Electric Bikes

[Seaalki]

i understand that. but the quality difference in overseas manufactoring for GIANT or SPECIALIZED is a lot better then some alibaba frame with a wrap or a paint job.

something in this realm looks good to me (though i would not ever use it for hunting, just fishing and camping)

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Now we're talking, I don't hunt, thanks for this.

 

[cdnred]

But ATV's are the most fun you can have on 4 wheels. I know as I have one. It cost me a little over 5 grand.

I agree with you on ATV's, they are a lot of fun. I used to own one that I carried on the front of my camper. The only issue I had was that they can be loud. If you own a car or SUV then it can be an issue for transporting around if you have a camper or boat in tow. The camper I had at the time was built with a platform on the front just for an ATV making it easier for me to transport..

 

[cdnred]

Putting together Land Cruiser and off road trailer for some over landing adventures, leaning towards a 4"er, I've had many bikes ( three at the moment ) had a 4", 29" wheels non bike, thing would roll over just about anything, was down in Arizona recently and rode a friends $8000 Trek, it blew me away, how much I loved it, and at 75 a broken neck doesn't seem as bad as some of the other alternatives lurking out there in the geriatric minefield of potentialities.
Thanks for the reply.

Right you are, the fatter the tire you can get the better. Not so much for desert terrain but going thru bush or forests, the ground tends to be softer and easier to get bogged down..

 

[bconrad]

Hard to beat the price of the Rad bikes, they are a great deal and a cheap way to get into ebikes. However they are extremely heavy, the fat tire version weighs more than 80 pounds. The electric MTBs from the big bike companies are light and powerful, but usually have more limited range and they are ridiculously expensive. Usually $7-10k range.

If you're at all mechanically inclined, you may want to look at building your own ebike, the mid drive motor systems are much more powerful than the hub motors on the Rad bikes, and you can build one for around $2500 plus whatever the cost is of the donor bike. IMO this is the best way to split the difference between weight, power, and cost that you see with the commercially available offerings.

 

[Chadk]

Bringing this back up... I have been looking into an ebike for some time now. Considered turning my current mountain bike into an ebike by adding a motor. Looked at used ebikes but worried about warranty and getting a burned out motor or dead battery.

So last week I found a discount code on a bike that was well out of my price range. The bike, a QuietKat Rangerc was over $3,000 originally. They were running a special online for $2,700. With the code applied, it took off $1,070. So it was about $1,600 plus tax (free shipping, solid warranty, US based company). I pulled the trigger and it arrived today. I'll update later after I've had a chance to test it out.

Features:

VPO™ Technology: 1000w hub-drive motor with Variable Power Output Technology allows you to select between Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, and Unlimited Modes.

Long-range performance: Improved battery offers up to 48 miles on a single charge in ideal conditions. Extend your ride farther and add an additional battery with up to 17.25Ah of available capacity.

Powerful hub-drive motor: A 1000w motor provides direct power to the rear wheel, independent of the chain; giving you consistent power in all gears with almost no maintenance required. Break a chain? Our innovative hub-drive technology will still get you home with a push of the throttle.

Integrated cargo rack: A heavy-duty built-in rear cargo rack with an industry-leading 100 lbs of carrying capacity that allows you to haul even more.

Updated frame and geometry: Our rugged frame with integrated rear pannier rack has a load capacity of 325 lbs. and provides improved handling when you're deep in the backcountry or simply riding to the store.

Premium components: Outfitted with an adjustable Mozo coil suspension fork with 100mm of travel, hydraulic disc brakes, and a 7-speed drivetrain, the Ranger fat-tire electric bike can handle rough terrain and rolling hills with ease.

Improved braking: Equipped with an optimized set of Tektro two-piston hydraulic disc brakes and large 203mm rotors, the Ranger’s braking system provides confidence and control in all conditions.

All-terrain tires: Featuring all-terrain fat tires for added stability and traction, the Ranger can handle a variety of tough terrain from soft sand and snow to hardpack rocks and roots.

Charge anywhere: Includes a standard wall charger and is also compatible with mobile and solar chargers available separately.

 

[Zak]

I haven't spent much time looking, but it seems to me that e-bikes are currently allowed only on areas of public land where motorized vehicles/OHVs are authorized.

 

[Roper]

I haven't spent much time looking, but it seems to me that e-bikes are currently allowed only on areas of public land where motorized vehicles/OHVs are authorized.

That would include Forest Service roads marked with green dot sign.

 

[Tim L]

I haven't spent much time looking, but it seems to me that e-bikes are currently allowed only on areas of public land where motorized vehicles/OHVs are authorized.

It depends ...

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