Mid drive motor opinion clearance bike

[Itselectric]

does anyone have an opinion on mid drive motor diamond back bike?

36v 350watts. Don’t know if I am missing some more technical info that is impt so will leave link here.

This is not a promotion of any sort. I literally just bought this bike with a bunch of discounts that takes it to about 550 USD. Not too late to take it back.

Bottom line is it worth it? Seems there are so many options out there.

I commute a few kms to work city so I realize this mid motor mount is less relevant.

I like off-road trails but doubt this bike (example front shock) is even good enough. Even when I do trails the the incline is not crazy I am in the east.

Thinking maybe a hub system with a hybrid bike may be the way to go but like this deal due to what I consider a safe battery. If that makes sense. Example charging risks.

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[RunForTheHills]

Literally any bike in good working condition, including analog bikes, would be suitable for commuting a few flat kilometers to work and back. A good commuter will usually feature lights for riding at night and a rack for bringing stuff to and from work. But you can get by with a backpack and cheap rechargeable lights off of Amazon for that short commute. A mid-drive excels at long steep hills over a hub drive, but does put extra wear and tear on the drive train (chain, cassette, and chainring) that a hub drive doesn't.

I am not sure why you think a $550 ebike would have a safe battery. A quality battery made with name brand cells and a good bms costs almost as much as that entire bike. Look for a UL certification for the bike and battery, but that isn't a guarantee that it will be safe. Never charge the battery unattended or while you sleep. Charge it outdoors if you have a place you can do that.