Any bike for a 18 mile commute each way

[Nolan]

So it seems trying to choose an ebike for more than 2 disciplines is tricky. Previously I was looking at a FS mountain bike for 36mile round trip on road and fun at the weekend. Well thanks to all the input on the forum I think I have changed my mind again. My thoughts are either buy a non assists FS mountain bike second hand or in the sales and get an ebike for commuting but spend as little as possible on the ebike and will consider rear hub drive as all I need it to do it get me to work and back on one charge and keep within about £3000 budget for both. So the search for an ebike continues! Any suggestions welcomed.

 

[Nev]

Have you thought about the following for the commuting option. Either convert an existing bike (if you have one) or buy a second hand bike. Then buy one of the conversion kits and that's the commuting sorted. That should leave your with still a large chunk of your £3k budget for the fun bike on the weekends.

 

[Nealh]

Road style bike for commute Woosh Karoo about as light as you will get for the money with 60 -85 miles range.

 

[Nolan]

Have you thought about the following for the commuting option. Either convert an existing bike (if you have one) or buy a second hand bike. Then buy one of the conversion kits and that's the commuting sorted. That should leave your with still a large chunk of your £3k budget for the fun bike on the weekends.

What is the cost of labour roughly to covert and the cost of conversion kits?

 

[Nolan]

Road style bike for commute Woosh Karoo about as light as you will get for the money with 60 -85 miles range.

So their website says:
If you live in a hilly area AND weigh more than 15 stone, the Big Bear is better suited.

 

[Trevormonty]

So it seems trying to choose an ebike for more than 2 disciplines is tricky. Previously I was looking at a FS mountain bike for 36mile round trip on road and fun at the weekend. Well thanks to all the input on the forum I think I have changed my mind again. My thoughts are either buy a non assists FS mountain bike second hand or in the sales and get an ebike for commuting but spend as little as possible on the ebike and will consider rear hub drive as all I need it to do it get me to work and back on one charge and keep within about £3000 budget for both. So the search for an ebike continues! Any suggestions welcomed.

There are few members using hub drive Oxygen bikes for similar commutes with good results. Check out their forum.

A few essentials that will make long distance commute more comfortable. Quality suspension seatpost eg Suntour NCX, thudbuster, bodyfloat. Full length mudguards, rack, quality pannier bags, bike powered lights and kick stand.

 

[Topdog206]

After lots of reading in here I bought the Oxygen S Cross MTB 13ah battery done 300 miles on it now my commute is 23miles each way end up with 40% charge left each way, I can't fault it and it feels like it will last. like Trevor says I've bought the suntour suspension seat post and that had made the ride perfect feels like a full suspension bike.

 

[Nolan]

After lots of reading in here I bought the Oxygen S Cross MTB 13ah battery done 300 miles on it now my commute is 23miles each way end up with 40% charge left each way, I can't fault it and it feels like it will last. like Trevor says I've bought the suntour suspension seat post and that had made the ride perfect feels like a full suspension bike.

So do you charge it at work and when you get home?

 

[Nealh]

So their website says:
If you live in a hilly area AND weigh more than 15 stone, the Big Bear is better suited.

You asked about a commute bike , I gave an example.
other factors need to be given for us to give suitable suggestions.
Eddie did a review a 2 - 3 tears ago and the Karoo performed quite well I believe on hilly terrain.

 

[Nev]

What is the cost of labour roughly to covert and the cost of conversion kits?

Lots of people buy the kits and do the conversions themselves. I've not done this myself though, but it does not seem all that difficult to do. Your best bet if you are interested in this option is to ask questions in the Electric Bike Conversion Kit section of this forum. There are some extremely sharp people who will be able to answer all your questions about kits posting in there.

 

[Topdog206]

So do you charge it at work and when you get home?

Hi Yes I charge it at work and then again when I get home ready for the next ride.

 

[Denis99]

If you are still looking for a commuter bike, then my Trek Super Commuter 9+ will fit your requirements very well.

Have a look in the classifieds

 

[Nolan]

If you are still looking for a commuter bike, then my Trek Super Commuter 9+ will fit your requirements very well.

Have a look in the classifieds

Thanks for heads up but got a cube reaction 500 sl. How comes your selling it?

 

[Denis99]

Looking to get a recumbent trike battery assist.

Having a bit of back pain and some arthritis

 

[Nolan]

Looking to get a recumbent trike battery assist.

Having a bit of back pain and some arthritis

Sorry to hear that, e recumbent could be interesting though.

 

[Denis99]

Thanks, just need to sell the Trek, as the recumbent is very spendy.

 

[horseunderwater]

doing a conversion your self is not difficult with basic tools and taking time

 

[anotherkiwi]

About 8900€ will get you a Steps powered Azub Ti-Fly fully suspended trike with all the useful options.