Buying guide: choosing your electric bike
The points that really matter before you buy, explained simply.
1. Mid-drive or hub motor
A mid-drive pushes the chain and uses the gears: it climbs better and handles loads. A hub motor sits in the wheel: simpler, cheaper, great on the flat. Examples: Bakcou Mule SD, Bakcou Flatlander SD.
2. The battery: think in Wh
Wh = volts × amp-hours. A 52 V, 20 Ah battery gives about 1,040 Wh. All else equal, more Wh means more miles.
3. Advertised and real range
Advertised range is measured in good conditions. Cold, snow, hills, wind, carried weight and a high assist level reduce it, sometimes by half.
4. Tires, brakes and sensor
Wide tires for snow and sand, hydraulic disc brakes for safe stops under load. A torque sensor gives natural assistance; a cadence sensor reacts to pedaling, more abrupt but simple.
5. Weight and load
An electric bike is heavy: check the maximum load, whether you can lift it when needed and where you will store or transport it.
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Frequently asked questions
What range should I expect?
Expect clearly less than the advertised figure in winter or rough terrain. Choose more Wh than the minimum.
How do I pay for my order?
No payment is taken on the website. After you send your order, Guillaume confirms the final price with taxes, then you pay by PayPal (invoice or link, with a pay-in-4 option subject to eligibility) or by Interac e-Transfer.
How does delivery work?
Delivery is included in the listed price and usually takes 3 to 7 business days. E-bikeQC does not hold stock: your order ships directly to you from our supplier. Guillaume confirms the delivery time for your province when he confirms your order.