I have a dual suspension MTB with MajicPie III and the 42 or whatever battery.(biggest one from Golden Motors who make Magic Pie).
I can go 30mph according to speedometer I put on it, with newer larger front sprocket I think with pedaling I can get 35mph or a touch more. Too fast for bike lane, too slow for car lane. haha.
I can get 20 miles at full on with no pedaling. What you are asking for is 30 miles carrying a huge payload. Just my battery cost $300+ which is your budget.
Another thing to consider is the weight. The battery is about 15 lbs and the motor is about 15 lbs and with a 25-30 mountain bike you got a 60 lb motorcyle basically (read: heavy, and need better helmet).
You ever wonder why motorcycles have such wide tires? Roads are bumpier than you think in my neck of the woods. I have to go through 3 different ghettos to get to work unless I double the length and go through the woods trail. An electric bike works for a very specific need, and if you have that need, it is the bomb. However, riding home at night during the winter in traffic is not too inviting.
It's best to have a garage for one of these suckers and I don't and that is why I know it is best to have a garage. If you go gas, even more so.
My battery is over the back wheel because of the dual-suspension taking up the triange area under the seat. In fact, I need this bike for Mountain trails, so I just bought a frame from BikeIsland that is a hard tail and I can move the battery forward.
I can go 30mph according to speedometer I put on it, with newer larger front sprocket I think with pedaling I can get 35mph or a touch more. Too fast for bike lane, too slow for car lane. haha.
I can get 20 miles at full on with no pedaling. What you are asking for is 30 miles carrying a huge payload. Just my battery cost $300+ which is your budget.
Another thing to consider is the weight. The battery is about 15 lbs and the motor is about 15 lbs and with a 25-30 mountain bike you got a 60 lb motorcyle basically (read: heavy, and need better helmet).
You ever wonder why motorcycles have such wide tires? Roads are bumpier than you think in my neck of the woods. I have to go through 3 different ghettos to get to work unless I double the length and go through the woods trail. An electric bike works for a very specific need, and if you have that need, it is the bomb. However, riding home at night during the winter in traffic is not too inviting.
It's best to have a garage for one of these suckers and I don't and that is why I know it is best to have a garage. If you go gas, even more so.
My battery is over the back wheel because of the dual-suspension taking up the triange area under the seat. In fact, I need this bike for Mountain trails, so I just bought a frame from BikeIsland that is a hard tail and I can move the battery forward.
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