Hi, I'm looking to buy my first ever electric bike in the next couple of months. I'm a 5ft tall 50kg woman, with an inside leg of only around 27", so I really can't go for anything too big, I'd like to be able to reach the ground when sitting on the saddle. I will be using it for recreation mostly. I have blood flow problems in my legs, so will need to use maximum assist or full electric mode ( I am unsure of my ground with terminology and what levels of assist are available), on almost any degree os slope, though I'm Ok pedalling on the flat. We go to France every year, and most summers we will also be in the Alps, so something that is very able to get me up hills would be great, though that obviously won't be such a major issue at home. I don't want to pay more than about £1200. I'm going to test a whoosh petite, I'd like to hear thoughts from anyone who uses one, but also ask your advice on what other brands and bikes you think may be suitable. Thank you very much in advance, Fiona.
Bike for smaller people.
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The eZee Sprint Primo step-through also has a seat tube allowing for low saddle settings Fiona, you'll find it on this link.
There are a number of smaller wheel models specifically designed for shorter people but they are usually too expensive to fit your budget. This Kalkhoff Sahel Compact is typical of that type which are mostly German in origin.
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There are a number of smaller wheel models specifically designed for shorter people but they are usually too expensive to fit your budget. This Kalkhoff Sahel Compact is typical of that type which are mostly German in origin.
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Hi Fiona
Very wise to try any bike before you buy. Our Poco 24" wheeled bike arrives with us in later this month and will be available to try with our Retailers as and when they order stock. We will also be sending some to France, Nr. Bergerac during the early summer (new retailer).
From my understanding a 24" wheeled bike with a 17" frame should be a good fit for you, but do try one before deciding. Any of the 20" folding bikes (including our Compact) should also suit you well, however if you're a confident cyclist then the bigger the wheel the better the ride. Both bikes have start assist throttles.
Very wise to try any bike before you buy. Our Poco 24" wheeled bike arrives with us in later this month and will be available to try with our Retailers as and when they order stock. We will also be sending some to France, Nr. Bergerac during the early summer (new retailer).
From my understanding a 24" wheeled bike with a 17" frame should be a good fit for you, but do try one before deciding. Any of the 20" folding bikes (including our Compact) should also suit you well, however if you're a confident cyclist then the bigger the wheel the better the ride. Both bikes have start assist throttles.
Bob, Fiona needs a full twist and go throttle although I thought a folding bike may be just as good and with the convenience of being easy to take in a car.
http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?gale
Fiona.....The last 2 Kudos Tempo are available from the London Electric Bike Company,Hampton Wick....or alternatively our Kudos Secret....the Secret is a sort of everyone's bike,it gets my 100kg up the steepest hills,is easy to fold and quite light at 18kg, it accommodates under 5ft to over 6ft due to dual height telescopic seat post and adjustable handlebar height to match,it is still available with a full speed throttle having been built prior to January 16,priced £735.00.
KudosDave
KudosDave
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This doesn't meet your price specification but would suit a smaller person (mini smart bike):
http://www.besv.com/products/ps1
http://www.besv.com/products/ps1
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3499 euros just a short ferry trip away - from the same dealer for the Smart bike
http://www.bikeonweb.be/en/home/343-besv-lion-lx1.html
No UK dealer interest I suppose it is too risky.
http://www.bikeonweb.be/en/home/343-besv-lion-lx1.html
No UK dealer interest I suppose it is too risky.
Yes it would appear so but the biggest problem with the Brompton is where to mount the battery.
KudosDave won't like it - I'm sure the guy in the video is wearing a Paul Smith jacket.
Simon is a wizard with Solidworks - it won't take him long to fit the whole carboodle inside the rear triangle.
The tempo looks nice, thank you for your post. How much are they, and how much is a replacement/spare battery? What do you think would be the realistic distance i could travel on hilly terrain, if using assist almost full time, other than free wheeling or on the flat? Thanks very much, Fiona.
Fiona..the Tempo has proven a good seller for smaller riders,we will build some more just waiting for the build of another bike to ship with it. The last 2 are at the London Electric Bike Company,Hampton Wick,contact Tom Saunders.
The price is £865.00,if using full power most of the time in a hilly area, a realistic mileage would probably be 20 miles,if pedalling with even a little rider input power 30 miles is possible,replacement battery cost is £200.00.
Hope that helps.
Dave
The price is £865.00,if using full power most of the time in a hilly area, a realistic mileage would probably be 20 miles,if pedalling with even a little rider input power 30 miles is possible,replacement battery cost is £200.00.
Hope that helps.
Dave
Fiona, don't dismiss that new Poco from Juicy Bikes. I know it's not arriving until later this month but it should be worth waiting for and I'm sure that Bob can help you with the throttle situation.
I bought a slightly larger Juicy bike (the Classic here): https://www.juicybike.co.uk/electric-bikes/classic-click-dutch-style-electric-bicycle
And it has been a really lovely bike so far. She climbs hills with no problem in our hilly area here in Lancashire and she is a pleasure to ride. The Poco looks like a smaller version of the same bike. Juicy is a good company to deal with and they will support you after your purchase (as will all the dealers that are on this forum in fact).
Take your time and have a ride on a few bikes if you get chance; the dealers all expect you to have a test ride and they understand that you will want to try a few out. Juicy retail in quite a few leccy bike shops and Bob will help out if you give him a ring - he is very approachable.
I bought a slightly larger Juicy bike (the Classic here): https://www.juicybike.co.uk/electric-bikes/classic-click-dutch-style-electric-bicycle
And it has been a really lovely bike so far. She climbs hills with no problem in our hilly area here in Lancashire and she is a pleasure to ride. The Poco looks like a smaller version of the same bike. Juicy is a good company to deal with and they will support you after your purchase (as will all the dealers that are on this forum in fact).
Take your time and have a ride on a few bikes if you get chance; the dealers all expect you to have a test ride and they understand that you will want to try a few out. Juicy retail in quite a few leccy bike shops and Bob will help out if you give him a ring - he is very approachable.
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