Morning! My hybrid bike was stolen back in March, from a supposedly secure bike hangar outside my flat. I hadn't used it for a while, largely because my dad had a nasty bike accident which put me off cycling. However, when Covid came along, I decided it was time to replace it. After lockdown, when the traffic started building up and my 25 minute commute by car started taking 50 minutes, I decided I DEFINITELY had to replace it. Having used the Uber & LimeWire e-bikes in London on a couple of occasions and having really enjoyed the experience, I started looking into getting an e-bike.
I was looking at getting either a Boardman HYB 8.9e or a Specialized Turbo Vado but, having previously been a bit of a fair weather cyclist, I was really struggling to justify paying over £2000 for something that might end up sitting unused for several months of the year. So I resigned myself to getting a cheap second-hand hybrid bike for £200 or so. After all, I didn't NEED an e-bike (I'm not super fit but I can manage my commute and the odd 30-mile leisure trip without too much pain), I just WANTED one cos they're fun!
Then I discovered this site, and the likes of Wisper and Woosh. I simultaneously discovered that Woosh accepted my company's Cycle to Work scheme vouchers, so I went down to Southend to test ride a few of their bikes. I put my name on the waiting list for a Woosh Camino and I'm now eagerly awaiting its arrival.
So I wanted to say a belated hello and to thank you all for the in-depth advice, the reviews and the answers to other people's questions. Without this forum, I'd probably never have discovered Woosh and you've all helped me to make what I'm confident was a sensible decision about what to get. I'm getting a bike that I'm sure I'll love and which will cost me little enough after the Cycle to Work scheme discount that I won't be kicking myself if it sits unused through the worst of the winter weather.
Cheers,
Filbert
I was looking at getting either a Boardman HYB 8.9e or a Specialized Turbo Vado but, having previously been a bit of a fair weather cyclist, I was really struggling to justify paying over £2000 for something that might end up sitting unused for several months of the year. So I resigned myself to getting a cheap second-hand hybrid bike for £200 or so. After all, I didn't NEED an e-bike (I'm not super fit but I can manage my commute and the odd 30-mile leisure trip without too much pain), I just WANTED one cos they're fun!
Then I discovered this site, and the likes of Wisper and Woosh. I simultaneously discovered that Woosh accepted my company's Cycle to Work scheme vouchers, so I went down to Southend to test ride a few of their bikes. I put my name on the waiting list for a Woosh Camino and I'm now eagerly awaiting its arrival.
So I wanted to say a belated hello and to thank you all for the in-depth advice, the reviews and the answers to other people's questions. Without this forum, I'd probably never have discovered Woosh and you've all helped me to make what I'm confident was a sensible decision about what to get. I'm getting a bike that I'm sure I'll love and which will cost me little enough after the Cycle to Work scheme discount that I won't be kicking myself if it sits unused through the worst of the winter weather.
Cheers,
Filbert
