Affordable Mid Drive ($1500-ish?)

[tommybgood]

Is there any such thing? I recall there was an indiegogo campaign for a mid drive in this price range, but once you added up all of the extras, it was a lot closer to $2K than to $1K.

I've demoed quite a few hub drive bikes and the rearward weight bias is less than ideal and I'm constantly aware of it. A mid drive's weight distribution seems like the only way to go.

 

[RunForTheHills]

DIY with a mid-drive kit from Bafang or Tongsheng.

 

[ElevenAD]

good luck,E-Bike prices seem to be skyrocketing from what i can tell.

 

[WattsUpDude]

Is there any such thing? I recall there was an indiegogo campaign for a mid drive in this price range, but once you added up all of the extras, it was a lot closer to $2K than to $1K.

I've demoed quite a few hub drive bikes and the rearward weight bias is less than ideal and I'm constantly aware of it. A mid drive's weight distribution seems like the only way to go.

Ontro G1?

If you're okay with a mini velo, there's the M Class by Ariel Rider. Seems like they release stock quarterly but it sells out quick.

 

[tommybgood]

It seems like $2K and above is a more realistic price point.

Or maybe I'll stick to my original plan to purchase the electric xp. I am discouraged however by reports of a long lag between the first couple pedal strokes and actual power delivery.

 

[soyabean]

Is there any such thing? I recall there was an indiegogo campaign

You want to save money on a frugal budget, yet want to give it all away to potential scammers?

(scratches head)

 

[soyabean]

Interweb buyers are funny.

They see an online price and assume it's just loyally waiting there, always available to be picked up

 

[harryS]

If you can feel the weight of a rear hubmotor, then you're very good, probably good enough to feel the weight of a heavier mid drive, and I wonder how you will be able to reconcile the weight and trucklike handling of a fat 20".