Hi From the Highlands!

Wisper Bikes · Jul 29, 2016

Hi Steve,

Of course I am completely biased! But.. do try the bikes before you buy, they are all very different. If you are relatively fit, you would enjoy the Wisper Torque sensor model. The TS will give you extra range and the ride is very much more like a standard non electric bike, but will give you six million dollar legs!

All the best, David

Angelnorth · Jul 29, 2016

Hello Steve - welcome!

I'm less biased than David

but I've just bought the 705 Torque (the step-through version of the one you're considering). I test rode both the Torque and the SE and they do feel quite different so I'd encourage you to try whatever you're considering, even if you have to travel a bit to do it. As David says, to me the Torque felt more "natural" than the SE - a bit like being a 20 year old who's used to riding a bike!

I am not at all fit but I just made it up a reasonably significant Northumberland hill on my first (admittedly short) ride out. I used all the levels of assist and only on a couple of the steepest bits resorted to using the throttle to get the motor to do all the work for me. I'm hoping that as I get more used to it and build up some muscle I'll be able to do even more of it myself with less assistance.

Good luck with your research in finding something that suits!

Wisper Bikes · Jul 29, 2016

Hi Steve, fortunately we don't get many issues, however if anything goes wrong we can nearly always diagnose over the phone. Each issue has an error message that will flash on the handlebar LCD. As everything on the bike is plug and play it's pretty easy to swap out a faulty component. If you get into serious difficulties John from Electric Bikes Scotland would be on hand to assist, but I doubt that would be necessary.

All the best, David

Woosh · Jul 29, 2016

Steve,

if you have big hills, the Bermuda may be worth a look. It has the much larger and powerful Bafang SWX02 motor.

http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?bermuda

Classic 20" diamond frame, adjustable riding position, 40-45 miles on flat roads with 13AH battery. 50-55 miles with 15AH battery, powerful Bafang SWX02 motor delivers exceptional hill climbing ability.
8-speed, 23kgs

Only £849 with 13AH battery
Only £899 with 15AH battery
Price including delivery

36Volts 13AH or 15AH Lithium battery
Dual control: pedal assist and twist grip throttle
range: 40-45 miles with 13AH battery, 50-55 miles with 15AH battery, on flat roads with throttle control, more with pedal assist
20″ frame, 27.5″ wheels, suitable for average to tall riders (5′ 8″ and above)
Aluminum frame
Motor: high torque Bafang SWX02 motor rated 250W
Brakes: front Avid disc brakes, rear V brakes
Saddle: comfort city style
Battery charger for UK mains
Weight (including all accessories): 23kgs
bell and lights

Angelnorth · Jul 29, 2016

SteveMcG said:
As a kid I always loved Steve Austin in the 'Six Million Dollar Man', and my name is Steve, so...

Did you have the Steve Austin doll with the peel-back skin on his forearm and the "bionic" eye?

(we're dating ourselves here, I suspect!)

SteveMcG said:
Thanks for the replies guys, I would love to try before I buy but being way up North makes it difficult, never the less I will see if I can track down one to try.

I sympathise - I had to travel to York (over 100 miles) and I suspect wild Scotland is even harder than wild England! I did try a couple of bikes locally which convinced me that the ebike route was worth pursuing but neither of them quite "clicked" with me, if you see what I mean. York was the nearest place for me to try different brands.

As you've probably noticed, David is active here on the forum and there's even a Wisper "clinic" section so if you have minor niggles you can always post there as well as there being the possibility of phone back-up if you decide to take the Wisper route.

Wisper Bikes · Jul 29, 2016

Angelnorth said:
Did you have the Steve Austin doll with the peel-back skin on his forearm and the "bionic" eye? (we're dating ourselves here, I suspect!)

OMG, my brother had one (younger). I'd completely forgotten, happy days!

All the best, David

cosybike · Aug 8, 2016

SteveMcG said:
Hi,

I have been lurking for some time enjoying the various threads on your forum and decided to take the plunge and join.

I am hoping you guys can help me narrow down my search.

I am a 13 stone, 5' 11", late forties reasonably fit male, who gave up cycling to work due to wind and inclines turning it into a chore.
I would like to get back on my bike, so I am on the lookup for a suitable bike that will give me some exercise and put the fun back into cycling!

I live in the Highlands and due to a lack of shops I have so far only managed to test a Volt Pulse which was very nice.

I am willing to spend up to approx £1500 and will use the bike mainly for commuting, possibly shopping (big hill) and leisure at weekends.

I have narrowed my list of potential bikes to the following and I was wondering if anyone could help me narrow it further.

1. Volt Pulse
2. Woosh Karoo
3. Oxygen S-Cross CB
4. Wisper Torque 905 - not sure if I should fork out the extra £500 for the non SE model - I don't want to buy the SE and then regret not going to the top of the range model.

I am a little wary at buying a bike that I haven't tried and also not being able to buy direct from a shop that I can easily return to for support help.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Cheers!

If you are in Glasgow feel free to have a try of mine. A Scott Esub.

Trevormonty · Aug 8, 2016

SteveMcG said:
Thanks for the offer, not sure when I will be back down.
I am now considering a buying hybrid bike and doing a conversion.

Conversion kits are normally cadence sensing while a lot of commercial ebikes a torque, both will flatten those hills. Cadence has disconnected feel while torque makes you feel like superman ie bigger smile factor.

Alan Quay · Aug 8, 2016

Trevormonty said:
Conversion kits are normally cadence sensing while a lot of commercial ebikes a torque, both will flatten those hills. Cadence has disconnected feel while torque makes you feel like superman ie bigger smile factor.

The torque simulation controllers (from BMS and probably others) are very good, not quite the same as a torque sensor, but a vast improvement over the old speed type.

The big advantage of building your own is that you can easily change bits around if you don't like them.

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