Advice on buying an E-Bike

El Fusilado

Finding my (electric) wheels
Sep 2, 2024
6
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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 panniers53 cm
Ridgeback Electron Front Hub Drive
849​
https://www.freewheel.co.uk/ridgeback-electron-front-hub-drive-varrb21990
 

thelarkbox

Esteemed Pedelecer
Aug 23, 2023
1,168
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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.