High range requirements, health issues.. Is an ebike right for me? Which one should I get? I would love some help! :)

[dangerface]

Ah, that info helps a lot. The touring folk here should be able to offer some advice on bikes and strategies. They're navigating similar issues (power availability vs range). Have you read through the threads below?

touring strategies

For some time, I've been planning to do a credit card tour from the RTP area in North Carolina to Knoxville, Tennessee (roughly 350 miles according to Boogle maps' bike routes). I'm hoping to average a little over 70 miles/day and will be relatively lightly loaded (tools, change of clothes or...

electricbikereview.com

Is anyone trying to solve charging on the road?

I'm a life long cyclist who would like to use my e-bike to go farther and faster. For me THE biggest challenge is charging while on the road. Solutions include carrying multiple batteries and fast charging. The first solution requires that people carry multiple heavy batteries, which eventually...

electricbikereview.com

Best bike for long distance touring?

I've looked all over this forum and don't see that anyone has asked this question. If you could have any ebike, what bike and bike set-up do you think would be the best for long distance touring, like the entire West Coast or across the USA? Thanks in advance!!

electricbikereview.com

I have not! Will check'em out Thanks!~

 

[Alex M]

He already confirmed 100km total, not 200km.

Didn't he say "100 km there plus 100km back. "?

 

[Alex M]

yeah he did @byunbee already corrected above.

More like confirmed above - 100km there and 100km back. 7-8 hours a day on a saddle.

 

[pmcdonald]

He might have some luck if he goes DIY.

According to DOST, their bike can go 120 miles (193km) with 48V 25A, Powered by Bafang BBS02.

DŌST Bikes – 120 mile long-range electric bikes

An unrivalled electric bike and experience. 120 miles on a single charge. Bikes in stock today.

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So he can get one of these packs, and get a BBS02, or even BBS01 if he wants to save money.

Rear Rack 48V 31.5Ah battery (1512Wh)

494.0US $ |Long Range 48V 20Ah 24.5Ah 31.5Ah Rear Rack Electric eBike Battery for 1800W 1500W 1000W 750W 500W Bicycle Motor 24 28 inch|Electric Bicycle Battery| - AliExpress

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Triangle 48V 31.5Ah battery (1512Wh)

415.0US $ |48v 20ah 31.5ah Lg Li-ion Cell Triangle Electric Ebike Battery For 1800w 1500w 1000w 750w 500w Bafang Bbshd Bbs03 Hub/mid Motor - Electric Bicycle Battery - AliExpress

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They're interesting options. Any real world mileages with this motor/battery combo? Anything the OP should be aware of with regards to a home build? Risks involved? Reliable vendors? How to you'd recommend?

Housekeeping note: an inclusive online space doesn't make assumptions about gender.

 

[Oberst]

I wonder if the Giant LaFree plus an extra battery might check the boxes and be new plus a large dealer network?

LaFree E+ (2019) | Giant Bicycles US

Here’s a totally unique and invigorating new way to ride. This new E-bike lets you ride farther with less effort. Explore neighborhood streets, ride for fitness...

www.giant-bicycles.com

 

[pmcdonald]

The OP didn't have her picture so I didn't know that she was female. For some reason I assumed OP was male I wasn't trying to be rude or anything..

Sorry, just intended it as a PSA rather than singling anyone out. In my head I picture everyone else on the net as being just like me, which I'm eternally grateful isn't the case!

 

[byunbee]

Didn't he say "100 km there plus 100km back. "?

Read above...

ok I totally read it wrong.

So 200km total.

 

[Alex M]

Riding 8 hours a day sounds like a lot to me.

 

[indianajo]

I did 6 hours over 27 miles September 2018 when the wind was 25 mph in my face. 144 bpm all the way home. My hips hurt.
I have a softer saddle now, just as wide. With electricity, next 6 hour ride might be 50 miles.
What was really tiring was when the wife brought me to town to deal with a security issue, then left me rideless for several days. Bike was out at the summer camp. I walked out to the summer property, only 25 miles the short dangerous to bikes way but 7.6 hours. Sidewalks only for about 4 miles.
Warning to the elderly, the cardiologist spent $5000 of medicare money in 2017 proving my heart "has nothing wrong with it". Riding the bike without power since 2008 retirement had a lot to do with that.