Update on ebikes for heavy riders

I'm not sure how fast it will be as no one has apparently ridden one (over here). Thanks for the heads up regarding these trikes usually being geared lower as I'm wondering now if it will be so. I don't think that Addmotor's semi-recumbent model is gear limited so I'm hoping that the height of this seat and it's leg/knee hugging style might have been positive factors in them simply leaving it alone.
All of this recent talk of trikes being more suited for old geezers and the disabled has got me thinking of putting something crazy on that front hub anyways that'll just sit there and smoke that fatty...:oops:o_O(y)

As for the UL listing, I agree. Not sure how that works overseas yet it 'sounds' good with halfway decent cells being all that any of us want.
 
I used to be an engineer for UL, and I've found that having something UL certified tends to mean it's higher quality. The construction is controlled. They can't just switch to cheaper components whenever it's convenient; they have to be tested first.

I wouldn't worry about it being slower. It'll be fast enough, and remember, trikes (with the rear wheels doubled) are dangerous when turned at high speeds. Might be better if it'll only go 15 mph. Set a goal for yourself to use this trike to lose weight, and when you lose enough to ride a bike, that'll be your reward.
 
SCADAman29325 said:
There's an older thread on this topic, but these products are changing fast and would like some updated info.

Which bikes (brands, models, types...) are good for heavy riders. I'm 285#.

Will be using it to cruise campgrounds, easy trails and maybe ride to nearby towns.

THANKS!
Phil
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Lankeleisi, its load capacity is 150-180kg. And i think the brand ebike is cool. I'm interested in XT750 and MG740. Maybe you can consider them.
 
This thread's been really helpful. The issue I'm running up against though is that the weight of those 750 watt, 4" fat tire ebikes really limits options when you have to transport bikes for a family of 4. I haven't found a 4 bike carrier that's rated higher than 60 lbs for the 2 bikes closest to the vehicle. That's making me lean towards getting a smaller bike with 2.1 or 2.4" tires rated for 300 lbs, but at 285 lbs, it feels like I'd be pushing my luck. Any suggestions on a lighter ~60 lb bike rated for 350+ lbs or a 4 bike rack that can handle a 70-80 lb bike?
 
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SpareParts said:
This thread's been really helpful. The issue I'm running up against though is that the weight of those 750 watt, 4" fat tire ebikes really limits options when you have to transport bikes for a family of 4. I haven't found a 4 bike carrier that's rated higher than 60 lbs for the 2 bikes closest to the vehicle. That's making me lean towards getting a smaller bike with 2.1 or 2.4" tires rated for 300 lbs, but at 285 lbs, it feels like I'd be pushing my luck. Any suggestions on a lighter ~60 lb bike rated for 350+ lbs or a 4 bike rack that can handle a 70-80 lb bike?
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I ride a rebranded Himiway Big-dog, with an advertised 400lb load capacity. 750W Peak Motor w 960Wh battery. Lots of hills around where I live and I drop my kids off at school on the bike - combined weight is around 300lbs not including the bike - and it makes it up the hills throttle only if needed. Step through frame but this bike is SOLID - a full 80lb worth of solid in fact. Range is OK considering I do almost no riding on flat ground - longest test was from around 80% to 20% battery giving 56km.
 
I'm 330lb, right at the limit of what many ebikes can carry. But I was looking for an ebike with a more generous weight range. I think for longer rides, a smaller saddle would be torture for me. I started looking for a moped type ebike. but have to think about height, and seat height, because the seat is not adjustable.
After searching, I found a blog about ebike for oversized guys: https://roll-road.com/blogs/blogs/best-electric-bike-for-300lb-400lb-heavy-riders . After comparing a lot of specs and models, I chose the Roll Road Emma3.
Step-thru frame, easy on/off. 1500W motor, and most importantly, a 450lb load capacity. As a heavy rider, my biggest concern was that the motor wouldn't be strong enough, and that the battery would be drained by the weight very quickly. Now I don't have to worry about that, because it has 2 batteries, so the bike is heavy too. it's not for the little bones, but perfect for me.
 
bernadettezhana said:
After comparing a lot of specs and models, I chose the Roll Road Emma3.
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I posted in your other thread about tire casing strength being something you want to watch out for. The Emma 3.0 uses CST Scout tires, which are 60 tpi and a low-cost. But 'good enough' from a liability standpoint. When its time to replace them, consider something like the 30 tpi HEB Allscape which is made specifically to take heavy loads. Or something similar that is beefy as hell.

I use these thicker, slightly larger tubes for tires in this range. The fully threaded valve lets you lock the stem to the rim so it never shifts.

On 20" rims, you can even go ape and use a light motorcycle tire. This will solve all capacity and flat concerns but also the weight of such a tire will bog you a bit. I don't think in the modern era the motorcycle tire hack is a particularly good idea anymore.
 
HumanPerson said:
I've used these for a couple years, no complaints from me in hot weather mountain roads and wet weather same roads,
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I have those (Duro Beach Bums) on my Envoy cargo mid-tail. SunRingle MTX39 rims which are IIRC 32mm inside width. I had been looking for a reason to try them for years and finally pulled the trigger. The benefit I was looking for was the thick rubber of the tread. A couple observations on them:
  • They roll really fast and smooth.
  • My first rides picked up tons of sand and grit from the semi-slick tire tread and flung it up all over me. But after a day of that they wore in and were fine.
  • It is easy to see the tread is really thick. But the space in between the tread... thats a super-thin bit of almost-bare tire casing. You get something sharp in between the thick rubber of the tread and you are screwed. I've got Tuffy under mine.
  • They are advertised as 26x3.0 but this is bulls**t. I have mentioned elsewhere here how Imperialist in-inches tire measurements are more guidelines than they are actual proper measurements and this is another example. But if you read the ETRTO on the side, that is actually truthful. These tires are 26x2.8. Which pissed me off because I already had 26x2.8's and I wanted the extra loft that a 3.0 would deliver, but I got tires sized exactly the same.
But still they are good tires.
 
SCADAman29325 said:
There's an older thread on this topic, but these products are changing fast and would like some updated info.

Which bikes (brands, models, types...) are good for heavy riders. I'm 285#.

Will be using it to cruise campgrounds, easy trails and maybe ride to nearby towns.

THANKS!
Phil
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I'm having a perfect bike to recommend: roll road emma 3.0. It can carry 450 lbs payload while still deliver a decent speed. Love mine. Enjoy iy every weekend with my wife. We're gonna sell our Juiced Scorpion and buy a second emma next month.
 

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