want an e-bike without throttle

[mamie_o]

Hello

I need some help please in finding an e-bike that does not have a throttle. I need a bike that is easy to ride, I have mobility problems but having hired an e-bike in Spain last year for a week, how lovely it was to get out and about easily. I am not looking for an off road etc, as I would mostly be using it for getting about on holidays in our camper van and hopefully around locally which is quite hilly.

I have yet to decide whether to have a folder and most probably won't know until trying them out. I tried a Batribike step through recently and it was easy to ride but it has a throttle and due to EC rules, especially Spain, I don't want one with a throttle.

I am an older woman, 5'6" and about 62 kg, many thanks for any advice offered, I have read loads on the internet - and am more confused than ever!

Kind Regards

 

[Deleted member 4366]

You can cut the wire on the throttle if you don't want it. All you need is a pair of scissors. If it still bothers you, you can smash the rest with a hammer or rock.

Seriously, if you buy a bike from a dealer, it shouldn't be beyond his capability to unplug it and loosen a couple of screws to remove it.

You are allowed to have a throttle under EU rules, but it's only allowed to give you 6km\h. Many of the bikes have a setting in the LCD, where you can change the throttle from normal to 6 km/h.

 

[mamie_o]

Oops, sorry if I seem to have offended you, I am only hoping for some help regarding the following:
"WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT KINDS OF ELECTRIC BIKES?
There are two main types of electric bikes which differ in how they control the motor:

The throttle type have a switch on the handlebar, which you use to turn the motor on or off and to vary its power, as you would on a moped or motorbike. On most electric bikes you have to be pedalling for the motor to work: this is required by law in many countries. Some manufacturers supply bikes which let you just twist the throttle at any time for motor assist, so you don’t have to pedal at all if you don’t want to (sometimes known as ‘twist and go’). [BIKE HUB NOTE: The legal situation in the UK is as yet untested and not at all clear, although as below, the official advice from the Bicycle Association is for consumers to only go for pedal-assisted e-bikes]."

I know it is the case in Spain where a bike with a throttle is classed as a moped.

 

[Cyclezee]

eZee are the only brand we sell with a throttle and they have an EU mode whereby pressing a couple of buttons on the console the throttle can be set to assit to 6 Km/h or walk assit as it is sometimes referred to, so no need for a screwdriver, hammer or rock make it legal for EU mainland

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Oops, sorry if I seem to have offended you .

No, you haven't offended me. I was just being a facetious tw@t, like I normally am.

I think you have a misunderstanding about throttles. Nearly all bikes with throttles also have a pedal sensor, so the throttle is not needed. You only use it when you want to get power without pedalling. It's easily disabled. Then you can get power from the motor only when you pedal.

 

[D8ve]

There are three types of sensor to switch the motor on.
A throttle simple and direct control. Is often combined with one of the next two.
Pedal sensor basic, turns motor on when pedal moves usually 3 to 5 powerl levels switchable. Basic and let's you rest, but crude control.
Pedal sensor torque.
This senses how hard you are pushing on pedal and applies motor in relation to that. Costlier but most intuitive system preferred by lycra wearers.

Then two main drive systems. Hub drive comes front and rear cheaper and can be discrete. Option of front wheel drive with rear pedal drive hence 2wheel drive.
Crank or centre drive. Potentially most efficient and better for hills but pricier. Uses bike gears and can wear chains.

 

[shemozzle999]

In Spain you also need to wear a cycle helmet if you are on roads outside the city limits.

 

[Kudoscycles]

Hi,our new Kudos Sonata is considered by testers as one of the best step thru on the market. It has the BPM motor for good uphill progress and hydraulic brakes to stop effortlessly.
Are you proposing to come over to the UK to try these bikes?
Although the UK is one of the smallest market for e-bikes,it seems to be one of the most innovative,the models supplied by UK suppliers are different to most of the mainland Europe models.
If you want to spend a little more the KTM Macina Bold is also a very nice bike.
Your height should suit a 46 cm frame size.
Good luck
KudosDave

 

[Bob Corfield]

Yes there is an ebike without a throttle and that's the one I'm riding at the moment. It's a Giant Twist lite. It's a pure pedelec - the more effort you put into the pedals, the more it helps you. It's the second ebike I've owned and I'm very pleased with it. The build quality is fantastic (as all Giants) and the advice and help from their stores is equally good. They do a ladies version in both Medium and Small sizes. See their website: http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/series/twist.w/19217/

 

[SteveRuss]

You can cut the wire on the throttle if you don't want it. All you need is a pair of scissors. If it still bothers you, you can smash the rest with a hammer or rock.

hehe I like your rogue style to problem solving!