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I don't need a whole lot of range, and I don't really know what to expect, given my riding environment. I decided on a geared motor because I plan to do a lot of pedaling too, and I understand they are better for freewheeling and have more torque at low speed. Burlington isn't so much big as very hilly, and I mostly want some aid up the hills. If I didn't need more cells to safely support the motor's power output, a single 4.4Ah battery would probably be more than adequate. I briefly considered a 1200w geared kit for only $40 more, but the battery for it would be pricey, and I really want this to remain more bicycle than motorcycle.
For now I'll most likely grab groceries with the bike and do my local social visits on it, because carrying more than a couple of items is difficult on foot and driving to get them in stop and go traffic on the hills here nets me something like a 45mpg trip, which is abysmal for my car. I just ordered a bike cargo rack and plan to snag a milk crate.
Edit: I really missed cycling. It's been a while.
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