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Offline PJungnitsch

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Fat bikes
« on: May 25, 2015, 03:41:54 pm »
I'm thinking on getting a fat electric bike as something different to commute with. Any thoughts? Have not tried a fatty yet, but it seems like fat + electric is a good combo.
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Re: Fat bikes
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2015, 08:18:27 pm »
Some options:

Surface 604 Boar: $2800 to 3000

Rear hub drive, 36V13AH 350w+ (peaks at 750w)
36V13AH

http://edmontonatvpros.com/products/electric-bikes/2015-surface-604-boar-e350-electric-fat-bike/






Biktrix Juggernaut, $2400 to 3000:

Middrive 48V 500W/750W Bafang 8fun BBS02 motor, 27kg





http://www.biktrix.com/store.html#!/Juggernaut-the-ultimate-electric-fat-bike/p/42702011/category=9487252


Norco Bigfoot E, $3715

Rear hub BionX drive, 500w, 48V/11.6Ah battery



https://www.norco.com/bikes/mountain/fat-bike/bigfoot-electric/


Or say to heck with the fat requirement and get this normal one from Costco to try out the whole electric bike thing:

ElectricSA, $1000

Rear hub drive, 250W with 36V 8AH Li-ion battery

http://www.costco.ca/ElectricSA-Mountain-E-Bike.product.100154356.html
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Re: Fat bikes
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2015, 08:58:18 pm »
If I were to build another one, it would be a 24-26" bike with a rear wheel hub motor. There are lots of affordable e-bike kits on ebay rated up to 1000W. The main reason for RWD is I'd definitely want a full suspension. And btw, some of those kits come with pedal input sensor, similar to BionX system. For fraction of the cost in the links above you could build a very capable machine.
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Re: Fat bikes
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2015, 11:45:58 am »
Thanks. I noticed though that by the time you add a decent sized lithium battery the price gets close to a grand. And an electric fatty is tougher to do yet.
So far I'm leaning to the Juggernaut, the mid drive Bafang motor is highly regarded and the builders are very responsive. Will hopefully go for a look at the Boar at noon.
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Re: Fat bikes
« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2015, 12:35:10 pm »
Seems like a lot of effort, why not get a cheap motorbike instead?
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Re: Fat bikes
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2015, 01:04:28 pm »
Got one, but don't find it that enjoyable here, too much traffic. Edmonton does have excellent bike trails though. Longboarding to work on them has been hugely fun.
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Re: Fat bikes
« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2015, 01:26:48 pm »
Quote from: PJungnitsch on May 26, 2015, 01:04:28 pm
Got one, but don't find it that enjoyable here, too much traffic. Edmonton does have excellent bike trails though. Longboarding to work on them has been hugely fun.

Do you need EV?  I found a fat bike very easy to pedal, not as heavy as I thought.
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Re: Fat bikes
« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2015, 01:38:38 pm »
Quote from: Triple Bob on May 26, 2015, 01:26:48 pm
Quote from: PJungnitsch on May 26, 2015, 01:04:28 pm
Got one, but don't find it that enjoyable here, too much traffic. Edmonton does have excellent bike trails though. Longboarding to work on them has been hugely fun.

Do you need EV?  I found a fat bike very easy to pedal, not as heavy as I thought.

I have applauded you for spelling pedal correctly 
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Re: Fat bikes
« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2015, 01:40:06 pm »
Quote from: Weels on May 26, 2015, 01:38:38 pm
Quote from: Triple Bob on May 26, 2015, 01:26:48 pm
Quote from: PJungnitsch on May 26, 2015, 01:04:28 pm
Got one, but don't find it that enjoyable here, too much traffic. Edmonton does have excellent bike trails though. Longboarding to work on them has been hugely fun.

Do you need EV?  I found a fat bike very easy to pedal, not as heavy as I thought.

I have applauded you for spelling pedal correctly

 :rofl2: I could also sell fat bikes!  ;)
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Re: Fat bikes
« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2015, 01:55:37 pm »
Are fat bikes more effort to pedal? I need a new commuter bicycle but I wouldn't want an extra effort over a mountain bike as I have a hard hill to ride up and down each day. A hybrid is appealing but a reasonable one is still expensive.
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Re: Fat bikes
« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2015, 01:58:57 pm »
Quote from: Arthur Dent on May 26, 2015, 01:55:37 pm
Are fat bikes more effort to pedal? I need a new commuter bicycle but I wouldn't want an extra effort over a mountain bike as I have a hard hill to ride up and down each day. A hybrid is appealing but a reasonable one is still expensive.

They are slightly more effort, but not as much as you'd think.  If I was only commuting on road I wouldn't get one, better getting a hybrid/niner.
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Re: Fat bikes
« Reply #11 on: May 26, 2015, 02:01:12 pm »
Too far now for me I think, and up and down a big river valley. Not that keen on sweating away and having to shower and change clothes at work. With electric (I understand) I can dial in exactly how much effort I want to put in.
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Re: Fat bikes
« Reply #12 on: May 26, 2015, 02:06:36 pm »
Quote from: PJungnitsch on May 26, 2015, 02:01:12 pm
Too far now for me I think, and up and down a big river valley. Not that keen on sweating away and having to shower and change clothes at work. With electric (I understand) I can dial in exactly how much effort I want to put in.

Ah OK.
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Re: Fat bikes
« Reply #13 on: May 28, 2015, 11:38:39 pm »
Ordered! Will be interested how this works out. Got the mid drive Biktrix Juggernaut.
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Re: Fat bikes
« Reply #14 on: May 29, 2015, 06:39:34 am »
Nice. Looking forward to your review.
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Re: Fat bikes
« Reply #15 on: May 29, 2015, 08:26:01 am »
Quote from: PJungnitsch on May 28, 2015, 11:38:39 pm
Ordered! Will be interested how this works out. Got the mid drive Biktrix Juggernaut.

Awesome. It's true Li-ion batteries are not cheap (yet). I've thought of buying cordless drill battery packs and poaching them for cells. A year ago I could get 2x18Vx4Ah Ryobi for $129 CAD, and then while I was thinking the dollar dropped. Oh well...
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Re: Fat bikes
« Reply #16 on: May 29, 2015, 12:05:24 pm »
Great, let us know your comments once you have it!
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Re: Fat bikes
« Reply #17 on: May 29, 2015, 12:37:11 pm »
Quote from: PJungnitsch on May 28, 2015, 11:38:39 pm
Ordered! Will be interested how this works out. Got the mid drive Biktrix Juggernaut.

Great, keep us posted!  :thumbup:
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Re: Fat bikes
« Reply #18 on: May 30, 2015, 01:33:43 am »
Voltbike based in Burnaby, BC sells an electric fat bike for $1549. Ships anywhere in Canada.
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Re: Fat bikes
« Reply #19 on: May 30, 2015, 02:03:55 pm »
Quote from: DKaz on May 30, 2015, 01:33:43 am
Voltbike based in Burnaby, BC sells an electric fat bike for $1549. Ships anywhere in Canada.

Great find! Good timing too  :P

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