Anywhere in Wales I can try an electric bike?

[Daniel Chapman]

Hi All,

I'm really sorry if this isn't the right place to post but I was wondering if anyone happened to know anywhere with electric bikes in South Wales that I could try?

The reason I ask is because I am very heavy (around 21 stone) and I'm not too sure if an ebike could work with my weight. My main concern is on hills really (nothing overly steep but a steep section of a local cycle track).

I fully intend on consistently peddling, and am hoping that the electric bike provides assistance uphills.

I only have around £1100 for an electric bike but would be more than happy to hear suggestions on which I could buy. The distance isn't too much of an issue with 20 miles of pedal assistance being the most I need at the moment.


Thanks in advance for any help and advice,
Dan

 

[Artstu]

This shows some down your way

http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/buy/electric-bike-dealer-directory/

 

[trex]

this one may do it:

http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?bigbear-ls

 

[soundwave]

if you can get to the forest of dean you can hire a cube bike with a bosch motor for £50 for a half day.

http://pedalabikeaway.co.uk/

you can get a cubehard tail for about £1500 uk or this ktm is on sale atm

http://www.flidistribution.co.uk/clearance---bikes/ex-demo-bikes/ex-demo-ktm-macina-action-29-plus---19

 

[EddiePJ]

I doubt that you will find a bike within your price range at the following dealers, but this probably your nearest one.

http://www.damianharriscycles.co.uk/

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[Benjahmin]

These guys are at Cilcennin, just outside Abereron, so you could have a walk down the sea front on the same day!
http://www.cyclemart.co.uk/

 

[paul20v]

I doubt that you will find a bike within your price range at the following dealers, but this probably your nearest one.

http://www.damianharriscycles.co.uk/

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I hope you have more luck with him than i did , fingers crossed

 

[Daniel Chapman]

I hope you have more luck with him than i did , fingers crossed

Hey mate, what happened when you went there?

 

[Daniel Chapman]

Thank you all for the inputs, I'm still looking to give one a go but when I finally manage to try one I'll be sure to repot back

 

[paul20v]

Hey mate, what happened when you went there?

Hi I never got there , I emailed him a load of times and also rang the shop but never got anywhere as far as a test ride and stock availability , I ended up travelling an extra 80miles on top and went too Mike at onbike and had a great service from start too finish

 

[Daniel Chapman]

Thank you all for you help and suggestions.

I've since had a go at both a rear hub motor and a bosch mid-drive and I while I'm impressed with bother, the mid-drive just absolutely blew me away. I think it's worthwhile waiting a little and getting the mid-drive as it just felt more suited to me.

I'll be sure to update you all when I get it