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    Best bike for hills?

    I definitely wasn't going the cut out speed as I came to a stop! I'll have another go tomorrow and if I can't figure it out I'll give them a bell.
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    Best bike for hills?

    Ok, so I got the big bear and took it out today. It was really please t to ride with the power off and then I turned it on just before I hit the hill up to my house. On the flat and on the hill the motor kicks in and zooms me along then cuts out and I have to peddle alone. Is that normal? Am I...
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    Best bike for hills?

    I live in Scotland so it would be a pretty big road trip! I would love to pick something with a higher spec but I think for the amount I cycle I should wind my neck in a bit and save some cash. It'll do the job, I think! Yeah I read about the saddle and will definitely go for the other one. I...
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    Best bike for hills?

    Ok, I think i'll go for the big bear then. Its seems adequate, and a very reasonable price. Considering I only use my bike for leisure and not commuting (I work 35 miles away) I think it should do. Thank you so much everyone. I reckon without your help I would have went for something with a...
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    Best bike for hills?

    Thanks 2lazy, that was really helpful. I think I have much the same taste as you.. And i agree that volt are like the apple of the bike world.. in that you are getting something with limited capabilities but that looks and feels good, for a much higher price than an equal competitor. I've...
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    Best bike for hills?

    Sorry for the misunderstanding flecc, I misread your first message. Thanks again everyone. I feel a little more informed and better about choosing now. When i'm looking through on websites like e-bikesdirect it often just says things like '250W rear hub brushless' for the motor. So i'm not even...
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    Best bike for hills?

    I'm 5'6. I'm 28 and fit apart from the missing lung. I still want to put effort in when cycling and can't see me not peddling at all. I get very out of breath just walking up hills never mind cycling. I miss my lung!! I don't really understand motors. I heard that crank drives were better for...
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    Best bike for hills?

    Thank again, So as far as the motor is concerned, its a good idea to go for a BPM? Would something less not help as much on the hills? I could change it so we had accommodation every night to charge, if i'll need to. I just wasn't sure and really appreciate everyones help as i'm totally new...
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    Best bike for hills?

    Thank you so much guys. Apologies for not including enough information, my knowledge of e bikes is very limited. I only recently had my lung removed so I'm used to cycling a normal bike but just can't handle inclines anymore. When I say decent mileage, I don't actually mean that far in a day...
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    Best bike for hills?

    Hello, I am looking to purchase an electric bike at the moment. We are hoping to cycle the western isles next month and as there will be some hills involved I will need some help. I only have one lung so hills are a real challenge. I'm looking for a bike to take the strain off, with a decent...