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VALK 26' Electric Mountain Bike 36V 250W 10AH Battery $1061.65 ($1036.67 with eBay Plus) Delivered @ Mytopia eBay

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VALK 26' Electric Mountain Bike 36V 250W 10AH Battery $1061.65 ($1036.67 with eBay Plus) Delivered @ Mytopia eBay
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Lpikeypincher on 04/04/2022 - 14:37 ebay.com.au (1083 clicks)
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First Time poster. I have one of these ebikes and for the price with discount are worth every cent. Been wondering why no one has posted a deal with these before. You get pedal assist or just use the throttle and not pedal at all. They arent built too solid and you have to put them together yourself but with general care they will last a while. I took mine down some trails in Tassy and wrecked my first one so I bought another. You can get bigger batteries and plenty of spare parts available on the MyTopia page. Note this price is for the smaller 26' model. There is a 27.5 and 29' model also.

Further savings with Gift Cards to bring it closer to the $1000 dollar mark. I used some cards from a previous deal on here and ended up paying closer to $900.

Valk have some other style bikes too which could suit some others

Commuter $737 with eBay Plus

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/143118349720

Folding $878 with eBay Plus

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/383715585987

Ladies Vintage $947 with eBay Plus

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/164189890547

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  • AdamFury on 04/04/2022 - 14:39

    Thanks for the post. I'm looking to buy an electric bike but I don't know much about them.

    How does this compare to something like the Kogan Fortis or the upcoming ALDI bike?

    • alenpln on 04/04/2022 - 14:59

      I owned a similar VALK bike for a similar price, it's of a good value but it comes only partially assembled so you need to spend about 1h to finish the assembly. It may need some tuning as not all parts may be assembled perfectly

    • pikeypincher on 04/04/2022 - 15:02
      +1

      Besides looking more bad-ass. Valk bikes seem to have better reviews than the Fortis. I havnt rode them all but from what I can see the Fortis doesnt have a removable battery. I pop mine off and charge it indoors. Also been able to remove it when strapped to a sign post on the street is definitley a good deterrant. The battery alone is worth about $2-300. The Aldi bike doesnt have front suspension so not much of a MTB without that. Getting spare parts could be tricky also.

      • AdamFury on 04/04/2022 - 15:19

        Thanks for the info! I do notice that the Valk states suitable for up to 172cm (5.8). I am 186cm and 85kg. Not sure if that would make this uncomfortable to ride.

        • pikeypincher on 04/04/2022 - 15:27
          +1

          There are 3 different frame sizes. 26', 27.5, 29'. I downsized after my first 27.5 to 26' and its more suited to me at 178cm.

    • Boogerman on 04/04/2022 - 15:19
      +1

      I have 2x Kogan Fortis & very satisfied. Note they are 'hybrid' tyres - half road, half off road so to speak
      All I suggest you do is you want it more for off roading is replace the tyres with chunkier ones from 99 bikes for about $25 each:
      https://www.99bikes.com.au/tyre-freedom-cutlass-27-5x2-0-wir…
      The hybrid tyres are too thin for true off road & you tend to lose control of the steering, as they are easily affected by stones/rocks etc
      I noticed the Fortis has the exact same digital control unit as the Valk

      • Boogerman on 04/04/2022 - 15:22
        +1

        I also suggest you pick up a cheap 'gel' wide seat with air flow holes from eBay for around $20 to $25 - makes a big difference for comfort

      • Boogerman on 04/04/2022 - 15:31

        I got the Yakima HoldUp for transporting.
        Don't get a cheap Chinese 'V' or 'U' type car rack - I nearly paid the price dearly on a holiday recently

  • jv on 04/04/2022 - 14:46
    +6

    I prefer to go for a valk…

    • NigelTufnel on 04/04/2022 - 15:15
      +2

      Confirmed, jv is a dad!

      • GrueHunter on 04/04/2022 - 15:25
        +1

        Valk is Dutch for 'falcon' so a bogan as well

        • CJ31 on 05/04/2022 - 06:40

          'falcon'

          That explains why JV prefers walking.

