[Ez3putt]

BK - You're right on.

I've never been a fan of the noise and smell of an ATV or side by side for hunting. They are incredible machines, great fun to ride and even getting quieter but still not my idea of perfect hunting rigs. I built an electric hunting cart in 2017 and it has it's place. It won't work on my current hunting property due the steep bank creeks I cross coming and going and I'd also have to run a generator to charge it. Another noise and smell maker.

I've been looking at eBikes for a while and just pulled the trigger on one today. The bike and accessories should be heading this way next week. I got a nice deal from a local dealer and it solves several work issues and improves access 100% switching from walking to riding.

Filling four feeders was a two day affair and a pretty good workout. I'll be able to do that same work in a little over a half day with the bike and leave less smell at the same time. Game camera memory pulls will be a breeze and getting around the property will be much improved.

17" frame (I'm 5'9"), 1000 watt mid-drive, fender kit, rear rack, hunting lamp, bags and cart

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That is one sweet ride! Mine has already proven to be a game changer for many of the same reasons you listed. Good luck finding a carrier for that weight and fat tires. I ended up going with a motorcycle carrier with a ramp for loading and unloading. I also added an aftermarket rear platform rack for carrying bulkier items like corn and ground blinds.

You are going to love the bike and have fun getting accustomed to it.

 

[Tenpoint 56]

I got one and they are pretty damn nice,.. I got one just to have fun on, then I realized how nice it was for hunting.

If you are an older duff like me it takes 10 years off ya.

Any questions let me know

I have been thinking about one for years. I can see where it could be very beneficial to sneak in and sneak out. I probably will have one one-day .

 

[TomOnTheRun]

Yea, that is a major value add. Deer not conditioned to a bike like a truck or a ATV. Trying to find enough honey doe's to gather 5k mad money before I go west in September.

 

[TomOnTheRun]

uh oh.......

 

[TX_RDXguy]

uh oh.......

Be careful! It could draw you in

Tom - A 750 ah hub mounted motor eBike would also work well on terrain with moderate inclines and they are notably cheaper. The QK Ranger would fit that bill. The money saved could go for a larger battery, additional batteries and accessories.

 

[TX_RDXguy]

That is one sweet ride! Mine has already proven to be a game changer for many of the same reasons you listed. Good luck finding a carrier for that weight and fat tires. I ended up going with a motorcycle carrier with a ramp for loading and unloading. I also added an aftermarket rear platform rack for carrying bulkier items like corn and ground blinds.

You are going to love the bike and have fun getting accustomed to it.

I think I can use the front fork setup to attach to a regular bike retainer. It may need to be wider but I can do that. I'll set it up in the bed and strap it down. The bike will probably spend most of it's time on one property so I don't think I'll get a carrier.

 

[Burger King]

$ 1500 will get you a fine ebike,.. check out Radrovers,.. 5k is ridiculous.

The bike at 60 lbs , well I found out the hard way a regular bike carrier might not cut it over bumps. I bought a rear cargo deck for my jeep and it gets bungee'd to the spare.

In Mass I have an AR with a 30 round clip, ya just can't hunt with it. Used to have a bump stock too. That was crazy fun.

 

[tripnchip]

20mph, that’s not fast enough to catch them speed goats. Course you can always put decoys on both sides and ride into a herd.

 

[TomOnTheRun]

Well I wasn’t thinking of lassoing one but duly noted.

 

[Burger King]

Holy Crap,.. check out this new Ebike coming,.. 45 mph and an 80 mile range.

WTF!

$ 7000.00 !!!!!

https://cleantechnica.com/2019/04/24/hpc-promises-power-strength-with-the-2019-scout-pro/


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[TomOnTheRun]

Ya state laws vary,.. for example here I can ride an electric bike where other motorized vehicles are prohibited. Big win there. Plus when you look at it you just think it is a bike going by until you really look it over. Most EPO's would not look twice.

Ya you can just peddle no power, just use juice no legs, or any one of five increasing boost assist settings that help when you peddle. So you can exercise your ass off and then when beat, just hit the throttle.

Damn thing has an odometer on the LCD display, I think I broke 500 miles on it!

This year I am wrapping her in camo tape,..

Study the photo,.. see how the gun tie down goes through the trigger,. so I ride with the gun loaded. If I see a deer I steer the bike at the target and then jam the breaks on. The gun sloshes forward and BAM! Deer down!! Remember the deer just look at you when you go by they do not see you as a human or a threat on this thing.





That was a joke folks!


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TX-RDX has been a great resource for me. Thank you! I will be getting one end of May. Right now I'm still leaning toward RadRover. Also, I do plan to wrap the bike with camo tape before assembly.

