Hi everybody,
I am looking to buy my first ebike. I will be using it daily to get to work and back in Vancouver. While I haven't moved to Vancouver yet, my understanding is that it has pretty hilly terrain. According to googlemaps, there is a 101 meter increase in elevation from my future neighborhood to where i'll be working:
www.google.com
I want to get an ebike that can handle this potentially hilly terrain on a daily basis without putting undue stress on the motor.
The three bikes I am considering most strongly are the DOST Kope, the Aventon Level, and the Ride1Up 700. What appeals to me most about the Aventon Level ($1600) and the Ride1up 700 ($1500) is that they are significantly cheaper than the DOST Kope ($2800). On the other hand, given that they are propelled by hubdrives, I am concerned that these bikes won't be able to handle the 101 meter increase in elevation that my future ebike will face on a daily basis. The DOST Kope, on the other hand, has a middrive motor that should be much better equipped to tackle hills.
Do I have this correct? Or maybe because both the Aventon Level and Ride1up 700 both have motor outputs of approxiately 500-1000watts and approximately 55 newton meters of motor torque that both these bikes will handle hills with relative ease.
What do you think? Your opinion, expertise, and experience are greatly appreciated. Thanks!
p.s. In case it gets asked, these three bikes appeal to me because they are class-3 commuter-style bikes with a stealthy look (e.g., integrated battery). While the DOST Kope is really stretching my budget, it seems like a relatively complete ebike (although it doesn't have a torque sensor for peddling and some would prefer a more modern battery). If money wasn't an issue, I would strongly consider getting either an OHM Quest or a Gazelle Ultimate T10. Thank again.
I am looking to buy my first ebike. I will be using it daily to get to work and back in Vancouver. While I haven't moved to Vancouver yet, my understanding is that it has pretty hilly terrain. According to googlemaps, there is a 101 meter increase in elevation from my future neighborhood to where i'll be working:
Mount Pleasant to The University of British Columbia
www.google.com
I want to get an ebike that can handle this potentially hilly terrain on a daily basis without putting undue stress on the motor.
The three bikes I am considering most strongly are the DOST Kope, the Aventon Level, and the Ride1Up 700. What appeals to me most about the Aventon Level ($1600) and the Ride1up 700 ($1500) is that they are significantly cheaper than the DOST Kope ($2800). On the other hand, given that they are propelled by hubdrives, I am concerned that these bikes won't be able to handle the 101 meter increase in elevation that my future ebike will face on a daily basis. The DOST Kope, on the other hand, has a middrive motor that should be much better equipped to tackle hills.
Do I have this correct? Or maybe because both the Aventon Level and Ride1up 700 both have motor outputs of approxiately 500-1000watts and approximately 55 newton meters of motor torque that both these bikes will handle hills with relative ease.
What do you think? Your opinion, expertise, and experience are greatly appreciated. Thanks!
p.s. In case it gets asked, these three bikes appeal to me because they are class-3 commuter-style bikes with a stealthy look (e.g., integrated battery). While the DOST Kope is really stretching my budget, it seems like a relatively complete ebike (although it doesn't have a torque sensor for peddling and some would prefer a more modern battery). If money wasn't an issue, I would strongly consider getting either an OHM Quest or a Gazelle Ultimate T10. Thank again.
