Easy to ride

[Peter Ball]

Hi,
We originally bought two Woosh Zephyr B bikes, I love mine but the old dutch found hers too heavy to handle and she a job to get on it with it having a crossbar.
Today we took a trip down to G-Tech in Worcester so she could to try their ladies step through bike out. I found it a very easy bike to ride, she was able to get on it easy enough but found the initial power take off a bit frightening and thought it was running away her. I didn't think it was a fair trial on their short narrow track it needed to be tried on a local quiet road but they don't allow this.
Anyhow we could still have one on a free 14 day trial but I find once she's made her mind up about something, that's it, so no point in that. Anyhow I would really appreciate any recommendations for any step through bikes that are easy to ride for a nervous person with a price range about £850 - £1000.
I fully appreciate at this price it's going to be Chinese import but we only tend to use them when we are away in our motorhome. I tow a camping trailer and it's one I've converted to carry two bikes on the top!

 

[trex]

I would say the woosh Petite - it has a very gentle ramp up to speed.

 

[brightonebikes]

As you rightly say, you don't get much lasting goodness for under £1000.

For an extra £1-200 you could create something like this?
(It's a giant liv alight 2 with a BBS mid drive)
Just a thought..

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[Cliff-C]

Options

1. Replace old dutch (not likely).
2. Cycle alone.
3. Convert (or have converted) a bike that the other half is comfortable with.

Seriously though, Woosh do some step through bikes that might suit. I tried a bike with a GSM crank drive motor which didnt feel like it was running away with you. Just gentle peddle assistance. If weight is a problem perhaps going for a smaller battery might help?

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[Wisper Bikes]

Maybe a Wisper 705se, made in Asia but developed here...

Nice and gentle a dream to ride! £999 until the 1st of September when they go to £1,099.

Two years warranty and ten years on the frame, built to last!

 

[doclatham]

Hi

Can I suggest you look at the Carrera Crossfire at Halfords. They are currently £999 but you can get 10% off with a British Cycling Membership, so you can save about £70-80 of that figure, plus you get 10% of anything you buy at Halfords.

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/electric-bikes/carrera-crossfire-e-womens-electric-bike

Myself and the wife both have the men's models, but they do a ladies version.

One big benefit of Halfords is that they offer a two hour test drive. Just leave your credit card and driving license with them. You do need to book it in advance though.

For sub £1000 it seems to be a good bike, with good reviews.

 

[RobF]

Get a Gtech on approval, but tell the Mrs you've found her 'another' easy to ride bike to try - she will never know the difference.

 

[Peter Ball]

Thanks for all the advice and suggestions, we visited e-bikes in Leicester today and were dealt with by Liam.
He spent, I guess, about 1.1/2 hours explaining and showing the different bikes to us and letting my wife try them for size. She eventually chose two to take out for test rides, the Wisper 705 se and the Freego Wren.
Liam went out with her so she could then try them both on different terrains and various roads. Although there were little pro's and con's for both bikes she had no trouble in choosing the Freego. Being under 5' 5" she found this bike, with it's 24" wheels, much more comfortable to ride and it just felt right.
Both came with a 10ah battery and similar motors which is fine for our use. The Freego also had a few extra's which included, a rear wheel lock, rear brakes light which comes on when applying the brakes, pull up kick stand, (if that's what they're called) and throttle twist on the right-hand side, (Wisper is on the left).
Both bikes looked very good value for money with 2 year warranties including batteries and 10 years on the frame.
Thanks again for your help.

 

[Emo Rider]

Thanks for all the advice and suggestions, we visited e-bikes in Leicester today and were dealt with by Liam.
He spent, I guess, about 1.1/2 hours explaining and showing the different bikes to us and letting my wife try them for size. She eventually chose two to take out for test rides, the Wisper 705 se and the Freego Wren.
Liam went out with her so she could then try them both on different terrains and various roads. Although there were little pro's and con's for both bikes she had no trouble in choosing the Freego. Being under 5' 5" she found this bike, with it's 24" wheels, much more comfortable to ride and it just felt right.
Both came with a 10ah battery and similar motors which is fine for our use. The Freego also had a few extra's which included, a rear wheel lock, rear brakes light which comes on when applying the brakes, pull up kick stand, (if that's what they're called) and throttle twist on the right-hand side, (Wisper is on the left).
Both bikes looked very good value for money with 2 year warranties including batteries and 10 years on the frame.
Thanks again for your help.

Is that Ebike Centres on Granby Street?

 

[Peter Ball]

Is that Ebike Centres on Granby Street?

That's the one.

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Delighted you found the perfect bike for your wife Peter although a bit sad it wasn't a Wisper!

We realise we have a hole in our range so just to let everyone know the 24" Wisper will be available in the new year. Both SE and Torque.

All the best

David