Bike suggestions for a newbie

[Bex1986]

Hello,

I’m looking for suggestions for an e-bike for my hilly commute to work. My requirements for the bike are:

1. Suitable for inclement weather - I don’t want something that goes rusty as it’s quite wet in rural wales!
2. Lightweight - I may end up having to carry it up the stairs at work.
3. Good on steep hills
4. Something I can buy using the bike to work scheme (they have a limit of 1k)
5. A step through frame, (I struggle to get my leg over *snigger*)
6. A frame for someone who is short

Bonus points if I can fit it in the boot of a car

Im not convinced there is something out there that fits my wants but appreciate any suggestions.

Bex

 

[Woosh]

it's difficult to deliver all your requirements within the limit of your £1,000 cycle to work voucher. Firstly, the voucher provider takes their commission from the bike shop owner: 15% for Halfords voucher for example, forcing you to use the voucher at their own stores. If I sell you a bike, that has to be one that I would be willing to get £850 for it. At the other end of the scale, Green Commute Initiative charges only 5% commission, their voucher is worth £950 to me.
Most scheme providers let you pay directly the store for the difference.
A lightweight step through e-bike is like hen's teeth. Take an ordinary hybrid bike: 10kgs if you could use a minimalist road bike, 15kgs-18kgs if you want a comfortable stepthrough hybrid with suspension fork and pannier rack. Then add 6kgs for the motor and battery. I can't see many people carrying 21kgs-23kgs up the stairs.

Anyway, take a look at my Woosh Petite, it does all the things you need: comfortable step through, climbs steep hills, small enough for smaller ladies.

The Santana Petite | Electric Bikes from Woosh | electric bike sales & hire

The Sant Ana Petite, a very modern step through electric bike for the smaller person, with a Bafang motor and 36V 13AH/15AH/17AH battery from Woosh at an unbeatable price.

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