Looking to make my daily commute as easy as possible
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Yeah it appears your right - https://www.e-bikeshop.co.uk/Electric-Bikes-UK-Dealer/Haibike-xDuro-Urban-RC-2016
So in that case would the trekking with the cx be technically be easier than the urban with the performance? Seems a rather silly choice not to use the cx on the road bike to me :/
So in that case would the trekking with the cx be technically be easier than the urban with the performance? Seems a rather silly choice not to use the cx on the road bike to me :/
Look no further, this one is good for you:
http://www.vectorebike.com/bikes/typhoon-v2-0-10000-watt.html
Or for something more looking like a bike, but less powerful, this one:
http://www.conhismotor.com/ProductShow.asp?id=466
You don't want these low powered bike without suspensions, you're going to have back pain and wrist pain every day if you do 25 miles.
Recommended criteria... your bike should have:
- Full suspension frame for vibration and pain
- More than 1000W power to do 25-30mph journey continuously
- More than 1000wh (2000wh recommended) battery capacity so that you have enough power until you reach destination.
You'll thank me later for taking it, I do every day 10 miles (each way) to go to work and even though I have a relatively fast bike and full suspension I'm considering upgrading to a bigger bike for better comfort (I have a dahon jetstream):
http://www.vectorebike.com/bikes/typhoon-v2-0-10000-watt.html
Or for something more looking like a bike, but less powerful, this one:
http://www.conhismotor.com/ProductShow.asp?id=466
You don't want these low powered bike without suspensions, you're going to have back pain and wrist pain every day if you do 25 miles.
Recommended criteria... your bike should have:
- Full suspension frame for vibration and pain
- More than 1000W power to do 25-30mph journey continuously
- More than 1000wh (2000wh recommended) battery capacity so that you have enough power until you reach destination.
You'll thank me later for taking it, I do every day 10 miles (each way) to go to work and even though I have a relatively fast bike and full suspension I'm considering upgrading to a bigger bike for better comfort (I have a dahon jetstream):
As much as I would love to have the top one, I think it's just asking to be pulled over riding one like that. And don't think it would take long before I would. And by the sounds of earlier comments I'm not sure the different power modes would save me.
The second one looks better, as its more like a bike, worried it might state the power on it though, as the battery is a bit of a giveaway.
Still can't decide if I should take the risk. Anyone ride an s-class in Exeter?
The second one looks better, as its more like a bike, worried it might state the power on it though, as the battery is a bit of a giveaway.
Still can't decide if I should take the risk. Anyone ride an s-class in Exeter?
In your experience would the 250w with a dongle be enough for 50 miles a day commuting? Or would I regret it?
Even more slow ebike looking, is the ODK V3. It may also be my next bike:
This bike has the merit to not look fast at all, but has a quite sturdy frame. With front suspension added, it should be able to handle 30-35mph speed and be decently stealthy. Just spin the pedals all the time and it'll look fine!
Juicy may be selling a frame (if you order before 10th of Jan):
http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/juiced-riders-cargo-bike-frame-and-forks.22909/
An additive bag may be able to hide a massive amount of battery (>2kwh) without looking too suspicious:
https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=66108&p=995267
But you'll have somehow to hide the motor.
This bike has the merit to not look fast at all, but has a quite sturdy frame. With front suspension added, it should be able to handle 30-35mph speed and be decently stealthy. Just spin the pedals all the time and it'll look fine!
Juicy may be selling a frame (if you order before 10th of Jan):
http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/juiced-riders-cargo-bike-frame-and-forks.22909/
An additive bag may be able to hide a massive amount of battery (>2kwh) without looking too suspicious:
https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=66108&p=995267
But you'll have somehow to hide the motor.
Cwah, that second link must be one hot bike. I just get this! 
dazza, I'm sure that you would have already investigated this, but have you looked into perhaps train transport to some other location which might reduce the onward/return traveling distance.
dazza, I'm sure that you would have already investigated this, but have you looked into perhaps train transport to some other location which might reduce the onward/return traveling distance.
As I've intimated I ride in and out of Exeter on my bikes, and they are not exactly legal. They are home-brew, but reasonably covert.
I've done around 3000 Miles in total around east Devon. I have not once been pulled over. The coppers are simply not interested/resourced around here.
I ride mostly for pleasure/utility, but not commuting.
An other example of the police's disinterest is my (fully road legal) Quad bike. I expected to be pulled a few times, as its unusual and worthy of investigation. I've done 2000 miles and I don't think I've even seen a police car in that time.
I would say you have a very low chance of detection, but the consequences (in your situation) could make it too much of a risk.
The other risk you should weigh up is that of an accident. The chances when commuting over 18,000m are reasonably high, especially at high speed.
I take all the risks above, but at lower speed, not during rush hour and at considerably lower distance/year.
Ok thanks for the advice guys
Cwah - yeah I agree that it doesn't look particularly fast, but if your doing 30mph then surely that becomes more of a problem when the police pass you? Where as a fast road bike could be riding at that speed without a motor, so looks less suspicious. That's the way I see it anyways. I like the look of the bag to cover it up though, will look into that some more.
Unfortunately trains aren't really an option for my commute Eddie, but good suggestion
Ok thanks Alan, glad to hear they are not seeming too bothered, admittedly I have a 1000cc motorbike I used to ride rather too fast everywhere, and never managed to get pulled on that. I guess i'm probably worrying too much, just worried about how serious the outcome could be if caught though, so want to make it as unlikely as possible that I will get caught if I do decide to go down the s-class route
Cwah - yeah I agree that it doesn't look particularly fast, but if your doing 30mph then surely that becomes more of a problem when the police pass you? Where as a fast road bike could be riding at that speed without a motor, so looks less suspicious. That's the way I see it anyways. I like the look of the bag to cover it up though, will look into that some more.
Unfortunately trains aren't really an option for my commute Eddie, but good suggestion
Ok thanks Alan, glad to hear they are not seeming too bothered, admittedly I have a 1000cc motorbike I used to ride rather too fast everywhere, and never managed to get pulled on that. I guess i'm probably worrying too much, just worried about how serious the outcome could be if caught though, so want to make it as unlikely as possible that I will get caught if I do decide to go down the s-class route
The issue as I see it is as you are banned the local/county bizzies may have you on their radar and being seen or caught would make their day.
Another bike to consider is the Woosh karoo road e-bike.
Another bike to consider is the Woosh karoo road e-bike.
That may be true in other parts of the world but not in Devon where the only patrols are on the M5, A30 and A38.
Besides, a helmet and glasses make you virtually unrecognisable.
I concede however that commuting (same route/time) could make you an easy target.
Yeah I doubt that I am recognisable to police with a single arrest in my lifetime. Unfortunately a short stretch of my route will most likely be along the A30 though, unless I take a detour down some lanes. kind of why I wanted a quick bike really, as will be dangerous enough to cycle along there as it is.
this guy is doing 40mph on his edgerunner:
If u go cargo bike and only have 1 motor hidden by bags, it can be quite stealthy. his one is not anymore but imagine having the battery inside the bag:
People wouldn't notice it's electric apart from the speed
If u go cargo bike and only have 1 motor hidden by bags, it can be quite stealthy. his one is not anymore but imagine having the battery inside the bag:
People wouldn't notice it's electric apart from the speed
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