Howdy all,
Relatively new to the ebike scene, but have been doing lots of research. Trying to narrow down my options, but would appreciate some real world experience and input.
I've bike commuted to my job sporadically over the years fairly comfortably on hardtail MTB commuters and currently a Devinci Hybrid. Looking to commit to doing it more, but I'm a wuss.
My commute is ~15km each way. It's mostly flat on-road or bike path but on my way into work, the last 1.5km is up a winding 7% hill. Just knowing I have to face that hill, and get my sweat on before work is enough for me to often just hop in the truck instead.
So, question is. What type of bike am I looking for? I think I want something fast for the 13+km of flats, but need something to make that hill not in such a psych-out.
Would a big comfortable Hub-drive be fine enough, or would that hill be more of a job for a mid-drive? Speaking of mid drive, I've seen the bbs02 Bafang kit on Amazon, do I just convert my Devinci or old Giant Iguana (best bike name ever)?
I'm 43, in decent shape, 6' 200lbs, so I don't mind some pedalling. Budget is flexible, but for a first go round was hoping for <2k$ CAD. Curious as to people's thoughts.
Some used bikes I've looked at: Cube Touring hybrid, Rize MD, Biktrix Stunner x. These can seemingly be had for around $1500 in decent shape on Craigslist or FB marketplace.
Also considering the Niu Bqi-c3 pro new for $1800, but not sure if the single speed hub drive would cut it on the hill for me.
Thanks in advance for your time and info.
Relatively new to the ebike scene, but have been doing lots of research. Trying to narrow down my options, but would appreciate some real world experience and input.
I've bike commuted to my job sporadically over the years fairly comfortably on hardtail MTB commuters and currently a Devinci Hybrid. Looking to commit to doing it more, but I'm a wuss.
My commute is ~15km each way. It's mostly flat on-road or bike path but on my way into work, the last 1.5km is up a winding 7% hill. Just knowing I have to face that hill, and get my sweat on before work is enough for me to often just hop in the truck instead.
So, question is. What type of bike am I looking for? I think I want something fast for the 13+km of flats, but need something to make that hill not in such a psych-out.
Would a big comfortable Hub-drive be fine enough, or would that hill be more of a job for a mid-drive? Speaking of mid drive, I've seen the bbs02 Bafang kit on Amazon, do I just convert my Devinci or old Giant Iguana (best bike name ever)?
I'm 43, in decent shape, 6' 200lbs, so I don't mind some pedalling. Budget is flexible, but for a first go round was hoping for <2k$ CAD. Curious as to people's thoughts.
Some used bikes I've looked at: Cube Touring hybrid, Rize MD, Biktrix Stunner x. These can seemingly be had for around $1500 in decent shape on Craigslist or FB marketplace.
Also considering the Niu Bqi-c3 pro new for $1800, but not sure if the single speed hub drive would cut it on the hill for me.
Thanks in advance for your time and info.