275lb rider on a Stealth Bomber?

[Helios]

Hey everyone. Awesome forum, tons of info!

I was considering buying a Stealth Bomber and wanted to pick some of you technical folks' brains about the feasibility of that.

I'm 6-3 and weigh 275lbs. This being my first venture into the electric bike market, I was wondering if that particular bike could handle a rider with my proportions. I'd be riding it in Seattle for commuting purposes, primarily, but may also consider taking it out for some light trail riding on the weekends.

What would the speed/performance/hill climbing implications be for a rider of my proportions? I have no idea how to compare the motor power/mechanics to my requirements. Any help would be appreciated.

I gravitated towards the Bomber because they advertise it to be one of the most powerful out of the box bikes. If there's another bike that would be better suited (even a trike would be fine), I'd be receptive toward that. I commute about 4 miles total (one way), but it is quite hilly (downtown Seattle). If the e-bike route doesn't work out, I might go for a Scooter - but i'd like to avoid that because going the bike route would give me some commuting advantages.

Without trying to sound douchey, money isn't that much of a consideration, as I have chunk of cash saved up to apply towards a new vehicle for commuting purposes.

Thanks in advance for any input!

 

[Kepler]

The Bomber could handle your weight without too many problems. I think if you were to get serious, it would be worth requesting a heavy duty seatpost sub frame as I think this would be the only part of the bike that could be on the limit. Rest will fine. Still will climb just about any hill you could throw at.

 

[dogman dan]

Though I've never touched, let alone ridden a bomber, I do agree with that.

You might not be able to climb as steep hills as a lighter rider, but it should get you around on the commute very well. Perhaps too well if the cops are watching, but you can ride slower and be less noticed in most US cities.

Back to hills, it should still take you up stuff you'd die trying to pedal up. Pedal if you slow enough to do so for sure though.

A seatpost gets a lot stronger if you pound a hardwood stick up it, like a rake handle.