Which ebike

[TallnHeavy]

I’m looking to replace my Giant ToughRoad SLR1 adventure bike with an e-bike so I can more comfortably ride longer distances and keep active. I’d like some help finding a suitable model because I have specific requirements:

• Weight: 140 kg (rider)
• Height: 191 cm
• Daily distance: At least 40 km, often more
• Budget: Up to €5,700
• Drive: Belt drive (I want minimal maintenance—no chain oiling)
• Location: Belgium
• Preferred style: All-rounder—touring or SUV-like e-bike (not a city bike or cargo bike), mainly for tarmac and Belgium’s rough roads, but occasionally venturing onto unpaved routes

I’ve noticed that most e-bikes have a weight limit of just 130–140 kg. Even the largest Dutch bike dealer only recommended the Kalkhoff Image Advance+ or better, which seems more like a city bike than a true trekking/touring or SUV model.

Am I out of luck when it comes to getting a robust, belt-drive all-round e-bike suited for my weight, height, and riding style within this budget? Or are there specific models I should consider?

Any concrete advice or model suggestions would be really appreciated. Thanks!

 

[AGS]

You could try contacting Radbikes to see if they can get hold of a Radkick in Europe. That’s the closest bike I can think of that meets your requirements.

They have several bikes in their range that almost suit, but only the Radkick has a belt drive and it may still only be available in the US.

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[AGS]

Scrap that, the belt drive Radkick has a maximum rider weight of 125KG.

 

[matthewslack]

Belt drive goes hand in hand with hub gears, and Rohloff would be the top choice. Your budget might not quite stretch to Reiss and Muller, but their range might have what you would like. I don't know their weight ranges.

 

[AndyBike]

Your budget might not quite stretch to Reiss and Muller, but their range might have what you would like. I don't know their weight ranges.

Multicharger2 Mixte GT vario - £5609 (dont know that that is in Euros)
https://www.r-m.de/en-gb/bikes/multicharger2-mixte/

 

[saneagle]

I’m looking to replace my Giant ToughRoad SLR1 adventure bike with an e-bike so I can more comfortably ride longer distances and keep active. I’d like some help finding a suitable model because I have specific requirements:

• Weight: 140 kg (rider)
• Height: 191 cm
• Daily distance: At least 40 km, often more
• Budget: Up to €5,700
• Drive: Belt drive (I want minimal maintenance—no chain oiling)
• Location: Belgium
• Preferred style: All-rounder—touring or SUV-like e-bike (not a city bike or cargo bike), mainly for tarmac and Belgium’s rough roads, but occasionally venturing onto unpaved routes

I’ve noticed that most e-bikes have a weight limit of just 130–140 kg. Even the largest Dutch bike dealer only recommended the Kalkhoff Image Advance+ or better, which seems more like a city bike than a true trekking/touring or SUV model.

Am I out of luck when it comes to getting a robust, belt-drive all-round e-bike suited for my weight, height, and riding style within this budget? Or are there specific models I should consider?

Any concrete advice or model suggestions would be really appreciated. Thanks!

People always over-specify what they think they need. Saying that it must have a belt drive limits your choice of bikes and causes you to have to compromise on characteristics that are more important. Do you really want to compromise your bike just to not have to drip some oil on your chain once every six months or less? Chains are cheap, reliable and durable. There must be a reason that 98% of all bikes have chains.

 

[guerney]

Multicharger2 Mixte GT vario - £5609 (dont know that that is in Euros)
https://www.r-m.de/en-gb/bikes/multicharger2-mixte/

Max weight rating for rider is 110kg. 65kg for passenger, rules out average people, never mind fatsos. Apart from fatso kids.

 

[TallnHeavy]

People always over-specify what they think they need. Saying that it must have a belt drive limits your choice of bikes and causes you to have to compromise on characteristics that are more important. Do you really want to compromise your bike just to not have to drip some oil on your chain once every six months or less? Chains are cheap, reliable and durable. There must be a reason that 98% of all bikes have chains.

I looked up on internet as to what to choose from belt or chain and many recommended belt.... I'll reconsider again as the belt drive bikes cost more. Thanks

 

[saneagle]

I looked up on internet as to what to choose from belt or chain and many recommended belt.... I'll reconsider again as the belt drive bikes cost more. Thanks

If belts are so great, why isn't everybody and every bike maker using them? Look at all the bikes when you're out and about. How many have belts? I doubt that you'll ever see one.

 

[AndyBike]

If belts are so great, why isn't everybody and every bike maker using them?

You know fine

Its money money money
Moneeeeeeey

Mind you, you have told us all how tight you are, which does hint that your rejection of it might be because of that

Plus chains are more for multiple gears, as we see in cassette cogs, because of their flexibility. Gates for example dont need to run up a cassette.
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I've always used chain driven on my some 30+ bikes till i got the buzzbike with its Gates belt.

Absolutely fantastic. Far far stronger than a chain, and zero maintenance(bar a bit of a wipe with a damp cloth.

 

[Woosh]

I rode a 20" folding bike with belt for a while when I got some made. Absolutely loved it. Quiet, easy to fold, no muck and lighter than chain. Why it didn't sell better despite low price (649), I never understood that.
Later when it started to sell, the factory upped their price and I abandoned the project.

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