E-bike Recommendation (Downhill)
05-11-15 | 07:57 AM
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E-bike Recommendation (Downhill)
Hello everyone, happy I found the forum. I was wondering if I could get some recommendations for an e-bike.
I am 25 yr old 160 lbs 5'8" and 31 leg length both measured with shoes on (The ones I ride with) I am use to lighter weight mountain bikes. Embarrassingly my current bike I've had since I was younger is a Trek 3700 16" Did the job for a while but I always wish I had a full suspension as its not really suitable for rocky downhill which I like to ride.
I am looking for something that is downhill full suspension, hand throttle only. I want something that can easily get me up hills that I would usually have to walk. It would be nice if it can hit 40+mph, but I'm really looking for that uphill power.
In terms of price I am not sure what I am willing to spend. I would be more comfortable around the 5k range. But if there is a bike out there that is in the lower range and has what I'm looking for feel free to post it! Who doesn't like to save money?
Thanks in advanced guys. Once again so happy I found the forum!
I am 25 yr old 160 lbs 5'8" and 31 leg length both measured with shoes on (The ones I ride with) I am use to lighter weight mountain bikes. Embarrassingly my current bike I've had since I was younger is a Trek 3700 16" Did the job for a while but I always wish I had a full suspension as its not really suitable for rocky downhill which I like to ride.
I am looking for something that is downhill full suspension, hand throttle only. I want something that can easily get me up hills that I would usually have to walk. It would be nice if it can hit 40+mph, but I'm really looking for that uphill power.
In terms of price I am not sure what I am willing to spend. I would be more comfortable around the 5k range. But if there is a bike out there that is in the lower range and has what I'm looking for feel free to post it! Who doesn't like to save money?
Thanks in advanced guys. Once again so happy I found the forum!
05-11-15 | 08:09 AM
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Wow, I didn't know such things existed. No help to offer, but I'm subscribing to see what is out there.
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Bikes: 1996 Eddy Merckx Titanium EX, 1989/90 Colnago Super(issimo?) Piu(?),1990 Concorde Aquila(hit by car while riding), others in build queue "when I get the time"
Bikes: 1996 Eddy Merckx Titanium EX, 1989/90 Colnago Super(issimo?) Piu(?),
05-11-15 | 08:21 AM
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Bikes: 27 speed ORYX with over 39,000Kms on it and another 14,000KMs with a BionX E-Assist on it
here are some... https://www.hi-powercycles.com/ ... https://feltelectric.com/usa/ ... https://www.currietech.com/izip-electric-bikes/
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06-12-15 | 12:30 AM
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Very affordable quality ebikes.
www.electrocbikeworld.com
www.electrocbikeworld.com
06-12-15 | 07:17 AM
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Very affordable quality ebikes.
www.electrocbikeworld.com
www.electrocbikeworld.com
06-12-15 | 08:26 AM
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Bikes: DIY
HPC, as mentioned above, and other companies make off the shelf rear motor "sleds" that will accommodate you, or you could build your own with a Qulbix , Vector or other platform. Be prepared for a
60 - 100+ pound monster with prices beginning at $5K.
60 - 100+ pound monster with prices beginning at $5K.
06-12-15 | 09:34 AM
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06-12-15 | 12:57 PM
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Bikes: too many of all kinds
06-21-15 | 12:35 PM
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Bikes: '97 Bianchi CDI, '97 Specialized RockHopper, '13 Specialized Sirrus Pro, '13 Trek 8.5 DS, '13 BH EasyMotion NeoXtrem, '14 Trek Domane, '86 Schwinn AirDyne ;)
I'm an EasyMotion owner, and I'd get this one if I wanted full-suspension: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YEi470LEgc
It's in your price range, and there is also a 650 tire-size model. Enjoy your eventual choice.
Edit: The current model is here: Easy Motion - NEO Jumper
It's in your price range, and there is also a 650 tire-size model. Enjoy your eventual choice.
Edit: The current model is here: Easy Motion - NEO Jumper
