Can somehow help me choose a bike?

Posted by Jumpy-Caterpillar189@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 5 comments

I am VERY green when it comes to E-Bikes, but I would like to purchase one and al hoping folks here can help me out.

Here's my situation- there is a very large network of gated logging roads near me that is open to motorcycles in the summer. I would like to find an Ebike that I can use on these roads.

Due to the motorcycle restriction, I have no limit on how powerful the bike can be. Honestly, I would be looking at an E-motorcycle, but I do want the ability to pedal out if it dies. The more range the better.

The roads are generally dirt two tracks at less than 10% grade, although they can get rutted and bumpy. A good suspension is important.

Another catch- I am 5-5', and have short legs to boot. Because of this, I am leaning towards a \~20" step-through.

I don't have an endless budget, but I also don't mind paying for quality where it matters. I'd love to get something from a business with good customer service.

Does this bike exist? Or should I be looking at motorcycles?

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Relative-Display-676@reddit

https://hpcbikes.com/products/trailblazer medium sized frame should fit you but they aren't cheap.

chrispark70@reddit

A gasoline powered dirt bike is what you want. You do not want any e-anything.

You need something with a real suspension. If you MUST buy an e-bike, a step through is the wrong choice, IMHO for the terrain you will face and describe.

You will be LUCKY to get an hour out of any e-moto on these trails.

Don't assume that because an e-bike has pedals that it is therefore pedalable. Just because it has pedals doesn't mean you can pedal it, especially on off road conditions. An e-bike capable of riding these trails will be very heavy and very difficult to pedal on flat poor packed roads, let alone up 10% grades.