e bike discussion

[KFhunter]

So to be clear, I can ride an e bike 750 watt and less behind gates that say no motorized vehicles?

depends 


private property (timber company)
USFS
DNR land
BLM

??

[Buckhunter24]

So to be clear, I can ride an e bike 750 watt and less behind gates that say no motorized vehicles?

depends 


private property (timber company)
USFS
DNR land
BLM

??

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[Mfowl]

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[scotsman]

I did a Bafang crank drive conversion on my Trek MTB and love it. But from experience, if you plan to use the bike on trails then high  power is a detriment. Keep in mind that on a trail  you need control, not speed. You’ll need to creep around corners, bump over small logs etc.  If you have a high power 1000 watt - or even 750 watts motor, when you touch the pedals that baby will take off FAST! Going uphill it might even pull a wheelstand especially in the low gear you need to be in on a trail. Ouch, slam on the brakes or crash. . Been there done that. My bike has a 36 volt / 500 watt system that is right  for me. It’ll go over 25 miles per charge, is quiet and best of all I can feather the power when needed. I hate crashing.....

Actually the  bike I use the most in backcountry is my wife’s Rad Bike Mini. It has fat tires, is relatively light, folds up to store in the truck bed, has built in racks front and back and is best of all is really easy to control.

[3dvapor]

The nice thing about the new ultra motors is that they have torque sensitivity so as you press down on the cranks, the motor helps you more or less depending the need.  It works really well.  Ive had a biktrix and backou both full suspension bikes with ultra motors and 21amph batteries.

[KFhunter]

Great feedback, I was in the "moar is better" camp

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[TooTallMike]

I did a Bafang crank drive conversion on my Trek MTB and love it. But from experience, if you plan to use the bike on trails then high  power is a detriment. Keep in mind that on a trail  you need control, not speed. You’ll need to creep around corners, bump over small logs etc.  If you have a high power 1000 watt - or even 750 watts motor, when you touch the pedals that baby will take off FAST! Going uphill it might even pull a wheelstand especially in the low gear you need to be in on a trail. Ouch, slam on the brakes or crash. . Been there done that. My bike has a 36 volt / 500 watt system that is right  for me. It’ll go over 25 miles per charge, is quiet and best of all I can feather the power when needed. I hate crashing.....

Actually the  bike I use the most in backcountry is my wife’s Rad Bike Mini. It has fat tires, is relatively light, folds up to store in the truck bed, has built in racks front and back and is best of all is really easy to control.

What kit would you recommend ? I'm looking to get the more range than anything. And what you said makes complete sense

[scotsman]

I had my Trek converted at BME E bikes in California. I was in the area so it made sense at the time to have them do the work. Out the door price complete ready to ride was around $1200+. For not much more you could buy a complete ready to go Rad Bike - check them out. And oh yeah, another hint is to get a lower crossbar height than you would specify for a road bike. You’ll do a lot of stepping over the crossbar - sometimes unplanned. Ask how I know. Ouch. Another vote for the Rad Bike Mini with low step over bar.

[mtn.goat]

Following, very interested in purchasing a conversion kit of electric bike.  Rad power bikes seem to be very popular in WA but I have a lot to learn, and I’m guessing there are lots of options and other not so well known companies that produce better bang for the buck?

[KFhunter]

my specialized fuse has a small crank sprocket, anyone familiar with converting fatty bikes? 


I think it's 28t crank?

[millerwheeler]

I own a Rambo bike use it all the time have never been hassled  at all, I chain it up  when  I'm out and haven't had it messed with

[millerwheeler]

Ill also add that im 250 lbs  tow a little trailer with my kids sometimes  battery lasts a long time on just peddle assist  . Any off the bikes out there for sale.the weight rating and battery life is super important .  On my issue I have had was popped a few tunes through out the 3 years  of owning it but always have a spare now

[trophyhunt]

Looks nice, sure hope you cover that scope and gun when riding, no fenders! 

[jeffro]

I picked up 2 bnib bikes that had been in storage for 2 years.
Got the whole storage unit for $2k. Made out like a bandit....
The bikes are identical but badged differently.
One is a Polaris, who stopped making them
Other is a PIM (power in motion), who picked up Polaris’s design and kept building them.
Local company out of Redmond, shop in Ballard.
48v 12ah batteries
750w hub drive motors with regen
5 levels of assist, and regen.
From -1 where you pedal and only get assistance going up hill, full regen upon coasting and braking.
To +3 where it rips as long as you turn the cranks
25mph max and 20-30 miles of range
Low step crossbar is a must.
Heavy, at 55lbs but excellently built bikes
Biggest concern is battery life/ replacement.
Seems the industry should adopt a common plug and or mount for the batts.
Mine are proprietary, mounted in frame with a 13 prong plug.
There are a couple company’s out there doing rebuilds, but it would be easier to be able to
Buy new ones OTC
Lucked out and got a couple spares off Craigslist
Should be good to go for 4-6 years
Not a cheap game but a lot of fun

https://electricbikereview.com/brand/pim-bicycles/

[MacAttack]

Interesting thread...tagging along so I can reference.