E Bikes for Hunting

[Tesoro]

This is the South West Oregon E-bike! Motorized vehicles include electric so...

 

[memilanuk]

The wife and I are looking at getting a e-bikes - more for RV-ing, but I wouldn't mind being able to use it for hunting as well.

Most of the models we've been looking at appear to be class 2, though. Funny how they don't seem to just *say* what class they are - have to dig around in the features list looking for 'throttle'.

I did notice that some class 2/3 bikes have a button or switch to disable the throttle - effectively making it a class 1?

I wonder how that would factor into things?

 

[284winner]

So electric cars have been hashed over on the main forum, what about e bikes? Anyone using them? Is the Quietkat worth the extra money over some other fat tire e bikes priced much lower? Thinking about one for getting to and from my bow stands. I have an ATV and a UTV but I hunt several days a week during bow season and an e bike would create a lot less disturbance.

As I've said about EVs, they have their place. Towing heavy loads using 3-4 times the battery charge isn't that use. These EBs are certainly within that definition and I think are a great hunter asset. Quiet, scent free and lightweight. Fast charge and prevent sweating during use. What's not to like. Price maybe being the only negative.

 

[Tesoro]

As I've said about EVs, they have their place. Towing heavy loads using 3-4 times the battery charge isn't that use. These EBs are certainly within that definition and I think are a great hunter asset. Quiet, scent free and lightweight. Fast charge and prevent sweating during use. What's not to like. Price maybe being the only negative.

Scent free?! I guess so if you are hunting birds.

 

[284winner]

Scent free?! I guess so if you are hunting birds.

Scent free as a peddle bike. They leave no scent from powering it and nothing is left on the trail from the tire. I'd say that's fairly scent free by comparison. Nothing is scent free as your quote implies. Just about as close as you can get. Definitely less than walking the same path.

 

[annanikolson]

Ebikes are rad and not going away....

class 1 bikes ( peddle assist only ) are pretty much tolerated on most trails that are regular bike ok. The number of class 1 bikes getting sold is 2/1 over acoustic bikes. down side is they are the most expensive with even a cheap one starting at 5k and going up to 14k. packing a lot of weight with them is not ideal but they are the most capable on bike only trails. The motors are not made to tow a heavy load but will do it.

class 2/3 and electric motocross push to go bikes are a lot lot more limited where you can run them. They include things like the surron or quietkat. The motocross bikes are just that and you can go fast and far but trail use on a bike trail will get you a court date pretty fast. The push to go bikes like the quietkat work but i would not ever take one on a technical trail. you can sometimes get away with them on bike trails. because you can peddle them or at least look like you are vs the surron type.

my Norco range has a couple thousand miles on it and its running strong!

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I never thought about using electric bikes for hunting. Now I will seriously consider buying it, but if it is justified. As I understand it, the cost of a "normal" electric bike that will cope with its tasks, for example, pulling a deer and driving over bumps, starts from 5000 bucks, right?

 

[MikeT49]

Got my ebike outfitted, ready to hunt. It's a Rambo Ryder 24. Got it from Sportsmans Guide. On sale and included the $800 accessory bundle (mud guards, rear rack, game cart, light and saddle bag). 750W motor meets most ebike regs. The thumb throttle can be removed if you need to go to class 1. I added a front rack & milk crate basket; Xbow/gun clamping holder; rear platform; tail light; bigger seat; 1Up carrying rack, 1up license plate holder w/light bar; bike cover; 4' led tail light bar. All in for ~ $3600.00.

 

[MikeT49]

Sportsmans Guide is currently including the 6 piece accessory kit (cart, mud guards, etc) for free with purchase of Rambo ebike. 10% off and free shipping if you are a member.

 

[Wrkm45]

Been using a hunting e bike for bow season the past couple years, and it’s made a huge difference. Started with a Birch Grolar AWD hunting e bike all season, and it’s exceeded expectations. Compared to the QuietKat, the Grolar offers dual 750W motors with switchable all-wheel drive, which makes a huge difference on steep, muddy, or loose terrain. The fat tires grip well, and the frame is built like a tank—perfect for hauling gear deep into the woods without making a sound.

 

[AWS]

Where I hunt in WI the snowmobile trails are also ATV trails and are blocked but have a 41" opening to allow ATV access but not 4x4 trucks or jeeps like vehicles.

In WA there are green tag areas that are public accessable but gats are locked , peddle bikes were legal but t rules might have changed since then. I used to ride my mountain bike in to call preds.

 

[MikeT49]

If you are shopping for an ebike, check out the step thru models. I have found that with the rear rack packed with gear and wearing heavy/bulky clothing and boots, it can be a beeeech to get on an ebike with a crotch bar.