Very confused - Looking for an electric bike

[nabs]

I am 6ft fall about 220lbs, but plan on getting back down to 180. And I am very confused what bike I should get. I want one mostly for my commute to work which is about 9 miles each way.

So I was thinking of getting a Van Moof bike, I test rode it today, and I was actually not that impressed with its power. The Uber e bikes I found to be a much more powerful better ride.

At the moment I am looking at ordering a Wings Freedom bike from America to Britain. Can someone recommend some other nice bikes and brands. I am willing to spend up to £3500, but would like to spend around £2500. I am willing to pay extra if its a good bike, perhaps a lighter frame, and lot of easy power.

Ordering from America, the bike will also have a stronger motor and faster speeds. But what is the benefit of the more expensive bikes? The specs seem to be similar.

 

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this?

JUMP - Electric Bike Share | Uber

JUMP is bike share electrified. Find and rent Class 1 electric bicycles directly from the Uber app. Learn more about JUMP and how to sign up, here.

www.uber.com

what haibike was it?

 

[nabs]

this?

JUMP - Electric Bike Share | Uber

JUMP is bike share electrified. Find and rent Class 1 electric bicycles directly from the Uber app. Learn more about JUMP and how to sign up, here.

www.uber.com

what haibike was it?

Yea man thats the one. It felt light and mauneverable. Its very fast and gives you a big kick. Its purely assisted you can't change how much juice it gives you, but it was really great, imo. I have only ridden 4 e bikes, and it was the best ride of them all.

I'll have to call tomorrow to find out the exact model Haibike. It was pretty good as well. But very disappointed in Van Moof. Glad I test rode that before buying it.

 

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not my cup of tea id throw it in the canal lol if it was a bosch haibike they have a number of different motors and power.

The eBike system: Rechargeable battery, mid-drive motor and display

Motor, rechargeable battery and bike computer: the technical quality of the Bosch eBike system generates the maximum in efficiency, fun and comfort with the pedelec.

www.bosch-ebike.com

i have the performance motor on my bike.

 

[nabs]

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Haibike sDuro HardSeven 5.0 2019 Yamaha

The new Haibike sDuro HardSeven 5.0 2019 Yamaha powered electric mountain bike. Available from the UK's largest Haibike eBike dealer. Learn More »

www.e-bikeshop.co.uk

if you dongle it it will **** all over the freedom

This bike does seem awesome. Love how it looks as well. The best looking bikes are mostly MTBs. So are these bikes cool to commute with?

How will this be for the commute?

my commute is mostly flat, and mostly roads.

 

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if you dont mind spinning the peddles then it will be fine if you dongle it you will need a bigger front sprocket other wise you will run out of gears.

for max speed you need to spin the cranks at 120rpm.

 

[nabs]

Yeah, I wanna dongle it. I won't do anything crazy, but I think I might need just a bit of an extra kick after test riding some bikes. Will test drive some eMTBs to see if they can do the job of a commute.

 

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it was a boiling hot day so was not trying much but you get the idea

 

[nabs]

Thats awesome man. Seems like you get some excellent range and speed. Can't wait to do the same. eMB?

 

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Haibike xDuro AMT PRO 27.5 Gen 2 2014 – e-bikeshop.co.uk

The 2014 Haibike xDuro AMT Pro 27.5 is your ultimate all mountain electric bike! From the largest UK Haibike eBike Dealer.

www.e-bikeshop.co.uk

 

[nabs]

not my cup of tea id throw it in the canal lol if it was a bosch haibike they have a number of different motors and power.

The eBike system: Rechargeable battery, mid-drive motor and display

Motor, rechargeable battery and bike computer: the technical quality of the Bosch eBike system generates the maximum in efficiency, fun and comfort with the pedelec.

www.bosch-ebike.com

i have the performance motor on my bike.

YOure probably right. I want something better. I am looking at haibikes. Their mountain bikes looks awesome.

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Haibike xDuro AMT PRO 27.5 Gen 2 2014 – e-bikeshop.co.uk

The 2014 Haibike xDuro AMT Pro 27.5 is your ultimate all mountain electric bike! From the largest UK Haibike eBike Dealer.

www.e-bikeshop.co.uk

That is a seriously sweet bike. The new XDuro line is really nice.

 

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R pedelec 850 W 75 km/h*
batt 880Watt

thats about the best you can get atm still 26kg tho!

more info here just sit down first lol.

M1 Sport Technik Das Spitzing Evolution 2019: eMTB carbonio

La eMTB Das Spitzing Evolution 2019 di M1 Sport Technik, in carbonio con batterie da 880 o 1.050 Wh, motore TQ120 da 250, 500 o 920 Watt. Dettagli e prezzo.

ebike.bicilive.it

 

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Dabs,

You are better off sticking to a bike from a mainstream manufacturer who can support, repair and service your bike and get any spares. Money doesn't seem to be an issue, so just get the best Haibike that suits you.They have a very good reputation.

By the way, a dongle simply removes the legal speed limit.

 

[nabs]

Dabs,

You are better off sticking to a bike from a mainstream manufacturer who can support, repair and service your bike and get any spares. Money doesn't seem to be an issue, so just get the best Haibike that suits you.They have a very good reputation.

By the way, a dongle simply removes the legal speed limit.

Yeah, I believe I am going to get a Haibike. Probably one of the hybrid ones or EMBs. They look fantastic.

Pretty excited about it!

 

[nabs]

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Haibike sDuro HardSeven 5.0 2019 Yamaha

The new Haibike sDuro HardSeven 5.0 2019 Yamaha powered electric mountain bike. Available from the UK's largest Haibike eBike dealer. Learn More »

www.e-bikeshop.co.uk

if you dongle it it will **** all over the freedom

Do you know if the battery can be disconnected? I am just wondering if I want that feature to charge it in the office, if I need to.

 

[nabs]

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R pedelec 850 W 75 km/h*
batt 880Watt

thats about the best you can get atm still 26kg tho!

more info here just sit down first lol.

M1 Sport Technik Das Spitzing Evolution 2019: eMTB carbonio

La eMTB Das Spitzing Evolution 2019 di M1 Sport Technik, in carbonio con batterie da 880 o 1.050 Wh, motore TQ120 da 250, 500 o 920 Watt. Dettagli e prezzo.

ebike.bicilive.it

Have you ever heard of pedalease?

seems pretty good

I didn't realise you run a bike shop. Maybe I could come down to it sometime on the weekend. The pedalease bikes can be put into UK road mode or private mode, to go extra fast.

 

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Pedalease have a bad reputation for customer service.

 

[nabs]

Pedalease have a bad reputation for customer service.

Thanks for that info. Quite valuable.

 

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Do you know if the battery can be disconnected? I am just wondering if I want that feature to charge it in the office, if I need to.

yes

 

[nabs]

yes

That is perfect. Thnx!

How is this?

Apparently they are popular bikes fitted with motors that can go up to 28mph or even 40mph. I'm going to get my CBT, as all it requires is attending a course.

Do you think it would be better to get one of these beasts with a 500w motor, that can go up to 28mph and get my CBT, or get that Haibike you linked me with the Yamaha, and dongling it? I am going to do one of those two options I think. And thanks for the advice.

 

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the mtb will be more stable at higher speeds looks better and will have a better resale value if u ever sold it and can take it off road on mtb trails.