Spoke to a guy last Fall at Shiawassee State Game area. He said he had his bike confiscated for using it in the game area.
Spoke to a guy last Fall at Shiawassee State Game area. He said he had his bike confiscated for using it in the game area.
I've been researching ebikes for hunting for months now. I have one on order that should be delivered in the next few weeks so I can't speak first hand, but I can share what I've learned through my research.
The first question you might want to ask yourself is Do you need a hub drive or mid drive motor? Mid drives will give you much more torque for climbing hills but are also more expensive. I went with a hub drive, which is fine for MI, but might be underpowered for hill country in other states.
Youtube is a terrific resource.
I've been researching ebikes for hunting for months now. I have one on order that should be delivered in the next few weeks so I can't speak first hand, but I can share what I've learned...
In the SGA he should have been fine. If he was in the NWR, not so much.
In the SGA he should have been fine. If he was in the NWR, not so much.
With a mid motor drive if the motor goes out you have to push the bike back. You don't have the ability to pedal back so that's a deal breaker for me.
Which bike did you go with and how do you like it so far? Also how are you carrying your bow or gun?
With a mid motor...
After reading the links that were provided ORV, Motor Cycle Trails would be OK, Southern Lower State Game Areas looks like NO, is that the way you read it.
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aphess223
After reading the links that were provided ORV, Motor Cycle Trails would be OK, Southern Lower State Game Areas looks like NO, is that the way you read it.
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aphess223
It's interesting - because state law appears to contradict itself.
They specifically define E-bikes as "non motorized vehicles", yet (maybe) ban them on unimproved trails because they are motorized.
It's interesting - because state law appears to contradict itself.
They specifically define E-bikes as "non motorized vehicles", yet (maybe) ban them on unimproved trails because they are motorized.
From what I've read its very rare to bust a chain. If I were to own a mid drive, I'd keep a spare chain in the saddle bag so if in the rare event I bust a chain, I can replace it and be on my way. Not a deal breaker for me.
I ordered the Bolton Blackbird which is a 750 watt hub drive. It should be delivered in April.
If you're set on a hub drive, I'd look at Himiway cruiser. They seem to be the best value at $1500.
From what I've read its very rare to bust a chain. If I were to own a mid drive, I'd keep a spare chain in the saddle bag so if in the rare event I bust a chain, I can...
With a mid motor drive if the motor goes out you have to push the bike back. You don't have the ability to pedal back so that's a deal breaker for me.
Which bike did you go with and how do you like it so far? Also how are you carrying your bow or gun?
With a mid motor drive if the motor goes out you have to push the bike back. You don't have the ability to pedal back so that's a deal breaker for me.
Which bike did you go with and how do you like it so far? Also how are you carrying your bow or gun?
That's the way I'm leaning. The Huntin Wheelz and Himiway appear to be the exact same with a few minor differences. Twist throttle vs. thumb push, 17.5ah vs 11.6ah battery, 1 year vs. 2 year warranty, seat and rack. Hard to tell for sure without actually seeing the Himiway.
That's the way I'm...