ThomasB
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Trying to make a semi-well-considered first ebike purchase. I'm probably trying to cover too many bases, trying to do too many dissimilar activities; but I hope to get a bike that I'm reasonably satisfied with to get started.
M/ late 50s, 210#, fitness is ok but (beer) always a work in progress. Spend time between S. FL and rural WNY.
Goals:
Hiking shuttle: I like to backpack hike. Generally do sections of longer linear trails. Getting back to the car from a trailhead to the trailhead where I started. Country roads, forest service roads generally decent condition but hills/mountains. 40miles+ at times.
Bikepacking: Never did this but would love to try long(ish) distance bike trails. Paved, gravel, dirt (C&O, Erie Canal). Not sure what I can expect here, just sounds cool. I have ultra lightweight backpacking gear so I shouldn't need a ton of new extraneous gear beyond paniers.
Local Use: Roads/paths for daily fitness. Grocery runs.
Currently looking at Rize RX and similar (open to other ideas). Don't want to break the bank but willing to spend a little extra on quality, service and features/performance. (Is that ambiguous enough?)
Don't need to be a speed demon but want extra torque in the bank. Feel systems will last longer if used at 50% capacity rather than 90%. I think i prefer mid motor rather than hub for mtn/hilly terrain (although neither place I live has much of those). Range seems important. Maybe need to get a spare battery (or 2)?
I have some reading to do!
Thanks everyone!
M/ late 50s, 210#, fitness is ok but (beer) always a work in progress. Spend time between S. FL and rural WNY.
Goals:
Hiking shuttle: I like to backpack hike. Generally do sections of longer linear trails. Getting back to the car from a trailhead to the trailhead where I started. Country roads, forest service roads generally decent condition but hills/mountains. 40miles+ at times.
Bikepacking: Never did this but would love to try long(ish) distance bike trails. Paved, gravel, dirt (C&O, Erie Canal). Not sure what I can expect here, just sounds cool. I have ultra lightweight backpacking gear so I shouldn't need a ton of new extraneous gear beyond paniers.
Local Use: Roads/paths for daily fitness. Grocery runs.
Currently looking at Rize RX and similar (open to other ideas). Don't want to break the bank but willing to spend a little extra on quality, service and features/performance. (Is that ambiguous enough?)
Don't need to be a speed demon but want extra torque in the bank. Feel systems will last longer if used at 50% capacity rather than 90%. I think i prefer mid motor rather than hub for mtn/hilly terrain (although neither place I live has much of those). Range seems important. Maybe need to get a spare battery (or 2)?
I have some reading to do!
Thanks everyone!