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.