July 17, 201510 yr hi folks Newbie here looking for some advice We have been recommended Kudos as a brand of electric bikes but we are struggling to decide which model exactly to go for Bike for myself and my wife, for on road and light/medium off road, neither fit but both used to cycle when bit younger (only 30s now!), I would like to use for 8 mile each way commute for 4 months of year, I'm 5ft 10 and about 110kg, not long legged, wife 5ft 6 and average weight, need to be able to put a child seat on back for 18 month old Front suspension a must, prefer the mountain bike look rather than the old fashioned style of the step throughs So out of the kudos range what would anyone recommend? We are in the lakes so reasonably hilly!
July 17, 201510 yr you will need bikes with BPM motor for their hill climbing ability, medium frame. In Kudos MTB format, that will be the £1,100 Tornado. http://www.kudoscycles.com/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=326 http://www.kudoscycles.com/images/TornadoProduct1.JPG
July 17, 201510 yr Roughly: Tornado: BPM, mechanical disk Typhoon: Big version of Tornado Arriba: Torque sensor tornado, hydraulic brakes. Escape: Big version of Arriba. Cobra: lower torque SWX type motor Eiger: Crank drive I agree with Trex, Tornado, although the better brakes on the Arriba make it a good upgrade.
July 17, 201510 yr Author Many thanks for the input mike, just needed a bit of a push in the right direction
July 17, 201510 yr Author As I'm sort of borderline 5ft 9 or 10, do we think it's not worth going for a bigger frame like that of the Typhoon? And I didn't know then whether the Typhoons bigger frame overall would cope better with MY bigger frame?
July 17, 201510 yr the Tornado is the right size for you. The Typhoon has bigger wheels, you need to be 6ft to be comfortable with.
July 17, 201510 yr Author Great thanks Trex Looking at the Arriba coz of the better brakes, torque sensor is an option for £100, worth it? What's the difference with or without? (total newbie)
July 17, 201510 yr Looks like you can have the Arriba with speed sensor and Hydraulic brakes for £1200. So Hydraulic brakes cost an extra £100. If you can afford it, it's worth considering.
July 17, 201510 yr Great thanks Trex Looking at the Arriba coz of the better brakes, torque sensor is an option for £100, worth it? What's the difference with or without? (total newbie) A torque sensor requires you to be putting in effort all the time. It adds power depending on how much effort you're putting in. A pedal sensor simply realises that the pedals are moving and puts in full power no matter how much or how little effort you're putting in.
July 17, 201510 yr Torque sensors get you fit because you can’t just turn the pedals and go uphill fast. They are like an unpowered bike with bionic legs. Your effort is multiplied by up to three times the amount you put in. You can turn the power down with speed sensors and pedal hard but the temptation is not to because you don’t have to.
July 18, 201510 yr You need to have a think about mounting the child seat. Some types make use of the seat tube. The Tornado has a plastic box fixed to its seat tube - the motor controller - which may be in the way of a child seat.
July 18, 201510 yr Author Well think we are looking at the Arriba now, without the torque sensor Any issues fitting a child seat on the Arriba anyone?????
July 18, 201510 yr Well think we are looking at the Arriba now, without the torque sensor Any issues fitting a child seat on the Arriba anyone????? How old is the child?
July 18, 201510 yr You can get the ones that go at the front. When they get a bit bigger, you can get a saddle that fits on the top tube. You can also get rear seats that fit more like a standard rack. Never used one though. Personally, I really enjoyed riding with my boy on the front, as he was much more 'engaged' with the experience. When he was on the back, he would fall asleep or be bored. (that may be what you're after!)
July 18, 201510 yr Thanks Mike As long as there is a way round it we can sort something out! It's a bicycle, there is always a snag or two with any modification. But there is always a way around it.
July 18, 201510 yr if you can't (mechanically) maintain the bike yourself, you'd be better off buying from a local bike shop.
July 18, 201510 yr Author if you can't (mechanically) maintain the bike yourself, you'd be better off buying from a local bike shop. Hi Trex That is exactly what we are doing, but just come online for a bit of back up advice Have already been to our local dealer who recommended kudos but I just wanted some more advice from you guys, just to double check Just emailed our local ebike dealer to confirm what we are after! Thanks again everyone
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.