Light vs regular full suspension ebikes

[Stefan Mikes]

the spokes need to be maintained.

They have regularly been. The bike mechanic explained it to me: "You are heavy, and the e-bike is heavy. You also carry your groceries on the rear rack. Now, your e-bike motor is powerful. It exerts a big stress on the rear hub, spokes and the rim. These three groups of components are the part of the equation, and neither can be ignored. Now, I'm not in the position to tell you what new wheel you need; do a little research yourself. I'll only can give a little hint to you: start with a DT Swiss 350 rear hub... but then make your homework yourself".

Oh I did. I only asked the mechanic to make the spoke choice and calculations for me. That wheel has been with me for 4 years already, no issues.

Carbon rims don't bend like that.

They simply crack, right?

 

[Johnny]

I had my first test ride on a lightweight emtb with a carbon frame and the TQ HPR50 motor.
I really loved the bike, although the ride wasn’t long enough to form a solid opinion about the motor’s performance overall.

What I liked:

• The motor assistance feels very natural, which I really appreciated.
• The motor is extremely quiet.
• It feels like a regular bike and is easy to ride even with the motor turned off.

Concerns:

• It was a flat lot, and even without assistance it was easy to ride. I’m unsure how the bike will perform on sustained climbs.
• Despite riding on flat terrain at a moderate pace with low support, the battery dropped 2–3% in about 10 minutes. That’s more than I expected, especially considering the relatively small 360 Wh battery.
• I looked into the range extender, but it’s only 160 Wh and costs around $550, which seems hard to justify.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I looked into the range extender, but it’s only 160 Wh and costs around $550, which seems hard to justify.

I own four of them

Despite riding on flat terrain at a moderate pace with low support, the battery dropped 2–3% in about 10 minutes.

Please tell me how many miles it was.