Hello..
It's been a fun few weeks researching ebikes and making the decision that I definitely want one. I'd be grateful for some advice to see whether I'm on the right track, and whether there is any options I should consider that I might have missed.
Main reason for buying - I'm about to start a new job that's only a few miles away, just out of walking distance but a real slow traffic filled slog in the car that can be completely missed out with a bike. It's in Sheffield, so hilly by nature, so on the days when motivation would be low I'm hoping the battery assitance will keep me out of the car.
About me - mid-thirties, 80kg, 5'7 - would be fitter if not for two young kids. Used to cycle a LOT when younger, lived in the North York Moors and had a cheap mountain bike that would get me all over Teesside without any stress or real maintenance. Whilst commuting is the main use, I want a bike that is versatile enough to try and relive a few of the days out I had when younger, albeit in the Peaks and not the moors these days. I might also want to take one of the kids out in a seat attached to the back.
Preferences - I like the classic mountain bike/hybrid bike style with a crossbar and a straight handlebar. From what I'm reading I think a crank-driven Bosch, probably just the ActiveLine Plus would be fine, considering my budget and relatively light workload. It seems the tradeoff between lower noise/handling more like a classic bike when not used might be better than the CX line considering I might not need the extra power and torque for 90% of trips.
Budget - Aiming for under or around £2k
Options considering so far - Haibike sDuro Trekking 1.0 (I love the styling of Haibikes, although mainly the expensive, pointless for my uses ones!), Cube Touring Hybrid One 500, maybe the Raleigh Grand Tour (but not keen on handlebars)
Am I missing anything obvious? Anyone else previously in a similar position, what options did you take? Are my assumptions sound? Thanks.
It's been a fun few weeks researching ebikes and making the decision that I definitely want one. I'd be grateful for some advice to see whether I'm on the right track, and whether there is any options I should consider that I might have missed.
Main reason for buying - I'm about to start a new job that's only a few miles away, just out of walking distance but a real slow traffic filled slog in the car that can be completely missed out with a bike. It's in Sheffield, so hilly by nature, so on the days when motivation would be low I'm hoping the battery assitance will keep me out of the car.
About me - mid-thirties, 80kg, 5'7 - would be fitter if not for two young kids. Used to cycle a LOT when younger, lived in the North York Moors and had a cheap mountain bike that would get me all over Teesside without any stress or real maintenance. Whilst commuting is the main use, I want a bike that is versatile enough to try and relive a few of the days out I had when younger, albeit in the Peaks and not the moors these days. I might also want to take one of the kids out in a seat attached to the back.
Preferences - I like the classic mountain bike/hybrid bike style with a crossbar and a straight handlebar. From what I'm reading I think a crank-driven Bosch, probably just the ActiveLine Plus would be fine, considering my budget and relatively light workload. It seems the tradeoff between lower noise/handling more like a classic bike when not used might be better than the CX line considering I might not need the extra power and torque for 90% of trips.
Budget - Aiming for under or around £2k
Options considering so far - Haibike sDuro Trekking 1.0 (I love the styling of Haibikes, although mainly the expensive, pointless for my uses ones!), Cube Touring Hybrid One 500, maybe the Raleigh Grand Tour (but not keen on handlebars)
Am I missing anything obvious? Anyone else previously in a similar position, what options did you take? Are my assumptions sound? Thanks.
