I’m larger guy too, I’d get something with a Bosch motor. They seem to work better for heavier riders. Having had a Trek Rail with a Bosch motor and now a Norco Range Vlt with a Shimano EP8, the Bosch motor bike performed noticeably better for me, especially on climbs. Get the biggest battery...
I’m not familiar enough with SRAM stuff to give you an educated opinion…I do know ebikes eat drivetrains way faster than analog bikes, so I’d prob go for the higher quality stuff. The battery is huge…you’ll blow through a 500w battery quick, especially if you’re doing some climbing. Big dudes...
I started down the ebike rabbit hole last year. I’m 6’2” 240 lbs…was 275 when I started.
Here’s what I learned:
For heavier riders, pick a suspension design that has a lower leverage ratio. My first bike was an Intense and I was unable to get the rear suspension set for my weight due to the...