Update: I'm still lovin the Ridge 3.0 for what it is and its successor has come along...
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What do all we think about these folding full suspension e-bikes for modding?
Ridge 3.0:
Available from sears for $1.6K: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00697820000P?keyword=3.0
Manufacturer website with More Photos: http://emotoev.com/products/bicycles/mountain/ridge30/
Detailed Specs and Comparison: http://emotoev.com/products/specifiations/specifications_mountain.html
Features:
• Power Assist Folding Mountain Bike
• Panasonic© Lithium Ion 37-volt, 9Ah Battery Pack.
• 250-watt brushless hub motor.
• VPAC (Variable Pedal Assist Controller) with torque sensor.
• 25-mile range with pedal assist.
• 48-pounds, including battery.
• Shimano© Tourney 6-speed Gear Set with TX-51 shifter.
• Kenda© KARMA Puncture Resistant Tires. 26 x 2.0
• Kenda© Self Sealing Tubes.
• Tektro© Disc Brakes.
• Zoom © Suspension Front Fork
• KS © Rear Shock
• 10-year Frame Warranty.
• 2-Year Component Warranty.
• 2-Year Battery Warranty
Traveller 2.0
Detailed review with clickable big Photos: http://www.berryreview.com/2010/03/...tric-assist-bicycles-the-e-moto-traveler-2-0/
Available from sears for 1.6K: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...e=Bikes&psid=FROOGLE01&sid=IDx20070921x00003a
Manufacturers website with Photos: http://www.emotoev.com/products/bicycles/folding/traveler20/
Detailed Specs: http://www.emotoev.com/products/specifiations/specifications_folding.html
Features:
• Folding, 15†aluminum frame with Dahon© folding mechanism.
• Panasonic© Lithium Ion 26-volt, 9Ah Battery Pack.
• 250-watt brushless hub motor.
• VPAC (Variable Pedal Assist Controller) with torque sensor.
• 25-mile range with pedal assist.
• 43.2-pounds, including battery.
• Shimano© Tourney 6-speed Gear Set with TX-51 Shifter.
• Kenda© K-Series Puncture Resistant Tires.
• 20 x 1 3/4 Kenda© Self Sealing Tubes.
• Tektro© Brakes.
• Zoom© Front Suspension KS© Rear Suspension.
• ABS Mudguards.
• 10-year Frame Warranty.
• 2-Year Component Warranty.
• 2-Year Battery Warranty
The new model of the Ridge 3.0 is out. Looks like its got more power and range, and new components! Might be available for around 1.8k
http://emotoev.com/products/bicycles/new_models/delta/index.html
Original:
What do all we think about these folding full suspension e-bikes for modding?
Ridge 3.0:
Available from sears for $1.6K: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00697820000P?keyword=3.0
Manufacturer website with More Photos: http://emotoev.com/products/bicycles/mountain/ridge30/
Detailed Specs and Comparison: http://emotoev.com/products/specifiations/specifications_mountain.html
Features:
• Power Assist Folding Mountain Bike
• Panasonic© Lithium Ion 37-volt, 9Ah Battery Pack.
• 250-watt brushless hub motor.
• VPAC (Variable Pedal Assist Controller) with torque sensor.
• 25-mile range with pedal assist.
• 48-pounds, including battery.
• Shimano© Tourney 6-speed Gear Set with TX-51 shifter.
• Kenda© KARMA Puncture Resistant Tires. 26 x 2.0
• Kenda© Self Sealing Tubes.
• Tektro© Disc Brakes.
• Zoom © Suspension Front Fork
• KS © Rear Shock
• 10-year Frame Warranty.
• 2-Year Component Warranty.
• 2-Year Battery Warranty
Traveller 2.0
Detailed review with clickable big Photos: http://www.berryreview.com/2010/03/...tric-assist-bicycles-the-e-moto-traveler-2-0/
Available from sears for 1.6K: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...e=Bikes&psid=FROOGLE01&sid=IDx20070921x00003a
Manufacturers website with Photos: http://www.emotoev.com/products/bicycles/folding/traveler20/
Detailed Specs: http://www.emotoev.com/products/specifiations/specifications_folding.html
Features:
• Folding, 15†aluminum frame with Dahon© folding mechanism.
• Panasonic© Lithium Ion 26-volt, 9Ah Battery Pack.
• 250-watt brushless hub motor.
• VPAC (Variable Pedal Assist Controller) with torque sensor.
• 25-mile range with pedal assist.
• 43.2-pounds, including battery.
• Shimano© Tourney 6-speed Gear Set with TX-51 Shifter.
• Kenda© K-Series Puncture Resistant Tires.
• 20 x 1 3/4 Kenda© Self Sealing Tubes.
• Tektro© Brakes.
• Zoom© Front Suspension KS© Rear Suspension.
• ABS Mudguards.
• 10-year Frame Warranty.
• 2-Year Component Warranty.
• 2-Year Battery Warranty