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I couldnt agree more about the Big Bear. I've had mine for nearly a year and its been trouble free and handles those hills without any problems. I'm a leisurely cyclist so generally only ever use the 2 speed setting, with occasional use of the 3 setting if I encounter a steep hill. May not be...

Your leaving the forum will be a big loss. I know you were very helpful to me when I first joined, particularly in relation to technical issues. I confess, I'm not aware of the posts that have prompted your decision - but, there again, I don't read or get involved with many. Hopefully you will...

I agree about the Big Bear - great bike and excellent customer service from Woosh. If you do explore the Big Bear option, given your height, I'd recommend the step-through version (unless you are very supple!)

Lots to choose from and making a decision without a local stockist to try them out is always tricky. I can certainly recommend the Woosh Big Bear but I'm sure others are equally happy with their own choices

I use Routeyou (http://www.routeyou.com/en-gb) together with a Mio Cyclo (which is designed primarily for cycling use - although it can also be used for car navigation). The Mio Cyclo 300 does the job and can usually be picked up for about £140. Routes planned on routeyou (on your PC) can then...

I've used the Exodus two-bike, tow-bar mounted carrier from Halfords (£60) to transport my Woosh Big Bear. Its a bit counter-intuitive but is definitely works (especially if you adjust the Exodus onto the tightest setting). Not sure if it would also take a second bike (although designed to take...

You can get removable tow bar so you only bolt it back on when required. That is what I use and then I fit onto it an Exodus bike carrier (a mere £60!). Probably wouldn't carry two electric bikes but it carries my Woosh Big Bear with ease. Link to the carrier...

Thanks to all that have commented. I think I have to accept that I better just go for the "normal" solution. It'll be a Bison 40ft/lb electric motor, a SuperBatt 85Ah (or maybe 100Ah) leisure battery and a Streetwize SWIBC5 battery charger (oh, and a battery box of some sort to put the battery...

Not a canoe - but a small rowing boat (not bought yet but likely to be around 10 foot - once I can track a second hand one down locally). The intention is to use the boat/kit to do some fly fishing on a small (26 acre) lake where I have just joined a syndicate.

Thanks. Again, very helpful. I'm beginning to think that, especially given my novice status as regards electronics, I will just have to go for the leisure battery option and be prepared to lug the extra weight. I will certainly continue exploring the Battery University website but it is very...

Ah. Enough said!

Now I'm getting a bit confused. Recent posts I've read say that the 8.5 Amp frog battery (or, indeed, any/most Lithium bike batteries) is a non-starter for use in powering a 12V electric outboard motor. Its clearly a complicated subject! If my frog battery would/could work then it would clearly...

Thanks. The information you've provided is really useful. I'm certainly going to explore this option as, depending on how the costs add up c/w with the more usual Leisure battery, the saving in weight is really attractive.

Thanks d8veh - I was hoping you'd pick up on the discussion as I know (believe?!) you have a good handle on these things. I'll look into the overall cost (not such an attractive option if I cant make use of my existing lithium batteries)

You're a star! I will certainly study the information in the link - and, hopefully, understand things well enough to come to a (wise!) decision. I was hoping that stepping down the voltage might help a bit but clearly not. (Maybe I need a 24v electric outboard motor - if there is such a thing)...

Sounds interesting and worth exploring. As you may have gathered, I'm far from knowledgeable about these things but I assume you mean to step down the "frog" battery (which is 24v). I am wondering whether there would be a problem with it being rated 8.5A when the recommended leisure batteries...

I'm only looking for a "kit" that will chug me out into a small lake then I'd be drifting with the wind and casting for trout. Then a trip back up to the start of the drift etc.. So, I dont think I need anything too powerful (it'll be used on a 10 ft or 12 ft rowing boat). I'm really interested...

Great - thanks. I will have a look. Much appreciated

Does anyone have any idea whether it would be possible to adapt a lithium bike battery for (occasional) use to power an electric outboard engine/motor? The electric outboard motors that I have looked at are 12v with, for example, 40lb thrust. These are normally powered by a 85aH or 110aH...

I'm sure I've seen a post on here from someone who uses a Gaadi inner permanently. My problem would be the price - they are more expensive than ordinary inners so I would rather keep them as back-up for when needed. My own experience with the Gaadi was that I didnt feel any noticeable difference...