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Suggestions/ discussion -- Electric Mountain Bikes

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by KingCheetah, Jun 4, 2020.

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  1. KingCheetah

    KingCheetah Contributing Member

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    I am done grinding up rocky hills and honestly really don't like many hills period when I ride -- just don't have time to stay in the type of shape you need to be in to enjoy the trails. I'm thinking about the Trek Rail 5 -- seems like a good compromise between the low end and car priced high end. Thoughts/ experiences?
     
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    you mean a motorcycle?
     
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    Sorry dude can't help , them rich folks problems.

    I'm still looking for a used regular bike.
     
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    Have you tried a horse?
     
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    I’ll do it but I have to be able to pretend pedal to maintain the illusion that I’m doing the work.
     
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    Hey @KingCheetah if things are getting too tough we can get one of these installed for you.

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    I don't have horse money -- it'd be cheaper to buy a Lamborghini.
     
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    This is like a scooter purchase sort of as well -- I had an old Yamaha Zuma for a long time and miss being able to zip up to the store, run short errands, etc. without the car.
     
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    There are no electric mountains. And mountains don't bike. Not yet anyway. So an Electric Mountain that can bike. I can't even take that seriously.
     
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    If your strapped for cash, then boy do I have the perfect deal for you

    The government will pay you $1000 to adopt a wild horse

    Not only that, but them sums b****es are self solar powered!
     
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    Plus if you adopt a wild horse, you can use some of that money to hire Mia ;) rawr

     
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    It's not just buying the horse, but finding a good stable and caretaker plus organic free range hay from Whole Foods is ridiculous. Mr. Tillman can't even afford a horse.
     
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    Wait, your not the one with the ranch in san saba?

    My bads broski.
     
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    a good MTB with conversion (500~$ -500-Watts is too much unless you weight a ton) kit might be a better option, it give you the flexibility . Stay away from Bosch motor,you can't pedals if it break. I used my eBike for occasionally for weeks ,but then switched back to a lighter regular bike so i don't need to drag 50+ pounds
     
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    What’s up unsorted

     
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    Ouch, uh, broski? Is this a grownup word?

    But no, horses are really, really ****ing expensive unless you just want a range/ranch horse.
     
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    You too can be a broski buckski :cool:
     
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    I bought a Juice Bikes Cross Current a (version 1) three years ago and have thoroughly enjoyed it. While not categorized as a mountain bike, it has many of the same features, minus rear suspension. Not nearly as expensive as Trek's line.

    One day, I'll probably splurge on one of the expensive ones, but I'm a fan of both Juiced Bikes and RadRover's more affordable lines.
     
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