Bike for heavy user

Hi all. I've been looking for some time for a bike suitable for me. I'm 21 stone and after a bike to hopefully bring some fun back to cycling for me. I have woods round the corner to me so aim to use in there and on the road.

A twist throttle would be good along with the pedal assist. It's all pretty flat here (leigh on sea, Essex) but I'm thinking a 250w motor won't be enough considering my weight?

So long as the bike looks fairly normal im sure i would be fine with a higher wattage

 

Any recommendations would be great, thanks

leigh on sea, Essex

 

pop in some time to check out the Woosh Big Bear, we are in Queens Road.

 

http:/wooshbikes.co.uk/?bigbear

pop in some time to check out the Woosh Big Bear, we are in Queens Road.

 

http:/wooshbikes.co.uk/?bigbear

 

I looked at your website but it said don't bother if youre over 20 stone

I looked at your website but it said don't bother if youre over 20 stone

that's just a general guidance.

What sort of performance can i expect from the motor at my weight ?

how fast and far do you want to go

bbs hd 1000w tho you can up it in the software.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bafang-Mid-Drive-Electric-Bike-Kit-BBS-01B-BBS-02B-BBS-HD/332102833566?hash=item4d52df159e:m:mEhDmc__6KyrCBsTZRewK-A

 

strong dh wheels.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/mavic-deemax-ultimate-mtb-wheelset/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&sku=510951&kpid=510951&utm_source=google&utm_term&utm_campaign=UK_PLA_Components&utm_medium=base&utm_content=mckv%7csKiBb2sU6_dc%7cmcrid%7c67090789502%7cmkw%7c%7cmmt%7c%7cmrd%7c510951uk%7cmslid%7c%7c&mkwid=sKiBb2sU6_dc&pcrid=67090789502&prd=510951uk&pgrid=17507338502&ptaid=pla-127999944542

riese and muller are tough and sturdy, 140kg is stated. And that's just what's stated

 

I've been torturing something that reccomends 110- for the past 4 months

 

so if you can afford or save up, get something from r+m

What sort of performance can i expect from the motor at my weight ?

Take Leigh Hill for example, you should be able to climb it with a little pedaling.

Range: about 40-45 miles with the 15AH battery.

Take Leigh Hill for example, you should be able to climb it with a little pedaling.

Range: about 40-45 miles with the 15AH battery.

 

Sounds promising. And what about flat ground? Can you move by throttle alone? Is there any way to remove the 15mph limiter?

Can you move by throttle alone?

yes, but the new law does not allow using the throttle alone, you have to pedal a bit every 30 seconds or so.

 

Is there any way to remove the 15mph limiter?

You can, but we do not support de-restricters.

I've just seen on the Woosh site the big bear isn't suitable for off road. Are there any other suggestions ?

the Warrior is good for off roading:

 

http://wooshbikes.co.uk/2017/fb6/warrior.jpg

 

You may have seen it already in Leigh.

The motor is Bafax MaxDrive G330, 48V 12AH battery, range about 35-40 miles. Price: £1,299. A bargain.

Sounds like you need eMTB. Most use torque sensing middrive motor compared to cadence sensing hub on Bear.

You need to test ride a few bikes to understand difference.

Is that one of your bikes woosh? Would it handle 21 stone?

Is that one of your bikes woosh? Would it handle 21 stone?

 

we make bikes for the traditionally built.

we make bikes for the traditionally built.

 

So the warrior is one of yours? Would it perform as well as the big bear up hills and be ok on trails? Do you have any to try out?

Also have you got a link? I can't find any Info online.

So the warrior is one of yours?

 

http://wooshbikes.co.uk/2017/fb6/woosh-logo.jpg

 

Pop in our shop in Queens Road, it's in the shop window.

We try to be discreet, if you see the red Woosh logo on the head tube, it's from us.

Edited June 16, 20187 yr by Woosh

Do you have a link? Would it perform as well as the big bear up hills and be ok on trails?

No James. I only bought a small batch because they are relatively expensive.

They don't sell as well as the cheaper fat bikes, but for real off road, you need a suspension fork. The cheaper ones have rigid forks.

You can pop in and try out a few if you like. There is no obligation to buy anything.

OK thanks is the climbing power the same as the big bear? I don't know how the motors compare. And they'll definitely cope and the warranty still apply with 21 stone ?

the sus fork on that bike is cheap and given ur waight it wont be long b4 it is knackered if doing lots of miles off road.

 

you also cant really service them like fox or rock shox but they do cost alot more thus why the bike is cheap in the first place.

 

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/rockshox-bluto-rct3-solo-air-forks-15mm-2018/rp-prod151087?gs=1&sku=sku551031&pgrid=49334610141&ptaid=pla-425336154939&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=PLA+All+Products&utm_medium=base&utm_content=mkwid|sE3ssYXt6_dc|pcrid|254148898260|pkw||pmt||prd|551031UK

OK thanks is the climbing power the same as the big bear? I don't know how the motors compare. And they'll definitely cope and the warranty still apply with 21 stone ?

the Warrior has torque sensor, you have to put in at least 25% of the energy required. As for climbing power, the Warrior is better because it's a crank drive, with 9-speed Deore derailleur.

The Big Bear can only go on tarmac'ed roads.

The warranty is not for off roading, if you break something while off-roading, you are not covered. On made roads, yes, you are covered.

And they'll definitely cope and the warranty still apply with 21 stone ?