July 18, 2025Jul 18 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!
July 18, 2025Jul 18 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. https://radpowerbikes.eu/
July 18, 2025Jul 18 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.
July 18, 2025Jul 18 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/
July 18, 2025Jul 18 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.
July 18, 2025Jul 18 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. Edited July 18, 2025Jul 18 by guerney
July 19, 2025Jul 19 Author 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
July 19, 2025Jul 19 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.
July 19, 2025Jul 19 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. -------------------------------- 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.
July 20, 2025Jul 20 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. Belt or chain, derailleur or hub? | Pedelecs - Electric Bike Community Edited July 20, 2025Jul 20 by Woosh
July 20, 2025Jul 20 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. Belt or chain, derailleur or hub? | Pedelecs - Electric Bike Community #4 in the linked thread says carbon belts don't last as long as chains, #5 mentions life exceeding a mere 7,000 miles, and #51 talks about a 100,000 mile wear rating. How long do belts really last, both hub motor and mid-drive with hub gears?
July 20, 2025Jul 20 #4 in the linked thread says carbon belts don't last as long as chains, #5 mentions life exceeding a mere 7,000 miles, and #51 talks about a 100,000 mile wear rating. How long do belts really last, both hub motor and mid-drive with hub gears? They last forever if you don't use them. On the other hand, they don't last 5 minutes if your battery catches fire.
July 20, 2025Jul 20 #4 in the linked thread says carbon belts don't last as long as chains, #5 mentions life exceeding a mere 7,000 miles, and #51 talks about a 100,000 mile wear rating. How long do belts really last, both hub motor and mid-drive with hub gears? The motor is a Bafang front hub, they easily last 10 years. The belt would probably last also just as long. The last one I serviced had 4 years of use and looked prefectly good. I have never replaced any of them. Back in those days, lots of people just sat on the folder and used the throttle. What attracted me to the belt was that it was a new product and sold cheaply for a while, about $50 for the kit (chainring, belt and sprocket for the 3-speed shimano hub gear).
July 20, 2025Jul 20 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? This Haibike might fit your needs 150kg max weight, all rounder with belt drive and ABS for a tad under 5k Euro (in Germany at least).
July 20, 2025Jul 20 ...about $50 for the kit (chainring, belt and sprocket for the 3-speed shimano hub gear). + £10 for a hacksaw to cut your seatstay
July 20, 2025Jul 20 + £10 for a hacksaw to cut your seatstay The frame is made for it, the seat stay has a cut and a link.when you order a container or more, changes to the frames add only a few dollars. Edited July 20, 2025Jul 20 by Woosh
July 20, 2025Jul 20 This Haibike might fit your needs Opps forgot the link:rolleyes: https://www.haibike.com/de-en/p/trekking-9-abs-htjt1/?HEIGHTS=XL
July 21, 2025Jul 21 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. Belt or chain, derailleur or hub? | Pedelecs - Electric Bike Community Unless there's a tiny ickle mid-drive hidden in the frame, buying hordes were put off by the front hub motor? Price of the belt driven ADO Air 20 Ultra with integrated automatic 3 geared rear hub motor is pretty high. Did this bike topple over when leant on the stand, with front wheel straight? Edited July 21, 2025Jul 21 by guerney
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