I was musing over the idea of just bringing along an extra truck battery but pretty much the same inconvenience as a generator. Not to mention those have to be recharged as well.

Right now I'm just looking ahead as I'm starting to eye-up the FS e-mtb's. Mountain biking has always been my passion but at my age and with my health limitations, I can't see me pedaling up any more mountainous 6 mile climbs.

There is of course an option #3 ; just buy several replacement ebike batteries. That won't work for me though. A replacement Shimano Steps battery cost about $587! Nope, the $250 generator is starting to look like the better option. I'd hate having to use one ( noise, carrying a smelly gas can ) but at this point it seems the cheapest way to go. ( Most generators will run 6-7 hrs on a gal. of gas ....not to mention the more expensive ones will also run on propane )

Damn! why do the really nice FS e-mountain bikes have to cost >$5K! I'd hate having to retro-fit my current FS mountain bike with an E-kit but sadly that might be the cheapest way to go.