New Bike Short List

[Croxden]

Hi, Wanting to treat myself to a new bike for my 70th birthday I have a shortlist of bikes and just added the Emotion Neo 29er.

Others are the Cytronex GT Transeo 1.0 Disc and the Kalkhoff Agattu C8 Impulse HS

Quite a variety I know. I only ride to keep myself amused, it is hilly and I have bridle paths and woodland to ride on but I need only assistance as I weaken with my advancing years.

Any ideas?

 

[martin@onbike]

All are lovely systems, but i can only help you out with the Emotion Neo i'm afraid...

Should be getting the Neo 29er and Neo Jumper demonstrator bikes back in the shop as soon as the Telegraph has finished with them ( a week or Two apparently)....you are welcome to come and test ride them when we have them back in if you like.

 

[Electrifying Cycles]

Hi

would recommend trying a Bosch powered bike as well as Kalkhoff. I think the Neo is a nice bike and climbs well for a hub drive bike. Other than testing a few out it is worth considering what kind of range you need.

There are quite a few shows coming up where you can test bikes. Alternatively many dealers carry demo bikes across different areas of the country we are in Norfolk. So hopefully you will have someone near you who will let you try out a few different bikes.

 

[martin@onbike]

Definitely recommend any Bosch powered bike-do try one if you get the chance...my current favourite is the Ave MH-7....will probably change again next week though lol!

 

[GORDONAL]

I can second that Martin (Onbike) , I bought a AVE MH7 from you in September/October which has the Bosch drive system . Quite easily the most responsive ebike i have personally ridden , the Kalkhoff Aguttu i tried was very comfortable and gave good assistance but lacked the "verve" of the Bosch.
Alan happy testing !!

 

[martin@onbike]

I can second that Martin (Onbike) , I bought a AVE MH7 from you in September/October which has the Bosch drive system . Quite easily the most responsive ebike i have personally ridden , the Kalkhoff Aguttu i tried was very comfortable and gave good assistance but lacked the "verve" of the Bosch.
Alan happy testing !!

Glad you're enjoying your bikes Alan-definitely the 2 best 20" wheel ebikes on the market in my opinion-though obviously in very different ways(throttle/ Crank/folder etc.). Pop in for a brew and a chat when you're next passing by and i'll give the bikes a once over for you.

 

[Cyclezee]

Hi Croxden,

If you want a hill climber with 20" wheels, the eZee Street shown below takes some beating.


Here is a recent thread about it here http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/13467-steepest-street-no-problem-ezee-street.html and below a photo of it in action.

 

[103Alex1]

I can second that Martin (Onbike) , I bought a AVE MH7 from you in September/October which has the Bosch drive system . Quite easily the most responsive ebike i have personally ridden , the Kalkhoff Aguttu i tried was very comfortable and gave good assistance but lacked the "verve" of the Bosch.
Alan happy testing !!

Be interested to hear how the Agattu Impulse compares to the Bosch on that Neo 29er rather than a 20". Is the 29er bike performance similar to the Neo Extrem etc ?

 

[electriccyclecentre]

Be interested to hear how the Agattu Impulse compares to the Bosch on that Neo 29er rather than a 20". Is the 29er bike performance similar to the Neo Extrem etc ?

Have you considered the BH Xenion 700 with the bosch drive? Lovely bike, very much like riding a normal road bike in feel but with great assist!

 

[martin@onbike]

(@103Alex1)
Yes,basically the same performance from the 29er as the extreme, as the motor and battery + controller are the same, but the bike spec is improved, and obviously the 29" wheels offer an advantage in rolling speed and comfort.
The one i'm really looking forward to is the Emotion Neo Volt(sport)...a 20" folder with the same motor etc. as the rest of the range... seems to be a proper little pocket rocket- not seen one in the flesh yet though!

 

[Kudoscycles]

Our new Kudos Ibex bike was very well received at the London Excell Cycle Show,the 60 Nm crank drive motor climbs hills well and the drive system is very quiet. If you PM me with a land address I will put a brochure and spec sheet in the post.
Dave
Kudoscycles

 

[NRG]

Everyone touting for business, we're missing one.....oh yes where's Frank?

 

[flecc]

Everyone touting for business, we're missing one.....oh yes where's Frank?

Middle of winter following a long wet year. There's desperation in the air!

 

[Cyclezee]

I know exactly what you mean NRG and I am just as guilty of touting as the next man.........or woman.

It would probably be better if this section, Which electric bike should I buy?
was a place where the trade could tout there wares, and the electric bicycles section where the trade can respond to direct questions about a particular brand, but that would require regulation, policing and everyone towing the line.

We also get a fair bit of touting from unofficial trade members.

As for Frank, he is just a shy guy

 

[banbury frank]

Hi NRG Nice off you to think off me we now have a new web site and new range off products Introducing the NEW Kube in frame battery and controller in one neat package we Have a NEW UK legal 250 watt 15MPH 48 VOLT kit will pull a 12 stone rider up a steep hill NO pedalling that's 48 volts for you Starting price with 10 AH battery £995 optional 15 AH or 20AH Optional US controller 22MPH NOT UK legal As Kit suppliers we now recommend chain reactions supply you with the Bike you send to Banbury direct we convert Price £200 + kit you can collect or we will deliver back to you

We have Demo Bikes in Banbury to test the kits ON

link below for a 29er at chain reactions

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they have a MASSIVE range off bikes with up to 50% off

The NEW Baby 10 ah Kube Battery and motor adds 7 kilos to the bike

Frank

 

[muckymits]

Middle of winter following a long wet year. There's desperation in the air!

Yeah tell me about it, anyone fancy a weekend away in sunny(ish) Durham?

 

[Electrifying Cycles]

What about Hatti not seen a post from Woosh for a while . Nothing can beat a test ride though as everybody has their own preferences!

 

[Cyclezee]

Yeah tell me about it, anyone fancy a weekend away in sunny(ish) Durham?

Thanks for the invitation Muckymits, can I bring my wife too?

It' a long time since I have been to old Durham town

 

[Woosh]

What about Hatti not seen a post from Woosh for a while . Nothing can beat a test ride though as everybody has their own preferences!

Well, Hatti is still here, spending the last day of holiday in sunny South Africa - so do not fear, I will be back posting regulalry from next week onwards!
BTW, Woosh can't offer you something for £2000 Im afraid but you might still be willing to consider our most expensive new model crank drive at £799.

Bye for now folks. Happy but tired, just done a train journey of 31 hours........

 

[Kudoscycles]

Well, Hatti is still here, spending the last day of holiday in sunny South Africa - so do not fear, I will be back posting regulalry from next week onwards!
BTW, Woosh can't offer you something for £2000 Im afraid but you might still be willing to consider our most expensive new model crank drive at £799.

Bye for now folks. Happy but tired, just done a train journey of 31 hours........

There you go...Hatti just got up late from too much cheap South African plonk!
What you doing on a train for 31hours, see those big silver birds up in the sky?....oh its that posy one,the Blue Train from the Cape to Joborg?
Still flat beds via Virgin will be a nice sleep all the way home!
Dave
Kudoscycles