kauaicycler
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I'm considering retiring to Costa Rica and I want to build an ebike as a car replacement. I haven't decided exactly where I want to live put the pacific coast is my most likely choice. When I lived in Hawaii my daily driver was a Jeep so I could drive on the back roads and beaches. I want something similar to that so I can explore my new home, carry my groceries and run errands. I would love a fat tire trike but given what I've read about road conditions and not wanting to attract a lot of attention I've decided against a trike. I think a good compromise would be a semi-recumbent fat tire beach cruiser. Maybe something like this https://www.electrabike.com/bikes/cruiser/cruiser-lux-fat-tire-7d#
but I'm here for suggestions.
I'm looking for advice on a motor(s) setup, I'm 5'11" and 245lbs. I would like to take advantage of regenerative braking but I'm concerned a DD hub motor wouldn't be able to handle the mountainous terrain of the country. Dependability is a primary concern so I'm a little worried about mid drives and geared hub motors. I'm thinking maybe two DD hub motors would meet my needs but I really don't know.
Thanks to all who replied to my previous post, https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=100373&p=1468885#p1468885, I've nixed this plan mostly because of the idea of being alone so much of the time is not appealling. I originally thought I could socialize at the campgrounds and places I stay but, after much research, doing this full time is too expensive for me to live comfortably.
I'm looking for advice on a motor(s) setup, I'm 5'11" and 245lbs. I would like to take advantage of regenerative braking but I'm concerned a DD hub motor wouldn't be able to handle the mountainous terrain of the country. Dependability is a primary concern so I'm a little worried about mid drives and geared hub motors. I'm thinking maybe two DD hub motors would meet my needs but I really don't know.
Thanks to all who replied to my previous post, https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=100373&p=1468885#p1468885, I've nixed this plan mostly because of the idea of being alone so much of the time is not appealling. I originally thought I could socialize at the campgrounds and places I stay but, after much research, doing this full time is too expensive for me to live comfortably.