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[speedy2]

Hi Everyone,

I am looking for an e-bike with a good quality motor that is easily derestricted (but can ideally be quickly returned if anyone comes sniffing or in the event of an accident).

I'm not looking to whizz around the place like a lunatic but would like to be able to go 20-22mph rather than 15.5mph, when the fancy takes me.

For use around London for up to 30 miles per day so needs to have a good range.

Would like it to be a crossbar bike that is easy on the eye.

I'm not sure what sort of price point these come in at but the lower the better, naturally

Many thanks in advance for any suggestions!

 

[Andy Bluenoes]

http://www.oxygenbicycles.com/e-bikes/s-cross-mtb
This should pretty much tick all your boxes...

 

[speedy2]

Thank you so much! That is an absolutely beauty! By far the best looker I've seen to date at a very decent price.

May I ask what the process for derestriction is please? And re-restricting the bike if required?

I will need to test ride the bike but one of my concerns about electric bikes is that they might propel me forwards too fast when I am trying to gently weave between traffic at the lights. Is that something to worry about?

Thank you!

 

[Deleted member 4366]

You press a combination of buttons on the LCD to derestrict the Oxygen.

It has 18 levels of power control. You can make it as gentle or fierce as you want.

 

[Woosh]

It's dangerous enough to ride a legal e-bike in London.
Please don't encourage the OP.

 

[georgehenry]

I have found the opposite to be true, a restricted machine be it a bicycle or motorbike can lead you into a dangerous situation with no option of speeding up to get out of that dangerous situation. I am no speed freak but being able to go faster when you need to is a valuable safety aid not withstanding the legal niceties. Controversial perhaps but non the less true.

 

[Gaz]

I have found the opposite to be true, a restricted machine be it a bicycle or motorbike can lead you into a dangerous situation with no option of speeding up to get out of that dangerous situation. I am no speed freak but being able to go faster when you need to is a valuable safety aid not withstanding the legal niceties. Controversial perhaps but non the less true.

I have to say I agree. Having a bike that can do more that 15.5mph doesn't mean you have to all the time. I have a good cycle route into work, but have a short 1/2 mile on road with two sets of traffic lights, an uphill and mini roundabout at the top all in quick succession over about 200 yards. The mini roundabout has an island on the road I'm approaching it from, closing the space down. In the hustle of the morning rush hour, if I could get up to 20-25mph it'd make me less of a hindrance and would stop impatient car drivers squeezing in front of me. I can get away from the lights well, but I would be less of a bother if I could keep up with the traffic flow.

Gaz

 

[speedy2]

I'm inclined to agree with Gas and Georgehenry. But I appreciate your concern, woosh. I've been a (sensible) cyclist in London for years and a little more speed in some areas would make me feel a lot safer.

Can anyone let me know the exact combination of keys to press to de-restrict / re-restrict the bike, please?

Thank you.