E bike advice

I'm not any kind of experienced authority on this, but have been doing some research. Supposedly there is a reg about federal lands they can't be over 750w. 1000w will give you more power for heavier loads, but 750w will give you more run time (same battery but bigger motor pulls more juice). Bafang motors are really the major motor manufacturer. All the rest of the parts are run of the mill brakes, wheels, seat, bars etc.

RadRover

All of the ebike companies use the exact same components.

No need to pay $3500 for a Rambo when you can get the same bike for $1500.

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All of the ebike companies use the exact same components.

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I didn’t realize that.
A friend told me to pay attention to the location of the motor and battery since not all batteries are alike and some last longer than others.
I also need to be able to get service so there’s that

Checkout Biktrix, you can get a 1000W mid drive Bafang with torque sensor control for close to your price range. I've had one for several months and very pleased with it. The drive with the torque sensor is very natural, the harder you pedal the more assist it provides, regardless of cadence.

My only regret is that I wish that I would have upgraded to the 21aH battery, it came standard with a 14.5aH. I recommend going with a mid-drive so that the motor can take advantage of the mechanical gears, especially if you will be climbing hills.

Buck on Ebike

I also have the rad rover and absolutely love it.

I have been playing around with e-bikes for several years now, and have converted 3 bikes and one trike. I found buying a kit and converting the bike you already have is the best way to go verses a commercially manufactured ebike. You'll save a ton of money, and you can have the exact ebike you want. You don't even need to be mechanically talented to convert a bike. The most expensive component is the battery.

Here is a couple Amazon links, one to conversion kits and one for batteries:

E-Bike Kits Amazon

E-Bike Batteries Amazon

ETA they are a hell of a lot of fun to ride!

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My dad bought a Rambo to use on a WMA we hunt in MS.

He loves the thing, takes it all over the place up there. He said that wildlife doesn't really seem to register it as a person, he has seen more deer and turkeys from the bike than he typically would walking.

I've ridden it in the neighborhood around the camp. I was impressed with the power, but the handling wasn't as good as my mountain bike, may have to do with the weight. It has enough power to climb pretty significant grades, though you have to assist on very steep stuff.

I think he's taken a few spills on it, logs hidden in the grass or brush have chicken flipped him a few times.

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I bought a RadRover a couple of months ago. Plenty of power if I want it - pedaling is optional, even going up hills.

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So a scooter?