Originally Posted by
slickdude
Ping battery, have 4 of them, over a combined 13,000 miles ebiking and no issues. To the original poster go big box, make sure the frame and forks are steel, not aluminum or polycarbon. Visit or google Papamotor and order their 1000 watt 48 volt system with 15 amp battery. Top speeds at 32 MPH distance at 18 MPH at 29 miles per charge. Get the optional 5 amp charger and charge is cut in half or more to about 3 1/2 hours. For mainly road unless u do steep hill climbs, get the front hub motor kit. You won't regret your decision and forget pedal assist. Eventually u won't be happy and kick yourself with what you paid versus what you could have had. This is the best advice you'll get.
Well, that depends on the person, I am very happy with my pedal assist and wouldn't buy an E bike without pedal assist, now a throttle is nice to have, but really? without a pedal assist option you may as well just get a moped...
JMO