Folding e-bike with full suspension & fat tires

[Ura-Ki]

Now, swap to a Predator 212 or 420 and use a set of larger 35 inch offroad tires and you really got something!

 

[FourTeeFive]

These are pretty amazing:

UBCO Electric Utility Motorbikes - Ride The Planet

2x2 Electric Utility Motorbikes are fully electric and ready for action. Whether you’re going on-road or off-road our bikes are perfect for everyday adventures or the daily grind.

www.ubcobikes.com

 

[Flopsweat]

Now, swap to a Predator 212 or 420 and use a set of larger 35 inch offroad tires and you really got something!

 

[Certaindeaf]

FWIW, Monkey bike maximum weight capacity including rider, all luggage, and accessories: 229 lb..

This is why I have people hold my beer.



Not really, 175 lbs.

 

[Edhunds]

I used to carry a MTB in the back of a IH Scout Traveler while in college. For breakdowns and such. Rarely used it for that purpose though. That was also back when I had much better health and I rode the bike a lot.

I have long held that having an alternate means of travel as backup is a wise idea for anybody, especially preppers. A bicycle is good because it is much more efficient than walking, and faster too. Speed can be an important factor in just about any SHTF scenario - you may be fleeing something/somebody, you may need to get home to care for someone, you may need to meet someone. Range is also important - you can cover 100 miles in a day on a bicycle over relatively flat terrain, that would take you up to a week to cover on foot (especially with a backpack loaded with gear).

An e-bike has more advantages; it has better range & sustained speed. If you are injured (say you were inured in an earthquake) or sick, you may not be able to pedal or pedal up a hill. If you are in poor health (e.g., me due to age/injuries) and can't sustain much exercise, having that electric assist can make all the difference in getting up a hill.

A folding e-bike that you can put in your trunk or cargo area, that is out of sight and therefore more secure, would be a good thing to have if you commute any real distance (like I used to commute 32 miles each way with significant hills) or you are traveling, then this would be a good thing to pack along.

This is one of many e-bikes, including folding e-bikes. I have no experience with it and need to do more research, but the features tick off most of what I want; full suspension, fat tires, different assist modes, folding for keeping in my SUV, cargo rack, etc. - the one thing it doesn't have is 2WD, but for an emergency backup mode, that isn't absolutely necessary. I do wish it had more range - but maybe I can get a spare battery for it. Also, not sure (yet) if it has a regen mode or not.

That said, it seems the price is right.

Engwe Engine Pro 750W High Performance Electric Bike - Expedition Portal

Over the past 20 years Engwe has focused on e-bike development. Today we’re taking a look at one of their latest models, the Engine Pro 750W.

expeditionportal.com

EP-2 PRO|750W Folding EBike|Fat Tire Mountain Electric Bike|ENGWE

The EP-2 Pro is an affordable, stylish fat tire electric bike. With a 750W high-torque motor and 20*4.0 all terrain fat tires, it’s ready to handle any mission. The 20 Inch aluminum alloy frame has a bright brushed finish. Collapsible top-tube and frame make it portable and convenient to store...

engwe-bikes.com

I am 70 yrs old and still working, I have thought about having a folding bike at work in case we experienced the over due 9.0 EQ. For many years I had a very nice mtn bike in the bike cage locked up but it got stolen :0(. I have looked at the e-bikes but they are too expensive for me.

 

[Certaindeaf]

I am 70 yrs old and still working, I have thought about having a folding bike at work in case we experienced the over due 9.0 EQ. For many years I had a very nice mtn bike in the bike cage locked up but it got stolen :0(. I have looked at the e-bikes but they are too expensive for me.

Bolt cutters are like $10. Keep them in your trunk.






Lol, not really

 

[3MTA3]

This is cool but there is something wrong with the audio. It sounds/looks like they did a studio voice-over. It's very distracting. But The Rig is pretty darn cool.

To an ATV/UTV owner, this is a hand-controlled light-weight electric quad. That doesn't diminish it in any way - in fact it makes it a fantastic concept. Nice!

It even has a position for a 50 cal and gunner...

 

[RicInOR]

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=folding+ebike

 

[The Heretic]

Tax credits jump to $900 for e-bikes, $7,500 for electric motorcycles in Build Back Better Act

Electric bicycles and electric motorcycles may be getting significantly more affordable in the US after tax credits for both advance...

electrek.co

 

[Snip]

I am 70 yrs old and still working, I have thought about having a folding bike at work in case we experienced the over due 9.0 EQ. For many years I had a very nice mtn bike in the bike cage locked up but it got stolen :0(. I have looked at the e-bikes but they are too expensive for me.

The best type of bike is one that you'll ride. E-bikes are awesome fun and will allow you to ride different terrain efficiently. They are such a hoot.