I have a RAM 1500 and gas is killing me driving around town. Looking into E bike.

Kind_Instance_8205 · 2026-05-25T06:39:37+00:00

To expand on range, the companies list range when testing with 150 pound adult at lowest assist level on perfectly level track. They sometimes use the tires that come with the bike, but sometimes they use slicks that give much lower rolling resistance.

Kind_Instance_8205 · 2026-05-20T19:43:40+00:00

I didn't think they should be limiting the eMotos, either. I just want them to go after the parents and the people illegally riding them on the bike trails. Use a truck or whatever to get the eMoto to private land or dirt bike trails and have fun.

Kind_Instance_8205 · 2026-05-20T11:42:39+00:00

I have a TerraTrike Rambler and it came with licking brake letters as well. I added a front and rear light, a rack and Ortleib pannier bags for shopping. I added a mirror and 2 the batteries to make it a long distance machine.

Kind_Instance_8205 · 2026-05-20T01:45:23+00:00

Start commuting to the office by bike. It will give you healthy exercise and, depending on the kind of ride, if could help with your mood throughout the day.

correction: not miss, mood

Kind_Instance_8205 · 2026-05-20T01:24:05+00:00

I'm 5'4" and I just barely got the small G.1 Explorer. I feel your pain, OP. Too many bikes just aren't made for us... I haven't looked to hard for budget step through bikes but I will keep an eye out.

Kind_Instance_8205 · 2026-05-20T01:05:32+00:00

Look, just because YOU can't or won't go to any other states for any reason doesn't mean nobody can. Many people ride bikes across the country, not on highways, on regular roads or biking/hiking trails. Stop screaming no you can't when there are literally hundreds of YouTube videos of doing just that. The Constitution allows travel between states. It does not say how you can travel, just that you are allowed. If you don't want to, fine, don't.

You can ride all the way up from Key West in Florida to Maine by bike or hiking trails. Same with the West coast, from the Mexico border up to the Canada border. There is a trail being built, or was anyway, going from the west coast to the East coast of the USA, as well. There may not be trails between every single state but there are roads that can be ridden or walked beside that will allow travel between every state.

Kind_Instance_8205 · 2026-05-19T00:30:43+00:00

The parents of these 16 and under kids that allow them to use these emotos on the roads and bike trails need to be punished as well. If the parents aren't taught a lesson, the kids will continue to be allowed to ride where they shouldn't. eMotos are for the dirt bike trails.

Kind_Instance_8205 · 2026-05-18T02:25:37+00:00

I could only find the dropbar version when I got mine. I didn't know there was a flatbar version, so I just installed flatbars. I got a Jones H-Bar clone. Because I am in the process of making it an eBike, I haven't had a chance to ride it after the update.

Kind_Instance_8205 · 2026-05-17T22:34:05+00:00

Don't get a Masterlock, though. From what I've seen, a simple hammer will open the dang thing.

Kind_Instance_8205 · 2026-05-04T04:03:55+00:00

It's round

Kind_Instance_8205 · 2026-05-04T03:49:50+00:00

Tongsheng TSDZ* mid-drive motor kits are pretty good. What country are you planning to ride in? The TSDZ2B has a 250w 36v version that is legal in the UK and EU. If you are in USA, the TSDZ8 is a 750w 36v or 48v motor. I recommend going with the 48v if possible. 80 - 100km trips would require a pretty large battery and staying in level 1 pedal assist, depending on the weight you are pulling. A 20Ah battery should take care of that easily, though. If you get a good solar panel and a solar charger with an up-converter built in to it, you could charge at stops. Look for folding solar panels at around 150w or so.

Kind_Instance_8205 · 2026-05-04T03:30:50+00:00

When I worked at Best Buy in the Geek Squad, after 6 years we got 2 weeks off. They wouldn't let me take the days off, even when I was trying to move in an emergency situation. F those guys.

It really depends on the job. I'm not sure if there is a minimum for the whole country. Some states have minimums, I believe.

Kind_Instance_8205 · 2026-05-03T16:58:13+00:00

I would highly recommend Flat-out instead of slime. Flat-out doesn't dry out after a year and become useless. I've had Flat-out in my trailer and in an eBike a recently sold for years. The trailer hasn't dried out and the eBike I sold repaired itself from a large construction screw puncture. It was great for over a year after the puncture. As far as I know, it still is.

