decision time !!! ECOBIKE ELEGANCE V FREEGO REGENCY

[neil earley]

Hi just narrowed my search for my 1st EBike , due to fusion on my spine top and bottom a step through bike seems practical{ yes it looks like a girly bike lol } so what are your opinions on these bike? All your views and comments are appreciated and cant recommend this forum enough as I find riders are very helpfull , thanks very much neil

 

[steve.c]

Hi Neil. I had the use of a Freego Eagle stepthough while my Eagle was in for a problem and i found it very practical indeed as I struggle to swing my leg over the seat ?? It ain't girly it's practical. Go for the Freego??.

 

[kitchenman]

Hi Neil, Have you considered the Ultra Motor fast4ward models? My brother has one and is very happy with it.

 

[eddieo]

I have never heard of either? and the first weighs nearly 28 kg....Hardly a brilliant recipe for a bad back.

Try before you buy is the best idea. nothing wrong with a step through they are very practical so no need to feel embarrassed....

 

[Deleted member 4366]

There's loads of different step-through electric bikes. How did you arrow it down to those two?
To advise you we need a bit more info.
Is it hilly where you live?
Do you want mail order or from a bike shop?
How fast do you want to go?
Is weight important?
Are you good at fixing things or do you need a professional to service your bike?
How far do you want to go?
Do you need decent suspension for your bad back or can it deal with normal road bumps?

 

[indalo]

I have never heard of either? and the first weighs nearly 28 kg....Hardly a brilliant recipe for a bad back.

Try before you buy is the best idea. nothing wrong with a step through they are very practical so no need to feel embarrassed....

I'm pretty certain both makes and models have had a mention in these pages Ed before now. I can't remember how they were perceived though!

Presumably, Neil, (the OP) is going to ride the bike and not carry it so 28Kgs isn't exactly unmanageable. Lots of ebikes out there weigh in at around that figure, some heavier! Lighter machines, I grant you, are desirable for a variety of reasons but as one might expect, there's a premium to be paid usually for that reduced weight.

As for step-thru bikes, I agree entirely with Ed. Ok, no-one's ever won the Tour de France yet on one but most of us ain't ever likely to get any closer to that kind of action than our TV screen. I've been riding a step-thru for a couple of years now and no-one's ever called me a cissy.

One word of caution though; don't come to a stop on a step-thru, put a foot down and delve into a pocket for a handkerchief, letting go of the bars so you can blow your nose holding the handky in both hands. You can do that on a gent's bike as the crossbar rests steadily against your thigh but.....you get my drift.

Neil, set your budget; stick to it and as Ed suggests, test as many bikes as you have opportunity to do within that price limit. You don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy the powered assistance that makes cycling a possibility for those of us with physical limitations. You'll find one you like; one that suits you. It may not be the same bike that Eddieo, Funkylyn, Tillson or other regular contributors might select but none of us is the same shape, weight and so on. Our individual needs differ and there isn't really a one-size-fits-all bike out there.....well, not one that I know of.

Enjoy the search,
Indalo

 

[flecc]

a step through bike seems practical{ yes it looks like a girly bike lol }

This gender based bike frame identification is uniquely British Neil, only in Britain have they been commonly referred to as gent's bikes and ladies bikes, dating from when ladies still rode side-saddle on horses.

The more we use crossbar or step-through, the sooner we get rid of the outmoded gender appellations and join the rest of the world.

 

[neil earley]

narowed these 2 model bikes down on pric, looks etc moderate hills to climb and seem reasonable specs { as far a I know} but open to suggestions if you can think of an alternative bike around £1200

 

[Deleted member 4366]

What about this oe:
Juicy Bike Classic: Dutch style electric bike

 

[Kudoscycles]

we are working on a new bike which I know will be perfect for you but will not be available until spring 2012..in the meantime how about the Kudos Liberty,price £895.00
Dave
KudosCycles

 

[JuicyBike]

Hi Neil
Just think of yourself as a sophisticated Nederlander...

 

[funkylyn]

Ok......cant resist......try a Tonaro Esprit ?

Best advice as others have rightly said.........try, try, try before you buy....

Lynda