I'm using Shimano PD-EH500 hybrid pedals. One side is flat, other spd. I dont know percentage of all capacity motor. There are 3 level. When I mentioned about minimum it means that I using green settings. Not orange or red.
@@beyondthebikeroads Ok, thank you. I have 105-110 kilo thanks to my belly and probably few more with light backpack, water etc. and I was doing 50-90km for 5-7 days in a row on each trip in hilly terrain during last few years in Croatia, Italy and Sicily with no ebike (it was front and rear suspended MTB with slim tires that weights 13,5kilos) mostly on asphalt but also some parts were on dirt, and it got the best of me :). I was totally exhausted after each ride, with about 500-1100m uphill every day. However, I usually have whole day and I do not ride in a rush and quite often push the bike as well. What we would not do for sightseeings, right? So I consider loosing some weight and using this or similar gravel ebike. The idea is to push the bike on big hills and ride slowly with low to medium support on smaller hills. I wonder if the extender + internal battery can last whole day if I use it only on low and medium and not all the time on flat terraine, only for the smaller hills to keep me on the bike and not walking. I guess it will. How strong is the support It gives on low and how strong it is on medium? Is it noticeable? Does it keep you with your 80+ kilos in motion while pedaling in ease or you still need to pedal very hard to move on?
At the minimum level, riding feels comparable to a carbon bike weighing 8-9 kg. The effort is minimal. I notice this when I turn off the assist and feel that pedaling has become challenging. On the medium setting, which I only use for uphill climbs, it's preaty easier. However, on a 9% incline, it's still tough. I occasionally take breaks for a couple of minutes to let my muscles recover, especially on longer ascents. The most powerful mode feels like a push when you turn the pedals. However, it's not very useful as it drains the battery quickly, and you don't ride faster. It just feels lighter. I don't use it at all. The motor on this bike is 40Nm. You might want to check out models with more powerful motors, some reaching up to 75Nm, especially electric full-suspension bikes, but they come at a higher cost. Then you might start thinking you should have just gotten a moped :) An external battery is a must have, especially if you're riding in mountainous terrain and covering distances of 50-90 km. I consistently use the motor on the minimum setting. The battery depletes slowly, providing a pleasant riding experience. Also, when the speed exceeds 25 km/h, the motor disengages, complying with legal requirements. Keep this in mind. There are some devices to prevent this disengagement, but I don't need them. I rarely go over 25 km/h, except downhill, but I don't need the motor there. For instance, on my trip to the Monastery - 92 km with an extra battery. Continuous use on the minimum setting, including a 20 km uphill stretch on medium. I arrived with a 20% battery remaining. Assuming another 20 km on flat terrain could be covered, it sums up to about 6-7 hours. If you plan to ride all day, bring your charger and top up the battery by 20% - 30% during lunch.
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Are you using normal flat pedals on your bike or are they also the MTB clip in style? What do you have set for your lowest assistance setting? 33%?
I'm using Shimano PD-EH500 hybrid pedals. One side is flat, other spd.
I dont know percentage of all capacity motor. There are 3 level. When I mentioned about minimum it means that I using green settings. Not orange or red.
Anyone know the correct procedure to remove merida silex e 600 battery?
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How much do you weight incl. backpack etc.? Rough estimate is enough.
77 kilo me + backpack up 5 kilo
@@beyondthebikeroads Ok, thank you. I have 105-110 kilo thanks to my belly and probably few more with light backpack, water etc. and I was doing 50-90km for 5-7 days in a row on each trip in hilly terrain during last few years in Croatia, Italy and Sicily with no ebike (it was front and rear suspended MTB with slim tires that weights 13,5kilos) mostly on asphalt but also some parts were on dirt, and it got the best of me :). I was totally exhausted after each ride, with about 500-1100m uphill every day. However, I usually have whole day and I do not ride in a rush and quite often push the bike as well. What we would not do for sightseeings, right? So I consider loosing some weight and using this or similar gravel ebike. The idea is to push the bike on big hills and ride slowly with low to medium support on smaller hills. I wonder if the extender + internal battery can last whole day if I use it only on low and medium and not all the time on flat terraine, only for the smaller hills to keep me on the bike and not walking. I guess it will. How strong is the support It gives on low and how strong it is on medium? Is it noticeable? Does it keep you with your 80+ kilos in motion while pedaling in ease or you still need to pedal very hard to move on?
At the minimum level, riding feels comparable to a carbon bike weighing 8-9 kg. The effort is minimal. I notice this when I turn off the assist and feel that pedaling has become challenging. On the medium setting, which I only use for uphill climbs, it's preaty easier. However, on a 9% incline, it's still tough. I occasionally take breaks for a couple of minutes to let my muscles recover, especially on longer ascents.
The most powerful mode feels like a push when you turn the pedals. However, it's not very useful as it drains the battery quickly, and you don't ride faster. It just feels lighter. I don't use it at all. The motor on this bike is 40Nm. You might want to check out models with more powerful motors, some reaching up to 75Nm, especially electric full-suspension bikes, but they come at a higher cost. Then you might start thinking you should have just gotten a moped :)
An external battery is a must have, especially if you're riding in mountainous terrain and covering distances of 50-90 km.
I consistently use the motor on the minimum setting. The battery depletes slowly, providing a pleasant riding experience. Also, when the speed exceeds 25 km/h, the motor disengages, complying with legal requirements. Keep this in mind. There are some devices to prevent this disengagement, but I don't need them. I rarely go over 25 km/h, except downhill, but I don't need the motor there.
For instance, on my trip to the Monastery - 92 km with an extra battery. Continuous use on the minimum setting, including a 20 km uphill stretch on medium. I arrived with a 20% battery remaining. Assuming another 20 km on flat terrain could be covered, it sums up to about 6-7 hours. If you plan to ride all day, bring your charger and top up the battery by 20% - 30% during lunch.
@@beyondthebikeroadsThank you. That was helpful.