February 26, 20233 yr I am hoping to buy a longish range folding ebike. I am only 5ft tall. Though I love the wisper I cannot justify the extra expense. I am thinking of the E-go max as it is suitable for people of 5ft which I am. Range is around 60 miles which I think would be perfect for someone wanting to do a max of 50 miles in a day. Is E-go a good make and reliable ? And does anyone have experience whether their proposed range is realistic for an average rider using only low assist. Or are there any better recommendations upto £1600 . Thank you.
February 26, 20233 yr Their range is quoted as 'up to' 90m (56 miles). That will be good flat roads with minimal assist, no wind, etc. Realistically it will be 1/3 to 1/2 of that. Look at https://www.bosch-ebike.com/en/service/range-assistant to get an idea of expected range; even though it's for Bosch it gives a pretty reasonable idea, and a very good idea of the difference for different conditions. Type in the most optimistic (minimal assist, slow riding, flat) with the 500wh battery with a fat tyre bike and you'll get around 100km. Change the settings to hillier riding a little faster with slightly more assist and you'll find it quickly drops below 50km. The battery is quite good for a folding bike. 50 miles will feel like a long ride on most folders.
February 26, 20233 yr Author Their range is quoted as 'up to' 90m (56 miles). That will be good flat roads with minimal assist, no wind, etc. Realistically it will be 1/3 to 1/2 of that. Look at https://www.bosch-ebike.com/en/service/range-assistant to get an idea of expected range; even though it's for Bosch it gives a pretty reasonable idea, and a very good idea of the difference for different conditions. Type in the most optimistic (minimal assist, slow riding, flat) with the 500wh battery with a fat tyre bike and you'll get around 100km. Change the settings to hillier riding a little faster with slightly more assist and you'll find it quickly drops below 50km. The battery is quite good for a folding bike. 50 miles will feel like a long ride on most folders.
February 27, 20233 yr I am hoping to buy a longish range folding ebike. I am only 5ft tall. Though I love the wisper I cannot justify the extra expense. I am thinking of the E-go max as it is suitable for people of 5ft which I am. Range is around 60 miles which I think would be perfect for someone wanting to do a max of 50 miles in a day. Is E-go a good make and reliable ? And does anyone have experience whether their proposed range is realistic for an average rider using only low assist. Or are there any better recommendations upto £1600 . Thank you. Hi Polo, Please email me david@wisperbikes.com we have reduced prices recently and am sure we can supply a 24” 705 with the range you require within budget. All the best, David
February 27, 20233 yr Author Hi Polo, Please email me david@wisperbikes.com we have reduced prices recently and am sure we can supply a 24” 705 with the range you require within budget. All the best, David Thank you will do
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