Not sure if this was the section I should be posting this in but here goes.
I was in my local bike shop a couple of weeks back picking up some gear for my MTB (non electric) bike. The owners knew that I was considering buying an ebike at some stage and 'just happened" to wheel a Haibike past me - xtra large frame and all! I wasn't considering buying but had to take it for a short spin around the street, the fit was perfect and felt real comfortable. I was quite impressed
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I didn't know the Haibike naming system but straight away realised that this must be their budget model. The price was pretty good but still not convinced as a bike purchase on the day was quite daunting. I normally like to research the model and reviews before buying. She came back with another discounted offer as we were "good customers" (Salesmen!). Anyway ended up purchasing a Sduro 4.0. 29er hardtail.
The entry level Suntour forks did concern me but they have proven OK so far - these can be changed later anyway. Have had other bikes with Acera shifters and derailleur and always found these quite satisfactory. The Yamaha LED display did bother me but now that I'm used to it I have no problems - it gives me all the info I need, speed, battery, milage left and assist level - I have added a cateye for the odo and time. I had no knowledge of the Yamaha motor so I took a gamble, I'm not competent enough to compare it to other motors, but to me it's excellent, really liking the zero cadence although careful not to strain the drivegear. The 3 levels of assist (as the display is Yamaha there's no eco +) suits me fine.
Took a 50km trek last week through an old goldmining area which involved 10km on the road, 1000m climb over 8km and then another 5 km on a gradual rise, the rest being over gullys and downhill. Battery use showed 30% left after using a lot of high and standard assist. Came away feeling very happy and pleased with my impulsive purchase.
A few pictures of my ride.
I was in my local bike shop a couple of weeks back picking up some gear for my MTB (non electric) bike. The owners knew that I was considering buying an ebike at some stage and 'just happened" to wheel a Haibike past me - xtra large frame and all! I wasn't considering buying but had to take it for a short spin around the street, the fit was perfect and felt real comfortable. I was quite impressed
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I didn't know the Haibike naming system but straight away realised that this must be their budget model. The price was pretty good but still not convinced as a bike purchase on the day was quite daunting. I normally like to research the model and reviews before buying. She came back with another discounted offer as we were "good customers" (Salesmen!). Anyway ended up purchasing a Sduro 4.0. 29er hardtail.
The entry level Suntour forks did concern me but they have proven OK so far - these can be changed later anyway. Have had other bikes with Acera shifters and derailleur and always found these quite satisfactory. The Yamaha LED display did bother me but now that I'm used to it I have no problems - it gives me all the info I need, speed, battery, milage left and assist level - I have added a cateye for the odo and time. I had no knowledge of the Yamaha motor so I took a gamble, I'm not competent enough to compare it to other motors, but to me it's excellent, really liking the zero cadence although careful not to strain the drivegear. The 3 levels of assist (as the display is Yamaha there's no eco +) suits me fine.
Took a 50km trek last week through an old goldmining area which involved 10km on the road, 1000m climb over 8km and then another 5 km on a gradual rise, the rest being over gullys and downhill. Battery use showed 30% left after using a lot of high and standard assist. Came away feeling very happy and pleased with my impulsive purchase.
A few pictures of my ride.
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