  • kungfuman on 04/04/2022 - 14:49

    can you do 60km/h on this one?

    • SnowDragon on 04/04/2022 - 14:53
      +1

      No pre-built e-bike in Australia will go 60km/h, even if you modified the pedal assist settings.

      They are designed to get you to 25-30km/h and then cut off.

      • pikeypincher on 04/04/2022 - 14:56
        +2

        It comes limited to 25kmph but there is an easy hack on Youtube to get it to do 32.5kmph.

        • justtoreply on 04/04/2022 - 15:18
          -2

          Kilometre miles per hour?

          444 metres per second!

          It's just kph not kmph :p

          • pikeypincher on 04/04/2022 - 15:22

            @justtoreply: kilo meters per hour lol

            you sure its not km/h?

            • justtoreply on 04/04/2022 - 15:28

              @pikeypincher: Yeah actually it's km/h. We used kph growing up but it's not technically right

              • pikeypincher on 04/04/2022 - 15:37

                @justtoreply: when I was young it was mph so maybe thats where it came from. I think we all get the gist or is it the jist?
                ;P

        • shmahoo on 04/04/2022 - 16:09

          It comes limited to 25kmph but there is an easy hack on Youtube to get it to do 32.5kmph.

          Is it just replace one tyre?

        • Abbi on 04/04/2022 - 20:13

          Completely wrong pikeypincher. I just bought one that does 45km/hr, from a major ebike retailer. No you cant do that legally on public roads but off road higher than 25km/hr is fine.

          • pikeypincher on 04/04/2022 - 20:20

            @Abbi: I hope I am "completely" wrong. Care to fill us in on how to do this the Abbi?

            • Abbi on 04/04/2022 - 20:22

              @pikeypincher: Sorry my mistake, wrong user, replying to snow dragon.

    • Laserface on 04/04/2022 - 14:58
      +3

      This is not a bike you should be doing 60km/h on, even if it were capable of reaching that speed.

    • alenpln on 04/04/2022 - 15:01

      Look for 48V bikes for something sustainably faster than 25..30kms, e.g. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/165214207974 or www.ebay.com.au/itm/374000589790

    • gunslinger on 05/04/2022 - 02:56

      Dangerous to yourself and others, please be responsible.

      • srhardy on 05/04/2022 - 09:59

        HEY MY ESCOOTER DOES 50KPH… I prefer about 30 but then you can still do some damage if you slip, skip or stuff up even at 25-30…

  • alenpln on 04/04/2022 - 15:02

    Don't forget about pricy delivery, for Melbourne CBD it's extra 100

    • pikeypincher on 04/04/2022 - 15:05

      Not on my end with eBay plus mate??? Free Standard post it seems

      • alenpln on 04/04/2022 - 15:22
        +1

        For some reason showed me delivery fee on my phone, but on the PC it indeed shows free delivery

  • Scroosh on 04/04/2022 - 15:09
    +2

    I have one of these and can't fault it. Basically just the frame, battery and motor are Valk the rest is quality brand name stuff, gears, brakes, tyres, seat etc. I did the hack where it goes about 40kmh now with pedal/hill assist. Wouldn't really want to go any faster than that I'd just ride my actual motorbike for that.

  • Villainous on 04/04/2022 - 15:20
    +4

    Note that the listing is for the 26" model but photo's are for the 27.5" model if you are visually sizing it up based on the photo's

    27.5" listing is here

  • NigelTufnel on 04/04/2022 - 15:23
    +2

    I don't need an eBike, repeat, I don't need an eBike, but take an upvote, as it seems like a great deal.

    • GrueHunter on 04/04/2022 - 15:27

      But this bike goes to 11 Nigel

      • NigelTufnel on 04/04/2022 - 15:39
        +1

        Only 7 actually… Maybe the YouTube hack gets it to 11!

