September 21, 20169 yr I'm thinking of changing my Raleigh Velo Cite for a bike more suited to gravelly terrain. I won't be off roading but want something that will give a more comfortable ride on canal paths etc as my Raleigh is only comfortable on main roads. I'm looking to spend around £1.5k. Thanks
September 21, 20169 yr A mountain bike running podgy tyres at a relatively low pressure might be more comfortable than your Raleigh. A cheaper approach would be to try to improve the comfort of what you have. A suspension seat post is worth a try, as is running the tyres at a lower pressure. I'm no fan of suspension forks, but you could try to establish if yours is set up correctly, although there might not be a lot in the way of adjustment. Podgier tyres would give you roughly the same comfort improvement as a mountain bike. They would fit on your rims, but may not clear the frame or mudguards.
September 26, 20169 yr I had a test ride on a batribike storm last year.. it was extremely comfortable. At the time it was £1599 but has since reduced to £1299. At that price I may have gone for it but in the meantime I built a hardtail with a kit. Even with suspension seatpost the storm was more comfortable. Really liked it at the time . The full suspension is very comfortable and I think its the oxydrive motor... 2 years warranty on the battery and motor..well worth a look and in your budget. http://www.batribike.com/electric-bikes/hand-built-in-britain/storm regards
September 26, 20169 yr Oxygen did sell a version of it, but the electrics aren't the same as the other Oxygen bikes.
September 27, 20169 yr Kudos have a very wide range of electric mountain bikes...our Tornado bike is one of the top sellers in the UK,although I personally like the Arriba with hydraulic brakes. Please check our website...,kudos cycles.com Thanks KudosDave
September 27, 20169 yr £889 woosh Sport: High torque Bafang SWX02 motor, 17A Lishui controller, 13AH HL battery with Samsung cells, magnesium adjustable fork, King Meter LCD. Thumb throttle, soft grips. http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?sport http://wooshbikes.co.uk/2016/sport/sport2.jpg
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