Hello fellow Calgary ebike rider.
I thought I was the only one riding ebike in Calgary .
I am typing this from SE 58Ave/11St where I work.
I have bben commuting on my Tidal Force for like 4 years, before I was using Merida.
I strongly advice to get LiFePo battery.
I am riding on LifeBatt/BMI 36V 10 Ah pack made in Taiwan.
My pack had been day and night comparing to my oldNMH battery original on TF.
Original NMH batt lasted only 3 years.
My LFePo doesn't show any signgs of wearing out despite 1 and a half winters and 2 summers
However you must keep in mind than this chemistry losses capacity in cold but not as much as Lead.
I don't know what your budget but I would get E+ ebike made in USA which is improved version of TForce.
Where is made make all of difference.My TF is approaching 15 000km on the clock and is smooth, totally sillent pleasure to ride. Regen is just wondefully well modulated, treasure when your rims get wet. You must have regen on very heavybicycle , for saving brakes, shorthening braking distance.
Anyway if you want to check out my bike please, call
dial extension please.
Miroslaw