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Re: EBike came
[Re: Law Dog]
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05/10/24 12:14 PM
05/10/24 12:14 PM
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midland, michigan
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Been running an Ebike for nearly a year now. As mentioned, they are all gonna be 70 pound range, but this bike pedals quite easy and I dont find myself needing to use throttle to get started. As Swampy mentioned, I lower the tire pressure for off road and its like another level of suspension (and traction). If Im gonna be running pavement for any amount of time, I air them back up and it pedals/motors much easier. At 32Mph, its a touch faster than I need. Battery seems to last a long time between charges. Only drawback ive seen so far is the price for the quality bikes. Buy once, cry once. $2,000 for that one my use was more important than the price plus the company is US based and built with “global parts” so China most likely. At least the company has a face and people to deal with Vet owned also. No arguments there, 95% of bike manufacturers are Asia based. The company I went with, Bakcou, is also US based with the frames manufactured in China to Bakcou's specifications. Only time and use will tell if it was worth the price.
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Re: EBike came
[Re: Law Dog]
#8137091
05/10/24 01:02 PM
05/10/24 01:02 PM
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Joined: Feb 2010
Henderson, N.Y. Jefferson Co.
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Well I got it together without instructions I found the manual in the accessory bag later in the build. The first thing you notice is the bike is heavy then the seat it way tall nut busting tall for average hight folks. My buddy said the same thing, he needs a stool to get going so I’ll need to adapt to it I hope. If the bike was a horse it would be a draft horse sized one.
Tried to pedal start it form a stopped position wrong move you can’t move that much weight quick enough to maintain your balance dumped it twice. Used the electric power that worked fine just did not know what to expect when I hit the throttle. It rode fine under power a bit rough but I’m not looking for much just basic A to B travel down a road to get where I’m going and save my knees a bit and save them for climbing the hills.
Looking to modify the seat since it’s set as low as it goes the seat shock is not working anyway and putting a pool noodle piece of foam on the nut bar to protect the boys. 2 options I think would of been better is the smaller sized 20 inch mustang type bike would of been way better/comfortable or the open frame girls style if that is strong enough for rough trails.
If I can’t get it going comfortably I’ll need to look into getting the smaller sized bike if stopping and going is an issue. This puts a serious dent in the stop and listen tactics I bought it for and the risk of injury is concerning. Consider these things if you're thinking about getting a full sized EBike. Should have went with the girly girl step thru model without the horizontal nut bar !! Jayburd tried to warn you !!! 
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Re: EBike came
[Re: Boco]
#8137092
05/10/24 01:03 PM
05/10/24 01:03 PM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Central, SD
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Central, SD
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Surprized you didnt try out/test ride a few before buying. You have a EBike dealer by you that’s great.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
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Re: EBike came
[Re: Law Dog]
#8137095
05/10/24 01:07 PM
05/10/24 01:07 PM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Central, SD
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Introducing the nut saver 3000 it will work for now until I get a padded permanent type one made up and upholstered. It will get me through the weekend in the Hills chasing turkeys. Level start with both feet on the ground a game changer. Patent pending lol
Last edited by Law Dog; 05/10/24 01:08 PM.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
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Re: EBike came
[Re: Law Dog]
#8137107
05/10/24 01:34 PM
05/10/24 01:34 PM
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Joined: Aug 2011
james bay frontierOnt.
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Surprized you didnt try out/test ride a few before buying. You have a EBike dealer by you that’s great. There are some around town that people use,be no problem trying one out. Nearest dealer I imagine would be in Timmins,only 100 km away. I wouldnt have use for one here though.
Forget that fear of gravity-get a little savagery in your life.
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Re: EBike came
[Re: jbyrd63]
#8137159
05/10/24 04:06 PM
05/10/24 04:06 PM
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Joined: Feb 2010
Henderson, N.Y. Jefferson Co.
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One more trick to save the but and back. IF I MEAN IF you can stand up on the pedals as you go over rough ground. Legs absorb the shock versus the spine.. But if you are having trouble taking off you probably should not do that .
Hey while you're at wally world grab some training wheels too !!!! lol, lol, lol, !!!! 
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"I Support Non-Resident Trapping"
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Re: EBike came
[Re: Law Dog]
#8137184
05/10/24 05:00 PM
05/10/24 05:00 PM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Central, SD
Law Dog
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No problem taking off with it being level now the stop and go is no problem I’ll make a chopper style seat that’s as low as I can make it. So the problem will be solved for where I’m going standing on the pedals is no problem for the distances I’m going. This will safely get me through turkey season I’ll have a better seat by fall.
I’m sitting between the front rack and the seat post that’s the proper pedal distance for me it works like a dream now.n
I can pedal start or power it when level that just won’t work on a leaning tippy toe start just to much working against the process. Add a turkey vest and shotgun it would have been a disaster for this guy not I’m in control.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
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Re: EBike came
[Re: Law Dog]
#8137243
05/10/24 07:56 PM
05/10/24 07:56 PM
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South Ga - Almost Florida
Swamp Wolf
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LD, You mentioned the seat was a suspension seat. That may be part of the seat height issue. Those suspension seat posts dont adjust down as low as a plain seat post due to the suspension mechanism. A regular seat post will allow the seat to drop all the way down to the frame. Probably can't drop any lower than the bottom of that accordian-looking section where the spring is. Regular seat post allow the seat to drop all way down.
Last edited by Swamp Wolf; 05/10/24 08:05 PM. Reason: More Info
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Re: EBike came
[Re: Law Dog]
#8137341
05/10/24 11:12 PM
05/10/24 11:12 PM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Central, SD
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I’ll keep ya posted on the seat progress.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
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Re: EBike came
[Re: jbyrd63]
#8137343
05/10/24 11:17 PM
05/10/24 11:17 PM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Central, SD
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I tried 3 different seats before getting that one. Save receipt return if it doesn’t feel good Will do I see on YouTube the complaint of seat hight is in the top 3.
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
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