Newbie looking for good bike

[Ivan088]

Hey guys fist time posting, I am looking at getting a starter 20” Fat Tire electric bike. I’ll be commuting to work and doing light pickup at stores. Like the option to take off-road as I would use for hunting as well.
I’m seeing great things from these bikes and want to know what are your thoughts?
Rattan XL- currently on indigogo
Lectric XP
Rad Mini.

 

[rich c]

20” bike would be my last choice for commuting and off road. A lot of them are not geared for pedaling at 20mph and don’t have the battery size to use as a scooter for long distance. Physics of riding through ruts and over rocks makes it a bad choice for off road.

 

[Ivan088]

20” bike would be my last choice for commuting and off road. A lot of them are not geared for pedaling at 20mph and don’t have the battery size to use as a scooter for long distance. Physics of riding through ruts and over rocks makes it a bad choice for off road.

My commute is 2mi one way- also need folding portability to take in car for deer lease.

 

[rich c]

You want to haul a deer out on a 20” folder?

 

[Explorer-1]

Definetly seems like a big disconnect between the Hunting use case and others. When I look at some of the bikes I see hunters using, commuter does not enter the picture. Maybe you need to clarify exactly how you intend to use it for hunting, and what the terrain is like.

 

[Ebiker33]

Since I own a 20"X4" I can recommended what I have, a Sondors FOLD FX at only $1699.00 you just can't go wrong for the price for what you get.
SONDORS FOLD FX

If I was buying for hunting and transport, I would pick something else, Although I did buy an ebike bag that stores a second battery an other stuff for longer trips
And I have a really good back pack.

 

[antboy]

Hey guys fist time posting, I am looking at getting a starter 20” Fat Tire electric bike. I’ll be commuting to work and doing light pickup at stores. Like the option to take off-road as I would use for hunting as well.
I’m seeing great things from these bikes and want to know what are your thoughts?
Rattan XL- currently on indigogo
Lectric XP
Rad Mini.

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Before the company rebranded to push international sales they were called Spark. I've had the Spark Mini and am very happy with it.

Price is competitive with what you've listed. It's certainly a better deal than the Rad Mini from a price perspective, but the Rad is a good option.

I'd pass on the Lectric XP, only because there's only a 10ah battery, and if you do plan to use it for hunting/hauling for any distance, it's pretty anemic.

I've never heard of the Rattan XL - I have no idea if their "I-PAS" system really can provide that amount of regen or not. Seems too good to be true.

 

[sharmaine]

Hey Ian! Fat tire electric bike is a good choice. These ebikes are probably among the best for daily riding and hunting as well! Check out some of the best fat tire ebikes here https://ebikegeneration.com/blogs/news/thetop-7-fat-tire-ebikes-for-2019