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    Bike Security.

    Now i have taken the plunge and bought an e-bike - by far the most expensive bike i have ever bought - i am now thinking about security and how i prevent it from being stolen. I hope to use this bike as much as i can - reduce my car use - so cycling it into the city centre. I intend to buy as...
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    Looking to buy first electric bike - have identified two

    Thanks Saudidave - as per my previous post I have now purchased a Scott bike. I would say however that your experience is the sort of thing that has put me off from buying an eBike - I fear having lots of trouble with and it becoming a bit of a money bit. I have taken the plunge now but still...
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    Looking to buy first electric bike - have identified two

    Thanks everyone.i have just ordered the Scott sub se sport from Tredz. Looking forward to receiving my new bike. Happy to answer any question. Thanks again everyone
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    Looking to buy first electric bike - have identified two

    Thanks Both. One thing I am unsure about is the 5 speed hub gears. How does this compare with the range of say a 15 gear derailleur. Derailleur is what i am familiar with - although to be honest i find having that many gears far to much - i probably only tend to use 5 or 6 anyway. With regards...
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    Looking to buy first electric bike - have identified two

    Thanks woosh . Would you be able to expand a little on how you come to that decision. Is the spec on the Scott better?
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    Looking to buy first electric bike - have identified two

    I am looking to buy my first electric bike. Reason for the purchase is to commute to work and to get some additional exercise at the weekends. Budget around about 2 k ish. On my search i have stumbled across these two, both of which look to be at a good discount...
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    This Scott looks like a good deal

    Meant to add, the ktm only has 5 internal gears . How would this effect the hills I could tackle. I have a very long fairly steep hill home all the way from work
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    This Scott looks like a good deal

    I am also looking at the Scott bike as well as a ktm from cycle republic https://www.cyclerepublic.com/ktm-macina-gran-5-chain-p5-mens-electric-hybrid-bike-2019.html I am new to ebikes so would welcome some advise. Which of these Nike’s would be better. Like the idea of the hub gears on the ktm...