Looking for e-bike for my wife

[richard walshaw]

Any suggestions, she is quite short 5' (29 inside leg) budget around £2000

 

[Nealh]

No suggestion of which bike, but I would say probably a step through and also visit a retailer or two and try some out.

 

[RobF]

Any suggestions, she is quite short 5' (29 inside leg) budget around £2000

Her size won't be a problem, but to make a sensible suggestion more info is needed about prospective use.

How far does she plan to ride?

On what type of surface?

Is she able to put in some effort, or does she want a lot of help from the motor?

 

[richard walshaw]

No suggestion of which bike, but I would say probably a step through and also visit a retailer or two and try some out.

thanks

 

[richard walshaw]

Her size won't be a problem, but to make a sensible suggestion more info is needed about prospective use.

How far does she plan to ride?

On what type of surface?

Is she able to put in some effort, or does she want a lot of help from the motor?

thanks for your reply, probably around 20 miles a day mainly road and yes she can put effort in just needs to flatten the hills a bit, we have plenty in west yorkshire!

 

[trex]

the woosh Petite would suit your wife. It has a range of about 30 miles on one full charge.

with your budget, you can get two bikes, the Petite for your wife and the Big Bear for yourself.

 

[richard walshaw]

thanks trex

 

[Nealh]

At 5'- 0" Mrs.W is 1/2" taller than my swimbo so not very heavy.
For instance a Woosh Petite is a dutch step thu stlye bike ideal for short/small riders with 10Ah battery so good for a 25-35 mile ride. 23kg rear hub drive so should give a more relaxing ride than a cd motor ( less gear changing). Comes with fitted Comfy saddle, front suspension mudgaurds, lights and bell £649 + del.

 

[Nealh]

Snap Trex both thinking along the same line.

 

[RobF]

If you fancy spending the budget and want a quality bicycle, Raleigh and Kalkhoff can assist.

The Raleigh Motus is a traditional English-style step through using the Bosch crank assist system.

The Kalkhoff Tasman is a Dutch-style bike from Germany, where they tend to call them roadsters.

It uses the Impulse 2 system - crank drive again - which is reckoned to have a bit more poke than the Bosch equipped bikes.

The Raleigh has traditional derailleurs, but the Kalkhoff has hub gears.

Less maintenance and the wife might prefer the simplicity of changes, once she gets used it.

Both bikes are ideal for the road, and will handle well-made paths and cinder tracks, but mud pluggers they are not.

Both bikes are 46cm - 18" - which should fit the wife because while she is not tall, at 29" her inside leg is not especially short

I think the Tasman is a bit of a head turner, and oh look, it's the most expensive.

http://www.raleigh.co.uk/ProductType/ProductRange/Product/Default.aspx?pc=1&pt=198&pg=11389

http://www.50cycles.com/electric-bikes/comfort/tasman_classic_impulse_8_black.html

 

[richard walshaw]

At 5'- 0" Mrs.W is 1/2" taller than my swimbo so not very heavy.
For instance a Woosh Petite is a dutch step thu stlye bike ideal for short/small riders with 10Ah battery so good for a 25-35 mile ride. 23kg rear hub drive so should give a more relaxing ride than a cd motor ( less gear changing). Comes with fitted Comfy saddle, front suspension mudgaurds, lights and bell £649 + del.

many thanks for your input

 

[richard walshaw]

If you fancy spending the budget and want a quality bicycle, Raleigh and Kalkhoff can assist.

The Raleigh Motus is a traditional English-style step through using the Bosch crank assist system.

The Kalkhoff Tasman is a Dutch-style bike from Germany, where they tend to call them roadsters.

It uses the Impulse 2 system - crank drive again - which is reckoned to have a bit more poke than the Bosch equipped bikes.

The Raleigh has traditional derailleurs, but the Kalkhoff has hub gears.

Less maintenance and the wife might prefer the simplicity of changes, once she gets used it.

Both bikes are ideal for the road, and will handle well-made paths and cinder tracks, but mud pluggers they are not.

Both bikes are 46cm - 18" - which should fit the wife because while she is not tall, at 29" her inside leg is not especially short

I think the Tasman is a bit of a head turner, and oh look, it's the most expensive.

http://www.raleigh.co.uk/ProductType/ProductRange/Product/Default.aspx?pc=1&pt=198&pg=11389

http://www.50cycles.com/electric-bikes/comfort/tasman_classic_impulse_8_black.html

thanks robf

 

[martin@onbike]

Not available until March/April...but the KTM Amparo would definitely do a good job.
http://www.onbike.co.uk/products/ktm-amparo/

Tried and tested Panasonic technology, large Battery and very comfy-worth a look.