Lightweight AND affordable eBikes

[FlatSix911]

@FlatSix911 Tried to email BD... they don't list rider weight capacity for their bikes.

The MuleKick is sold out, the Elite Adventure 29er ships in September but no weight listing (says similar in weight to other bikes so around 55lbs?):

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Thanks for the update on the MuleKick.

The Elite 29er has a Hydroformed Aluminum frame so I would guess closer to 50lbs.

 

[FlatSix911]

Now this is a sweet bike in a class 3 for the $$$ indeed. Makes me want to swap out my commuter for this one.

One of my other dream bikes is lightweight with a speed motor Looks like it checks all the boxes. Nice find!

I agree it's a great deal and I'm thinking about ordering one... there's a Drop Bar 61cm frame in stock, a bit large but it might fit.

 

[BigNerd]

Now you have me wanting the Mulekick.

 

[FlatSix911]

Now you have me wanting the Mulekick.

I'm all in when they restock with a full range of frame sizes.

The Maserati ($9999 EUR) and DeRosa ($8,000 EUR) have the same M800 drive system.

 

[Taylor57]

Now this is a sweet bike in a class 3 for the $$$ indeed. Makes me want to swap out my commuter for this one. One of my other dream bikes is lightweight with a speed motor Looks like it checks all the boxes. Nice find!

Edit: Darn-Too large for me.
eMulekick Sizing Guide
52cm - 5'7" to 5'9"
55cm - 5'9" to 5'11"
58cm - 6' to 6'2"
61cm - 6'3" to 6'8"

Anyone ever order from Bikes Direct?

 

[FlatSix911]

Anyone ever order from Bikes Direct?

I've purchased a few analog bikes from BD over the years... always impressed with their quality and value.

I have not ordered an eBike from them, but they will have another order once the MuleKick is back in stock.

 

[Taylor57]

There were several on there that looked like decent deals. The HAL FS Motobecane looked like good deal at 2900

 

[bob armani]

Anyone ever order from Bikes Direct?

I have not, however, I have not seen too much negative feedback. However, you may have to do more assembly than you would from other vendors. The norm seems to be handlebars, front wheel and pedals. That's it, from my own experience.

 

[FlatSix911]

I have not, however, I have not seen too much negative feedback. However, you may have to do more assembly than you would from other vendors.

The norm seems to be handlebars, front wheel, and pedals. That's it, from my own experience.

Same assembly with Bikes Direct... just bars, wheel, and pedals.

My experience has been excellent and I'm just waiting for them to restock the Mulekick.

 

[BigNerd]

Same assembly with Bikes Direct... just bars, wheel, and pedals.

My experience has been excellent and I'm just waiting for them to restock the Mulekick.

I'll borrow it once you get it.

 

[bob armani]

Same assembly with Bikes Direct... just bars, wheel, and pedals.

My experience has been excellent and I'm just waiting for them to restock the Mulekick.

Okay that's good news. My statement was based on a couple of members here purchasing the "Motobecane HAL Eboost e8000 midDrive" that arrived with many more parts disassembled. Perhaps this only applies to various models. The Mulekick is a great choice judging by the listing @$1999US on BD.
I can understand why it is sold out! Use the re-stock update (if it works).

 

[FlatSix911]

Okay that's good news. My statement was based on a couple of members here purchasing the "Motobecane HAL Eboost e8000 midDrive" that arrived with many more parts disassembled. Perhaps this only applies to various models.

The Mulekick is a great choice judging by the listing @$1999US on BD. I can understand why it is sold out! Use the re-stock update (if it works).

The Mulekick is a great value... half the price of anything else available under 35 lbs and 28 mph.

 

[bob armani]

The Mulekick is a great value... half the price of anything else available under 35 lbs and 28 mph.

We will all be waiting impatiently for your review after purchase. Perhaps you may have to wait awhile at this juncture.

 

[bob armani]

I agree it's a great deal and I'm thinking about ordering one... there's a Drop Bar 61cm frame in stock, a bit large but it might fit.

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If you are really desperate, buy this and change out the bars and brake levers if needed. Then again, it may become diminishing returns when all is said and done. Not a big fan of drop bars IMO.

 

[FlatSix911]

If you are really desperate, buy this and change out the bars and brake levers if needed.

Then again, it may become diminishing returns when all is said and done. Not a big fan of drop bars IMO.

Funny thing, I was thinking about doing the drop-bar conversion including the brifters.

Too many things to change and modify so I will wait for the drop bars to be restocked.