Help me choose between 3 used bikes: 2016 Haibike Trekking SL, 2017 E-Joe Koda, and Emotion Evo City

[mikesova]

Hey everybody. I'm looking to dip my toes into ebikes and I have a couple I'm interested in.

There is a good condition Koda locally for $900, a 2015 Emotion EVO City for $1100 and a haibike trekking SL for $1300. All of them seem to be in good condition. I like the idea of the mid drive, but the Koda has mo power, right? or do I not know what I'm talking about.

I would like a bike that will allow me to get exercise but have a little help on hills. I would like to do some light trail riding as well.

What would you pick and why?

Thanks.

 

[rich c]

What's light trail riding? Dirt, hills and roots, or crushed rock? I'm a huge Haibike fan, that's my vote. But, if you take it off trail much, you'll need a wider tire than stock. I've ridden my Trekking S RX on gravel, not the most fun. Tires were pumped up for paved riding though, and the spring suspension fork isn't the best.

 

[Trail Cruiser]

Hey everybody. I'm looking to dip my toes into ebikes and I have a couple I'm interested in.

There is a good condition Koda locally for $900, a 2015 Emotion EVO City for $1100 and a haibike trekking SL for $1300. All of them seem to be in good condition. I like the idea of the mid drive, but the Koda has mo power, right? or do I not know what I'm talking about.

I would like a bike that will allow me to get exercise but have a little help on hills. I would like to do some light trail riding as well.

What would you pick and why?

Thanks.

Accept the reality that on a used ebike, you have to eventually get a new battery since the battery is the number one wear and tear component of any ebikes. So consider the accessibility and cost of the battery. Second is you really have to ride it yourself to have a subjective test to which best fit your style and needs.

In general, mid drives have better battery range (per charge), excellent climber on really steep hills, lighter, and has excellent weight distribution. On the other hand, the Hub drives, have longer lasting drive train, easier to shift gears, easier to accelerate even if you are in the wrong gear, OK for moderate hills but not OK for really steep hills (you have to test it yourself).

 

[mikesova]

What's light trail riding? Dirt, hills and roots, or crushed rock? I'm a huge Haibike fan, that's my vote. But, if you take it off trail much, you'll need a wider tire than stock. I've ridden my Trekking S RX on gravel, not the most fun. Tires were pumped up for paved riding though, and the spring suspension fork isn't the best.

dirt roads, crushed gravel, dirt paths.

 

[mikesova]

Accept the reality that on a used ebike, you have to eventually get a new battery since the battery is the number one wear and tear component of any ebikes. So consider the accessibility and cost of the battery. Second is you really have to ride it yourself to have a subjective test to which best fit your style and needs.

In general, mid drives have better battery range (per charge), excellent climber on really steep hills, lighter, and has excellent weight distribution. On the other hand, the Hub drives, have longer lasting drive train, easier to shift gears, easier to accelerate even if you are in the wrong gear, OK for moderate hills but not OK for really steep hills (you have to test it yourself).

So the best battery is probably the newest of the 3? Which is worse for a LI-ION, older age or more charging cycles?

 

[mikesova]

Which of the 3 companies seem most likely to be around for the long haul?

 

[e-boy]

Approx . , What percent grades ?

 

[Trail Cruiser]

So the best battery is probably the newest of the 3? Which is worse for a LI-ION, older age or more charging cycles?

You have to find out for yourself and search the companies to find out how the replacement battery would cost. The battery size is based on wh rating. The higher the number , the longer the range.
The Evo battery would cost $660. (432 wh)

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Koda has a little higher capacity (540 wh) but I did not see websites that sell the battery, you better call the company and inqure. The battery shape is common to other China made ebikes (some use 48 volts). One ebike that use 36 volts like Koda is the FLX ebike company. $339 for the 468 wh and $650 for the 612 wh.
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https://flx.bike/shop/

The Haibikes Yamaha battery costs $899 (396 wh).

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[mikesova]

thanks for the battery info. I think I'm going to go check out the E-joe this weekend.

 

[Manu]

thanks for the battery info. I think I'm going to go check out the E-joe this weekend.

the option unlock top speed 25km/h in private road.

 

[mikesova]

I picked up the E-joe. I'm stoked.