Bike for Mum, must be step through and have hub gears

[Klang180]

Hello

My mum would like to get an e-bike but isn't sure it'll stick so doesn't want to go down the super expensive route. I know there are loads of options available but my mum has narrowed it down as she wants hub gears (i.e. Nexus). I think she is very set on this idea and so cannot sway her even though this means the obvious compromise of front drive. She did try a front driven EMU bike whilst on holiday and enjoyed it and so would consider that but at £1200 for a 36v bike i think it seems a little expensive.

I am tempted to buy her a decent hub geared bike and fit an after market kit but as i don't live near her it would be a bit of a hassle and besides I haven't yet successfully fitted my own (haven't tried yet mind). What would you recommend as a decent hub geared step through bike for as little as possible (sub £1200)?

 

[Klang180]

The hydraulic rim brakes on the Motus are exactly the correct thing for a casual cyclist... trouble free, extremely reliable. I would not worry about the battery either. Bosch product is good. I have the same vintage model .. except with dereillieur gears. The only concern you should have is its actual size. An 18 inch frame is for a big woman, or a medium man. . I fit nicely on mine..but I am 5 7 . My wife at 5 4 would find it excessive

Thanks for this steer, that is very useful to know and does probably take that one out of the mix in this case. It may well have gone beyond budget anyway but i will keep an eye on teh auction anyway for future reference. Looks like a very nice bike.

 

[Doubleclanger]

Good morning Mr Woosh,
Thank you for the info. I take it that there is some type of lock on the batteries?
I know this is a big ask but I was seduced by your original photo of the white Sunbear. I don't suppose you have one on offer in white?
Otherwise all good, thank you.

 

[Woosh]

Yes, there is a lock.
You don't need the key to ride, only to remove the battery from the bike.

suppose you have one on offer in white?

sorry...

 

[Doubleclanger]

Hi Mr Woosh,
Just checking whether you have one in white?

 

[Woosh]

no..

 

[Doubleclanger]

OK Mr Woosh,

I'll take the black Sunbear as described above.
How do we go forward?
Have you got any panniers that would fit?
As mentioned above I'm 6ft 2ins so would need the extended seat pin.

 

[Woosh]

As mentioned above I'm 6ft 2ins so would need the extended seat pin.

we have 350mm, 400mm and 450mm seat pins.
The 350mm suspension post or 400mm non suspension post are good for your height. We just fit what you want.
Your weight is just borderline for us to recommend the BPM motor (16st and above), if where you ride is relatively flat, then the SWX motor is perfectly good. The main benefit is it's easy to remove the motor, just unplug the motor lead and it's like a normal bike.
The BPM has to have torque arms fitted, will take longer to remove.
If you want to proceed, please email us your phone number to support@wooshbikes.co.uk - one of us will call you and go through any question you may have.

 

[Doubleclanger]

Just to let any readers of this post know that the issue has been 'doubly' resolved.
The Mum in this thread was thought too small and light for the Woosh Sundowner so we got an EMU step through which, on early inspection, fits the bill. As for the Dad he agreed a deal with Woosh to convert bike to a Sunbear to accommodate his weight and 6ft 2ins height. He is very much looking forward to the extra grunt of the Bafang BPM motor with an 15 ah battery.
When the Woosh is delivered, hopefully next week, we will publish a report on early indications of both with pictures.
I'm sure both Mum and Dad will be very pleased with both bikes and the outcome. Thank you for reading this post and for all the contributors who have added their considerable knowledge especially 'Mr Woosh'.