Commuting e-bike, most power assist

[SharonG]

Hi All,

I am looking for an electric bike to get me to work. It is about 4 miles each way, mostly flat but with one steep railway bridge.

I have tendonitis in both ankles (my left is currently quite reliable, my right much less so!). There is no imminent prospect of improvement for my right ankle, I am looking at how best to live with it as is. So some days I really can't push at all with at least one foot.

I see that e-bikes that could provide full power have been banned! So you have to peddle a bit. I am worried I could waste a lot of money on a bike I could end up unable to ride for extended periods of time and leave me stuck in the car every day.

Most days I can cycle at least with the left foot, and I feel the power assist would allow me to give my bad foot at least some gentle exercise, which would be beneficial when it can take it. I don't want to give up on cycling altogether.

I don't need a foldable bike, I would rather it looked as close to a normal hybrid as possible given the choice. But I need the most power assist I can get. So any advice on bikes to consider/what specifications are best?

 

[SharonG]

Mine has a throttle and I'm pretty sure the new ones at Juicy do as well. Useful for starting off at lights or on a hill i find but you would find you use a lot of battery when you apply it. However for a short ride to work, especially if you can recharge there, you will certainly find it useful with your bad ankle.

Thanks Lanclass. I have contacted Juicy to ask their advice. I think their Facelia looks like the nearest equivalent to the Woosh Santana. Also contacted Kudos, hope to hear back from them both soon!