ebike with a 20 mile minimum range?

[w6t]

I want a first eb with a 20 mile range min and a good pedaling rig too. Mostly hardtop roads but some gravel roads. No extreme roads.
I am in the SE beach area for the winter. I could buy a bike here and use it some and take it back to Idaho rural. Town is 20 miles away for me so
it would used there mostly on 2 lane roads with hills.
What do you recommend??

 

["A"]

Do you have a budget? Do you need to stay under certain amount?

If town is 20 miles away, don't you need a 40 mile range?

How much do you weigh? how much cargo do you plan on carrying?

Temperature & wind conditions can affect battery range significantly, if you need a 40 mile range, I would have a spare battery just in case.

 

[JerryB]

Great questions.....also.....do you want a folding bike......a step through.......how tall are you.......lots of great ebikes out there.

 

[w6t]

probably 100 mile range is better...no folding unless they are light...I need to haul up to 25 lbs... 5,8" 135 lbs
I can spend 1800USD. And I have the time to go look at a bunch in the USA cause I am traveling for the winter....
Any real good stores to go to with that in mind..?

 

["A"]

So.. under $2k, 100 mile range, 175 lb. rider + cargo, within the US;

does that sum up your criteria?

Maybe present the same criteria to the person at your LBS (local bike shop) see if they can give you some suggestions.

Personally, I think 100 mile range is going to be difficult for $2K budget.

 

[w6t]

maybe50- 60 mile...I see the REI 2.2. looks interesting... if the upcoming recession kicks in hard the prices may drop ...
many models available it seems...much better than I thought..I want to stay away from the no name Chinese stuff....
Cannondale stuff is nice but pricey...Aventon-very nice....Ride up 700. nice

 

["A"]

Nothing wrong with no-name Chinese stuff that I have purchased & used since 2016 or so.
My latest cargo ebike was under $1700, works well for me.

AliEx Cargo Ebike purchase.

NBD from AliEx, 1000w rear hub motor with cast wheels, 5 PAS modes, 45 km/h capable, two 48V 22Ah batteries, large aluminum tail basket (not pictured). Took it out for a few miles after fitting a longer stem, thinking about switching to narrower handlebars to better filter through traffic...

ebikesforum.com

 

[w6t]

I like this Cannondale Neo ReMix 3....if it drops to 2600$ in the next few months I might go for it..

 

[JerryB]

maybe50- 60 mile...I see the REI 2.2. looks interesting... if the upcoming recession kicks in hard the prices may drop ...
many models available it seems...much better than I thought..I want to stay away from the no name Chinese stuff....
Cannondale stuff is nice but pricey...Aventon-very nice....Ride up 700. nice

Keep in mind.....all these ebikes and parts are made in China.

 

[w6t]

The ride up 700 is on sale. 1495...but it only has 40 mile range .....I wonder if they are working on a model similar that has at least 60 miles...I would buy it today..

 

["A"]

I would deduct 25% from ALL advertised battery range.
Especially if you're a heavier rider & rely mostly on throttle operation.
Ride1Up 700 is a very nice ebike, I'd imagine you can get close to advertised range if you operate in the lowest PAS level and keep the speed low.

 

[w6t]

Rad City 5....nice
right now its between Aventon Level 2. 1799$ and Ride Up 700 1500$.
Which one of these 2 would you go with?

 

[PedegoScot]

Pedego Element, I’ve gone 45 miles using peddle-assist on some limestone trails and still had 2 bars left! I’m always using peddle-assist ( just doesn’t feel right not pedaling!) They are very affordable and the service is great. Also with the battery installed it only weighs 56#s!

 

[w6t]

I went to the Pdego store here in Alabama.....they looked ok but price is high...
Aventure 2 fat tire looks interesting..it would be good if they had an option for a slightly less fat tire but wider than regular..

 

[PedegoScot]

I’m old but have always believed you get what you pay for! My Pedego dealer knew I was going to buy a bike for my wife this year, but last fall he called me and said he had a rental/demo with 600 miles he could sell me for close to half price! Went and looked at it(looked brand new!) rode it around, had them put a couple options( new seat,fenders) they threw in a brand new battery and off I went. You don’t get service like that on-line.

 

[w6t]

the only thing I wonder about with the ride1up 700 is that some reviews say the frame is low to the ground...can anyone comment on this compared to the ride stance of the Aventon....