  • justtoreply on 04/04/2022 - 15:31

    All this concern with max speed. I don't think it'd make a difference on my commute because of all the stop/start to safely cross trafficked intersections during peak hour. Except one section where there's a 500m incline and the extra power might be nice? Or does firmware go full power up big hills already?

    • jv on 04/04/2022 - 16:16
      -4

      I don't think it'd make a difference on my commute because of all the stop/start to safely cross trafficked intersections during peak hour.

      Most of the cyclists I see ignore pedestrian crossings, traffic lights etc… so minimal stop/start…

      And of course, you can't report them, even if you have video footage as they aren't registered and can't be identified…

      • justtoreply on 04/04/2022 - 16:36

        Yes, well, I don't want to die

      • raiamino on 06/04/2022 - 08:20

        System works as intended then.

  • spongetom on 04/04/2022 - 16:56

    Would it be possible to add a child seat thingy to the back? I suspect so, but worth a double check :) Thanks for sharing OP.

    • pikeypincher on 04/04/2022 - 18:01

      yes I think so. It just has 2 nuts on the back wheel like most other bikes

  • flyduffer on 04/04/2022 - 17:00
    +2

    I have Valk 27.5" for 2 years and did about 1300km so far, used for leisure only, primary in the city (Sydney).

    Currently, the battery makes me trouble. Was holding 25-30km on AVG assistance usage till now, but recently it just turns off after 10-13km usage or on a steep hill after (8km usage), no matter which assistance level I use.

    Note: I cannot find a replacement battery anywhere online (out of stock)…not even second hand, not even from Chinese websites.

    Otherwise, the bike is good and has a good price for the quality and it does the job even in the hill areas in Sydney.
    You can ride it without the battery too, it is about 23kg (wo battery) and is usable in a relatively flat neighbourhood.
    Note that my bottom bracket started to make noises and it needed replacement after 1 year. A random bike service also told me that these disk brakes are dangerous and not hydraulic at all… Still if you do not ride downhill at 60km/h or in a rainy day, I believe they are good enough.

  • node modules on 04/04/2022 - 17:58

    Would I have a bad experience if I want to bring this bike onto a train?

    • pikeypincher on 04/04/2022 - 18:07

      bikes are allowed on trains as far as I know. never had any issues.

    • tdw on 04/04/2022 - 23:39
      +1

      yeah expect to be stared at by all the eshays wanting to know how fast it goes, and to let them have a ride

  • srhardy on 05/04/2022 - 10:09

    250 watt rear wheel assist isnt much OHMMPH and with such a small, under powered battery any mod to unlock another 10-15kph (depending on weight) will drastically reduce the distance you can expect (by 50% on average). 500w rear will be a lot better for anyone over 90kgs and 1000w for >120kgs : Battery look at the VxAh=POWER so 10x36=360w/h or in the case of the posted ebay 1000w 48x13=624w/h or almost 100% or double! So if you keep to <30kph you should have about twice the range (its only >1000w at full tilt)

    These rear wheel eBikes have the advantage usaly of a power only mode, nice if you have the batt to spare on the return part to home base, as you just just cruise! Also if the chain brakes, it will still get you home (mid motors wont and chains do break)

    You need about 50-55kph range on flat roads on an eBike for range and IF you can get a second batt and carry it in a backpack, that doubles your range too.

    An eBike is a BETTER purchase than an eScooter! Many states dont allow them or restrict them to the point they are not worth buying now. Where as eBikes seem completely left alone, able to use bike paths (unlike escooters) and are not pinged for speed or specs unlike escooters are now as they share the paths with pedestrians. Im in QLD and im swapping from escooter to eBike for just this reason! The changes coming in make a scooter a target for police and agro. An eBike has none of these restrictions and agravations and are safer when ridden @50kph than a eScooter ever is!

    • SnowDragon on 06/04/2022 - 10:02

      There was a 100km/h scooter posted yesterday and I couldn't imagine going at such a speed on a tiny piece of metal.

      I've added a 1500w hub and 52v20Ah battery to my bike - it coasts nicely at 50-55km/h but I still need to be wary of small bumps on the road.

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