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[Pilot999]

Hi.
I have trolled the many forums looking for the answer to my quest, but so fat, no luck. I am hoping for Devine guidance.
70 years old, overweight, and not particularly fit. I have a Woosh big bear that I have owned for 6 years, does not get lots of use.
I spent some time in Wales recently with a friend that owns a Voodoo FS ebike. I tried it and loved it, so comfortable, smooth and brill stopping power.
So, I am smitten.
I will never jump, or hurtle down hills, but I love the look and comfort. So...can you advise or recommend what my new bike should be. I have a budget of 3K ish.
having something with a warranty or new would be ideal.
Should I buy a Voodoo if I could find one. Or maybe a Decathlon Stylus, if I could find one.
Your thoughts and ideas would be very much appreciated.
Terry

 

[Pilot999]

PS
I would prefer a crank drive, but not set in stone.

 

[georgehenry]

Riese and Muller Homage for when you can't get your leg over so to speak!

Understated, under the radar full suspension crank drive with a naughty high speed motor option.

 

[Woosh]

Riese and Muller Homage for when you can't get your leg over so to speak!

lovely design and reassuringly expensive. From £5409.

 

[vfr400]

lovely design and reassuringly expensive. From £5409.

Jeez, thats £400 more than what I paid for one of these, which is very comfortable, has an electric screen, traction control, can carry a trolly load of shopping and go up any hill without breaking a sweat. It probably has lower running costs too.

 

[RossG]

Jeez, thats £400 more than what I paid for one of these, which is very comfortable, has an electric screen, traction control, can carry a trolly load of shopping and go up any hill without breaking a sweat. It probably has lower running costs too.

When they build one that can run further than I can walk I'll buy one .. I have cash waiting

 

[vfr400]

When they build one that can run further than I can walk I'll buy one .. I have cash waiting

This one's run for 17,295 miles. can you walk that far?

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[RossG]

Ha, no I meant per charge. Last few weeks I've taken a 23 mile walk then I did 35 miles the following week, I'd be looking at a great deal further between charges before I could warrant getting one. Giving it some serious thought though.

 

[vfr400]

Ha, no I meant per charge. Last few weeks I've taken a 23 mile walk then I did 35 miles the following week, I'd be looking at a great deal further between charges before I could warrant getting one. Giving it some serious thought though.

This one can do 497 miles between refills, which translates to 188.4 mpg.

Confirmed: 2021 Honda CB125F will cost £2799 OTR

 

[RossG]

Like yourself vfr I always had Honda's, stripping them down & rebuilding happy days. I'd still go electric I think next time.

 

[vfr400]

Like yourself vfr I always had Honda's, stripping them down & rebuilding happy days. I'd still go electric I think next time.

I thought the same, but these motorbikes are becoming so frugal with fuel, it's difficult to make a case for electric.

 

[MikelBikel]

Jeez, thats £400 more than what I paid for one of these, which is very comfortable, has an electric screen, traction control, can carry a trolly load of shopping and go up any hill without breaking a sweat. It probably has lower running costs too.

Nice. Do they come in 50cc version? (Don't have bike license, and d cost of insurance here, ouch!).
Is there a pic showing where d shopping goes? (Most don't even have room for 1 helmet, never mind 2).
'Frey CC' is step-thru, full sus, electric, going on 3k£, only 1 guy on FB (Adrenaline eBikes) seems to sell them tho.
http://www.frey.bike/full-suspension-eMTB/Frey-CC.htm (website not secure, says google/android, "starting" at $2980 says 'Elektrek')
Cheers, Mikel

 

[pichipedals]

@Pilot999

Ifyou want to ride forest trails, then have a look at Giants website - not sure what you'd get in FS ebike for the budget (probably the Stance model, but perhaps some sale offers on if you shop around ?)

Certainly a hard tail Fathom E with 500Wh battery is well within budget (£2-2.3k) - the Fathom has the option of 27.5 or 29" wheels so plenty of rubber and a good sized wheel to straddle imperfections.

If you want something more road friendly then their explore E range is worth a look - hardtail but narrower tyres for more all round use.

If you can put up with a solid fork then the Fastroad EX Pro might also be a consideration - its certainly road / tow path / cycle path biased though. I'm due to collect mine this afternoon

 

[vfr400]

Nice. Do they come in 50cc version? (Don't have bike license, and d cost of insurance here, ouch!).
Is there a pic showing where d shopping goes? (Most don't even have room for 1 helmet, never mind 2).

There are loads of 50cc scooters. They're a bit smaller than mine, so don't have as much storage, though most can manage at least one full-size helmet under the seat plus other stuff. I can get 3 full carrier bags of shopping under my seat or two full-size helmets and one bag of shopping. You can fit a back box on all scooters to get more storage. I have one from my last bike that I was going to fit, but I've not fitted it because I don't need the extra storage.

 

[Ezel]

Looks interesting, It's eiding well ?

 

[georgehenry]

I might be very out of touch, and all my motorcycles are old, some very old, but I always thought that the sweet spot for a commuting motorcycle/scooter in terms of low running costs and performance was 125cc.

Cheap tax, insurance and a reasonable turn of speed to be generally safer and able to keep up with traffic, including dual carriageways.

Of course you do need a bike licence, I got mine back in the 70's! That was when you could ride an almost 100mph 250cc two stroke machine on L plates. Happy days!

50cc has always seemed much more dangerous in terms of their lack of performance and limited top speed.

Just to prod the wasps nest, this is why I also think that ebikes should have their cut off speed at 20mph as for the same reasons this is a safer speed to cycle on busier and faster roads.

 

[Gavin]

Just to prod the wasps nest

Put away your mesh hood and bee-keeping suit George, it seems the wasps are refusing to sting!

Totally agree with you regarding 50's. I bought myself a Puch Maxi a couple of years ago as a nostalgic 40th birthday pressie. Absolutely terrifying!

Sadly the standard of driving has deteriorated so much since I was 16 that the best way to ride a 50 now is like it's a push-bike....near the kerb and stay out of the way of the nutters!

 

[georgehenry]

The bike I owned and was lucky to survive when I was 19 was a Yamaha RD400F, and even in today's traffic I am sure would have no trouble keeping up! I was offered an almost original one like mine a few years ago for £2,000 and should have snapped it up.

 

[Gavin]

Yes, you'd definitely have no problems keeping up- as long as the traffic wasn't going round corners too fast!

Great bikes though, despite their handling flaws. Yes, £2k would be a bargain as well as a great financial investment.

Not a very good investment in your life expectancy though!!

 

[georgehenry]

I checked online quite recently using the reg and it was still on the road. In respect of the handling, at the time I thought it handled well, I even thought the single disk front brake was good as I could out brake my mates and other bikes of the time. I used to brace my elbows against my knees as I crouched over the clocks to control the weave that could set in on occasion around the ton. You believe you are indestructible at that age!