Maybe the Bosch bike for me.....

[tillson]

Mum.. look! that man rides an electric bike!
Why want to attract (possibly unflattering) attention?

We have debated this before. Some people feel uncomfortable being seen on an electric bike for a variety of reasons. Others, me included, don't care what other people think, they are missing out because of their ignorance.

Electric bikes are versatile and fill a wide range of needs. I use mine for a 10 mile each way commute. This afternoon I completed a 1 mile swim and have run the 10 miles into work this evening, so they are hardly for invalids or the frail, they just fill a certain need. Be proud and overtly ride your ebike, don't disguise or be ashamed of these great machines.

The battery placement on the Bosch bikes looks great.

 

[eddieo]

Mum.. look! that man rides an electric bike!
Why want to attract (possibly unflattering) attention?

How old are you 12?...........Sorry, but you cant ride an ebike for another couple of years anyway!

 

[Kenny]

Hi Eddie,

I've owned a Scott Sportster P3 with rim brakes for a few of years.

I picked it up for a bargain £350 at the end of season sales.(best time to buy)

I'd thoroughly recommend it as it's a great looking / riding bike and have always thought it would make a lovely stealthy e-bike.

Doesn't get much use now though since I bought the Pro Connect.

 

[trex]

The battery looks good but sorry eddieo, trying as I may, the motor looks like sagging udder of a Bavarian cow...

 

[flecc]

The battery looks good but sorry eddieo, trying as I may, the motor looks like sagging udder of a Bavarian cow...

In reality it's not much different from the Panasonic unit typical mounting as you see below, only the bikes with those disguise it a bit better perhaps:

Some little one's udders sink much lower:

 

[trex]

The Proconnect S10's motor has been tummy-tucked, the KTM's sags badly although not as badly as the Cyclone's which look like well..I may get banned from this forum if I said it

 

[flecc]

OK, I'll say it then, a scrotum.

 

[trex]

I didn't say it! you did! you are a wicked old man!
But seriously, I should go and set up ebike assembly business in Germany. I'd take a road bike, add a conversion kit and roll it in. It's not so much as Vorsprung durch Technik - it's more Deutschland uber alles.
People trust that made in Germany is a guarantee for well build quality but wait, nearly all components are made where?
I don't know if the Bosch drive is better than the Panasonic but because it's German, it costs more. I suspect the dealers know this and exploit it ruthlessly.

 

[flecc]

How true that is, assemble Chinese parts in Germany and there's immediate added value.

However, there is a benefit for the consumer since the assembly standards that result from the thoroughness of German workers are appreciably higher than their oriental equivalents.

There is such a thing as a high production standard in China, but it results from constant supervision rather than being intrinsic.

 

[trex]

Yes, I know. My son worked in Germany for a time. Over there, they have tools for everything. They also have zero tolerance for defects, but it's not universal.
I wonder how much we are prepared to pay for exoticism and for that set of decals on the bike tubes. It's nothing to do with sense, the ebike ceases to be an efficient and politically correct mean of transport and becomes toys for the boys.

 

[Cyclezee]

But seriously, I should go and set up ebike assembly business in Germany. I'd take a road bike, add a conversion kit and roll it in. It's not so much as Vorsprung durch Technik - it's more Deutschland uber alles.
People trust that made in Germany is a guarantee for well build quality but wait, nearly all components are made where?

Sorry, but mein freund Stefan is doing that already E-Bikes nach Maß | Radkutsche

 

[trex]

Scheisse! zu spat bin Ich, hope Stefan does well over there.

 

[Cyclezee]

Scheisse! zu spat bin Ich, hope Stefan does well over there.

Language Timothy Stefan is doing very nicely thank you, but he is coming to Milton Keynes this week for a few lessons from a Meister Techniker, ja ehrlich

 

[trex]

Sie sprechen Deutsch! dass Ich hatte bekannt.. and I thought you mentioned in another post that your uber Furher comes from the Central Enpire?

 

[Cyclezee]

Sie sprechen Deutsch! dass Ich hatte bekannt.. and I thought you mentioned in another post that your uber Furher comes from the Central Enpire?

Now I'm confused Trex, but that could be down to my other friend Stella

The Meister Techniker is me or it was 30 years ago in Germany. Our glorius leader, Chief Ezee Power comes from Singapore.

Alles klar mein Schatz?

 

[trex]

nun ganz klar ist es. I thought the Great Chief is from China. I love Singapore, especially for the food! we've been there a few times on the way to Australia. Do you sell German bikes too John?

 

[Cyclezee]

nun ganz klar ist es. I thought the Great Chief is from China. I love Singapore, especially for the food! we've been there a few times on the way to Australia. Do you sell German bikes too John?

I have knackered old Kalkhoff if you are interested Trex

 

[trex]

Kalkhoff does not suit my style - still looking. Cannondale I like but is too expensive for what they are.
I'd like something cheap (may not be the right word), as long as it's 100% reliable.

 

[eddieo]

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I'd like something cheap (may not be the right word), as long as it's 100% reliable.

no such thing I'm afraid ...That is why you need a bike with excellent support...a Wisper perhaps?

 

[Cyclezee]

Kalkhoff does not suit my style - still looking. Cannondale I like but is too expensive for what they are.
I'd like something cheap (may not be the right word), as long as it's 100% reliable.

You could always go for a Cannondale of your choice with an eZee conversion kit Trex