How to Choose the Best Hunting E-Bikes- A Buying Guide

Your hunting adventure can get better and more exciting with an E-Bike. It makes your hunting easy and allows you to extend your hunting horizon. Since it is motor driven, you would have more strength to focus on catching games than on peddling your bike. This article looks at the various factors to consider in an E-Bike before buying one.

Factors to consider when buying an E-Bike

Different models of E-Bikes have different speed limits. Most E-Bikes have a top speed of about 50 miles per hour. However, the major difference in speed lies in the number of pedal assist levels. The higher the pedal assist levels, the faster the bike will go. You shouldn't leave the whole work for the motor, or else you might not finish your hunting before the battery goes down. This is because the more power it gives out, the more the battery runs down. So try to do some pedaling, especially on hills where more power would be needed.

The size of your hunting E-Bike also determines the size of the bike in general. There are different sizes of bikes depending on the length and height of the frame. Pick a bike size that would be comfortable for you, considering your size. Also, there are different frame weights for your E-Bikes. How heavy or light the frame is, contributes to the overall speed and sturdiness of the bike. Heavy frames are sturdy while light ones go at a faster speed. What's your choice? 

There are two basic motor types in E-Bikes. The Mid-drive and the Gear-hub motors. Gear-hub motors are easier to maintain and less expensive but have less power and drain battery faster. Mid-drive motors on the other hand are faster, have longer-lasting batteries, and are quieter. They are, however, more expensive (Both in purchase and maintenance) than Gear-hub motor types. Overall, we recommend the mid-drive motor types for a more exciting hunting experience.

E-Bike motors generate noise when they run. However, some models make less noise than others. Always go for E-Bikes with quiet engines so as not to scare off the games. While you are considering a quiet motor, also consider the motor power. Go for models with efficient power and yet a quiet motor running system.

It would be a sad thing to set out for hunting on your E-Bike and a few minutes into hunting, your battery gets drained. That would ruin your adventure. So, you should consider the battery capacity of the bike. Usually, the bigger the battery, the higher the capacity. Buy a hunting E-Bike with a battery capacity of not less than 30V. The higher the battery capacity, the more exciting your hunting will be.  

Having a flat tire when you are miles away from home or the road is a bad thing to imagine. It is everything you wouldn't want to experience while hunting with your E-Bike. To avoid this ugly experience, you should go with quality tires and fat ones too. Also, consider tires with enough surface grip. They help you maintain balance to avoid slipping off the hillside or skidding off when you make a quick turn. Similarly, you should ensure that the pedals and handlebars are comfortable while providing enough grip. Hunting is wild and sometimes, you just have to go wild as well to keep up with the pace. That's why you need enough grip to avoid any accidents resulting from poor handling.

Brakes are indispensable parts of any vehicle. Some E-Bikes have mechanical brakes while some have hydraulic brakes. Mechanical brakes are easier to maintain, make less noise, and are faster in response. They can be easily repaired with fewer tools than hydraulic types. Overall, the choice of brake discs should be an individual decision.

Some hunting E-Bikes are modified to carry more load than others. Considering what you have in your hunting kit, you might want to buy an E-Bike that has a heavy-duty carriage. It would help you carry as many things as you wish for your hunting adventure. However, consider the battery and motor capacity of the bike and carry as much load as wouldn't cause the bike to slow down. This would run down the batter faster. So, the higher the power capacity, the bigger the load should be, for smooth running.

With all these said, we believe you now know what exactly you are looking for in a hunting E-Bike. And now we look forward to having you order your hunting E-Bike from Recreation Outfitters. We provide you with quality hunting E-Bikes and our warranty plus after-sales service is simply amazing. Check out our top 3 E-Bike brands

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