I poped an introduction into the other thread, but would like to discuss some e-bike options that i have been looking into.
I've been lurking and reading posts here so thought i'd join. I went and test rode a Cyclotricity mountain bike last week and although the test ride proved the kit will work well for me the bike was very poor and i wouldn't want to ride it, just testing the brakes in the showroom by pushing the bike and applying the brakes made the front forks bend. Imagine all 115kgs of me jumping on the anchors at 15mph. I'd be eating the dirt, if not impaling myself onto a fork tube!
my left leg doesn't really work too well, i have no quads muscle for a start. I ride a motorbike still and i get away with it OK. I just lift my leg onto the foot peg then always stop so that i put my right leg out and I'm fine with that on a bicycle too. So the reason i want an electric assist is for starting off. If i have my good leg holding my up and my bad leg resting on the pedal, i can't really lift a foot up and start peddling without a few wobbles. The electric motor would allow me to engage forward and then lift up my good leg and start peddling. Secondly, riding with one leg and being very unfit is just going to make me not want to ride as i will fatigue very quickly and loose interest in gaining stamina.
To cut a long story short, i bought a Specialized Hardrock on the weekend which is great, i've been riding it around and its perfect for my needs. I also made sure i got one with V brakes over discs as i don't know what kit i want.
I really like the 8Fun kit with the bottle mount battery, its £429 on Ebay. If it works well then I'm happy to spend the money, but i only want to spend it once.
Do you think this kit will be OK with me being 115kg's? The idea is it will assist me as i want to loose weight so i don't want something I'm going to ride like a motorbike, I want something that will help me get to a trail and enjoy riding it and enjoy getting fit. Im just concerned it won't have the power to help me out enough on a steep hill.
I've seen some 36v 750w kits. I know these aren't for the road. But would it be overkill for my needs?
Any help would be much appreciated!!
I've been lurking and reading posts here so thought i'd join. I went and test rode a Cyclotricity mountain bike last week and although the test ride proved the kit will work well for me the bike was very poor and i wouldn't want to ride it, just testing the brakes in the showroom by pushing the bike and applying the brakes made the front forks bend. Imagine all 115kgs of me jumping on the anchors at 15mph. I'd be eating the dirt, if not impaling myself onto a fork tube!
my left leg doesn't really work too well, i have no quads muscle for a start. I ride a motorbike still and i get away with it OK. I just lift my leg onto the foot peg then always stop so that i put my right leg out and I'm fine with that on a bicycle too. So the reason i want an electric assist is for starting off. If i have my good leg holding my up and my bad leg resting on the pedal, i can't really lift a foot up and start peddling without a few wobbles. The electric motor would allow me to engage forward and then lift up my good leg and start peddling. Secondly, riding with one leg and being very unfit is just going to make me not want to ride as i will fatigue very quickly and loose interest in gaining stamina.
To cut a long story short, i bought a Specialized Hardrock on the weekend which is great, i've been riding it around and its perfect for my needs. I also made sure i got one with V brakes over discs as i don't know what kit i want.
I really like the 8Fun kit with the bottle mount battery, its £429 on Ebay. If it works well then I'm happy to spend the money, but i only want to spend it once.
Do you think this kit will be OK with me being 115kg's? The idea is it will assist me as i want to loose weight so i don't want something I'm going to ride like a motorbike, I want something that will help me get to a trail and enjoy riding it and enjoy getting fit. Im just concerned it won't have the power to help me out enough on a steep hill.
I've seen some 36v 750w kits. I know these aren't for the road. But would it be overkill for my needs?
Any help would be much appreciated!!
