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[KevinR]

Hi guys, i am about to buy electric bike, but I live in a very hilly area of PA. I was curious how this bike works on hills? The hill I live nearby is around 15~20% grade and I'm hoping this bike will make life a little easier. I was thinking about Prodecotech's Phantom x2 or Electrobike's Cross. Help me guys!! i am thinking to spend $1000~ 1999.
Comments and thoughts are very appreciated.

 

[Berry78]

That is a really steep hill. I'm sure someone will be along with their recommendation. I will say with that budget, you are gonna be looking at something pre-owned.

Middrives are considered best on hills..and probably something pretty powerful (500 watts +)

How handy are you? Bet someone will recommend a kit.

 

[irenewg13]

Hi guys, i am about to buy electric bike, but I live in a very hilly area of PA. I was curious how this bike works on hills? The hill I live nearby is around 15~20% grade and I'm hoping this bike will make life a little easier. I was thinking about Prodecotech's Phantom x2 or Electrobike's Cross. Help me guys!! i am thinking to spend $1000~ 1999.
Comments and thoughts are very appreciated.

Hi

Wish that I had some good info for you. But, I can recommend reading the reviews, if you haven't had the opportunity to get to them
I'm certain that one of the more technically exprienced members will reply.

 

[KevinR]

That is a really steep hill. I'm sure someone will be along with their recommendation. I will say with that budget, you are gonna be looking at something pre-owned.

Middrives are considered best on hills..and probably something pretty powerful (500 watts +)

How handy are you? Bet someone will recommend a kit.

I am new to these all so i am kinda want completed bike for first time. and how about rad power bike radrover? Thank you all who left comments btw

 

[irenewg13]

Kevin
I don't know if you have been thee the Rad power forum>

Forums> General discussion >
Choose by brand

 

[Ann M.]

I've let @KevinR know that his original choice is just not powerful enough for that grade. There are so many options that can be researched with both 500 watt+ and mid drives on all of the Reviews. You've got the option to select whatever you want for an ebike with his search options, just select the ' Show all Filters' button and then you can input what you need (much bigger motor, etc.) or other features.

 

[irenewg13]

Just another, "easy for me to suggest", comment...

In the main menu there is an, "ebike guide", and reading your comment re the, 'show all filters', and I think that I have seen an overview-how to for using the forum (filters, find members, etc),
What about a blog style comment of the day on the main forum page...
which would include 1of : the info from the 'guide', and comments similar to what you just said about using the filter. Or maybe really hot off the press news link, batteries, etc..

I think it might be away to get some of the best-of-the-site info, right up front each day?

Written by you, Court, or info sent to the 'blog/comment editor'