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So a quick intro... I had planned on writing a long “Help me find a bike” post, but I was fortunate enough to find a killer deal on a 2020 R&M Superdelite... the demo bike that’s still listed at ebikecentral...
I’ll post now what I had written out while waiting for admin approval.
Tall heavy guy looking to bounce back from covid.
Background: I’m a big guy 6’3 massive frame currently 330lbs but not lard. I owned a Specialized hybrid a few years ago and absolutely despised the derailleur system as my size and power just basically torqued the chain system to death... newbie mistakes vs weak systems...
I was heavy into bodybuilding before I was struck by covid at the beginning of last year, nearly killed me. At the time, I was 260lbs... Long story short, body builder appetite with destroyed lungs and a giant bag of lethargy to go along with it contributed to me blowing up like a hand grenade... With that said....
I’m search for an ebike with “the” criteria of cutting edge. Looking for a mountain/hybrid/commuter... for 10 mile one way work commute and weekend long haul exercise sessions. I’d like 40 miles one way but that’ll require weight coming off of me, I’m sure.
Must haves: Belt drive, IGH, Mid motor with decent torque to get me up a hill if I’m completely drained, massive “range” as my size will chew through batteries. Rack for panniers, current availability or at most a month wait, theft deterrents, class 3.
Wants but not deal breakers:
Hand throttle, ability to all weather and not have an electrical issue (I see no one talking about this. Is this a thing? Are some manufacturers better than others about water damage prevention?) , full suspension, phone charging
Is there a sub $6000 unicorn??? I imagine not with full suspension but that’s just a want... not a must have.
My first intro to ebikes and belt drives was a Stromer ST2. I did my research and am thoroughly convinced even without a test ride that the hub motor and 40 NM of torque will not be enough for me and any kind of hill, especially if my “body batteries” are drained. The frame and integration makes it a gorgeous bike but I can’t justify $6400 base price for a hub... :/
I’ve searched around and liked the Bikonit MD 1000... as I read the 12 page thread here, I began to worry about my experience with torquing on a bike plus a torque heavy motor destroying the IGH in no time... grrrr dope frame though! Can this frame be had and better components added? Rohlhoff? Less torquey motor? Better suspension? I assume suspension and likely rohlhoff can be upgraded.. motor... maybe? I also understand that shifting under a load is a Nope for IGH, I’ll adapt to this shift style to save $2500 for a new IGH.
I came across the Fuell Flluid and that bike looks incredible, but seems like it doesn’t have enough options to justify the price..... hand throttle... no phone charging...
R&M models are a bit steep for what I’m willing to spend & waiting till Christmas isn’t getting me in shape now. Their builds are INCREDIBLE!
I also just came across the FLX Blade 2.0 this thing is incredible competition against the Fuell Flluid but the price is starting to get into R&M range and I don’t know if that Bafang motor with the rohlhoff wouldn’t ultimately torquenuke the rohlhoff... dope looking bike though!
Where should I turn to? My weight issue doesn’t concern me, but I dang sure don’t want a throwaway cheap frame or weak spokes....
Reviews? Suggestions?? Any bikes in this category I may have missed? Ideas and answers to the questions above?
All help is appreciated. Let’s get me back into shape!!!
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Now with the purchase I’m definitely going to be hunting bags, tool kits...
Any advice for this bike??? Any advice for my size?
Is the battery upgradable to the 625? This bike is equipped with the 2020 500w. I’d like to provide the bigger guys some “range data” vs the skinny guy advertised ranges.
im potentially going to start a Youtube for heavy guys wanting to bike.
Picking it up this weekend.
wish me luck!!
I’ll post now what I had written out while waiting for admin approval.
Tall heavy guy looking to bounce back from covid.
Background: I’m a big guy 6’3 massive frame currently 330lbs but not lard. I owned a Specialized hybrid a few years ago and absolutely despised the derailleur system as my size and power just basically torqued the chain system to death... newbie mistakes vs weak systems...
I was heavy into bodybuilding before I was struck by covid at the beginning of last year, nearly killed me. At the time, I was 260lbs... Long story short, body builder appetite with destroyed lungs and a giant bag of lethargy to go along with it contributed to me blowing up like a hand grenade... With that said....
I’m search for an ebike with “the” criteria of cutting edge. Looking for a mountain/hybrid/commuter... for 10 mile one way work commute and weekend long haul exercise sessions. I’d like 40 miles one way but that’ll require weight coming off of me, I’m sure.
Must haves: Belt drive, IGH, Mid motor with decent torque to get me up a hill if I’m completely drained, massive “range” as my size will chew through batteries. Rack for panniers, current availability or at most a month wait, theft deterrents, class 3.
Wants but not deal breakers:
Hand throttle, ability to all weather and not have an electrical issue (I see no one talking about this. Is this a thing? Are some manufacturers better than others about water damage prevention?) , full suspension, phone charging
Is there a sub $6000 unicorn??? I imagine not with full suspension but that’s just a want... not a must have.
My first intro to ebikes and belt drives was a Stromer ST2. I did my research and am thoroughly convinced even without a test ride that the hub motor and 40 NM of torque will not be enough for me and any kind of hill, especially if my “body batteries” are drained. The frame and integration makes it a gorgeous bike but I can’t justify $6400 base price for a hub... :/
I’ve searched around and liked the Bikonit MD 1000... as I read the 12 page thread here, I began to worry about my experience with torquing on a bike plus a torque heavy motor destroying the IGH in no time... grrrr dope frame though! Can this frame be had and better components added? Rohlhoff? Less torquey motor? Better suspension? I assume suspension and likely rohlhoff can be upgraded.. motor... maybe? I also understand that shifting under a load is a Nope for IGH, I’ll adapt to this shift style to save $2500 for a new IGH.

I came across the Fuell Flluid and that bike looks incredible, but seems like it doesn’t have enough options to justify the price..... hand throttle... no phone charging...
R&M models are a bit steep for what I’m willing to spend & waiting till Christmas isn’t getting me in shape now. Their builds are INCREDIBLE!

I also just came across the FLX Blade 2.0 this thing is incredible competition against the Fuell Flluid but the price is starting to get into R&M range and I don’t know if that Bafang motor with the rohlhoff wouldn’t ultimately torquenuke the rohlhoff... dope looking bike though!
Where should I turn to? My weight issue doesn’t concern me, but I dang sure don’t want a throwaway cheap frame or weak spokes....
Reviews? Suggestions?? Any bikes in this category I may have missed? Ideas and answers to the questions above?
All help is appreciated. Let’s get me back into shape!!!
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——
Now with the purchase I’m definitely going to be hunting bags, tool kits...
Any advice for this bike??? Any advice for my size?
Is the battery upgradable to the 625? This bike is equipped with the 2020 500w. I’d like to provide the bigger guys some “range data” vs the skinny guy advertised ranges.
im potentially going to start a Youtube for heavy guys wanting to bike.
Picking it up this weekend.
wish me luck!!
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