Advice on buying an E-Bike

[El Fusilado]

So, thanks to everyone that replied to my earlier post. I dithered somewhat and then went on holiday so missed out on the Argos bargains. I'm not sure they were entirely right for what I wanted but they were certainly cheap. Can I have your views on the following four options. It will be for riding around Wimbledon Common and on the road around Wimbledon. For leisure rather than commute. I'm 5 foot 7 and 96kg, and a fairly mobile 60 year old. I have a non Ebike Hybrid currently that struggles on the Common a bit. Some of the cycle tracks are a bit gravelly! I am also very non handy when it comes to the mechanics - so I want something easy and cheap to maintain. I'm also leaning towards a step through, anticipating declining mobility over the years to come! So favouring the Sanatna 3 and Ridgeback but slightly worried that the tyres might not be up to the Common. Any other suggestions gratefully received

ELEGLIDE M2 Electric Mountain Bike 27.5"/29"	649​	https://www.electricscooterslondon.com/collections/electric-bikes/products/eleglide-m2-electric-mountain-bike?variant=44804086038752
I would add mudguards and panniers
Santana3 with 17AH battery	1049​	https://wooshbikes.co.uk/cart/#/category/uid-1
Metroneer EG 1.0 Comp Gravel E-Bike	699​	https://www.merlincycles.com/metroneer-eg-10-comp-gravel-e-bike-282643.html
I would add mudguards and panniers		53 cm
Ridgeback Electron Front Hub Drive	849​	https://www.freewheel.co.uk/ridgeback-electron-front-hub-drive-varrb21990

 

[thelarkbox]

Basic pas control is simply speed limited so you get full power until the speed cap for each pas level is reached..

It can be counter intuitive to start with - messed me up a bit at least.. but it only takes a few outings to get used to it and a simple crack of either brake lever is just enough to invoke the brake cut off of the motor should you need to temper the power to navigate situations.

 

[Peter.Bridge]

The only way you can fix that is to change the controller to a KT one, which costs about £80. Your bike has the controller integrated into the battery case, so you'd have to mount the KT controller in its own case or in a bag.

I notice tbk has KT controllers for Hailong battery mounts - would that be a possibility ?

 

[El Fusilado]

I notice tbk has KT controllers for Hailong battery mounts - would that be a possibility ?

Thanks for the heads up Peter. Following thelarkbox comment, I think I will give it a few more trials to see if I get used to the quick release of power. It is noticeably more potent than other e-bikes that I've tried! What is tbk?

 

[Peter.Bridge]

Thanks for the heads up Peter. Following thelarkbox comment, I think I will give it a few more trials to see if I get used to the quick release of power. It is noticeably more potent than other e-bikes that I've tried! What is tbk?

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[saneagle]

I notice tbk has KT controllers for Hailong battery mounts - would that be a possibility ?

It depends which mount. There are three different ones. Also the OEM integrated controllers are potted. The TBK one would be vulnerable if not potted. I think a separate aluminium box type is always a better solution. It gives you a lot more options for size and power.