Looking for new fast ebike. So many choices!

[Shrubser]

I've literally just stumbled on the whole ebike thing. Wow! Where did that come from? So naturally I'm now looking at buying something. I'd like to commute (30 mile round trip) but also have something for a bit of fun occasionally. The specialised turbo s looked good but then I stumbled on the 15mph limit thing. So, I guess the question is, what bikes are similar and easy to make un-restricted?

 

[soundwave]

you can dongle all of them to remove that

 

[soundwave]

 

[Twangman]

You do not need to buy a dongle, just make sure the bike has a hub motor and a basic Chinese Display that will allow you access to the sub menu to set the level you require.

 

[Shrubser]

Ok slow down Talk to me like I'm a child. Sound wave, what make is that top bike in your photos? Twangman, can you explain some more?

 

[KTM Bike Industries UK]

If you're looking at eBikes, read up on the law and the risks you'll be taking should you use a unrestricted bike in the public domain. Don't just listen to some of the people on here who say... risk it. They won't be there next to you if it goes wrong.

 

[soundwave]

specialised its bad ass till you see the price of it ;(

http://ebike-mtb.com/en/first-ride-specialized-turbo-levo-fsr-expert-6fattie-2016-3/

 

[Shrubser]

Ha. Ok that's expensive! I thought the stromer was dear. So I guess a budget of £3000 would be the upper limit in this quest then.

 

[soundwave]

have a look here http://www.mhw-bike.com/e-bikes/

 

[soundwave]

this looks good m8 geting 1 when in stock 2600

 

[trex]

you don't have to spend £1000 for a fast bike.
start with a strong motor, BBS02 48V.

 

[Alan Quay]

If you are even a bit handy with the spanners you can build something that will go 24 mph, do 30-40 miles, climb like a mountain goat and cost £600 (or less) + bike. Second hand, half decent bikes cost between £100-200. If you know what you're doing good bikes can be had for £50.

Total: £550 - £800

 

[baldylox]

Like Alan says, keep it simple and convert a good bike into a great ebike, no need to spend a fortune.
Check out the oxydrive thread for some example builds and don't worry about the DIY element as it's really easy.

 

[soundwave]

http://www.zytekautomotive.co.uk/products/electric-engines/170kw/

TURBO

 

[soundwave]

hub and mid drive motors here http://www.szbaf.com/

 

[Rohloffboy]

Hi Shrubser, like you I am new to this forum, and looking for my first Ebike, for fast commute to work and back, I decided that the "S" Pedelec with assist 45kmph was the solution, but although legal in Germany and Netherlands, there is no class for them in the UK as yet, which is mental to say the least.

It could be that "S" Pedelecs become legal in the UK from 2017, to fall in line with EU legislation, but don't hold your breath as the UK will be able to veto the ruling, and keep "S" Pedelecs outside of UK law.

For the type of riding I do, a regular Pedelec will do, and my preferred option is to go for the Bosch Crank Drive system.

Electric Hub drives either front or rear wheel, to me seem a real Heath Robinson way of doing things, so I won't be going for that option.

 

[Alan Quay]

Hi Shrubser, like you I am new to this forum, and looking for my first Ebike, for fast commute to work and back, I decided that the "S" Pedelec with assist 45kmph was the solution, but although legal in Germany and Netherlands, there is no class for them in the UK as yet, which is mental to say the least.

It could be that "S" Pedelecs become legal in the UK from 2017, to fall in line with EU legislation, but don't hold your breath as the UK will be able to veto the ruling, and keep "S" Pedelecs outside of UK law.

For the type of riding I do, a regular Pedelec will do, and my preferred option is to go for the Bosch Crank Drive system.

Electric Hub drives either front or rear wheel, to me seem a real Heath Robinson way of doing things, so I won't be going for that option.

Which hub drive bikes have you tested? Which crank drives have you tried?
Have you built or or owned either?

 

[Rohloffboy]

Well the answer to that has to be no, but I am trying my best to make an informed purchase, for when I get my first Ebike.

Having only been on this forum for a short time, I can only say a big thanks to members on here guiding me in the right direction, although some members do have a commercial interests for being on here, which I do feel is a little disconcerting, despite there opinions seeming to be none biased to there own interests.

 

[Nealh]

Having only been on this forum for a short time, I can only say a big thanks to members on here guiding me in the right direction, although some members do have a commercial interests for being on here, which I do feel is a little disconcerting, despite there opinions seeming to be none biased to there own interests.[/QUOTE]

Its the commercial boys on here that keep the forum a float with their advertising so no problem with that from me.

 

[Rohloffboy]

Yep, not a problem for me either, it's just a case of reading between the lines.