Newbie from Bristol

[Dangermouse195]

Hi all!

Newbie to the forum from Little Stoke, Bristol - don't have an ebike at present but am looking to see what you all recommend! I've got a 28 mile round trip / commute and am getting sick of the traffic so time to get cycling again after a year off

 

[Gaz]

Hello DM

Gaz

 

[Dangermouse195]

Hi!

 

[Will Tinker]

Hello!

I'm also from Bristol, and use an eBike to commute (16 mile round trip). It's a fast and convenient way to get around Bristol, even if there are days I wish I didn't have to cycle all the time!

My current bike has a Bosch Active Line motor. I would strongly recommend it as one of the more reliable options, if you do end up buying one.

 

[danielrlee]

Hi. I'm not too far from you in Westbury.

How technically minded are you? Are you set on buying pre-built?

If you are competent, the most reliable bike is one built by and repairable by you.

 

[Dangermouse195]

Hi. I'm not too far from you in Westbury.

How technically minded are you? Are you set on buying pre-built?

If you are competent, the most reliable bike is one built by and repairable by you.

How difficult is it?

 

[Dangermouse195]

Hello!

I'm also from Bristol, and use an eBike to commute (16 mile round trip). It's a fast and convenient way to get around Bristol, even if there are days I wish I didn't have to cycle all the time!

My current bike has a Bosch Active Line motor. I would strongly recommend it as one of the more reliable options, if you do end up buying one.

Hi. Good to see someone using one for a decent distance - a lot seem to be spending £££ for a 2 or 3 mile commute which seems bizarre to me!
My commute is 14 miles each way

 

[LeighPing]

Hi. Good to see someone using one for a decent distance - a lot seem to be spending £££ for a 2 or 3 mile commute which seems bizarre to me!
My commute is 14 miles each way

It's not so bizarre really. They're actually fun at any distance and 2 or 3 miles can be a sweaty inconvenience. Have you been on one yet?

Short distance commuters can always use them for other things too. I don't commute myself. I just use mine to walk the dog. Usually just a mile or so daily. 8 miles or so at the weekend.

My wife uses one to go and see the grandkids who live in opposite directions from us, but are only a mile away. She used to hate bikes.

Your commute, on most ebikes, will take roughly an hour each way. How fast were you doing it on a regular bike?

Welcome aboard.

 

[danielrlee]

How difficult is it?

Like everything else in life, "it's easy if you know how". However, even for those in the know, unexpected issues still crop up from time-to-time, which might then need to be researched to find a solution to.

I would say that if you enjoy DIY, are handy with a set of spanners, know how to use a multimeter and aren't scared by the thought of having no official support (there's always forums such as this where you can ask for help), you should be okay with a self-build.