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[dave46]

Hello I have narrowed my search for a bike down to the freego hawk step-through and the woosh santana I am 5.5 10.5 stone and live on the south kent coast these bikes are my budget range any advice on my choice would be welcome or any other recommendations Thank-you Dave

 

[trex]

both bikes are good buys. Near identical twins: same motor, battery, forks, front disc, rear V brakes, saddle, tyres, mudguards...


Freego Step Through Hawk:



Woosh Santana:

 

[dave46]

Thanks for prompt reply if they are both nearly identical it makes sense to go for the woosh with the money I would save would there be any advantage in going for the cd version

 

[trex]

The CD can do 55-55 miles on a full charge but 2kgs heavier.
No advantage, not where you live unless you want to ride more than 25 miles at a time.

 

[dave46]

Thanks trex will have a day out to southend tomorrow visit woosh bikes

 

[Deleted member 4366]

At only 10.5 st, you don't need a high-powered ebike. The advantage of the Woosh CD bikes is their strong slow climbing ability, which is good for those of us that ate one or two pies too many. A basic hub-motor would be OK for you.

 

[Willber G]

Thanks trex will have a day out to southend tomorrow visit woosh bikes

Be sure to let us know how you get on, I have a Woosh Zephyr and it is excellent.

 

[dave46]

thanks for info was going to try cd bike but if not needed wont bother we are going to woosh southend this morning will update on return

 

[John F]

thanks for info was going to try cd bike but if not needed wont bother we are going to woosh southend this morning will update on return

I have the Santana CDL. It's good though I've had some trouble (electrical) now sorted

 

[dave46]

just returned from southend tried a santana low assist not a lot of difference but med and high pleasantly surprised also tried without assist manageable on the flat hattie and andy very nice people no hard sell am now on waiting list for new stock beginning may

 

[John F]

just returned from southend tried a santana low assist not a lot of difference but med and high pleasantly surprised also tried without assist manageable on the flat hattie and andy very nice people no hard sell am now on waiting list for new stock beginning may

Yes - setting1 seems to give very little power, I hardly use it unless I have a gale behind me.. Suggest you use 3 most of the time, unless it's very hilly or windy. You'll get some exercise but no sweat, which is what it's all about. I go for max 5 for hills. Done 26 miles this afternoon in almost calm conditions - fantastic ride!.

Also be aware when changing gear with the crank drive. This is how I do it.
1) stop pedalling
2) change gear
3) apply brake sufficiently to prevent motor starting up and gears changing at same time (bad idea)
4) Start pedalling with brake on and wait till gears change
5) release brake
6) Woosh up the hill!

another tip - keep an eye on your chain wear.

 

[dave46]

never went for the cd went for hub drive so gear change and chain wear not such a big issue and only got 3 mods of assist low med high 26 miles a day must be fit as a fiddle

 

[D8ve]

That's the beauty of the lecy drive. On a good bike super miles are possible. I did 38 one day. It is smooth easy riding then.