New to the E-Bike world

[NDspd]

Hey all,

I've tried to do as much research as possible, but first hand accounts are all I have left to look at.

I'm a professional photographer and I typically shoot at race tracks around the country. To get to reach corner I've tried riding my carbon mountain bike, driving my truck and even walking all weekend. I would move 5-15 miles a day carrying 30-40lbs and be whipped by the end. So, I'm in dire need of reliable and afforable transport.

After trying to research as many companies as I could find, here's what I'd like in a bike.

-decent suspension
-disk brakes
-able to go off road
-greater than 30 mile range
-strong motor to go uphill
-upgradeable
-decent warranty and customer service
-can be mtb or fat tires
-under $2800

So as of now I've found two bikes that may fit the bill. That would include the Juiced Bikes Ripcurrent (and S version) and the M2S All Terrain. As of now I think the only difference is the power source and the addition or lack of a torque sensor. What are your thoughts on those bikes?

Are there any good bikes or manufactures I'm not aware of?

 

[Bruce Arnold]

The torque sensor is a real plus, and I'm not the only one who feels that way.

This guy has done long-term testing and posted videos about two bikes with cadence sensor only and two with torque sensing, one of them being the RipCurrent. He's a big fan of the torque sensor.

My bike (CrossCurrent S) has the ability to use cadence-only or torque sensing. I've tried cadence-only and it was not bad at all. Then I went back to torque sensing and realized why Juiced went to the trouble to make it available. It's a world of difference.

 

[harryS]

I don't own one, but it would seem the Rad-Mini with an extra battery in the saddlebags could meet your needs. Smaller, but not lighter, to pack in the truck. Fat tires. As you're not probably going to care about the one-with-my-bike feeling jouncing up and down on grass and dodging people/vehicles, its cadence sensor plus throttle should do fine. If you want a bike to go riding, that's another question.

 

[NDspd]

The torque sensor is a real plus, and I'm not the only one who feels that way.

This guy has done long-term testing and posted videos about two bikes with cadence sensor only and two with torque sensing, one of them being the RipCurrent. He's a big fan of the torque sensor.

My bike (CrossCurrent S) has the ability to use cadence-only or torque sensing. I've tried cadence-only and it was not bad at all. Then I went back to torque sensing and realized why Juiced went to the trouble to make it available. It's a world of difference.

I'm leaning toward a bike with the torque sensor as I value smoothness and feedback. I will ride this future bike recreationally for decent distances as well. I'm also not worried about size since I'll probably invest in a bike rack eventually.

Any other good bikes with a torque sensor around the price point I mentioned before.