Electric Mountain Bike?

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I have been wondering if an electric mountain bike would be very practical or not for shorter day hunts. I have no knowledge of them but I think the fact that they are relatively quite and light would definitely make it useful.
So my question is: have any of you ever used one?

Thanks. SJ
 
Hahaha. you guys should quit your day jobs and do stand up. Its just that there is can be limited access to some areas with no vehicle access allowed. I think one of these things could really open up the back country in areas like that.
 
the batteries on those bikes are ... let's say .... not large enough
so you're better off with a dirtbike
or one step up: an ATV
or even better: a jeep
 
legi0n said:
the batteries on those bikes are ... let's say .... not large enough
so you're better off with a dirtbike
or one step up: an ATV
or even better: a jeep
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The legality of an electric assisted mode of transportation could be debated in some jurisdictions like Manitoba, but gas motorized transport is strictly illegal in most cases
 
Your post cause me to do a quick google search.

I saw "cheap bikes" @ $1500 US going up into the 8-9K range.

The "cheapie" had a range of 15 kms on "urban trails".

I would think if somewhere is "tough to get into", a bike probably wouldn't do it. You would at least need a "logging road" quality of ground. The write-ups on them really did indicate some kind of "hard surface use".

But if you had an area with at least good/clear trails, that you couldn't use an ATV (which kinda falls into the same price range of a (better) one of these things), it might have some value. Just wondering how you would get your game out, unless it was a bird/bunny - can't quite imagine strapping Bambi or Yogi on the package carrier and getting it out.
 
I have looked into these bikes as well. I think they would be ideal for quietly scouting some trails. I don't know about the rest of you, but after
10km I have had all I can take for the day (my knees aren't what they used to be). Dirt bikes and ATVs are just too noisy!

There is one model (?) that is built like an old mini-bike with short fat tires and lots of batteries in the floor, probably haul a deer out with it.
 
I'm also looking at setting my bike up for some road hunting/bush cruising this year. I can ride out from my house and if successful with anything other than bunnies or birds I can ride back or call for the truck. Can't think of a better way to cover as much ground quietly while getting some awesome exercise. Electric would be great on the return trip, they seem to get longer than the trip in some days .
 
I have used my MTN bike often; no electricity though, for pedaling along the top of the Milk River Ridge after the landowner banned vehicles, and in the mountains on the roads closed to highway vehicles. Much quieter than a quad. I have rolled up on deer and elk without spooking them. I picked up a game cart from a shop in Keremeos that I can attach behind the bike. Great rig.
 
That definitely has possibilities. I will have to do some research on it. Thanks

SJ

QUOTE=Robert Nicholson;12528611]Google "Daymak Beast" it is an interesting concept: electric with pedals and solar panels, price target $1500 for base model. My new neighbour has one
and I have got to go over there and make friends with him so I can ask him about this thing.[/QUOTE]
 
stevejones said:
Hahaha. you guys should quit your day jobs and do stand up. Its just that there is can be limited access to some areas with no vehicle access allowed. I think one of these things could really open up the back country in areas like that.
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I feel your pain....I've been using a mountain bike for 3 years now to get a few km past the gates, works really well. I even managed to get a blacktail out in one piece by placing him on top the bike. Seat went inside the rib cage, tied the head to the handle bars and just let his legs dangle on either side, walked him 4 km back to my truck quite easily. I've got a picture actually maybe I'll get ambitious and try to post it.
 
hookedonblacktail said:
I feel your pain....I've been using a mountain bike for 3 years now to get a few km past the gates, works really well. I even managed to get a blacktail out in one piece by placing him on top the bike. Seat went inside the rib cage, tied the head to the handle bars and just let his legs dangle on either side, walked him 4 km back to my truck quite easily. I've got a picture actually maybe I'll get ambitious and try to post it.
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That is genius! That sounds way easier than trying to pack it out on your back.
 
I always bring my bike along on hunting trips.

I have also pulled a kid trailer with camping equipment into a motor vehicle closed area and camped and hunted by bike and foot there too.
 
So had a look at the "Daymak Beast".

While it sounds impressive and usable, I did some math - by the time I got the bike, the charger, a spare battery, the optimizer and paid the tax my wallet would be light by about 6K.

Now, of course I would need to add on a gun boot - ok, less than 200 bucks even if I want to go "really fancy".

That's when the problem started.

I just don't have a rifle "worthy" of going in the scabbard on a $6000 "BICYCLE".

I mean you can put a $350 Axis on that beast - so would need a really nice Cooper, or maybe a Kimber, or something from the Browning or Weatherby custom shop - with glass it should be worth "at least as much" as a "bicycle"...

So after re-checking my wallet I guess I will be walking in with my single shot H&R 20 gauge for another year or two Laugh2
 
stevejones said:
Hahaha. you guys should quit your day jobs and do stand up. Its just that there is can be limited access to some areas with no vehicle access allowed. I think one of these things could really open up the back country in areas like that.
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I use the pedals on my bike so I don't want the extra weight of batteries. Still much quieter than a truck and gets me around faster than on foot.
 
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