Dirt bikes and motorcycles of all kinds is something I have ample experience with for the last 40 years. I could just use my Polaris Ranger but I need for it to be quiet.
A mid-drive electric bike will do the job because I can totally control the gearing.
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I have never experienced something like what was experienced in those videos.
I have never had my bike stop because of mud or a hill if I was pedalling normally and moving at least 5 mph. If it is a step hill it will go up the hill so long as you keep moving. I don't have any mountains to climb though.
Going up stairs. I have never tried that and I don't know why I would try it.
I have gone through waist high grass... It works but will plug the derailer eventually.
I have gone through heavy mud. It works so long as you do not stop. For me the problem is not keeping the bike moving it is keeping stable and under control in difficult conditions. I have wiped out on logs and such. No fun.
I have never had a motor just stop unless I stop. The motor will kick out if you are not moving at least I think about 2 mph.
If the going gets tough I can gear down. That said I almost always run in the top 3 gears.
My bike is much quieter than that bike. Just my experience over 2 years.
I often ride my bike for exercise in the summer 30 or 40 km on gravel and bike trails in a night. Yes you can exercise on a ebike.
I like it because an old man can get on a bike after a hard days work and go for a spin and peddle as much as he wants and if he gets exhausted he can be assisted home. I do not have to worry about fatigue, wind, hills, I can just go out exercise and have some fun.
When I hunt and use my bike I normally am travelling ag fields, corn stubble, dirt trails, and grass or gravel. These conditions drain the battery faster.
You use more battery the more difficult the riding conditions and the more weight you carry.
I often have 230 pounds on my bike when hunting.
If you can ride to work and store your bike so it does not get stolen it is a very economical mode of transportation.
I have no idea why a mid drive bike would be better than my bike. I can use my 9 gears depending on the conditions too.