Hi from Wimborne, Dorset

racres

Finding my (electric) wheels
Oct 29, 2012
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Dorset
Just joined the club and looking for an electric bike.

68 and want to do a little daily exercise.

After a bit of research it seems like a 37v 17Ah battery model would give the best distance but they are expensive!

Choices seem to be imports from China at £500-600 or Lifecycle/Freego types at £1000+.

I'd appreciate any comments you have to help me make a decision.

Many thanks.

Richard:)
 

CycloTricity

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Aug 8, 2012
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Hi Richard,

Welcome to the community! Hope you'll find what you need here, I'm sure you'll have lots of choice for what you are after. Battery capacity is the biggest factor that adds cost to an e-bike, so if you don't need 17Ah battery (not many people do!) you may consider a smaller one to cut costs.

What sort of distance will you cross on your daily exercise?

Regards,
Rami
 

JuicyBike

Trade Member
Jan 26, 2009
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Derbyshire
Just joined the club and looking for an electric bike.

68 and want to do a little daily exercise.

After a bit of research it seems like a 37v 17Ah battery model would give the best distance but they are expensive!

Choices seem to be imports from China at £500-600 or Lifecycle/Freego types at £1000+.

I'd appreciate any comments you have to help me make a decision.

Many thanks.

Richard:)
Hi Richard
Very few manufacturers offer 17AH batteries. Ours stop at 16AH, enough to take you 60 Miles.
But we also offer 12 and 14 AH as well as our standard 10AH, so you only need buy what you need.

Do have a look at our website to see the complete "menu" we have for all our bikes and I hope you can find time to try a Juicy Bike from one of our growing number of dealers around the country.

Welcome to the forum!
 

racres

Finding my (electric) wheels
Oct 29, 2012
7
0
Dorset
Hi Richard,

Welcome to the community! Hope you'll find what you need here, I'm sure you'll have lots of choice for what you are after. Battery capacity is the biggest factor that adds cost to an e-bike, so if you don't need 17Ah battery (not many people do!) you may consider a smaller one to cut costs.

What sort of distance will you cross on your daily exercise?

Regards,
Rami
Hi Rami,

Thank you for your reply. I'm hoping to do 30 to 40 miles when the weather permits but do not want to have to pedal home without any assistance. Regards, Richard
 
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14-15aH will be enough for that distance. !2aH will do it, but a bit tight if it's windy.
 

racres

Finding my (electric) wheels
Oct 29, 2012
7
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Dorset
Many thanks Rami and d8veh for your advice. It was very helpful.

I'm also wondering about whether to go for a 26" wheel bike or a 20" folding (so that I can put it in the boot and explore countryside further afield). I'm worried about the ride quality of the 20" over 30-40 miles and how inferior it is to the bigger bike? I,ve tried both but of course only over a very short distance so it is hard to tell.Do you think there is much difference in the ride?
Kind Regards,
Richard
 

flecc

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Over 30 to 40 miles I'd definitely advise you stick with 26" wheels, our roads are not too brilliant and 20" wheels can considerably compromise the ride quality.
 
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Many thanks Rami and d8veh for your advice. It was very helpful.

I'm also wondering about whether to go for a 26" wheel bike or a 20" folding (so that I can put it in the boot and explore countryside further afield). I'm worried about the ride quality of the 20" over 30-40 miles and how inferior it is to the bigger bike? I,ve tried both but of course only over a very short distance so it is hard to tell.Do you think there is much difference in the ride?
Kind Regards,
Richard
You can have the best of both worlds with a 26" wheeled folding bike, but the battery will be smaller for less range. You can always get a spare battery for about £160 to go twice as far. This one with a spare battery will take you 60 miles and you'd have change out of £700. That's an absolute bargain It has suspension too for extra comfort on long journeys,
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jhruk

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I'm also wondering about whether to go for a 26" wheel bike or a 20" folding (so that I can put it in the boot and explore countryside further afield). I'm worried about the ride quality of the 20" over 30-40 miles and how inferior it is to the bigger bike? I,ve tried both but of course only over a very short distance so it is hard to tell.Do you think there is much difference in the ride?
Kind Regards,
Richard
This summer I’ve done many day trips of 50-70 miles on my 20” Dahon. It doesn’t have suspension but I’ve fitted Schwalbe Big Apple tyres to help the ride, and it does have a steel frame which probably helps as well. Rough off-road aside I’ve not found it any less comfortable than a larger wheeled non-suspension bike on thinner tyres.

I think the important thing is to choose one that fits you and has adequate gearing. Many of the cheaper small wheeled folders have a rather cramped riding position and too low gearing, so wouldn’t be suitable for longer distances.

In my opinion the compromises are well worth the ability to explore further afield more easily. I used to take a non-folder on the train but now nearly always take the Dahon as I don’t have to worry about any cycle restrictions. If I’m leaving early I’ll put the bike in the car and drive to a station nearer my destination so as to take advantage of off-peak tickets.

26" folder sounds a good idea if it fits in the car.



 
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racres

Finding my (electric) wheels
Oct 29, 2012
7
0
Dorset
This summer I’ve done many day trips of 50-70 miles on my 20” Dahon. It doesn’t have suspension but I’ve fitted Schwalbe Big Apple tyres to help the ride, and it does have a steel frame which probably helps as well. Rough off-road aside I’ve not found it any less comfortable than a larger wheeled non-suspension bike on thinner tyres.

I think the important thing is to choose one that fits you and has adequate gearing. Many of the cheaper small wheeled folders have a rather cramped riding position and too low gearing, so wouldn’t be suitable for longer distances.

In my opinion the compromises are well worth the ability to explore further afield more easily. I used to take a non-folder on the train but now nearly always take the Dahon as I don’t have to worry about any cycle restrictions. If I’m leaving early I’ll put the bike in the car and drive to a station nearer my destination so as to take advantage of off-peak tickets.

26" folder sounds a good idea if it fits in the car.



Thank you everyone for your views - certainly food for thought, especially the Erolling 26" folding bike. Up to now I've been a bit wary of the cheaper Chinese bikes but the fact that you can get a seemingly good package for less than half the price of a Lifecycle or Freego bike is making me think! I'd be interested in any comments from those that have purchased Erolling bikes.

Regards, Richard