Hi
I've been looking for a new ebike under $4000.
I see 99 Bikes has some bargains
https://www.99bikes.com.au/clearance?cat=5163
Can anyone recommend the best bang for buck on that site?
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arcticmonkey on 10/07/2023 - 21:23
Last edited 10/07/2023 - 21:23
Last edited 10/07/2023 - 21:23
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What is the intended purpose of the bike? Commute or recreation? Road or off-road?
Bikes are horses for courses - so bang for buck doesn't necessarily mean most confortable or efficient for your purpose.
Commute and recreation would be the main use. On road vs off road.
Pardon me for butting in but can I ask, what is wrong with this bike? The most demanding thing I would do is ride to the nearest towns 10km away and return on sealed roads. It seems cheap - $999. That's about how much it would cost me to get a Bafang conversion kit with battery.
It would help to know the torque rating. I know the disadvantages of a step-through frame.
https://www.reidcycles.com.au/products/reid-pulse-ladies-ebi…
I wish they would stop calling every bike with a step-through frame a ladies bike.
That would be fine for riding on flat/moderate hills. It will have enough power to get you to 25kph, however the biggest negative is the motor is in the front wheel.
They have one pretty much the same at same price but with diamond frame and rear hub.
https://www.reidcycles.com.au/products/reid-pulse-gents-ebik…
Good summary of pros and cons of rear, front hub and mid drive.
https://switched-on-cycles.myshopify.com/blogs/news/pros-and…
Yeah I would definitely get the rear hub version, front hub will torque steer on takeoff and skid on loose gravel etc.
Myself I wouldn't consider anything but a mid drive, but bafang is decent for that price
I agree the Multicycle Voyage EMI linked looks good
https://www.99bikes.com.au/22multicycle-voyage-emi-st-md-shi…There has been commentary here in the past about which kind of hub gears are problematic - can anyone confirm how that applies here?
Thanks. Do you have any links to the commentary on this?
Hi arcticmonkey, we have had the Velectrix Urban+ for over a year and it's still going strong. We charge it once a week for daily weekday commute of 6-7 km. Paid about $1,800 for it. The Multicycle Voyage EMI in your link does look good albeit with a higher price tag. In any case, I would suggest you try them in-person before deciding.