Attempted my first very short single track on my Allant+7.

[Stefan Mikes]

@Dallant: Winter is coming. I absolutely agree you need a Powerfly but don't be in rush, especially as you wouldn't probably be riding in the winter-time. This Winter will be the best shopping time, especially as the new production would fill the market drought, new models will be available and you'll have the time for making the best decision.

Mind you, I was in a position similar to yours: My Vado (so similar to Allant+) turned out to be not the best off-road e-bike so I bought me a Giant e-MTB for trails.
Don't hurry. Study the market. It does not need to be a Trek but look for Bosch equipped e-MTBs so you could re-use your battery.

But don't haul the trailer with the e-MTB

 

[PDoz]

@Dallant:

But don't haul the trailer with the e-MTB

 

[Dallant]

@Dallant: Winter is coming. I absolutely agree you need a Powerfly but don't be in rush, especially as you wouldn't probably be riding in the winter-time. This Winter will be the best shopping time, especially as the new production would fill the market drought, new models will be available and you'll have the time for making the best decision.

Mind you, I was in a position similar to yours: My Vado (so similar to Allant+) turned out to be not the best off-road e-bike so I bought me a Giant e-MTB for trails.
Don't hurry. Study the market. It does not need to be a Trek but look for Bosch equipped e-MTBs so you could re-use your battery.

But don't haul the trailer with the e-MTB

Yeah, won’t be til spring at least. I’m concentrating on touring for next spring-summer.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Yeah, won’t be til spring at least.

Are you aware there won't be any bikes left next Spring? (Winter-time is for shopping).

 

[Stefan Mikes]

And you are telling me: "No pannier on the e-MTB!"

 

[Dallant]

Are you aware there won't be any bikes left next Spring? (Winter-time is for shopping).

Just bought my wife's new bike. Not made of money like some around here! Like I said, a nice used one would be great!

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Like I said, a nice used one would be great!

Save for a replacement battery, then

 

[Dallant]

Save for a replacement battery, then

I already bought one of those. They are not cheap either! Just waiting on delivery.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I'm with you, @Dallant! (Just to explain: I'm not made of money. I am a widower [with a good salary right now], and e-bikes are my only passion; don't even ask me what kind of a crap car I own).