New e-bicycle

[Galactica]

I’m an awful long way from needing, or even wanting an e-bicycle.  But this one really looks cool.  Both the name and styling harkens back to the 70s Zs.  

https://apple.news/Asy3yVZ6TT3uoijgQyRcgXA

[Hawkeye]

I got an EMTB last fall. It really encourages me to get out more often and go places more varied than the rail trail. I was going to wait until I hit 70, but I figured "why not?" It was a good purchase.

[hardrockminer]

I was never much of a biker, although I've owned a Kona for about 15 years.  But in order to lose weight and not being able to run much any more I started biking every morning for a couple of hours.  I've dropped 40 lbs and have another 20 or so to go to get back to where I was (200 lb) in my youth.  I should be there by this time next year.

All the biking has got me interested in an ebike eventually.  So I've been looking around.  My Kona is dual suspension which narrows the field a fair bit.  I'm thinking higher voltage...like 52 volts, to give more battery storage.  Some batteries are even higher voltage but they aren't all that common yet.  My interest is in Biketrrix, a company from Saskatoon that makes really nice ebikes.  I'm not sold on fat tires yet, as I don't plan to use it in the winter (I have a spinner) but it would help soften the ride a bit more.  Check out the Juggernaut series.

https://www.biktrix.ca/?nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ag%3A17492302288%3A134639242781%3A603938047345&nb_adtype=&nb_kwd=biktrix&nb_ti=kwd-309687616292&nb_mi=&nb_pc=&nb_pi=&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_si={sourceid}&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=b&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuO6WBhDLARIsAIdeyDKABpFxc5yV23mWTc94RKq_3tecsIF4fl6EBRUcHRoCDvDQq2zhiMMaAgXlEALw_wcB

[Twisted_Twin]

I bet if you ditched the batteries and motor, you could get a 40lb e-bike down to about 20 pounds and make it really easy to pedal.

[stanfromhell]

I've had Ebikes for a couple of years and really enjoy the ride. My current bike is 48 volt, 750 watt. It has 5 levels of pedal assist and if I use the lowest assist I can get about 75 miles range on the battery. I use level one assist on flat ground and minor inclines and level 3 or 4 for steeper terrain. I don't care much for riding on the main roads, I stick to back roads and  bike trails or hiking trails when ever I can. Having an electric motor to get me up the hills has transformed my rides from hard work to pure joy. The fat tires are essential in my opinion.  I have total steering control in sand, gravel, tree roots, ruts  etc and a nice soft ride as well.  It's kind of like riding a nimble little dirt bike

[hardrockminer]

I've had Ebikes for a couple of years and really enjoy the ride. My current bike is 48 volt, 750 watt. It has 5 levels of pedal assist and if I use the lowest assist I can get about 75 miles range on the battery. I use level one assist on flat ground and minor inclines and level 3 or 4 for steeper terrain. I don't care much for riding on the main roads, I stick to back roads and  bike trails or hiking trails when ever I can. Having an electric motor to get me up the hills has transformed my rides from hard work to pure joy. The fat tires are essential in my opinion.  I have total steering control in sand, gravel, tree roots, ruts  etc and a nice soft ride as well.  It's kind of like riding a nimble little dirt bike

Glad to hear you like the fat tires.  Do you notice extra effort when pedalling unassistted?  And do you have a mid drive or a rear drive?

[stanfromhell]

The fat tires definitely have more rolling resistance and are also noisy. I figure since I'm doing this for exercise the resistance is good for me and I also cheat a bit by having the pedal assist set on number 1
My bike is not an expensive one so it has the motor in the rear wheel hub.
Try to borrow or rent one and give it a try on the trails, you might love it.

[Steve G.]

  I’ve had an electric assist bicycle on my radar for 4/5 years now. Extreme hills are beginning to tax my 62 yr old knees. My bicycle routine will be getting busier as I enter into semi retirement. I used to have no issues climbing into North Vancouver, not so much now.
  Research has led me to the Yamaha line for specific reasons:
 1) Yamaha quality, they are the first and longest in the industry. Yamaha centre hub motor, universal acceptance Japanese battery.
 2)  China component avoidance, at any cost.
 3)  Specific model, Cross Connect.

 Yamaha Canada is dragging their knuckles in bringing their bicycles into Canada. They are available everywhere else on earth. The dealer in Bellingham has them in stock. 3 years of travel lockdown prevented getting one,,,,now CERB overpayment and Revenue Canada double confiscation and 4 months of logistical nightmare with Justin Castro’s finest representatives are preventing picking one up literally right now ,,,,,, my dentist asked me last week about evidence of teeth grinding,,,,,,,    F*** me,,,,,,,

[hardrockminer]

Thanks Stan.  I'm pretty sure I'll enjoy it.  Like you, it's exercise for me.  I ride outdoors from March to November and spin indoors for the remaining months.  I might run a little longer outdoors with the fat tires...maybe all winter. 

Totally with you on Yamaha quality and China avoidance Steve.  Are all the Yamaha bikes fitted with 36 volt batteries?  That's a no go for me.

[Steve G.]

Yes, 36v battery