Potential Freego Eagle buyer

[Firebird]

Any eagle riders out there who have done the 60 miles claimed by Freego on a full charge ,on one journey over flattish terrain. If so ,which levels of assistance did you use.Also does the motor need a break in the trip to cool down?Thanks a lot Firebird.

 

[Emo Rider]

If it had a 16ah battery, 60 miles is certainly do able. The 10ah battery easily achieves 30 to 35 miles. I rode an eagle for about 5 months. I weigh 15st 8 and traveled 15 miles round trip a day over some hilly areas. I tried many times to get three trips in but always fell short by about 4 miles. This was close to 40 miles but I did put in a lot of my own input. A great bike with a very good warranty.

 

[Emo Rider]

Further to your post, I used low or medium assist most of the time. I only put it on high for the steep part of the journey. As far as the motor goes, you would probably need to stop and cool down long before the motor. I have never heard of heat being an issue for any modern hub motors. On flattish terrain these bike will cover a lot of ground. They do what it says on the lid

 

[Eaglerider]

Any eagle riders out there who have done the 60 miles claimed by Freego on a full charge ,on one journey over flattish terrain. If so ,which levels of assistance did you use.Also does the motor need a break in the trip to cool down?Thanks a lot Firebird.

Yes indeed,
My longest one day ride on one charge is 63 miles. The bike was still going when I got home, and didn't cut out. That includes some hills. With medium pedalling and medium assist, it will certainly do more on a new 16a/h battery,.

I have done many trips of around 45 miles, and that's using full power for the last quarter of the journey. Strong headwinds can increase power consumption, and thus reduce range by up to 50%. I find the limiting factor is a sore bum!

Riding along flat seafront promenades in low and medium assist the bike would probably go 80+ miles.

My Eagle has proved to be reliable and great fun over 3+ years and around 4300 miles, and I'm still chuffed with it.

 

[Firebird]

If it had a 16ah battery, 60 miles is certainly do able. The 10ah battery easily achieves 30 to 35 miles. I rode an eagle for about 5 months. I weigh 15st 8 and traveled 15 miles round trip a day over some hilly areas. I tried many times to get three trips in but always fell short by about 4 miles. This was close to 40 miles but I did put in a lot of my own input. A great bike with a very good warranty.

 

[Firebird]

If it had a 16ah battery, 60 miles is certainly do able. The 10ah battery easily achieves 30 to 35 miles. I rode an eagle for about 5 months. I weigh 15st 8 and traveled 15 miles round trip a day over some hilly areas. I tried many times to get three trips in but always fell short by about 4 miles. This was close to 40 miles but I did put in a lot of my own input. A great bike with a very good warranty.

Further to your post, I used low or medium assist most of the time. I only put it on high for the steep part of the journey. As far as the motor goes, you would probably need to stop and cool down long before the motor. I have never heard of heat being an issue for any modern hub motors. On flattish terrain these bike will cover a lot of ground. They do what it says on the lid

Further to your post, I used low or medium assist most of the time. I only put it on high for the steep part of the journey. As far as the motor goes, you would probably need to stop and cool down long before the motor. I have never heard of heat being an issue for any modern hub motors. On flattish terrain these bike will cover a lot of ground. They do what it says on the lid

Any eagle riders out there who have done the 60 miles claimed by Freego on a full charge ,on one journey over flattish terrain. If so ,which levels of assistance did you use.Also does the motor need a break in the trip to cool down?Thanks a lot Firebird.

 

[Firebird]

Thanks for the very helpful advice Emo Rider.I also meant to ask what distance could I expect ,on throttle only,again on flattish terrain.Firebird.

 

[Firebird]

Yes indeed,
My longest one day ride on one charge is 63 miles. The bike was still going when I got home, and didn't cut out. That includes some hills. With medium pedalling and medium assist, it will certainly do more on a new 16a/h battery,.

I have done many trips of around 45 miles, and that's using full power for the last quarter of the journey. Strong headwinds can increase power consumption, and thus reduce range by up to 50%. I find the limiting factor is a sore bum!

Riding along flat seafront promenades in low and medium assist the bike would probably go 80+ miles.

My Eagle has proved to be reliable and great fun over 3+ years and around 4300 miles, and I'm still chuffed with it.

 

[Firebird]

Thanks Eagle Rider.The info that you gave me puts the Eagle as favourite up to now.Firebird.