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    New bike

    Thanks for that, I tested a Woosh Bear some years ago and liked the torque and I think it was quiet. Is the noise from my ten year old Bafang motor unusual (it's done it even from new). Any suggestions for a good hire place (great idea), I'm on the Surrey/Hampshire border but don't mind an hour...
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    New bike

    Thanks for both of the above comments. I did once test ride a Woosh Bear and was very impressed with the torque of the front hub (and I don't recall it being noisy). Is the noise from my Bafang motor peculiar to my bike do you think and do you know where can you hire ebikes from? (I'm...
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    New bike

    Hi I'm not new to ebikes having had four - two folders, two full size, two second-hand, two brand new. But now I'm newly retired I'm getting back into ebiking more seriously and think I need/want to replace my ten year old Oxygen e-Mate City, (battery not charging well and leaking front forks)...
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    Advice for a first time buyer - help appreciated

    Several people have given you good advice, my only comment is watch the gearing. My Powertrek 16" wheel folder is a real pain, it has deraileur gears so even in the highest gear you have to pedal at about 2 revolutions/second to keep up with the motor. It also only has 1 power assist level. The...
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    Starting out

    Hi, I'm 54 and wanted an electric folder to drive 17 miles with and then end with a 2 mile ride, mostly on a hard towpath. Ive tried a 3 speed Brompton which convinced me of the benefits of electric assistance. I didn't want to commit to too large an outlay straight away so bought a year old...