What are the most budget-friendly e-bike options in the UK? Can you recommend any brands or local stores?

[Cui]

What are the most budget-friendly e-bike options in the UK? Can you recommend any brands or local stores?......

 

[saneagle]

Eleglide M1 27.5" 250W Electric Mountain Bike Commute E-bike

Eleglide M1 27.5" 250W high-performance motor climb the slopes with ease. 5 speed levels Specification: Gears: 21 Speed. Frame Material: Aluminium Alloy

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If you're a bit unfit and or overweight, go for a 48v system:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/VARUN-Removable-High-Speed-Brushless-Mountainbike/dp/B0D5D6ZXHQ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1JOGA2JEL9QPJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XaIA0t2XKCrOM9Sy8n70NYRJGgtEaSjxGMRKJZLLn59lwg211ziuwel4E0iSNkUQXI8f3eQpCF3bEVUjJI4fVJWL8OXnrAh2wXIv34qqbDldYT25BF57WXSBkhYReBbVbrviOSMhw8Vkw_V2R6zcoLMooxMm3Q6tWmeoHWHErkPHTkqevOt8su146_4hcd-4seMRsHziUjzy_JmUuV4h0LOATgw3YzdM7AoHzvWIvy0.Ke-ctcGSvFxtmGcmUxiyPRdTEpc63NLcrnYtGD7Sh2o&dib_tag=se&keywords=48v%2Bebike&qid=1718877846&s=sports&sprefix=48v%2Bebike%2Csports%2C94&sr=1-5&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.75166066-20e3-4754-b877-e8b97a40eca8&th=1

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[sjpt]

You don't say what you want it for, how and where you'll be riding it, and how heavy/fit you are.

Be especially careful with range estimates on any cheap ebikes. They are bad enough on expensive bikes, but VERY misleading on cheap ones which typically have very small batteries. They are usually 'up to' ranges; with lowest level of assist, light rider in perfect conditions, flat, good surface, fully pumped up types, etc. Real range might well be 1/3 stated range with moderate assist in realistic conditions;.

 

[Saracen]

You don't say what you want it for, how and where you'll be riding it, and how heavy/fit you are.

Be especially careful with range estimates on any cheap ebikes. They are bad enough on expensive bikes, but VERY misleading on cheap ones which typically have very small batteries. They are usually 'up to' ranges; with lowest level of assist, light rider in perfect conditions, flat, good surface, fully pumped up types, etc. Real range might well be 1/3 stated range with moderate assist in realistic conditions;.

Want to really upset shop staff

When you see an advert in the window saying "Up to 50%/60% or 75% off"

Go in and ask to be shown the ones with 50%/60% or 75% off

If a bike states 45 miles and not "up to" ask them if they will guarantee that on the sales receipt.

 

[Az.]

What are the most budget-friendly e-bike options in the UK? Can you recommend any brands or local stores?......

Most budget friendly and best value for money probably would be DIY conversion. Prices of motors and batteries are somehow going down. I have never seen them so low before.

 

[Az.]

What is missing on that picture?

 

[Waspy]

Cider, weed and an ambulance?

 

[saneagle]

What is missing on that picture?

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Yes, I see it. The Dark Green Fritillary is extremely endangered now. Soon, they'll be missing from everywhere thanks to cars driving across their breeding meadows.

 

[Cui]

Most budget friendly and best value for money probably would be DIY conversion. Prices of motors and batteries are somehow going down. I have never seen them so low before.

What do you think of some brands with motor like Ananda or Bafang? They are actually cheap.

 

[peterjd]

Do you have a large Decathlon store near? Look, try, chat before buying there or anywhere else.

 

[Az.]

What do you think of some brands with motor like Ananda or Bafang? They are actually cheap.

I like Ananda, but they sell OEM products only as far as I am aware, so not really easy to repair.

Bafang offers great products and good amount of spare parts. I wouldn't call their products cheap.

 

[Nealh]

If one wants functional stuff that can be repaired then stay away from OEM stuuf and mid drives, with any OEM motor system one is tied to the seller ,
Woosh and Wisper are ok as they will keep spares as will other main stream EAPC only sellers. The main issue with spares will be your cheap ebay, Amazon, Argos or other retailers on the street or online who tbh know little about these bikes or have spares.

Bafang are a recognised large player in control sytems and motors, with their hub bikes one can always find a better control system by using a KT system.

 

[Az.]

If you are on a budget, check

PSWPOWER.com - Professional Electric Bicycle Parts

PSWPOWER.com, Professional polution free electric bicycle parts dealer. Our products made in china, Our team are thinking CREATIVE Always!

www.pswpower.com

PSW is my favorite supplier. I am talking about components used to convert bikes, not ready made e-bikes. Personally I find e-bikes available on the market overpriced and not a good value for money.

Woosh would be another place to check if you are looking for powerful legal motors, but prices are significantly higher.

 

[Az.]

What are your plans if I might ask? Hub motor or mid drive? Road or off road?

 

[Cui]

What are your plans if I might ask? Hub motor or mid drive? Road or off road?

off-road, mid drive can be fine

 

[Az.]

Do you have a bike to convert? What is your budget?

 

[saneagle]

off-road, mid drive can be fine

You asked for budget-friendly. What's going on. If you want a bike for a specific purpose, say what it is, or do you already have one in mind that you want to shill under the guise of a question?

 

[Cui]

You asked for budget-friendly. What's going on. If you want a bike for a specific purpose, say what it is, or do you already have one in mind that you want to shill under the guise of a question?

what about NCM, Fischer such brands? just for weekly hiking

 

[Az.]

Please be more specific.

 

[saneagle]

what about NCM, Fischer such brands? just for weekly hiking

Those ones I showed you are a lot more budget friendly. Why would you want to spend more?