E-Bike Recommendations Appreciated
Hello. I am in of the research phase for my first purchase of an e-bike and would appreciate any recommendations with respect to specific equipment or e-bikes you would recommend. In my research I have tentatively focused on the features and reasoning on the list below.
1) Price Range: $2500 to $3000
2) Bike Model: Combination Mountain/Urban, rear wheel hub motor. Planned usage anticipated to be 80% urban riding around the Villages and 20% usage on state trails (former railroad corridors). It is my understanding that the larger tires also provide a more comfortable ride
3) Drive: 750 watt rear hub geared motor. My understanding is that drive motor can be not larger than 750 watts, and maximum speed of 20mph to be considered a class 2 bike. Also understand that rear hub drives create less stress on derailer equipment.
4) Battery: Current thoughts are 48 to 52 volts with best suited amp requirement. My current understanding is to seek out the bigger commercial battery producers and stay clear of proprietary batteries. This is one area I definitely need advise in.
5) Electric/motor Controller: definitely need advise here
6). Brakes: Hydraulic disk
7)Availability: I have identified several bikes that somewhat fit the above criteria, however identified bikes are subscription offering only with no delivery dates. Further review indicate existing backlog on completed orders of 4 months and no suggestion as to when future orders would be shipped
Any help or recommendations provided are appreciated
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