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Recommendations for $2k or under e-bike

PEEJAY

PEEJAY

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Hey guys,

I finally got my stimulus checks and thinking about pulling the trigger on an fat-tire ebike or electric mountain bike. Im somewhat mechanically inclined and havent crossed off building my own if anyone can chime in on that option as well. Ive been looking at the radrover or himiway cruiser but not sure if they are actually adequate for my areas. My 3 favorite hunting spots have some pretty gnarly hills. Rambo and quiet cat are 100% out of my price range. Let me know what you guys think. Mods can move this to the appropriate forum section if this isnt ideal for general hunting discussion.
 
Adrena123

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I bought mine and my cousin built his. Before I get into all that though, do you live in Maryland like us? If so just test ride mine.
 
Beeyuu

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Following. Im also looking for a setup that isnt going to brake my bank. The rad bikes seems like a good deal but I would love to see some opinions as well.
 
Topdog

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I’m following as well, I want the exact same thing an ebike that won’t break the bank but not be junk, M2s has had my interest for a while, my biggest problem is the lack of local service if something goes wrong on one of these cheap internet bikes.
 
Adrena123

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Topdog said:
I’m following as well, I want the exact same thing an ebike that won’t break the bank but not be junk, M2s has had my interest for a while, my biggest problem is the lack of local service if something goes wrong on one of these cheap internet bikes.
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I have the M2S All Terrain R750 HT. The company is located in North Carolina and the guys there are cool. The china motor etc has been around for awhile now and have a good rep. Some shops might not work on it but others will. I paid $1700 but it's $2200 now. I said I was going to do a video on it but I'm slackin of course. It is a nice bike for the money and gets me everywhere. Being a hub drive, it doesn't have the torque of a mid drive but I have no issues riding all the trails in my area. Now, I have been MTBing for 25 yrs so I ride a lot but I do think most people could pedal a bike like this up some decent hills. If live anywhere flat, a hub drive should be a no brainer. I'm not saying the expensive bikes are junk, it's just they aren't always needed to get the job done.... I need to make that video
 
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I bought a Rambo on clearance two summers ago for $1600 and it was a piece of junk.The battery was worthless and the Sturmey archer hub was problematic.I sold it and bought an M2S ultra last summer.It's a night and day different bike.Good components,plenty of power,excellent batterly life and very comfortable.In my experience,the best fat tire bike for the money $2900.My only gripe is the weight but it's manageable. A couple months ago,I picked up a class 1 500watt Gaint at a local bike shop.It's just a mountain bike,not a fat tire bike.I bought it so my son and I both had one and so my wife could ride.It's flat out awesome.It''s a class one so you have to peddle but the Yamaha motor is awesome and we've yet to find a hill that my wife can't climb with no effort.It's also much lighter and the battery lasts forever.
 
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Topdog

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Adrena123 said:
I have the M2S All Terrain R750 HT. The company is located in North Carolina and the guys there are cool. The china motor etc has been around for awhile now and have a good rep. Some shops might not work on it but others will. I paid $1700 but it's $2200 now. I said I was going to do a video on it but I'm slackin of course. It is a nice bike for the money and gets me everywhere. Being a hub drive, it doesn't have the torque of a mid drive but I have no issues riding all the trails in my area. Now, I have been MTBing for 25 yrs so I ride a lot but I do think most people could pedal a bike like this up some decent hills. If live anywhere flat, a hub drive should be a no brainer. I'm not saying the expensive bikes are junk, it's just they aren't always needed to get the job done.... I need to make that video
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Please do and post the link when your done, occasionally they run some sweet sales and promo codes, thanks!
 
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Arkie

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My Buddy has the Himiway Cruiser.
Based on his feedback for the last year or so plus what I’ve seen out of it, I’ll be ordering one when they’re back in stock.

$1600 including shipping.


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