Completely new and seeking input/direction

As I've mentioned prior, I have no e-bike kit design/build skills and don't pretend to , but a gut feeling... The combined weight
of the rider and future 'kit' bike will approach 400 pounds, 325 lbs for the rider / 55 ish lbs for the bike. In my opinion considering
the total gross bicycle weight this is not 'science project' time.....Buy a purpose built quality e-bike.

Safely stopping and controlling nearly 400 lbs in motion ( 20 mph + ) is a real concern.......

John from CT
Find me an OEM built for that weight? Only a few cargo bikes will be suited.
 
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