There are so many to choose from - help

[JezWhy]

Looking for a pair of his and hers electric bikes, I'm thinking Carrera,Kudos,Whoosh,Freego or Oxygen - but there are so many to choose from and some have conflicting information regarding weights etc on their websites:
His: probably crank drive and weight is 110 kgs and height 5ft 10" preferably mountain bike style and capable of moving without pedal power if the dodgy knee goes while out.
Hers: step through 5ft 3" and light weight and capable of moving without pedal power.

General use road/towpaths/cycle paths and upto 40 miles an outing. In an ideal world capable of swopping the batteries should the need arise but not essential.
Reliable as I hate doing maintenance or does that just mean buy local ?
Look forward to anyones thoughts.
Jez

 

[Electric Transport Shop]

Hi Jez, Welcome! Definitely buy local and test ride. Looking at the bikes you are considering you should definitely consider Wisper. Freego are also a solid build in our experience.

 

[trex]

His: could be woosh Bali, crank drive, 15AH battery, has throttle, £1,029.
http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?bali

Hers: could be woosh Petite, 15AH battery, also has throttle, £899.

http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?petite

 

[sunil]

His: could be woosh Bali, crank drive, 15AH battery, has throttle, £1,029.
http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?bali

Hers: could be woosh Petite, 15AH battery, also has throttle, £899.

http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?petite

Hi Trax
I am still deciding on the e bike and currently i am getting biased towards Carrera. However Carrera cutout problem seems to be putting me off.
I have have tried to enquire about woosh bike couple of weeks back from your site but haven't got any response. Can you please answer the following
1) how does the throttle work on crank drive if you are not pedalling ? I would appreciate if you can share any video
2) do you take cycle to work scheme voucher?
3) what is the bike mileage on single charge based on normal riding conditions?
4) i am 5 feet 4 ", will 18" frame of woosh be ok ?

Regards
Sunil

 

[JezWhy]

Hi Trax
I am still deciding on the e bike and currently i am getting biased towards Carrera. However Carrera cutout problem seems to be putting me off.
I have have tried to enquire about woosh bike couple of weeks back from your site but haven't got any response. Can you please answer the following
1) how does the throttle work on crank drive if you are not pedalling ? I would appreciate if you can share any video
2) do you take cycle to work scheme voucher?
3) what is the bike mileage on single charge based on normal riding conditions?
4) i am 5 feet 4 ", will 18" frame of woosh be ok ?

Regards
Sunil

my current bike is a 19" and my other half is a 16" which she says is exactly right ..so I would say at 5ft 4" 18 is much too big to handle

 

[trex]

sunil, you'd better email support@wooshbikes.co.uk with your questions.
Bikes with full throttle do not require you to pedal, you can rest both feet, same for crank driven bikes. The bottom bracket has a clutch for that.
Range depends on the trail you ride, headwind, speed and your weight. Roughly, for a 75kg rider, on flat roads up to 15mph, you get about 3 miles per AH. 15AH battery gives you 45 mile range.
you are 5ft4: the Petite will suit you better, although you can ride more or less any step through.

 

[JezWhy]

His: could be woosh Bali, crank drive, 15AH battery, has throttle, £1,029.
http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?bali

Hers: could be woosh Petite, 15AH battery, also has throttle, £899.

http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?petite

Like the Woosh petite but
"The Bali is best if:
You live in a very hilly area
You are over 5ft8 and slim."
..and I'm not slim unfortunately much as I'd like to be..more "solid and chunky"

 

[JezWhy]

Hi Jez, Welcome! Definitely buy local and test ride. Looking at the bikes you are considering you should definitely consider Wisper. Freego are also a solid build in our experience.

I'm sorely tempted by the Freego having hired a Martin Sport,but it struggled on the hills in the lake district with me on it and I had to get of and push it. It needs battery assist to move it...not the sort of bike you could pedal without

 

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[trex]

..and I'm not slim unfortunately much as I'd like to be..more "solid and chunky"

don't worry about your weight. Woosh sell mainly to people who are traditionally built. If you need a better puller, check out the Big Bear, possibly the most popular bike on the forum.

Big Bear:

http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?bigbear

 

[sunil]

sunil, you'd better email support@wooshbikes.co.uk with your questions.
Bikes with full throttle do not require you to pedal, you can rest both feet, same for crank driven bikes. The bottom bracket has a clutch for that.
Range depends on the trail you ride, headwind, speed and your weight. Roughly, for a 75kg rider, on flat roads up to 15mph, you get about 3 miles per AH. 15AH battery gives you 45 mile range.
you are 5ft4: the Petite will suit you better, although you can ride more or less any step through.

hi Trex
I have already tried that approach by calling/mailing the support team. I even got a enquiry number 1873 but i have not had any response from the team. I am quite disappointed with the response from Woosh even during 'sale' phase. Can you please do the needful to respond on my questions.

