High range requirements, health issues.. Is an ebike right for me? Which one should I get? I would love some help! :)
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More like confirmed above - 100km there and 100km back. 7-8 hours a day on a saddle.yeah he did @byunbee already corrected above.
Captain Slow
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A budget of $2,500 Cdn. and an ebike with a 200 km range? Not seeing it.
Timpo
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He might have some luck if he goes DIY.
According to DOST, their bike can go 120 miles (193km) with 48V 25A, Powered by Bafang BBS02.
DŌST Bikes – 120 mile long-range electric bikes
An unrivalled electric bike and experience. 120 miles on a single charge. Bikes in stock today.
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So he can get one of these packs, and get a BBS02, or even BBS01 if he wants to save money.
Rear Rack 48V 31.5Ah battery (1512Wh)
494.0US $ |Long Range 48V 20Ah 24.5Ah 31.5Ah Rear Rack Electric eBike Battery for 1800W 1500W 1000W 750W 500W Bicycle Motor 24 28 inch|Electric Bicycle Battery| - AliExpress
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Triangle 48V 31.5Ah battery (1512Wh)
415.0US $ |48V 20Ah 31.5Ah LG Li ion Cell Triangle Electric eBike Battery for 1800W 1500W 1000W 750W 500W Bafang BBSHD BBS03 Hub/Mid Motor|Electric Bicycle Battery| - AliExpress
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pmcdonald
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He might have some luck if he goes DIY.
According to DOST, their bike can go 120 miles (193km) with 48V 25A, Powered by Bafang BBS02.
DŌST Bikes – 120 mile long-range electric bikes
An unrivalled electric bike and experience. 120 miles on a single charge. Bikes in stock today.
So he can get one of these packs, and get a BBS02, or even BBS01 if he wants to save money.
Rear Rack 48V 31.5Ah battery (1512Wh)
494.0US $ |Long Range 48V 20Ah 24.5Ah 31.5Ah Rear Rack Electric eBike Battery for 1800W 1500W 1000W 750W 500W Bicycle Motor 24 28 inch|Electric Bicycle Battery| - AliExpress
Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com
Triangle 48V 31.5Ah battery (1512Wh)
415.0US $ |48V 20Ah 31.5Ah LG Li ion Cell Triangle Electric eBike Battery for 1800W 1500W 1000W 750W 500W Bafang BBSHD BBS03 Hub/Mid Motor|Electric Bicycle Battery| - AliExpress
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They're interesting options. Any real world mileages with this motor/battery combo? Anything the OP should be aware of with regards to a home build? Risks involved? Reliable vendors? How to you'd recommend?
Housekeeping note: an inclusive online space doesn't make assumptions about gender.
I wonder if the Giant LaFree plus an extra battery might check the boxes and be new plus a large dealer network?
www.giant-bicycles.com
LaFree E+ (2019) | Giant Bicycles US
Here’s a totally unique and invigorating new way to ride. This new E-bike lets you ride farther with less effort. Explore neighborhood streets, ride for fitness...
www.giant-bicycles.com
Timpo
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The OP didn't have her picture so I didn't know that she was female. For some reason I assumed OP was male
I wasn't trying to be rude or anything..
Timpo
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If she is willing to pay for it, there's a company called Grin Technologies, and they supply one of the best DIY kit in the industry.. they're in Vancouver, Canada.
I think everybody in North America knows who Grin Technologies is, because of their products like GMAC motor, Cycle Analyst, Satiator Charger, Phaserunner, etc...
But they're not cheap, she said $2500 is absolute max.
pmcdonald
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The OP didn't have her picture so I didn't know that she was female. For some reason I assumed OP was male
Sorry, just intended it as a PSA rather than singling anyone out. In my head I picture everyone else on the net as being just like me, which I'm eternally grateful isn't the case!
Captain Slow
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Originally there was no picture in the OP's avatar. I assumed male just because most of the members here are male, and the reference to being almost 6 feet tall. But good point I suppose I should not have assumed.
byunbee
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ok I totally read it wrong.
indianajo
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I did 6 hours over 27 miles September 2018 when the wind was 25 mph in my face. 144 bpm all the way home. My hips hurt.
I have a softer saddle now, just as wide. With electricity, next 6 hour ride might be 50 miles.
What was really tiring was when the wife brought me to town to deal with a security issue, then left me rideless for several days. Bike was out at the summer camp. I walked out to the summer property, only 25 miles the short dangerous to bikes way but 7.6 hours. Sidewalks only for about 4 miles.
Warning to the elderly, the cardiologist spent $5000 of medicare money in 2017 proving my heart "has nothing wrong with it". Riding the bike without power since 2008 retirement had a lot to do with that.
I have a softer saddle now, just as wide. With electricity, next 6 hour ride might be 50 miles.
What was really tiring was when the wife brought me to town to deal with a security issue, then left me rideless for several days. Bike was out at the summer camp. I walked out to the summer property, only 25 miles the short dangerous to bikes way but 7.6 hours. Sidewalks only for about 4 miles.
Warning to the elderly, the cardiologist spent $5000 of medicare money in 2017 proving my heart "has nothing wrong with it". Riding the bike without power since 2008 retirement had a lot to do with that.
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