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E-bike for deer hunting
Posted on 10/29/26 at 7:20 pm
Posted on 10/29/26 at 7:20 pm
Any suggestions? Plenty of options out there but I’m not aware of any shops near me that carry hunting e-bikes for me to look at.
No major elevation changes where I’ll be hunting. There will be a few creek crossings, but the roads are otherwise good.
For reference, I’m 6’2”, 240. Don’t want to spend anymore than $2500 or so.
No major elevation changes where I’ll be hunting. There will be a few creek crossings, but the roads are otherwise good.
For reference, I’m 6’2”, 240. Don’t want to spend anymore than $2500 or so.
Posted on 10/29/26 at 7:53 pm to DDT_AU
Spotted Dog has some for over $3200.
My suggestion is boot leather is much cheaper.
My suggestion is boot leather is much cheaper.
Posted on 10/29/26 at 7:53 pm to DDT_AU
I bought a ghostcat just for recreation and it’s a ton of fun. Crazy torque and gets up to 42mph.
Posted on 10/29/26 at 9:36 pm to DDT_AU
Check out the Aventon Adventure fat tire series. Have used it for deer and turkey hunting the last 2 years. So far so good.
Posted on 10/29/26 at 10:38 pm to DDT_AU
I have an aventon adventure 3.
Posted on 10/29/26 at 11:28 pm to DDT_AU
Whatever you do, don’t go cheap.
Posted on 10/30/26 at 6:50 am to DDT_AU
Check out Ditch Bird. Not sure where you're at but their shop is in the Baton Rouge area.
This post was edited on 10/30/26 at 6:51 am
Posted on 10/30/26 at 7:14 am to DDT_AU
Just walk Baw, less likely to break something at your age.
Posted on 10/30/26 at 8:34 am to DDT_AU
Public land or private land? On public, I believe most have a restriction on the wattage of the motor. 750W and under I believe. If on public land, I would get a mid-drive 750W motor.
Rambo Roamer 2.0 Mid-Drive
I hunt on private land and bought this bike 2 years ago. It is very powerful, and the dual motors work great going uphill or through mud. Powerful enough to cart a 200lb deer uphill.
EBycco 9000W Peak Dual Motor
Rambo Roamer 2.0 Mid-Drive
I hunt on private land and bought this bike 2 years ago. It is very powerful, and the dual motors work great going uphill or through mud. Powerful enough to cart a 200lb deer uphill.
EBycco 9000W Peak Dual Motor
This post was edited on 10/30/26 at 8:48 am
Posted on 10/30/26 at 8:48 am to geauxbrown
quote:I went cheap and it's worked out for me for 4 years so far. I have a BeeCool Adventurer, 750W hub drive and it's done everything I've needed it to do on Louisiana public land. I've used and abused it, taken it through mud, through water up to my thighs (on accident, but it worked), pulled deer out with my cart that I attach to it, etc. For the water crossings, there have been times I needed to let the electrical box drain for a couple minutes before it worked again, but you're talking a couple minutes max.
Whatever you do, don’t go cheap.
I hit a big bump going 55mph the other day and my cargo strap on the bike carrier snapped. The bike fell off the rack and I assumed it was time to buy a new bike. Nope, it's scuffed, scratched, handlebars and seat padding are tore up, but it works like a champ still. I tightened up all the bolts, bled the brakes and added fluid just in case, and it just keeps on going.
When I need to purchase a new bike, I'll keep the cheap ones in mind but I might reach out to Ditchbird. We'll see. Bottom line, don't be afraid to go cheap, especially when you haven't had one yet and are trying to see what you might need.
Posted on 10/30/26 at 9:19 am to DDT_AU
I have a Biktrix Juggernaut. its a few years old. Very solid and sturdy bike. its a mid drive 750W. Hub Drives are a little cheaper, but the problem is when they break the hub locks up and you can't pedal yourself out.
Posted on 10/30/26 at 9:39 am to DDT_AU
I settled on the Velotric nomad 2x. I bought my wife a Velowave ranger 3.0 which was the cheapest bike I could find with a torque sensor at the time. It will get the job done.
If you don’t need a torque sensor, you can find some pretty cheap bikes.
If you don’t need a torque sensor, you can find some pretty cheap bikes.
Posted on 10/30/26 at 10:01 am to DDT_AU
I've recently looked at this option for deer hunting. I was offered a place to hunt on some property some friends of mine own. Once I saw the price of these bikes, I immediately decided the best route would be to just buy a used four wheeler. For $2500 you can easily find a five year old Honda Recon in good shape, or something similar. Seems like it would be much more useful than an ebike.
So I guess my question would be what's the benefit of spending that much for a bike when you can get a much more capable four wheeler for a similar price?
I'm not knocking the ebikes, I just don't get the appeal when they are so expensive. Help me understand.
So I guess my question would be what's the benefit of spending that much for a bike when you can get a much more capable four wheeler for a similar price?
I'm not knocking the ebikes, I just don't get the appeal when they are so expensive. Help me understand.
Posted on 10/30/26 at 10:13 am to Homey the Clown
quote:for me, I don’t have to have a trailer for it. Also, on the NWRs I hunt, I can take the e-bike a lot further than the ATV trails. Any hiking path, maintained right of way, etc. are open to e-bikes but not ATVs. There’s a place for both of them in your toolbox.
So I guess my question would be what's the benefit of spending that much for a bike when you can get a much more capable four wheeler for a similar price?
Posted on 10/30/26 at 10:20 am to Homey the Clown
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So I guess my question would be what's the benefit of spending that much for a bike when you can get a much more capable four wheeler for a similar price?
I use mine on a lot of public where ATVs aren't allowed. I also use it on private and public where ATVs are allowed but it's easier to haul my bike on a hitch rack than it is to load up my 4wheeler in my truck or drag a trailer around. It's also a lot quieter.
Posted on 10/30/26 at 10:40 am to Loup
Okay, that makes sense, and I kinda figured loading and unloading it would be a factor. I don't hunt public land, and dont mind loading and unloading it in the back of my truck. Besides, ladies LOVE a man with a four wheeler in the bed of their truck 
JK (kinda)
JK (kinda)Posted on 10/30/26 at 11:03 am to Homey the Clown
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Besides, ladies LOVE a man with a four wheeler in the bed of their truck JK (kinda)
I'm married so I don't worry about that anymore
. Another plus is that there are no carbs to work on with ebikes Posted on 10/30/26 at 11:12 am to DDT_AU
I can't help with e-bike recommendations, but damn, I saw so many of them on the backs of trucks yesterday heading north on I-49.
Ole EF Hutton would have had a heart attack.
Ole EF Hutton would have had a heart attack.
This post was edited on 10/30/26 at 11:15 am
Posted on 10/30/26 at 11:36 am to REB BEER
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Ole EF Hutton would have had a heart attack.
I was trying to remember who is was that hated e-bikes so much.
Thanks.
Wonder if he's in jail for attacking someone on an e-bike, or what....
Posted on 10/30/26 at 11:46 am to DDT_AU
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For reference, I’m 6’2”, 240
I suggest a step thru model in whatever you get. I'm a similar size, in my early-mid 50's and did not get a step thru. When I have my climber on the rear rack, it makes the bike a little top heavy when I lean it over to get on. In boots and heavy clothing, it makes it a chore.
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