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[TheRealPae]

Hello, my name is Pae...

I am an avid mountain biker, and I love the outdoors. I hope this community can help me decide or narrow down my Ebike options. I am leaning towards an utility bike, reuso moped style

I am in the market for an ebike that my wife and I can ride together. So something that will continuously hold 2 people, something in the 300-350 lb range. We mostly will be cruising and occasional woodsy trails and hills. Preferably something that I can eventually upgrade to 2 batteries. Dual motors would be awesome, or mid drive motor would be ideal also. 750w or 1000w...not for the biggest factor, ideally i want to stay under $2k, but I am will to go up to $2.5k.

I like:

Radrunner plus (batts is an issue for me tho)
Radwagon (same here in re: batts)
KBO Ranger
Ariel Rider
-Grizzly 52v
-52x
Tern (has nice ones but out of my budget)

I know I'm asking for a tall order but your opinion and suggestions are appreciated.

Thank you guys in advance!

 

[PedalUma]

Here is a 750W mid-drive for two people. It works best when you chop off the ugly stuff like connectors and rat's nest wires to clean it up a bit. The bike with accessories was $600 on Craigslist and then I installed a motor between the pedals. The rack holds 100kg or 220 pounds. The front basket holds 50Kg and perfectly fits a case of IPA bottles for when you get thirsty on a ride.

 

[john peck]

This has been my daily driver for 4496.5 miles. Had the stock swbe sam tires not been too flimsy for
a guy my size. my only issues would be chain & brake pads at 3000 mi. That settled with beefier sidewalls
& higher PSI. If you´re big, you´ll need better tires.I think the bike around $1200 now. See EBR review :
NCM moscow.

 

[john peck]

Speaking from experience whatever you choose, It´s a good incentive for losing 20 pds. before you ride it
bin der.P.S. As shown thereś a shelf on rear rack I made to carry a second battery. even without it this bike
has very good range on the stock 13Ah.