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Many thanks. It looks as though I'd certainly better try before I buy if I'm considering a Trek.

Thanks to all above for the interesting input. Can you expand on what you mean by enjoying the rider input side of cycling, please? I want to be able to ride as normally as possible, but have to limit the effort I put in on the hills. To widen the discussion, if I may, how does the BionX...

What converted you to Panasonic drive bikes, NRG? I want a bike that will help me up hills, but can be ridden without power on the flat. Do they fit that specification well?

Many thanks, onmebike. Am considering.

Might this be a wise purchase as a first electric bike - to dip a toe in the water, so to speak? Or would it be just be frustrating? Obviously the quality is budget, but what about the performance? Is the spread of gears adequate? I need to be able to get up a steepish hill. Is it up to...

This is definately along the right lines. When will it be available, and will there be a size to suit someone 5' 6" tall? Cytronex have also got it right. Unfortunately the last post is also significant. Both 50Cycles and Cytronex are 2 to 3 hours drive away - worth it to make the right...

That's why appearance is so important if you want to broaden the appeal of electric bikes. Mainstream bikes became cool with the advent of the mountain bike and, more recently, the poularity of sportive events for roadies. There are plenty of MAMILS (Middle Aged Men In Lycra) out there with...

What else would I recommend? That's easy. Make electric bikes look as much like mainstream bikes as possible. Having seen the enthusiasm for Wispers on this site, I was tempted to try one recently. Yes, I had the grin as I tried it - but that's because I knew noone was looking. If I...

But, sadly, not as bad as the nonsense you'll get from the Police if you try and get them involved - in my experience.

Why is this, please?

Any thoughts yet, please?

Is the Bosch system well thought of? Or not?

Yes. Very nice.:) Though my preference would would be to not have the suspension. I'd like to get some feedback on Heinzmann powered bikes. There doesn't seem to be much currently here. My impression is that their system gives a good, solid solution - but is a little dated. Is it worth twice...

Thanks, John. Coincidentally, I was looking at the Kalkhoff catalogue last night. I may well end up getting one as all the comments on this website seem to suggest that they are consitently well thought of. And you can't all be wrong. The trouble with appearance/style is it's the little...

But it is, and it does. I agree, it's very expensive. But it offers an almost unique - for an electric bike - combination of high quality and attractive appearance. If it has performance to match, then it is exceptional. I hope they take your advice, though - £1,999 eh?:D

Thanks, Aldby. A little disappointing to read that. But also somewhat relieved :) - it is rather expensive.

How can they be purchased in the UK, please?

Thanks to you both. I don't need to give that one further consideration.:)

Does anyone know anything about/have any experience of this kit? Home - Pedalix / E-Bike Conversion Kit (Apologies if I haven't inserted the link correctly.)

Whatever motorists think, let's make sure we give them a chance to at least see us. Don't forget good lights and high-vis clothing when it's dark or gloomy. It's amazing how many cyclists seem to assume motorists are all wearing night-vision glasses. And they really cannot be seen until it's...