Wisper 905SE City 5 month - 3500 mile review

[RichLarry]

Hi All

Well I have had the bike for 5 months and have completed just over 3,500 miles on it so far. Overall this is a fantastic bike and I have no complaints about it. Things that could be improved are the pedels which were very slippery in the wet the grips which were very plasticy and naff and the seat which was far too soft for distance but i guess these are down to personal taste. These were all changed easliy though. The tyres on the bike were very smooth but not very puncture resistant so have upgraded these also. The service and technical back up from Wisper is excellent and when I had a problem with the charger I had a new one within 24 hours. Daily round trip is between 30 and 45 miles depending which site I work from and the bike can cope with either on one charge although I prefer to charge it both ends. I can only thouroughly recomend the bike as it is a fantastic commuter in all weather conditions. I average 18mph on the bike which is ok considering i drag a log of gear arround with me. I have gone from 16st 5lbs down to just under 14 stone in the 5 months and a waist of 38 to 34 which has been the real benefit to me. Car has gone completely as I have no need for it. I have saved over £1600 in petrol tax insurance and servicing so bike and all accessories and servicing have almost paid for themselves.

This bike ticks all the boxes as far as I can tell. Its a great bike.

Regards

Richard

 

[tillson]

Thanks for the report. I don't have a Wisper, but it is always interesting to hear of other people's experiences with the various brands available.

 

[Barry Heaven]

Good to hear about its performance over the long haul. When I was deciding which bike to buy I was very attracted to a Wisper bike but its apparent unsuitability for someone of my height (6' 4") was the main factor in deciding against it. Hopefully a large frame version will be produced in the future.

 

[rustic]

Good to hear about its performance over the long haul. When I was deciding which bike to buy I was very attracted to a Wisper bike but its apparent unsuitability for someone of my height (6' 4") was the main factor in deciding against it. Hopefully a large frame version will be produced in the future.

I'm the same height as you & I too had similar reservations about the Wisper 905, on test drive, whilst I found it ok to ride for 30 mins or so, I felt it might be a bit uncomfortable over the weeks & months. However, the new larger framed Wisper 906 Alpino will be available from Feb 2010. I'm not sure of the exact difference in frame size compared to the standard 905 model, but I understand it to be bigger - Maybe David, or someone from Wisper could enlighten us there. I understand the 906 Alpino will also have 28" wheels which are an inch or two larger than on the 905.

It does look a fantastic bike & I will certainly be saving my pennies over the next few months. The bike comes in white which I initially thought might put me off a tiny bit, but having seen the photo's on another pedelecs thread (about overweight riders I believe) I think the white looks rather neat, dare I say cool?!

Thanks, Rustic.

 

[mapman]

richlarry,

thanks for the info,looking to buy a wisper for my self. what speed do you get out of the throttle only (on the flat) looking at your picture it looks like you dont have the de restrict button fitted.


thanks.

mapman

 

[Sir_Bob]

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Watch out for ther ebay stuff you could come a cropper. There are many rolex about that r fake.

thx

Bob

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Large frame

Good to hear about its performance over the long haul. When I was deciding which bike to buy I was very attracted to a Wisper bike but its apparent unsuitability for someone of my height (6' 4") was the main factor in deciding against it. Hopefully a large frame version will be produced in the future.

Hi Barry

The Wisper 906Alpino will be available in the Spring of next year, it has a larger frame and 28" wheels. Good for up to 6'6".



All the best David

 

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Rich Larry

Thanks for the great review Rich

We have changed the saddle and pedals now, they were a bit slippery in the wet.

All the best David

 

[Vikki]

Jeepers, Dave! Give a girl some flippin' warning before whipping out a picture like that will ya! Only just managed to get me bib out in time before drooling all down me front!

Vikki.

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Jeepers, Dave! Give a girl some flippin' warning before whipping out a picture like that will ya! Only just managed to get me bib out in time before drooling all down me front!

Vikki.

Yes he is a bit cool Vicky, how's Bikey 2?

All the best David

 

[daniel.weck]

That white Wisper 906 Alpino is a tasty machine !!

Droooool

 

[RichLarry]

Throttle Only

richlarry,

thanks for the info,looking to buy a wisper for my self. what speed do you get out of the throttle only (on the flat) looking at your picture it looks like you dont have the de restrict button fitted.


thanks.

mapman

Between 15 & 17 miles per hour on Flat. It has been permanently wired so no de restrict required.

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Anthony

Here's Anthony at 6'4" on the new 28" Wisper Alpino



All the best David

 

[daniel.weck]

Hello ! Does the Wisper 906 Alpino offer a crank torque sensing feature ? (force applied by rider on pedals) ... Or is it the more common Pedal Assist Sensor ? (cadence / rotation speed)
Thank you. Dan

 

[fishingpaul]

Personally i find the black battery a bit loud in an otherwise not obvious electric bike,i think white would look better,also the brown saddle just looks very out of place and also looks uncomfortable, maybe a black or even white comfortable sprung saddle would look better.

 

[flecc]

Hello ! Does the Wisper 906 Alpino offer a crank torque sensing feature ? (force applied by rider on pedals) ... Or is it the more common Pedal Assist Sensor ? (cadence / rotation speed)
Thank you. Dan

I don't know if is equipped with one, but David Miall of Wisper did try the torque sensor on his bike equipped with the Dapush motor but didn't like it personally. I'm also not a fan of torque sensors with hub motors in general, there just isn't the intimate relationship in the responses that happen with a Panasonic type chain drive system.
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[daniel.weck]

I see, thanks Flecc !

Couldn't it be said for cadence-sensing as well though ?

 

[Tonyo]

wisper 1500 mile review

Hi

I posted a 1500 mile review over a week ago on the review thread but as yet nothing has appeared. is this waiting for approval or has it disappeare into the ether?

would be grateful if this could be looked into

best wishes

Tony

 

[Wisper Bikes]

1500 mile reveiw

Hi

I posted a 1500 mile review over a week ago on the review thread but as yet nothing has appeared. is this waiting for approval or has it disappeare into the ether?

would be grateful if this could be looked into

best wishes

Tony

Hi Tony

I have just looked at all your posts and couldn't find a 1500 review there, are you using the thread starter?

All the best David

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Torque

Flecc is correct we really want to keep the Wisper bike feel as pure as possible, also the use of the cadence sensor instead of the torque helps with efficiency and maintenance. The ride feels more like a normal pedal cycle.

I agree that the torque sensor is easy to use when you first try a bike and nice and "gadgety" but when you get used to the cadence sensor / throttle operation it is in my opinion a lot more sensitive and easier to adjust to a riders needs.

All that said we understand that some people like the feel of the torque sensor so we are working on our own that will feel a lot more solid than the ones on offer at the moment. We may introduce it on some city bikes next year but I am still not convinced.

All the best David