For those who have had their bikes do you maintenance the chain just like any bike? I have a Trek and done quite a bit of rod biking up to about 8 moths ago.

 

[TomOnTheRun]

Well I just called my wildlife management area to hunt public land. 750watts and below electric bikes are allowed in my area. Score!

Under federal law 750w motors are considered non motorized and classify as a non motorized bike. To be clear I'd advise anyone considering wild life management areas to hunt call first if you plan to use an electric bike.

 

[TX_RDXguy]

Got the bike assembled and put a mile on it this afternoon. No issues and the quality is really good. It's off to the woods tomorrow!

 

[zippop]

About 35 years ago when I lived in WV there were fire roads through the National Forest but were gated off and no motorized vehicles were allowed unless there was a fire etc. Guys were rigging up regular bicycles with added on racks that would fit on the handlebars and over the back tire. They would park a truck at the bottom of the mountain and then haul in another truck their bikes to the top of the mountain and ride down hill to where they wanted to hunt. When they killed a deer they would put the deer in the racks on their bike and walk the bike and deer down to the bottom of the mountain to the other truck.

I get a kick out of people when I hear them say things like "the noise and smell of an ATV will scare every animal away for miles." I know people that have been very successful that just ride their ATV into the woods and sit right on them and kill all the game they want. I just bought an 4 wheeler and went to my new hunting land last Tuesday and rode around looking things over and getting used to riding the machine and rode right up on deer two different places and all they did was stand and look at me then walk off. For years I hunted in farm land in NC and watched deer come into the same field as a tractor was working and have driven close to them in my truck. As long as you keep moving they don't mind. Stop and their gone.

 

[TomOnTheRun]

This journey is getting overwhelming with each day with more discovery.

Here is my list with the order going back and forth after each review on wheel based hub motors vs mid pedal placed motors. There are pros and cons to both.

Goal is not not go over two 2k.

1. RadRover, most established bike, more economical, have to add on accessories but still lowest price, dressed out add-ons: Rear bike Rack, wide platform read rack add-on, Fenders:, $1698 delivered. Batter 14ah, 48 volt
2. Bitrix Juggarnaut Classic, pedal placed motor, offers more torque and speed, $1,999 shipping, comes with fenders, rear bike rack. Free shipping. Battery 12aH, 48 volt
3. Voltbike Yukon 750 Limited (Highest Capacity stock motor), Hydraulic Brakes Standard. $1,799 +$49shipping, They throw in a helmet, fenders and rear bike rack. Battery 16aH, 48 volt

All motors are 750 watts.






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[Burger King]

When I say it takes 10 years off ya,.. I am not kidding.

Wait till you are pounding up a hill off road on that thing! Makes ya feel young again!

Course when ya take your first header on the thing,.. you will feel your age! LOL

 

[TomOnTheRun]

Crossbow for the fat bike! Personally, I'd mount it the rear rack differently.

 

[TX_RDXguy]

I put 3 miles on the Kat today and got it dirty and bloody! Cruising and moderate hills are a breeze, it's so easy to use and will make warm weather travel much better.

It takes a little thought to take on serious terrain but it's very capable.

And you have to have a Birthday vanity shot

And we ventilated another pig!

 

[TomOnTheRun]

TX-RDXguy, you are creating a new hunting sub culture. I'll. be joining you soon.

Just getting out to my public land WMA to scout around is where I look forward to acclimate myself to this bike before I got to Colorado. The Colorado National Grasslands is fairly flat so that will be easy compared to my Alabama smokey mtn foothills.

I was into road biking big time up to 8 months ago. The powered assist will get me back out pedaling again. That is a health value add.

 

[TX_RDXguy]

TX-RDXguy, you are creating a new hunting sub culture. I'll. be joining you soon.

Just getting out to my public land WMA to scout around is where I look forward to acclimate myself to this bike before I got to Colorado. The Colorado National Grasslands is fairly flat so that will be easy compared to my Alabama smokey mtn foothills.

I was into road biking big time up to 8 months ago. The powered assist will get me back out pedaling again. That is a health value add.

It's been around for a while Tom and I'll bet there are quite a few CBN members that ride them. I got the bike pretty dirty today and loaded the tires with creek sand. Your comment on maintenance comes to mind.

The utility aspect seems to have a high ceiling and the low impact exercise will be a plus no doubt. Use ideas will develop for your public land as you use it.

I was all over my property today and I accomplished a day's work in 3 hours. What would have taken me a whole day to do was relatively. It was an Advil avoidance experience!

FWIW, it will fit inside a 6' square ground blind easily.