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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.
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.
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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...
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