First ebike advice

[Loai]

Hi all,

This will be my first ebike and I am very excited. I have read few forum and I think I should try few first before making my mind.

I am 176 cm long and weigh 75 kg. I will be using the bike mainly to commute to work 1.5 miles away.

My budget is up to 1k pounds. I am new to Nottingham. Do you know where I should go for test ride? and which ebike should be included in my search?

Thank you.

Loai

 

[Danidl]

Hi all,

This will be my first ebike and I am very excited. I have read few forum and I think I should try few first before making my mind.

I am 176 cm long and weigh 75 kg. I will be using the bike mainly to commute to work 1.5 miles away.

My budget is up to 1k pounds. I am new to Nottingham. Do you know where I should go for test ride? and which ebike should be included in my search?

Thank you.

Loai

Walking pace is 4 miles per hour for the first hour, idling on a bike is 10 miles per hour and 15 miles per hour on a ebike.
1.5 miles can be walking distance and will take around 25 minutes by a reasonable fit not athletic person.
On a standard push bike , one would be hard to take longer than 8 to 10 minutes and one would not even have the time to raise a sweat. On an electric bike it will take about 5 to 8 minutes .
Unless you have some disability, it seems difficult to justify an electric bike. The unlocking and locking, parking becomes a significant part of the total journey time.
The value of an electric bike would be felt on longer commutes eg 3 to 5 miles.
However your money your call.

 

[Loai]

Walking pace is 4 miles per hour for the first hour, idling on a bike is 10 miles per hour and 15 miles per hour on a ebike.
1.5 miles can be walking distance and will take around 25 minutes by a reasonable fit not athletic person.
On a standard push bike , one would be hard to take longer than 8 to 10 minutes and one would not even have the time to raise a sweat. On an electric bike it will take about 5 to 8 minutes .
Unless you have some disability, it seems difficult to justify an electric bike. The unlocking and locking, parking becomes a significant part of the total journey time.
The value of an electric bike would be felt on longer commutes eg 3 to 5 miles.
However your money your call.

You are absolutely right. The fact that I am working long hours and night shifts and we do rotations, each for 6 months and then move to another place which could be anywhere in East Midlands. I was wondering it makes sense now.

 

[Zack @ Byocycles]

Hi Loai,

I'd consider the Byocycles Ibex for your needs, it comes in at £1099.95, 8.8ah Samsung battery, 2 year warranty, Bafang rear motor, will easily do your journey!

 

[Woosh]

For £1k budget, we have 14 models for you to choose from. Please visit our website for details.

http://wooshbikes.co.uk

Based on your height and weight, I would recommend the Woosh Karoo or the Woosh Bermuda or the Woosh Bali for commuting and leisure riding.

 

[Emo Rider]

Three great quality bikes @ £1,000 spring to mind. The Freego Folder, which has a 30 mile range, the Momentum Model T (step through) and Momentum Upstart (crossbar), which both sport 30/35 mile range. The Model T is a classic sit up and beg and is one of the comfortable bikes I have ever had the pleasure of riding. The Folder and Model T are equiped with mudguards, lights and pannier rack. The Upstart does not have a rack but can easily accomidate one. Hope this helps

 

[Perseus]

One and half miles on the flat and a pedal bike is best, unless there is a steep hill, or perhaps a continual incline. Ebike might be more tolerable in light rain.

Under a mile and travel is not worth the extra security considerations and extra wight of getting it out of the house.

 

[JuicyBike]

You might like to nip over the border into Derbyshire and take a look at Juicy Bikes. You'd benefit from a free battery upgrade using the current "Pedelecs" coupon code and we're near enough for you to have a decent test ride, just to make sure.