Too many options in my mind, but... any good?

[Frankie24]

you have to climb 3 hills every day, so it's the most important criterion to consider. Two things that make a good hill climber: a big motor and a big battery. The rest is less important.
This information is very important for me, so I just can say thanks
What is the main difference between the Sirocco 2 and the sport? I've seen this:
Sirocco2 15AH vs 9AH in the sport
Different motor but not sure about them
Sport has a samsung cells Sirocco I don't think so (Don't know if is important)
torque sensor(sport) instead of a throttle (sirocco 2) What is better?
sport front and rear disc brakes vs just front disc breaks in sirocco 2
sport has LCD display, sirocco 2 doesn't ( don't think is important..)
sport has 5 levels of assistance against 3 on the sirocco 2
sport is 5 kg lighter than sirocco 2
The most important thing I can see here is they have different battery and motor. Am I right?
Thanks

 

[Frankie24]

This is the third shaft drive bike I've seen over the years. The other two disappeared.
AND
Support is important for e-bikes, things can go wrong.

Very important information too. That's why I will probably take or the woosh or the kudos sport. I hope is not going to be a problem being outside the Uk and staying in Ireland. Hopefully everything will be ok, today with internet and deliveries to Europe shouldn't be a big problem.

 

[Willber G]

It makes sense to choose a manufacturer with an established presence on here. I chose Woosh and have been very happy with both the bike (Zephyr) and the service. Plus their replacement batteries are a good price.

 

[flecc]

I hope is not going to be a problem being outside the Uk and staying in Ireland. Hopefully everything will be ok, today with internet and deliveries to Europe shouldn't be a big problem.

Shouldn't be a problem. Obviously buying from an Irish outlet would bring local support, for example Goeco who deliver throughout Ireland are BEBA* members and run the IEBA, but their suitable brands start at around €1299 so are outside your budget.

*British Electric Bike Association

 

[Frankie24]

Hello Lads! I still thinking about the bike.. I contacted with woosh bikes and they were very nice with me but I still not sure about the sirocco 2(great components but in some pictures looks nice and in others...don't know what to say..) Kudos sport is finally impossible as the deal is over and I can't find it for that price.. I got now another deal which is the indigo regency for 650pounds, however they say the battery is 36v and last for 20-30 miles? is this a 9ah battery? what do you think?
Cheers

 

[Frankie24]

And there is another good deal I found it.. Barnes and robinson have a mountain bike for 700pounds rrp 1895?? Do any ones knows anything about this one and the regency?
Thanks

 

[trex]

don't pay any attention to previous RRP - they are like DFS sofas or Wickes kitchens.
The B&R bikes are basic Chinese bikes - you find loads on them on alibaba. If you like the bike and the people who sell it then go for it.

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Barnes and Robinson were at the Cycle show the year before last, which was the start of their ebike operation. They were selling them for £999 then. Not long after that, they were reduced to £699, which I consider to e a more realistic price. £1895 is a joke price. There was nothing special about their bikes, though there was nothing bad either.

 

[Frankie24]

Well the bike looks nice but I don't want to pay 700-800 in a good looking bike. I prefer paying the same for someone less nice but better. Everyone told me the sirocco2 is a great bike I'm just looking all around to see what I can get.
Any opinion or reviews for the indigo?
Thanks again lads

 

[trex]

I tried googling B&R bike customers reviews - there isn't any other than mentions in the electricbikemag
http://www.electricbikemag.co.uk/showStory.php?storynum=130

it could be because the product does not sell in sufficiently large volume.

 

[Frankie24]

I tried googling B&R bike customers reviews - there isn't any other than mentions in the electricbikemag
http://www.electricbikemag.co.uk/showStory.php?storynum=130

it could be because the product does not sell in sufficiently large volume.

That's great. Thanks for your answer. I'm not saying they are bad but when you get a bike for 700-800 is better if you get something tested.. When more people buy is easier to see how was their experience. At moment because of my budget woosh still on top(still thinking in the outside looking hahaha) some bikes are nicer when you have them besides you.. Any other similar for that kind of price?

 

[Frankie24]

The indigo doesn't look bad but I just can find is a 36v battery but they don't say if is 9ah, 10,12,15ah.. No idea about it.
In another hand I found the indigo verso 1 but is a conversion so I'm not sure about that..

 

[Deleted member 4366]

It'll be 8.8aH or 10.4aH

 

[Frankie24]

My god! This is going to be harder than I thought hahahaha

 

[Frankie24]

Could anyone tell me a differencebetween a 36v 15ah lithium battery and a 36v lifepo4 10.4ah battery? Which would be better?

 

[flecc]

Could anyone tell me a differencebetween a 36v 15ah lithium battery and a 36v lifepo4 10.4ah battery? Which would be better?

They are both lithium batteries. It's not possible to be absolutely definitive without more information on such things as discharge rate. However, assuming similar quality and characteristics:

The 15Ah one will have a compound cathode giving average life, and it's extra capacity will give around 50% longer range and marginally better performance.

The 10.4Ah one has an iron-phosphate cathode which gives it a longer life, maybe 50 to 100% longer. It will be heavier than the around two-thirds of the weight of the first one.

So basically it's a range and cost choice.

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Size for size, LiFePO4 is heavier and more expensive, but has a theoretical longer service life. There can be other differences depending on what cells they use. A 15aH battery will take you 50% further than a 10aH one, and has the potential to provide a higher current.

 

[sandman7]

Go into Greenaer on Pearse street. They'll let you test drive a few of their models. I bought the Momentum Upstart and I'm loving it.
Using the bike to work scheme you'll get yourself a nice reduction

 

[Frankie24]

Go into Greenaer on Pearse street. They'll let you test drive a few of their models. I bought the Momentum Upstart and I'm loving it.
Using the bike to work scheme you'll get yourself a nice reduction

I'll try on Tuesday as tomorrow is bank holiday. How much did you pay for it?

 

[Frankie24]

About the batteries. Thanks for the answer. I understood that is more or less same. 15ah double of distance so maybe double of life on that battery, the other one it last longer but I would use it for less distance. Am I right?