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    Advise on Dawes Swift City Unisex Electric Urban please

    Hi Thats a longer round trip than me. I have a 6/7 mile round trip and I feel like I should charge the battery after 2 trips. It would probably do a third but the thought of running out of battery with such a heavy bike (26kg) scares me! I am happy with the bike and its fine for what i...
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    Advise on Dawes Swift City Unisex Electric Urban please

    Hi , no I don't mind and yes I have. I've only been on two rides on it so far. Once Saturday morning and 11 mile ride round the city to do some errands. It was pretty good and I didn't feel like I'd been on a long ride either (11 miles is long for me). It doesn't have quite as much power...
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    Advise on Dawes Swift City Unisex Electric Urban please

    Ah thank you. That makes sense now. I was struggling to understand the power side of things. Unfortunately my choice is limited if I go through my employer bike to work scheme. I think I will go ahead and get the Dawes. It's got to be better than my push bike!
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    Advise on Dawes Swift City Unisex Electric Urban please

    Hi, I took one of be the Halfords carrera crossfire for a 48hr test. It seemed perfect for my needs, getting to work and back. I think I live on the only hill in Norfolk! It sailed up it. I think the Dawes is comparable in power. The crossfire is 36v11ah and the Dawes is 36v10ah. I think I've...
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    Advise on Dawes Swift City Unisex Electric Urban please

    Hi I'm thinking of getting my first ebike for my commute to work as I'm getting fed up of the hills on my push bike. I want to get one through my employer bike to work scheme so I'm limited in choice and to £1000. The Dawes swift city is the one I'm considering but I can't find any reviews of...