I am new to this E bike thing and trying to figure out what I need. The bike I ride most is a 2004 Santa Cruz Bullet with lots of upgrades. I love downhill, Pacifica, UCSC, Carlmont and up around Tahoe.
One of the main reasons for the E bike is my special needs son. He loves riding but does not have the ability to ride long distances. The E-bike would allow me to tow him up hills so we could ride longer distances and not just short loops.
I am trying to figure which of the E-bikes comes closest to the Bullet specs. I am 52 so my downhill skills are not great. A good bike would help make up for the lack of skills.
Do you need more travel to make up for the extra weight?
Would 160mm travel soak up 3' drops with a 230lb guy on it?
Could you take the bike to Northstar and ride? Not hitting anything bike.
What is battery life when towing someone?
As for my son, he rides a Giant Lust exrtra small.
One of the main reasons for the E bike is my special needs son. He loves riding but does not have the ability to ride long distances. The E-bike would allow me to tow him up hills so we could ride longer distances and not just short loops.
I am trying to figure which of the E-bikes comes closest to the Bullet specs. I am 52 so my downhill skills are not great. A good bike would help make up for the lack of skills.
Do you need more travel to make up for the extra weight?
Would 160mm travel soak up 3' drops with a 230lb guy on it?
Could you take the bike to Northstar and ride? Not hitting anything bike.
What is battery life when towing someone?
As for my son, he rides a Giant Lust exrtra small.