep, semi-washed out fire roads with and without a trailer. I dont need any real speed and really only see myself riding dirt or gravel roads with occasional use in 1-3 inches of snow if that is possible.
My longest jaunts might involve 7-9 miles of flat/downhill on the way in but after hunting on foot all day I will need to be able to do 7-9 miles of uphill (very steep in some areas) on the way out and am hoping for a bike that can do that uphill primarily throttle only with limited pedal assistance from me. I could see utilizing a walking mode if thats what it took to get a loaded trailer up the mountain on my way out. I plan on watching videos and consulting experienced personnel like yourselves to learn maintenance and adjustment and perform it myself.
My wish list is for a bike relatively quiet, good hill climbing torque, weight and towing capacity and I plan on fenders, good headlight, racks, and somewhat puncture proof tires. And hopefully a good value
I am looking at ebikes with the Bafang Ultra or the Bafang BBSHD primarily but would appreciate opinions. No real local dealership options for test rides or support.
Bikes that are currently on the list with Ultra are: Rise RX, M2S Ultra FS M620, or Biktrix Juggernaut Ultra FS Pro. Ultra motor cons seem to be the current lack of programmability and rookie usage leading to drive train issues.
Bikes that are currently on the list with BBSHD are: Luna KHS 500 (if available), Wildtan M-5600, and maybe some Rambo models.
I am willing to gamble somewhat on a relatively inexpensive unbranded chinese vendor purchase if anyone has pertinent experience with a specific ebike. Many seem to have al the name brand components.
Questions are: As a newbie do I need a torque sensor? Do I need a gear sensor? What is the optimal tire size, type, and brand? (options seem to run from 2.3-4.5" for offroad). Is there a specific shifting/ gearing system I should be looking at? What ebike would you recommend for my usage?
Thanks in advance for any insight you might be willing to share. James
My longest jaunts might involve 7-9 miles of flat/downhill on the way in but after hunting on foot all day I will need to be able to do 7-9 miles of uphill (very steep in some areas) on the way out and am hoping for a bike that can do that uphill primarily throttle only with limited pedal assistance from me. I could see utilizing a walking mode if thats what it took to get a loaded trailer up the mountain on my way out. I plan on watching videos and consulting experienced personnel like yourselves to learn maintenance and adjustment and perform it myself.
My wish list is for a bike relatively quiet, good hill climbing torque, weight and towing capacity and I plan on fenders, good headlight, racks, and somewhat puncture proof tires. And hopefully a good value
I am looking at ebikes with the Bafang Ultra or the Bafang BBSHD primarily but would appreciate opinions. No real local dealership options for test rides or support.Bikes that are currently on the list with Ultra are: Rise RX, M2S Ultra FS M620, or Biktrix Juggernaut Ultra FS Pro. Ultra motor cons seem to be the current lack of programmability and rookie usage leading to drive train issues.
Bikes that are currently on the list with BBSHD are: Luna KHS 500 (if available), Wildtan M-5600, and maybe some Rambo models.
I am willing to gamble somewhat on a relatively inexpensive unbranded chinese vendor purchase if anyone has pertinent experience with a specific ebike. Many seem to have al the name brand components.
Questions are: As a newbie do I need a torque sensor? Do I need a gear sensor? What is the optimal tire size, type, and brand? (options seem to run from 2.3-4.5" for offroad). Is there a specific shifting/ gearing system I should be looking at? What ebike would you recommend for my usage?
Thanks in advance for any insight you might be willing to share. James
