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Yes. I use a mountain bike every time I hunt. Mine is a entry level hard tail 29er. I've added bow/rifle mounts to the handlebars and I've got a trailer I use for hauling in tree stands and for hauling deer out. Works really well but I can tell you biking up and down a couple miles of trails with gear and a 100lb doe in the trailer is pretty demanding on your legs.

I'm looking at adding a 1kw mid-drive motor and battery pack to help me get in with a little less effort because it's hard not to sweat while riding a couple miles in. Having the motor assist would be nice for that entry trip. Less concerned on the way out.
 
Ril0":1w1ut4ft said:
Yes. I use a mountain bike every time I hunt. Mine is a entry level hard tail 29er. I've added bow/rifle mounts to the handlebars and I've got a trailer I use for hauling in tree stands and for hauling deer out. Works really well but I can tell you biking up and down a couple miles of trails with gear and a 100lb doe in the trailer is pretty demanding on your legs.

I'm looking at adding a 1kw mid-drive motor and battery pack to help me get in with a little less effort because it's hard not to sweat while riding a couple miles in. Having the motor assist would be nice for that entry trip. Less concerned on the way out.
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Not sure a motor assist would be legal on a wma. I would call a twra before I put one on a bike I planned on riding there

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Good point. Knowing regs is important for those who might consider a motorized bike. I currently hunt out at Ames where the electric bikes are permitted.
 
jar":353ui6cl said:
Oh I thought you meant what do I think about all the bikes riding on the Williamson county, Rutherford county back roads. They suck. Most that I pass get a little diesel smoke.
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I hate them too. Especially when riding side by side

I've ridden my mtn bike into a couple of spots a handful of times. Depending on terrain it can be very useful. I can hitch deer cart to it as well.


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Several of us Ames hunters use electric bikes to get around the 25 square miles of Ames plantation. Many like myself have modified or built from scratch electric hunting bikes. Mine has front and back motors for a total of 60 volts and over 1000 watts of power which we use to pull trailers. I've pulled deer out with it as well. We deal with rutted out roads, sand, hills and muddy roads. When everything works they are awesome and will save your back and the sweat factor. Right after a heavy rain you can't use them but for me it's given me more options.

If I were going to build another one it would be a fat tire bike with disc brakes. The larger footprint would help in sand and mud. Be prepared to spend $1000 to $1500 if you build one with SLA batteries or double that price for lithium or you can buy a quiet cat for $5000 to $7500. A regular mountain bike will save your legs but don't plan on carrying anything but a weapon on your back. You will be too top heavy and it's dangerous. Be safe. I've taken a couple of spills.
 
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Several of us Ames hunters use electric bikes to get around the 25 square miles of Ames plantation. Many like myself have modified or built from scratch electric hunting bikes. Mine has front and back motors for a total of 60 volts and over 1000 watts of power which we use to pull trailers. I've pulled deer out with it as well. We deal with rutted out roads, sand, hills and muddy roads. When everything works they are awesome and will save your back and the sweat factor. Right after a heavy rain you can't use them but for me it's given me more options.

If I were going to build another one it would be a fat tire bike with disc brakes. The larger footprint would help in sand and mud. Be prepared to spend $1000 to $1500 if you build one with SLA batteries or double that price for lithium or you can buy a quiet cat for $5000 to $7500. A regular mountain bike will save your legs but don't plan on carrying anything but a weapon on your back. You will be too top heavy and it's dangerous. Be safe. I've taken a couple of spills.
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I would like to see this bike, pretty interesting.
 
Check out Stealth Bomber mountain bikes. It has a 4500 watt- 6 hp. motor, with 9 speeds. Motocross type frame, disc breaks. Don't know what they cost, but I want one! Deland Cyclery in Fl. sells them. Google electric mountain bikes, and there are lots of them.
 
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fairchaser":1q1btoka said:
Several of us Ames hunters use electric bikes to get around the 25 square miles of Ames plantation. Many like myself have modified or built from scratch electric hunting bikes. Mine has front and back motors for a total of 60 volts and over 1000 watts of power which we use to pull trailers. I've pulled deer out with it as well. We deal with rutted out roads, sand, hills and muddy roads. When everything works they are awesome and will save your back and the sweat factor. Right after a heavy rain you can't use them but for me it's given me more options.

If I were going to build another one it would be a fat tire bike with disc brakes. The larger footprint would help in sand and mud. Be prepared to spend $1000 to $1500 if you build one with SLA batteries or double that price for lithium or you can buy a quiet cat for $5000 to $7500. A regular mountain bike will save your legs but don't plan on carrying anything but a weapon on your back. You will be too top heavy and it's dangerous. Be safe. I've taken a couple of spills.
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I would like to see this bike, pretty interesting.
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Guys, I have a Electra Townie (not an electric) bike that has been sitting in my garage unridden for the past two years. Here is a pic of it. It is only a 7 speed but the 1st gear is ultra low. Mine has "Balloon" tires. They aren't the 4" fat tires but are 2.3". It has a rack on the bag. Do you think this would work? I'm just looking for something to quietly get back to a stand. I'm north of 60 and walking up and down the hills is much harder than it used to be and I don't own an ATV.
 
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Guys, I have a Electra Townie (not an electric) bike that has been sitting in my garage unridden for the past two years. Here is a pic of it. It is only a 7 speed but the 1st gear is ultra low. Mine has "Balloon" tires. They aren't the 4" fat tires but are 2.3". It has a rack on the bag. Do you think this would work? I'm just looking for something to quietly get back to a stand. I'm north of 60 and walking up and down the hills is much harder than it used to be and I don't own an ATV.
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Pedaling any bike up a hill is tiring. Without a motor, you will exert more energy than just walking. If you add a hub motor and want to climb hills get at least a 48 volt system. Even with this you may be pedaling some on hills. Check out the electric bike hub motor kits on EBay.
 
It'll save you overall energy on the flat sections. On hills I agree it will be tiring. I think of myself as reasonably strong and pretty fit for 32 and I sometimes have to get off the bike and walk up the steep sections.
 
Pedaling is only a benefit on flat terrain, hills will just wear you out even more. I hunt a lot of bottomland areas so it sometimes is practical to ride a bike in, if there's a good trail to ride on.

Also, don't wear your layers riding in. You'll work up a sweat and then be cold in the tree.

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i use one for Turkey hunting quite a bit. just biking down the road and pulling it into the woods. makes a very quiet entry, plus i can hear turkeys goblin as i approach
 
I'm getting one probably this year. Been meaning to for a couple years. I'm probably going to turn it into an electric bike.


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You can buy one already set up or the components for converting a standard bike. Depending on whatever you want to spend you can get motor assist or complete motor pull. If using it much I'd recommend a good charger and even a second battery.
 
Walking is easy, good for you, cheap and pretty straight forward.

Last time I was hiking I almost got ran over by a "mountain biker"...evidently he was not enjoying the solitude and peaceful of nature.


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I have spent way too much time researching these things. Technology is rapidly advancing for these electric bikes:

I could add a front motor kit to my cheap Wal-mart bike and try them out.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_ ... +bike+kits

I really like this rad fat tire at $1500 and would probably ride it a lot.....very tempting...with some decent reviews and YouTube videos. It would be a good all around rec and hunting bike.
http://www.radpowerbikes.com/pages/radrover

Shipping bumps these up to over $600 but they have a developed following
http://gosondors.com/pre-order-sondors-ebike/

Build a behemoth
http://lunacycle.com/bikes/frame-kits/
 
Been using mountain bikes to hunt since the early 90's. Like several have said, flat hround they are great. Hills are ok if turkey hunting and not worried about sweating.

 

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