Well I did it. I bought it. And the winner is...
Well I did it. I bought it. And the winner is...
The Hitway BK6M.The main reason was price. I got it for $999.00 CAD. It was also the quickest shipper from amazon arriving by this Friday. everyone else was minimum July 4 or longer.
I was sorely tempted to get the Wildeway FW11S due to it's 32AH sized battery. but the battery weighs almost 20lbs by itself. I am going to be buying extra batteries for longer range, and the most I could carry would be 1 extra with the Wildeway. where for the same weight with the Hitway's battery I could get 3 extra. so I could carry 80AH's with me VS only 64AH with the Wildeway.
I am looking forward to going out and riding. I have been stuck in this house for so long I'm going stir crazy. I will get back to you and let you folks know how it's going.
I will be frank: that product listing does not immediately inspire confidence: typos, images unnecessarily and confusingly mirrored, missing relevant specifications (eg crank length), and a reference to "electronic brakes".
However, with what is available, based upon the previous discussion, this does seem to meet your needs. Poor marketing materials will not invalidate this ebike if it ends up working out for you. I do think you were wise to avoid a non-removable 8 kg (18 lbs) battery, since you were aiming for multiple battery modularity.
I will say that at this price range, and with no UL/cUL markings, I would take reasonable precautions while charging the batteries, such as only charging while someone is awake and nearby. I'm not suggesting a 10 meter exclusion zone or anything alarmist like that, but reports do suggest it's the charging phase where any defects will expose themselves.
With all that said, welcome to the ebike club! You've leveled up, with more places to see and visit, at your own pace and on your own schedule. The world -- or at least, greater Vancouver -- is your oyster. Let us know how things go, both good and bad, about this ebike and your journeys, whether just a work commute or an epic outdoor adventure.
Never heard of them before, you'll have to keep us updated on how it goes! Have fun and be safe, don't forget to get a quality MIPS rated helmet, maybe one with a chin bar especially if you're going to be riding fast.
I have a Hitway BK11M. I like it. Only 300 miles on it and no issues so far. Have fun and be safe!