Best Value Electric MTB

[selrahc1992]

For neatness, I'd still buy a kit and have it not as neat and working almost as well.. after all, it's the same motor and battery I get.

And if I was to spend over a grand on an ebike, I'd get a nice branded bike such as the Cube or Whyte bike with a BBS02 and dolphin battery. I'm pretty confident I'd be happier with this configuration than the Oxygen.
It will be potentially faster with the right gearing, ability to climb hills properly, great balance on bike, no need to worry to change flat tyres on rear wheel...

To be fair,punctures are easy,the rear wheel unplug,i did one last night because I run skinny duranos,does anyone know how of good puncture resistant tyres in 700c by 23 other than marathon plus' (which roll like treacle in this size)? I don't want to dig up the old chestnut of hub and crank drives,but I'd recommend anyone try both before choosing,on forum and in reality is two different things

 

[trex]

the Oxygen 13AH MTB is excellently put together, it's a rare thing among Chinese bikes, like the Ebco. You do have to pay a premium for that. Of course, if you convert your bike, then you can do better but most people don't have the skills.

One curious point though, the Oxygen 13Ah MTB does not seem to have brake sensors. There is quite a bit of difference in cost. What'd happen if the throttle is still on when you brake?

This is the Auriga with brake sensor:

 

[tapash]

Great!! I wish this would come in couple of weeks back...

 

[trex]

I thought you wanted a lightweight folding bike? otherwise, I would have recommended you the woosh zephyr-b.

 

[tapash]

I thought you wanted a lightweight folding bike? otherwise, I would have recommended you the woosh zephyr-b.

Folding was supposed to be for my wife. I ended up folding because I could not find a suitable one that ticks all my boxes.

Since the beginning my eyes were on Oxygen 11AH one, but OOS, I went to at least 6 dealers hunting for this. 13Ah was out of my reach because of the price!!!

Damn!!!

Although, I am happy with Volt metro, but I believe Oxygen would be satisfactory for me.

 

[trex]

the zephyr-b has similar weight, similar BPM motor, same sized wheels, and also hydraulic brakes. The battery is a bit smaller (10AH instead of 13AH) but priced well within your budget.

 

[Cyclezee]

Folding was supposed to be for my wife. I ended up folding because I could not find a suitable one that ticks all my boxes.

Since the beginning my eyes were on Oxygen 11AH one, but OOS, I went to at least 6 dealers hunting for this. 13Ah was out of my reach because of the price!!!

Damn!!!

Hi Tapash,

This may not work for you, but what did you buy already, how much would you lose selling it and getting the Oxygen that you really really want now?

A word of caution when taking this course of action, there could be something else that you find even more desirable in a month or so, but more importantly, how would this go down with the other half?

 

[trex]

I agree with John's suggestion, how about selling your Volt Metro second hand and get yourself a new Oxygen 13Ah MTB? You've got a good deal out of Volt for buying two, it should not be a big loss selling one.

 

[tapash]

Well, I don't know who would want to buy a second hand one now? And How much Would I get for volt?

Also noticed @trex mentioned Oxygen MTB may not have cut-off break!!! which is really BIG concern, specially in a busy road of London city. If that is the case, I wouldn't really regret not getting oxygen now...

 

[trex]

there are plenty of bikes without brake sensors! I don't mean it as a criticism, all the Bosch bikes do not have brake sensors although they don't have throttle and are torque controlled.
I reckon you'd get £700 for your Volt Metro.

 

[Cyclezee]

Well, I don't know who would want to buy a second hand one now? And How much Would I get for volt?

Also as @trex mentioned Oxygen MTB may not have cut-off break!!! which is really BIG concern, specially in a busy road of London city. If that is the case, I wouldn't really regret not getting oxygen.

You won't know how much you could get for your Volt unless you put it up for sale.
Personally I would not be concerned about the lack of cut offs.

I think you might be talking yourself out of changing what you already have.

 

[selrahc1992]

Hi Tapash,

This may not work for you, but what did you buy already, how much would you lose selling it and getting the Oxygen that you really really want now?

A word of caution when taking this course of action, there could be something else that you find even more desirable in a month or so, but more importantly, how would this go down with the other half?

I'd take the word of caution very seriously - there's always something new and hugely desirable that comes along. I have the oxygen kit on a beat up old racer. i used to be unhappy about this (no shocks or disc brakes). last week the car died - i had to do 100 plus miles on it since and have discovred all kinds of joy in flinging the old racer around corners and potholes and averaging 24 mph as i fly around. i'd enjoy what i have if i were you.

 

[Cyclezee]

Window shopping after purchasing an object of desire is never a good idea.

 

[tapash]

@selrahc1992 @Cyclezee I think you guys are right. I should stick to what I have.

 

[trex]

and let progress pass you by? there is more to enjoy in e-biking than the Metro!

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Does anyone know what the legal position is when fitting a kit? I am thinking of finishing the Wisper DaaHub system, but cant find out whether a bike fitted with a kit should have an EN15194 certificate to make it legal to use on the roads in the UK from January 1 2016?

Thanks,

David

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Trex is wrong about the brake cut-out. It does indeed have one, as any owner will confirm. I like the woosh Big Bear, but it's chalk and cheese when you compare it with the Oxygen. As soon as you ride them, you'll discover that. Just about everybody that rides the Oxygen comments on how good it is. I guess the price was always a barrier, but not now - until July at least.

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Does anyone know what the legal position is when fitting a kit? I am thinking of finishing the Wisper DaaHub system, but cant find out whether a bike fitted with a kit should have an EN15194 certificate to make it legal to use on the roads in the UK from January 1 2016?

Thanks,

David

If you built a bike with the kit installed and had it tested, you would have a certificate of compliance. Some kits (like Oxydrive) are identical to what's fitted to OEM bikes, as if it's simply been removed and sold as a kit, in which case there should be question of compliance. Alternatively, if each component is already certified as compliant by the manufacturers, the kit would be compliant. Both these situations should be enough to protect the seller if you have provided suitable installation instructions.

 

[tapash]

thanks @trex for your encouragement. But i think i don't wanna loose whole lot of money. I would wait to catch up with trend in a year time i guess.

 

[shemozzle999]

Does anyone know what the legal position is when fitting a kit? I am thinking of finishing the Wisper DaaHub system, but cant find out whether a bike fitted with a kit should have an EN15194 certificate to make it legal to use on the roads in the UK from January 1 2016?

Thanks,

David

EN 15194 only concerns the safety of electric part of the vehicle, whereas for the bicycle part EN 14764 applies and finally the whole system has to obey the EAPC regulations.

For the answer you need confirmation of what steps are required by the responsible UK governing bodies.

edit - BT playing upgrade silly beggers all this week - getting cut off the internet mid reply.