Wired E-Bikes honest review?

Cybersnow

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Aug 15, 2024
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I have been looking at a number of videos about Wired E-Bikes. The videos look good but I am looking for something other than a sales pitch. If you have any experience with a wired ebike, please give me your opinion!
 

Mteam

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Aug 3, 2020
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You mean these?


They're not really e bikes as most people on here would refer to them, they're more e motorbikes, or e mopeds, ie legally distinct (in most countries) from what most people refer to as ebikes.
 

Cybersnow

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Aug 15, 2024
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Idaho
That was my first impression also. But it does have a PAS setup, maybe a cheap gear set up (which can be replaced). I am thinking mire in terms of battery and power. We don’t do single track any longer ( since turning 80) but still love riding fire roads and jeep trails in the mountains. Just looking for more power than I am getting with my 1kw current bike.
 

Stihldog

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Jun 10, 2020
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Yep very heavy! Have roll on ramp for the pick up but really would like a light weight but powerful bike!
Since your best 20+ years are ahead of you, you may want something that doesn’t feel like a heavy motor cycle. There are many mid-drive light eMTB that are suitable for fire roads, tame trails, and even pavement, with the right tires.

My very first eBike purchase (his/hers) was a pair of mid-drive fat tire street capable bikes from Trek. I returned both of those the next day. They were probably 70+lbs each.

I exchanged them for a pair of Hard Tail Powerfly’s with the Bosch Gen4 CX. Those were around $4300 each CDN. My wife still has the Powerfly and I upgraded to the Fuel EXE 8. They are capable of any type of riding but we are governed by the 32kph speed limit.

That speed is more than enough for us but the power is there when we want it.
 

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