I'm 285 and want an ebike to cruise the campgrounds, trails and maybe a nearby town.Anybody out there think what they have can help me out or maybe know of a fellow camper has what may work for me.I've seen PLENTY advertised and reviewed, but I'm looking for real world suggestions.Some of the things I've seen that appear to work well are mid-drive units that take advantage of the derailleur, fat tires seem nice, step through, 48v, NOT a built in or special designed battery that will not be in production in a few years...What else should I be looking for and some suggestions please.Thanks, Phil.

The new Lectric Cargo bike might be what you are looking for.

Hi, My wife and I have the Aventon Level - original version and now they have the V2 version out. I am 6'4 and 280lbs and the bike is capable of 300lbs. It is a rear drive comes with a rear rack, fenders, etc... although we did buy aftermarket seats and the battery is removable. We take these with us all the time when we go camping and have about 1500 miles on them without any problems. They come in multiple frame sizes (S,M,L) as well as either step through or step over.Keep in mind whatever you buy they will be heavier than your normal bike and would need a bike rack to support the additional weight. For that I bought the KAC K2 rack, they are not rated for RV usage though. When we take them camping we just store them inside.If you have any other questions just let me know. Hope it helps

I'm 260 and the Lectric 3.0 works great for me

I have a Velowave 750w. Pretty decent ebike for the money. I was 240lbs when I got it. Carries me easily. I will say a good 'regular' bike is a better investment. Cheaper and will last longer.

We have Rad Power Bikes (City 5 Plus). They are great bikes but far too heavy to take with us. My Townie Electra 7 speed (non electric) is a far better choice to take with us. Lighter, comfortable ride with foot forward technology. The smaller, lighter electric bikes that I have seen would not be the answer for your size IMO. Even the bike linked above is 68lbs. That's a lot of bike to transport. Too much for me anyways.

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valhalla360
Navigator
Jul 13, 2023
nickthehunter wrote:
Samsonsworld wrote:
.. I will say a good 'regular' bike is a better investment. Cheaper and will last longer.
X2

Yep, a bike hung on a rack in the garage will last a very long time vs a bike that's out on the road being used.
nickthehunter
Nomad II
Jul 13, 2023
I put 1154 verifiable miles on my bike last year (an average year and consider that this year I am fully retired). My bike is 3 years old and cost about $300. Would you like to compare cost per mile of your e-bike vs. my “rack in the garage” bike?
valhalla360
Navigator
Jul 13, 2023
nickthehunter wrote:
I put 1154 verifiable miles on my bike last year (an average year and consider that this year I am fully retired). My bike is 3 years old and cost about $300. Would you like to compare cost per mile of your e-bike vs. my “rack in the garage” bike?

I think you are missing the point. E-bikes get people who otherwise wouldn't out on bikes.

We gave away our last set of standard bikes when we started cruising on our boat...everything is uphill from the water and after a couple months of them taking up limited space, we gave them to a marina for people to borrow. Run the per mile cost comparison on that...
nickthehunter
Nomad II
Jul 13, 2023
Nothing in your post said anything about “E-bikes get people who otherwise wouldn't out on bikes”. Your post was all people who own bikes not riding them. Getting the bike out of the garage takes motivation.
Obviously you can buy an e-bike and it can spend just as much time hanging in the garage. Buying an e-bike does not buy motivation.
Like Samson said, a regular bike is cheaper and better for you.
In a busy world, 10 minutes on my regular bike is better for me than an hour on a e-bike.
austinjenna
Explorer
Jul 14, 2023
Nothing in your post said anything about “E-bikes get people who otherwise wouldn't out on bikes”. Your post was all people who own bikes not riding them. Getting the bike out of the garage takes motivation.
Obviously you can buy an e-bike and it can spend just as much time hanging in the garage. Buying an e-bike does not buy motivation.
Like Samson said, a regular bike is cheaper and better for you.
In a busy world, 10 minutes on my regular bike is better for me than an hour on a e-bike

I think the main point is doing any exercise is better than doing nothing. If you have mobility issues or anything like that then an ebike might be good a good choice for you. If you have no issues then a regular bike will do. You just need to be motivated to do something.
Moderator
Moderator
Jul 16, 2023
Exactly!!!
Samsonsworld
Explorer
Jul 17, 2023
My e-bike has about 1100 miles, has needed a new derailleur, new chain, needs constant adjustments to the derailleur, and the spokes won't stay tight. Other than that, it's been alright. You can definitely cover more area. Anyway, it's the reason my "real bike" has internal hub gearing and a belt instead of a chain.

If I buy another e-bike...and I might, it'll be something simple and low maintenance like a single speed and belt drive.
Samsonsworld
Explorer
Jul 30, 2023
Been at San Angelo state park this weekend. Can't think of a better park to bike ride in my neck of the woods. Its a huge area with a lot of roads and trails. You ever get this way, bike riders paradise.
liamricci
Explorer
Aug 26, 2023
Will check it out, thank
Cristian123
Explorer
Aug 26, 2023
I have a Himiway Cobra Electric MTB and I'm more than pleased with it.
I should say, that it took me some time to make the choice, especially when it came to the size. But I was lucky to find a good guide here https://www.bikertricks.com/bike-size-chart/ that helped me figure it out.

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