New to e-bikes

[103Alex1]

As Jeremy has observed, I also post in a technical manner and have posted thousands of times in this vein, often in considerable depth, but I also recognise the value of simplicity where it's more appropriate. That was all I was posting, that a diet solely of the complex answers that was increasingly a feature of the forum can be a disadvantage in various ways. Both are necessary.

Perhaps the best solution is for those with the concise answers to post them up, and for those with the complex ones to post theirs too. That way, the best variety of readers can all benefit from the Forum content and not just the experienced or the absolute novice.

The onus therefore falls on those with the concise answers to post content which is perceived to be missing rather than on those whose contributions have been forthcoming ...

 

[flecc]

Perhaps the best solution is for those with the concise answers to post them up, and for those with the complex ones to post theirs too. That way, the best variety of readers can all benefit from the Forum content and not just the experienced or the absolute novice.

The onus therefore falls on those with the concise answers to post content which is perceived to be missing rather than on those whose contributions have been forthcoming ...

Difficult to do when such concise answers are invariably followed by someone, usually the same suspects, posting at length what they perceive to be the omissions in my concise post. It's for that reason that I've largely stopped trying to give the concise answers where they have been more appropriate.

 

[103Alex1]

Difficult to do when such concise answers are invariably followed by someone, usually the same suspects, posting at length what they perceive to be the omissions in my concise post. It's for that reason that I've largely stopped trying to give the concise answers where they have been more appropriate.

Does it matter even if they do ? You've made clear why you give concise answers and there will be some for whom that's enough and appreciate your input for its clarity and may even see it as a translation in some cases. There may be others where that is the case in some topics but not in others. They will most likely skip over the technical sequiters and likely not understand them anyway.

People have to judge for themselves whether detailed technical posts elaborating on the points made are of sufficient importance in the relevant context to affect confidence in their basic understanding. The more detailed answers simply benefit those who want to delve a little deeper. It's not really any more complicated than that, is it ?

 

[flecc]

It's not really any more complicated than that, is it ?

Unfortunately it is, but see my PM since I don't want to start yet another forum dispute.

 

[gray198]

for my part I always find that Flecc's posts are informative and interesting and seem to me to be always neutral and non critical of others, so I don't quite understand what has caused these strong opinions to be aired. I also think that the people who post the technical stuff provide a great deal of depth and interest to the forum.Even though most of the techie stuff goes straight over my head i am sure that many people find it to be very valuable and are grateful to those who give their time and knowledge freely.I hope that nobody feels they should leave the forum over what seems to be a misunderstanding of an intended meaning in a post. The forum would be a much poorer place without some of the people who are involved in this misunderstanding

 

[mm1]

Hi again,

Just logged on again and seen everyone's replies - thanks for all the pointers and advice. For me both simple leads and more techie input is fine, because some of what I don't understand now may make more sense when I actually start using an electric bike. And it's great that people take the time to reply - I appreciate it.

I'm not on the ground floor, but have a lift, so that should be ok. I'm in London, and so will see what bikes I can take out for a test ride.

I don't know what the etiquette is about commenting on particular bikes on this forum, but I've seen this one online and if anyone has experience of it (reliability, ride quality) I'd appreciate your opinion.
PRO RIDER E WAYFARER ELECTRIC FOLDING BIKE 48KM RANGE | eBay

I've been told about how good the Brompton is as a lightweight folder, but then have also read that the handlebars can flex strangely, and I don't know if converting it to electric would make that worse?

And also that most e-bikes have a tendency to get damaged around the brake handles for some reason?

Maybe the thing would be to hire one for a while and get some experience of it all. My budget isn't a lot more than £700, and I'm also open to a good condition second hand bikes.

Thanks again for the leads...
Best wishes and happy new year!

 

[RobF]

The bike in your link looks like a fairly standard 'no name' Chinese import.

Most of these are OK for what they are, and you won't get anything significantly better for £560.

Just don't expect it to stand up to years of heavy use.

It has a throttle, which I think you will find useful in London traffic.

A handful of throttle as you pull away stands the bike up a treat and gets you going immediately - handy when there's a queue of impatient car drivers behind you at the lights.