 

[trex]

sunil, you should check your junk mail filter. Woosh have a belt and braces system to avoid messages being missed since April. 100% of messages are answered within 2 hours except at weekends.

 

[wlowry]

Hi Trax
I am still deciding on the e bike and currently i am getting biased towards Carrera. However Carrera cutout problem seems to be putting me off.
I have have tried to enquire about woosh bike couple of weeks back from your site but haven't got any response. Can you please answer the following
1) how does the throttle work on crank drive if you are not pedalling ? I would appreciate if you can share any video
2) do you take cycle to work scheme voucher?
3) what is the bike mileage on single charge based on normal riding conditions?
4) i am 5 feet 4 ", will 18" frame of woosh be ok ?

Regards
Sunil

Hi Sunil,

I tested the Carerra a few days ago and it cut out on me! I managed to get it going a minute later but combined with all the other posts about it cutting out put me off it.

Bill

 

[JezWhy]

Just thought I'd update my post having finally decided what to buy:
These were my requirements:

-His and Hers versions

-Use identical batteries to allow swopping if needed

-Light enough to pedal without battery power

-Throttle operation only for emergencies to get home(dodgy knees)

- Reliable

-Around 50+ miles from a full battery charge

- "Branded" Bike

-Rider weight for me up to 120KG

-Local Supplier

-Budget maximum around £1500 each

I ruled out all the chinese ebay bikes and stuck with these main brands for reliability and short listed the following:
Halfords Carrera
Wisper
Gtech
Whoosh
Juicy
Oxygen
Ebco
Freego

The rider weight (I'm a traditional built 18 stones/155kg in new money) and interchangeable batteries were a definite stumbling block.

After test drives and a Freego day hire followed by alot of review reading we've decided on the Oxygen ST and CB as the bikes that would suit us most. I'll do a warts and all review or 2 in the next few weeks for anyone interested.

 

[Perseus]

I would like to find some success stories. Virtually, everyone I spoke to (20+) has had continual trouble and are unhappy with their ebikes and after sales service. e.g https://www.flickr.com/photos/dh4oaa/8013432610/

The only person who was happy bought a conversion kit with a lead acid battery years and years ago in the 20th century.

 

[D8ve]

The old Panasonic crank drive was in my opinion great. Good power,well controlled and delivered. And the batteries lasted very well.
Just not 4*4 proof otherwise I would still be riding one.

 

[Danidl]

I would like to find some success stories. Virtually, everyone I spoke to (20+) has had continual trouble and are unhappy with their ebikes and after sales service. e.g https://www.flickr.com/photos/dh4oaa/8013432610/

The only person who was happy bought a conversion kit with a lead acid battery years and years ago in the 20th century.

Hi I would list myself as a happy consumer of electric bikes. I purchased a new one UrbanMover UM24 around 2007 and have used it during college term up to 2014 . Journey distance commute 3.5 miles each way, 5 days a week, it met my expectations . Battery replaced (See my other posts), and in need of a third replacement now. First Major service 2014, replaced chain, replaced some spokes got derailleur hanger replaced due to my fault. Opted to get a new centre drive motored bike this year and enjoying this even more. Will probably get a replacement battery pack for the UM24, as it is very confident for the very short journeys.

 

[Danidl]

Hi I would list myself as a happy consumer of electric bikes. I purchased a new one UrbanMover UM24 around 2007 and have used it during college term up to 2014 . Journey distance commute 3.5 miles each way, 5 days a week, it met my expectations . Battery replaced (See my other posts), and in need of a third replacement now. First Major service 2014, replaced chain, replaced some spokes got derailleur hanger replaced due to my fault. Opted to get a new centre drive motored bike this year and enjoying this even more. Will probably get a replacement battery pack for the UM24, as it is very confident for the very short journeys.

.


... Replace the word confident with comfortable.... Spelling checkers can you
be up to them!

 

[Perseus]

Shortlist: http://www.voltbikes.co.uk/brochure/#Volt-e-bikes-Brochure-2016/page16-page17

This has the advantage of a local store so I can try out the bike?

Price is OK. The Woosh Krieger actually looks OK but there is not a local shop.

PS: Volt rejected because this is a Bafang hub motor like on my Cyclamatic. I thought it was crank drive at first.

 

[Woosh]

the Volt Pulse reminds me of the Woosh Sirocco2.
Perseus, how soon do you want to make the purchase? I ask the question because we are going to introduce a good looking MTB with excellent specs at the end of next month (January 17).