Help! Is an Electric Bike Suitable for Long Mountain Rides?

[Ghost1951]

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[AdrianLesher]

Hello guys...

I am confused and need some advice. Is an electric bike good for long rides in the mountains? I’m planning a trip where I’ll be riding on a mix of paved roads and some off-road trails. I’ve read mixed opinions online — some say e-bikes are great for long distances and climbing, while others mention issues like battery life and handling on tougher terrain.

I'm not a hardcore cyclist, but I enjoy longer rides and want to explore the mountains without worrying too much about the bike's performance or the battery dying halfway. Also, if anyone has any recommendations on the type of electric bike (hub motor vs. mid-drive, battery capacity, etc.) that would be best for this purpose, I’d love to hear them!

I also check this: https://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/ebike-to-keep-up-with-road-bike-for-40-milqlik But I have not found any solution. could anyone guide me about this? Any insights or personal experiences would be really helpful.

Thanks!

I would recommend an ebike with a mid-bike motor, with no less than 85nm of torque. I'm a pretty heavy man living in Portugal and have a Portuguese-made BEEQ ebike with a 90nm Brose motor which is very helpful in getting up the steep inclines that are common in Portugal. Other mid-bike motors with this amount of torque are made by Bosch (85nm), Shimano (85nm), and Yamaha (85nm). Of course bike weight plays a role in how these motors perform. Also, of course, range is a concern. I sometimes carry an extra battery when I have worries about getting stranded in a place where I won't be able to charge the bike.

Here are some roundups of high torque ebike engines. Although they are here suggested for off-road mountain bikes, the same motors should be helpful in navagating mountain roadways.

Which is the best ebike motors? Our experts give their verdict - MBR

Brose, Bosch, Shimano, Fazua, Panasonic, Yamaha ebike systems... which has more power, which has more battery punch, which is more reliable? Our guide to e-bike motors has the answers.

www.mbr.co.uk

Our big eMTB motor comparison - 13 eMTB motors on test

13 eMTB motors in our big eMTB motor comparison. Which eMTB motor is right for you? And what should you look for when buying?

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Brands like Riese and Mueller and Specialized make good bikes with high-torque center drive motors, but they are quite expensive. I was happy to find the BEEQ brand in Portugal which makes some affordable pedelecs with high-torque mid-bike motors. https://www.beeq-bicycles.com/