A good foldable ebike to commute to work

[Kudoscycles]

The commute is too long, hilly and unsafe to do riding the whole way. There might be also some off-road, so I think the Gocycle might be a good option.
Very expensive though, so I've found a Gocycle G1 on eBay and I'm trying to get it. It weights 16.2kg and has 20" mag wheels. Let's see if I get it. Otherwise I'll reconsider Brompton or similar.

Try the fold on the Gocycle! Or should I say assembly!
KudosDave

 

[Sherden]

my goal is to completely avoid taking the bus unless necessary. My office hours are different from most of commuters, so trains and buses are often not so packed anyway. DLR particularly is quite flexible about folding bikes and my goal is to use only their trains for my commute. At some point, I might try to ride all the way to the office, but I just didn't want to feel the pressure or leaving home with the only option of reaching the office riding. I prefer to have a slower and less performing vehicle, but keeping the train/bus option always available, just in case.

In my office there is a storage for bicycles so I can use it also to charge the battery because there are sockets.

 

[Lancslass]

Is it not possible to buy a normal electric bike and a really really good lock so that you can leave it near the bus or train stop if you need to cut your bike journey short?
Best of both worlds that way.

 

[trex]

if you don't have to cycle far, then the Gallego may be the answer as it folds small enough to go under a desk.
http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?gallego

 

[Sherden]

Is it not possible to buy a normal electric bike and a really really good lock so that you can leave it near the bus or train stop if you need to cut your bike journey short?
Best of both worlds that way.

I have a bad memory about using a lock. I had a scooter and they completely smashed it while trying to steal it. The bike I'll buy, will be staying indoor. That's for sure!

 

[Sherden]

ok, no Go-Cycle for now. Thank you guys for helping me to find the best solution.

I know better what I need now.

I'm not sure second hand bikes might be the best solution. My concern is about the battery life and for that price, I can get something new.

Another important point is about the wheels. I agree with the fact 26'' is something I need (if at some point I'll be riding all the way to the office). In any case, there is some off-road cycling it might give it a go.

I still prefer to have the train option available and I checked with tfl, they accept folding bikes any time.

So I was checking some options, and I like this model:
http://pedalease.co.uk/index.php?rt=product/product&product_id=13172337#review

Do you know it? Do you like it?

 

[kangooroo]

If of any interest/relevance, I have a £598 Seago ePower folding bike with 20" wheels which I've been using for day rides/sightseeing and found it comfortable and practical. I haven't tried taking it on public transport (we don't have any here) but I have hauled it around the country folded. It's heavy and cumbersome to carry but if carefully folded can be wheeled along which helps with the weight. I've covered +25 miles in a day on our local hills and still had some battery power left so it has a good range - probably much further in a flat area. You may find it is actually an easier option to cycle all the way to work