RE: E hunting Bikes
LAST EDITED ON Dec-23-19 AT 11:22AM (MST)[p]I used ebikeling.com the 1500W rear motor, I bought it on Amazon so I could buy the extended warranty. I blew it and didn't realize it came in a waterproof version and spent more time waterproofing connections. After a lot of research (I am sure you've done the same), I put more of the budget into the battery, with a 52V 20AH battery. The battery goes FOR MUCH LONGER THAN ANTICIPATED. I mean I will ride it for 2-3 days without charging, its crazy.
Things I learned:
- Buy the waterproof kit.
- Mid-drives have more torque than rear or front drives. A rear drive 1200W is about the same as a 750W mid drive.
- Mid drives are a LOT more expensive.
- Get the better LCD/LED unit, as my pedal assist doesn't work well and I think that is the problem.
- I use the thumb drive a lot, so make sure it is in a spot that's comfortable.
- A bigger/better battery will drive that motor better at capacity, so: bigger battery - better performance.
- Fat tires of at least 4" better on gravel or dirt roads at speed. My bike was not squirrely at all, but my buddies bike with 2.75" tires was.
- Make sure if you have weight on back of bike (like a rear drive), you put the batter weight up front (triangle or tube battery on front end).
- Front drives are harder to "steer" in loose footing and want to pull bike. I suggest rear drive out of those options.
- Regardless of what people think, (some guys just can't keep their uneducated opinions from every thread), ebikes are best to cover ground on roads, 2 tracks, and some flatter trails. Technical uphill with rocks, roots, and hard curves are tough with a backpack on your back.
Ebikes track fairly silently with just the sound of gravel crunching under tires. Perfect for covering ground and calling. When a bull is found, stash the bikes and go after it!
I hope this helps.