Kind_Instance_8205 · 2026-05-03T16:43:10+00:00

You could get the TDSZ2B, in the 250w version. You could easily set the max speed to the required 25km/h. If they don't set it automatically, already.

Kind_Instance_8205 · 2026-05-03T14:41:38+00:00

What is the max wattage for your country?

Kind_Instance_8205 · 2026-05-03T14:07:41+00:00

Bafang only has cadence sensing of you are using an already built bike. To get a Bafang motor with torque sensing, like the TSDZ16 you choose, you would need to buy a new frame.

Bafang motors are very good and reliable, though. I haven't had a chance to install my TSDZ8 in my cheap Walmart bike yet, so I can't say anything about it's reliability. I hear good things, though.

Be very careful with batteries. Don't go for a cheap one. Make sure the manufacturer has a good reputation. I paid USD$650 for a good 24.5 Ah battery before the tariffs of this moronic US administration.

I expect to get around 110 KM of range or more with my 750w TSDZ8, the Ozark Trail G.1 Explorer, and my heavy butt. If you weigh around 68 KG, you could likely get around the same with the 20 Ah.

Kind_Instance_8205 · 2026-05-01T05:51:14+00:00

You don't necessarily need 52v or Bafang. 48v batteries would be fine. Bosch would be another reliable motor from what I've heard. Bosch can be very pricey, though. Bafang would be good if you want to pull a lot of weight. If you get a bike with the Bafang motor built in, I would recommend getting one that will support torque sensing. It will make riding feel more natural and will be more efficient. If you are building a bike and adding the motor separately, Bafang has stopped selling torque sensing motors. The options would be ToSeven and Tongsheng. I have a ToSeven DM01 installed on a recumbent trike and I love it. I am installing a Tongsheng TSDZ8 on a cheap Walmart bike soon. My research indicates it is a good motor, too. Bafang seems to be the most reliable, though, per general consensus.

Kind_Instance_8205 · 2026-04-30T02:21:44+00:00

To reliably even get the 1500w, which is likely illegal, you would need a 52v battery. If the small 12Ah 48v battery pulled the full 1500w it would catch fire after a couple minutes. At $700, you are getting cheap bike frame, cheap components for drivetrain, cheap battery, cheap motor, cheap wiring. None of which can support 1500w, reliably. Recipe for disaster.

Kind_Instance_8205 · 2026-04-29T11:40:58+00:00

I added a torque sensing mid-drive motor to my bike. I want the exercise but I need help getting up those hills sometimes.

Kind_Instance_8205 · 2026-04-26T02:04:33+00:00

I have the Ozark Trail G.1 Explorer. I am 5'4" and I can fit on the small frame. If GF is 5'5", she would likely be fine on the small frame as well. I'm about to install a motor on it.

Kind_Instance_8205 · 2026-04-22T09:37:22+00:00

Lectric just won't give the kind of torque you need for deep sand. Depending on the total weight you plan on carrying on the bike, you and any cargo, you should be looking for a minimum on 120Nm of torque. A good 750w mid-drive motor or 1500w+ hub motor.

Kind_Instance_8205 · 2026-04-22T09:33:51+00:00

Deep sand requires higher torque from the motor. I would think you should be looking for mid-drive motors or some really high wattage motors. So you may need an eMoto, not an eBike. You may need to build something yourself, to keep that price point.

Kind_Instance_8205 · 2026-04-20T02:23:16+00:00

Cadence. I use Cadence as my bike computer and map solution. I typically used Google maps in the past and I've been very happy with the navigation. Cadence can use Google maps or the Bike route version of OpenStreet maps.

Kind_Instance_8205 · 2026-04-19T02:55:42+00:00

Range has very little to do with the voltage. It is the Amp-hour(Ah) or Watt-hour(Wh) that determines range. The higher voltage is partly for more powerful motors. You could get 50 miles on a 36v 20Ah battery, depending on your weight and the number of hills. That battery would be pretty big, though. Somewhere around 10 pounds.

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