Looking to buy two e bikes .

[Scallopmuncher]

I am looking to buy two bikes for my wife and myself. I am 6,2" 240 llb's unfortunately pies, not Rugby. My wife is a wee thing, my knowledge is limited re these bikes, I do understand the physics etc; more power, less time and things like that.
My budget is between £1500 and £2000 each and ,my wife wants a folder? it's just for trip out on paths and some cross country. I'm wondering if the knowledgable people here think my weight is a problem for these bikes? I have a full suspension bike and like it... other than that, I hope there are some suggestions,

Thanks in advance.

 

[JuicyBike]

Your weight shouldn't be a problem - you'll start losing it the more you ride. Electric bikes are ridden 5 times as often as traditional bikes, so you will ride more.
Find some to try at a local specialist rather than guess. Where are you?
Welcome too

 

[ned65]

Raleigh Motus.
Bosch motor (excellent)
Great hydraulic brakes
Dynamo hub lights
Big dealer network (Raleigh)
Useful bike stand, cafe lock, mudguards and rear rack
Front forks shocks and rear seat post suspension

 

[gray198]

I am looking to buy two bikes for my wife and myself. I am 6,2" 240 llb's unfortunately pies, not Rugby. My wife is a wee thing, my knowledge is limited re these bikes, I do understand the physics etc; more power, less time and things like that.
My budget is between £1500 and £2000 each and ,my wife wants a folder? it's just for trip out on paths and some cross country. I'm wondering if the knowledgable people here think my weight is a problem for these bikes? I have a full suspension bike and like it... other than that, I hope there are some suggestions,

Thanks in advance.

I have a Juicybikes folder for sale in good condition, very low mileage. This would probably be OK for your wife. Is in classifieds section. Open to sensible offers.
best regards gray

 

[OldBob1]

Hi and welcome, take your time and both of you try as many as you can.
find the ones that each of you like.
When you find the models come back and ask the forum any questions if you like.
Happy testing and enjoy the grin effect!
Bob

 

[Scallopmuncher]

Your weight shouldn't be a problem - you'll start losing it the more you ride. Electric bikes are ridden 5 times as often as traditional bikes, so you will ride more.
Find some to try at a local specialist rather than guess. Where are you?
Welcome too

Hi Juicybike,

West coast of Scotland, my plan is to have a go on as many as I can feasibly get to, I'm fairly limited with the dealers up here. I'm keen to get the choice right.
I already have a bike and would like to keep/incorporate it into this project as over the years the all the components have been up graded to either XTR or hope (cheap frame though) the power is the only thing lacking.

Is there a general view on bolt ons? I've been looking at a befang 750w conversion, I appreciate the law and it will be used off road. Also is there views on types of batteries ?

Thanks for your help.

 

[D8ve]

Galloway, Greenock and garten are all west coast.
But as I remember it's mostly flat along the
Lochsides. So legal kit will suffice.
There is a bike shop in gourock that has an electric bike or two.

The off-road bit is misleading its actually only private land with owners permission that it's ok to use a unlicensed motor bike on.
And unless you want super performance the legal kits are really good.
They will get you up the rest and be thankful fine.
Most legal setups can also be de speed restricted as well. But doing 30 in jeans and sun hat will get you noticed, as well as pushing the safety envelope.

 

[Kudoscycles]

Hi Juicybike,

West coast of Scotland, my plan is to have a go on as many as I can feasibly get to, I'm fairly limited with the dealers up here. I'm keen to get the choice right.
I already have a bike and would like to keep/incorporate it into this project as over the years the all the components have been up graded to either XTR or hope (cheap frame though) the power is the only thing lacking.

Is there a general view on bolt ons? I've been looking at a befang 750w conversion, I appreciate the law and it will be used off road. Also is there views on types of batteries ?

Thanks for your help.

This 'off road' expression is not correct,it needs to be private land with the owners permission and no public footpaths or bridleways crossing your route.....if you look at an OS map you will see that is almost impossible to find,no Heritage land,no Forestry commission land,no Government owned land,no Duchy of Cornwall land,Scotland is mostly private owned but you won't be welcome disturbing the shoot,hehe.
KudosDave

 

[JuicyBike]

Hi Juicybike,

West coast of Scotland, my plan is to have a go on as many as I can feasibly get to, I'm fairly limited with the dealers up here. I'm keen to get the choice right.
I already have a bike and would like to keep/incorporate it into this project as over the years the all the components have been up graded to either XTR or hope (cheap frame though) the power is the only thing lacking.

Is there a general view on bolt ons? I've been looking at a befang 750w conversion, I appreciate the law and it will be used off road. Also is there views on types of batteries ?

Thanks for your help.

Sorry SH
We would only supply a road legal bike.
You could always take a look around the speed pedelecs section of the site for advice there.

 

[OldBob1]

I would try a few legal geared hub drives and some mid drive machines, you will find them in most cases capable and will allow you more freedom to use your bike in most places.