Qantas store currently has this E-bike for 50% discount
Currently selling for $1,999 at JB
LifeCycle Commuter E-Bike - $1111.33 + 2000 Points Delivered @ Qantas Store
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I have a ebike with mechnical disc brakes - avoid :( I've had soooo much problems with my mechanical disc brakes that I just wish they gave me standard caliper/vbrakes instead. In fact, I'm getting them replaced with a hydraulic disc brakes tomorrow at extra costs.
the battery at 6.6ah is pretty smallish, whats your commute distance?
The drag on those tyres look significant. combine that with small battery, your range could be more limited. I don't believe their range for 35-40km in real world use.
to try to answer your questions:
1) no idea about the battery format sorry
2) probably, depending on the controller it comes with. It's usually some chinese one and they're manuals all over.
3) brakes as per my comment above. gearset does NOT matter on an ebike, you really dont need 21 speed on an ebike since you're not doing the heavy lifting.
4) lean weight - anything about 25kg is heavy for an ebike.I'd probably recommend checking out your local bike store - 99bikes has a bunch of ebike in store that you can have a 24 hour demo on. They are more expensive, starting for $1.5k and above, but least its backed by your local bike store.
Just did the math — 36v x 6.6 doesn't even meet 250 watt hours so, yeah it's a no.
Thanks @TheGooch for the heads up. Hydraulic brakes makes sense given the motor. Samsung and Bosch batteries is what I was looking for so far, yep.
I'm convinced less gears = better in these situations so your 7 speed makes me feel better. What's a good weight recommendation?
Hey Tommy, what are you planning on using an eBike for? Couldn't use a non-eBike? No judgement, I just have a bit of experience with both and could potentially save you a fortune that's all :)
It's absolute garbage. You are far better off buying a decent 2nd hand bike and a bafang motor kit to install. I have just installed a bafang 1000w mid drive motor and 17.5Ah battery to my bike and the thing is a weapon. So much fun. The motor and battery cost me around $1500…but you could get a lower powered motor and smaller battery for much cheaper.
I've currently got a Reid Falco Advanced https://www.reidbikes.com/product/falco-advanced/ which I'm otherwise happy with — but given it's caliper brakes I figured it wasn't worth exploring.
Is it worth investigating to install upgrades to it? The mid drive motor, battery is a given but is it possible to get someone to swap out the brake system for eg?
there's this shop called pirez in camberfield that does just that. takes bafang motors and install them on non-ebike frames -e.g. merida, reid bikes.
If you don't want to do it yourself, you can check them out.
Oh and they also can just install motor/battery on existing bikes too.
Yeah, nah. 26" wheels, mechanical disc brakes. Battery is a plus being "Samsung". This eBay "Nishiro" is better on paper at $799.20 after discount: hydraulic brakes, 29" wheels, although I have no idea about it's absolute quality (likewise the Qantas model). https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/20-OFF-Nishiro-Electric-Bike-eBi…
As a biker myself I am really curious to understand what's wrong with 26 inches wheels considering its electric assisted…
I'm not saying 26" is bad. They are more nimble off-road. My limited understanding is that this level e-bike is best suited to tarmac. Given that both models are allegedly 22kg, it really is a personal preference and rider size may be a consideration too. I should have noted the 29" is only 7spd, but the 26" appears to be a triple. Gearing, like wheel size as you noted, should not be as much of an issue on an e-bike.
I ordered one of these ones: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/amx-electric-bike-the-e-b…
Looks great … but you don't know if they will deliver. Always a risk at Indigogo or Kickstarter.It’s a bit strange that they cheap out on the components, given the extra cost of ebikes.
For a 22kg bike, I would feel safer with hydraulic disc brakes and half decent forks. Surely they could step up to deore groupset.
Not saying good or bad deal. Just seems odd that ebike components can be quite poor, given the overall cost of the bike.
Hydraulic discs would be much better, but the weight of the bike doesn't make much difference. With an 80kg rider, the brakes are only doing 13% more work if compared to a 10kg bike.
The cost cutting is for people who want a $1200 e-bike instead of a $1500 e-bike. The extra $300 would almost certainly be worth it, but if you don't know much about bikes and don't have anything to compare with, many people would be really happy with their $1200 bike.
120kg weight limit is a nice (and rare) feature of an e-bike.
A lot of them are limited to 100kg… to maximise the stats for the battery/performance.I bought this Nishiro bike for commuting. It is cheap compare to others, simply put new tyre on it and it will run smoothly.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/20-OFF-Nishiro-Electric-Bike-eBi…
What do you think about this one? $791 after the discount.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/20-OFF-791-26-Electric-Bike-eBik…
Rather go with this one for $799 with hyd brakes
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/20-OFF-Nishiro-Electric-Bike-eBi…
Another consideration, is the battery removable? (It looks frame integrated) if you commute it might be parked at the office basement bike storage which has no charge outlet, leaving you insufficient range for ride home.
Suspension forks for commuting?
If you're commuting off-road, I guess….'More' means it's 'better' though right? ;)
I'm keen on an eBike and from the visual aesthetic, this is kind of what I was going for.
Can anyone care to remark on the specifications?
LCD Display: (TFT) LCD Colour Display
Recharge Time: 3-4 Hours
Mileage (PAS): 30-45Km (PAS)
Max Assist Speed: 25KM/H
Tyre Size: 26”x 2.125 MTB
Brushless Geared Motor: 250W 36V
Max Rider Weight: 120KG
Lithium-ion Battery: 36V 6.6AH Lithium Samsung Cell
Net Weight: 22kg
Frame: Aluminium Alloy
Front Fork: Mozo Hydraulic Suspension with Lockout
Brake: Front/Rear Mechanical Disc Brakes
Gear Set: 21 Speed Shimano Altus Groupset
Open questions in my mind: