E-bike recommendations for Long Covid/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferer

[Pea92]

Sadly Pea, just a case of the LBS not knowing the law. David will get things sorted for you I'm sure.

Thanks Neal! Yeah, he didnt seem to be completely clued up. Hopefully we'll get it sorted

 

[Fozziebear40]

Hi Pea92,

A twist grip assistance regulator is legal and can assist you up to 15.5mph as long as you are pedaling.

All the best, David

Hi Pea92, sorry to jump in, same subject, I wanted to ask David, am I right in saying, a Wayfarer straight from the factory has a 2 stage throttle, walk along to 4mph, then if you pedal you can throttle to 15.5mph. But "full throttle legal" cuts out the pedalling bit and goes 0mph-15.5mph with feet just resting on pedals, for a fee of £199.00 + £55.00 type approval?
Thanks

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Hi Pea92, sorry to jump in, same subject, I wanted to ask David, am I right in saying, a Wayfarer straight from the factory has a 2 stage throttle, walk along to 4mph, then if you pedal you can throttle to 15.5mph. But "full throttle legal" cuts out the pedalling bit and goes 0mph-15.5mph with feet just resting on pedals, for a fee of £199.00 + £55.00 type approval?
Thanks

Hi yes that’s correct.

All the best, David

 

[Fozziebear40]

Hi yes that’s correct.

All the best, David

Brilliant, thanks, I might add that to my order. Cheers!

 

[BikeSnail]

Hi, a 5.3ft tall female here: Woosh for a petite frame, Wisper 705 with 24” wheels or a Tern HSD would do you good. Folders might also be good. My mother, 69, is 5ft tall and recently bought a cheap folder with a hub motor and she’s ecstatic about it. Do test rides and consider the bike’s weight - in this respect a folder might win. Whatever you pick I hope that it helps you recover!

 

[Pea92]

Hi yes that’s correct.

All the best, David

Hi David,

Is there any update on whether your colleague spoke to my local Wisper bike dealer?

Thanks!

Pea92

 

[Wisper Bikes]

CORRECTION...

I said in an earlier post:

"To ride at more than 15.5mph without pedaling, you do need to get the bike Type Approved in order to be legal."

I should have said:

"To ride at more than 4mph without pedaling, you do need to get the bike Type Approved in order to be legal."

All the best, David

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Hi

Hi David,

Is there any update on whether your colleague spoke to my local Wisper bike dealer?

Thanks!

Pea92

Hi Pea92,

Yes we have now spoken to the manager and Cycle King head office. They are all up to date now.

All the best, David

 

[1lor]

You will need a hub bike or a bike with cadence sensing and a throttle, a TS /torque sensing type drive whether center drive or hub drive will require good rider input to multiply the power provided. A cadence type system means you simply lightly turn the pedals and can practically ghost pedal if you have no stamina or power, in level 5 you would get max power, it will depend on the controller type used whether speed control or current control. For your use it likely won't matter but current control is the better system.
Avoid Halfords if I were you and look at Wisper /Juicy brands or Woosh.
Ideally you want a bike with 5 levels of assist and a throttle, Wisper is the one for that as they will legally get the bike certificated so you can have and use a throttle or twist and go. Otherwise you are relegated to a mobility scooter.

A step through bike fixed or a folder will be best and a 575wh or a large capacity 700wh battery as full power will mean less range.

Wisper 806 Folding Electric Bike | Folding eBikes | Wisper | UK Delivery (wisperbikes.com)

Wisper 705 24" Step-Through eBike - Wisper Bikes

How do they differ to brompton folder?

 

[Stoopar]

Same for me only I am 74, previously super fit, 75kg and already have a Raleigh Strada but it’s not enough!