E-MTBike---What should I know?

[Ghilliesuit]

I am thinking about getting an E-MTBike.

Does the 500W have enough torque to pull a game trailer---for how long?

750W needs insurance, a DL and plates, is it worth the extra paperwork and how much does it cost?

Is there any dealers recommendations in the LML?

[SSG-man]

Here's one I've been dreaming about getting.

https://bcebike.ca/electric-bikes-va...04-boar-ebike/

[goatdancer]

To be considered a bike and not a motorcycle there are power and speed restrictions. That will affect where you can go.

[skuntor]

Make sure any e-bike has good quality bike components. Brakes, shifter, etc. Easy to focus on the motor and battery. Poor quality components will ruin a ride.

[RosscoP]

And don't forget...you can't use e-bikes on roads that are closed to motor vehicles! Even pedal assist!

[dapesche]

I bought a used 2018 norco bigfoot and slapped on the bafang hhsdh and a 52w 17ah battery and that thing is amazing. Can damn near wheelie the thing. It would easily handle pulling weight uphill for 15-20 kms. Pedaling uphill with mild assist, you'll go a long ways.

I was using it early rifle season. Cruising logging roads and bugling for bulls. Worked great. Didn't locate any bulls but it was very efficient and did the job I wanted it to do.