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I've spent the last few weeks researching a decent entry level dualie. My budget is under 6k, 5k ideal, I can spend more (if it was a bargin) but I just can't warrant the costs of the higher end stuff. I'm always going to have the mindset 'it's a fricken push bike with a battery and motor'.
Anyway I've looked at a few Merida dualies, for 5k they have mediocre components, 500w batteries and Shimano EP6 motors. A few local bike shops start steering me towards the mid ranged stuff with the
'you're big, you need a big motor and battery' sales talk. But I don't want to spend $8000+ on something I just ride for fun 4 or 5 times a month.
I looked at a few models on bikes online and for around $1000 less than the local stuff you get a decent entry level bike with a 600w battery.
Just buying an e-bike online has me a bit worried. Two mates bought e bikes locally and they've both had to go back multiple times for warranty work (one even had to have the entire Shimano motor replaced). That was 2+ years ago and technology has improved but is it worth the gamble?
I've bought bikes online before with only minor issues but anything that goes wrong with a generic mtb is usually easy to fix.
Anyway I've looked at a few Merida dualies, for 5k they have mediocre components, 500w batteries and Shimano EP6 motors. A few local bike shops start steering me towards the mid ranged stuff with the
'you're big, you need a big motor and battery' sales talk. But I don't want to spend $8000+ on something I just ride for fun 4 or 5 times a month.
I looked at a few models on bikes online and for around $1000 less than the local stuff you get a decent entry level bike with a 600w battery.
Just buying an e-bike online has me a bit worried. Two mates bought e bikes locally and they've both had to go back multiple times for warranty work (one even had to have the entire Shimano motor replaced). That was 2+ years ago and technology has improved but is it worth the gamble?
I've bought bikes online before with only minor issues but anything that goes wrong with a generic mtb is usually easy to fix.