I know there are a few reviews already but I might as well go ahead.
I've rode my bike for 10 weeks commuting to work, it's racked up 590 miles according to the computer and Strava. 2000m a week of uphill, again, according to Strava.
It's done very well, never ran out of power even when I forgot to charge it and the battery meter went to 0 it still got me home.
It's tiring going up the hill but I wouldn't manage it without the motor giving me that helping hand, I've seen folk trying it on a standard bike, lowest gear for most of it and walking up the steepest part. The Pro's can do it but I work a manual job so I am using my muscles all day, not sitting in an office (with the price of some of the bikes I can only imagine they are all bankers or lawyers!?) But I digress...
I'm on my 4th set of brake pads now and I am worried about the rims of the rear wheel getting thin, it will need replacing at around 1000 miles I think? A rear disc brake would be much preferred but fixings are not there to add this (future design change?) I've also lost a couple of screws from the rear rack after they've been shaken loose coming down the hill (I check a lot more now so it won't happen again). I presume these are just issues with my route though.
The horn got broke when some lady braked hard in front of me for no reason other than she couldn't judge the width of her own car properly, got scared and emergency stopped rather than carrying on.... I ended up in the back of her. My own fault I guess but I like to blame her. Couple of near misses with idiots braking going down the hill and pedestrians nonchalantly crossing in front of me not realising how fast I can go with some electric help.
I barely use the throttle and would prefer it if it was just pedal assist so I can have a handle that does not twist, some water bottle mounts would also be nice. The tyres are great, no punctures and grip very well even in wet conditions. No issues with the gears either, you can pedal upto 20-25mph before your legs are moving to fast which is fast enough in my opinion.
I can't fault the motor or battery, they are the only reason I still have my job! Fantastic power and range! I would recommend this bike to anybody, the price is excellent for what you get, I couldn't afford any more so I am glad I chose this one. Commuting on flat(er) ground would be a doddle and highly enjoyable.
I've rode my bike for 10 weeks commuting to work, it's racked up 590 miles according to the computer and Strava. 2000m a week of uphill, again, according to Strava.
It's done very well, never ran out of power even when I forgot to charge it and the battery meter went to 0 it still got me home.
It's tiring going up the hill but I wouldn't manage it without the motor giving me that helping hand, I've seen folk trying it on a standard bike, lowest gear for most of it and walking up the steepest part. The Pro's can do it but I work a manual job so I am using my muscles all day, not sitting in an office (with the price of some of the bikes I can only imagine they are all bankers or lawyers!?) But I digress...
I'm on my 4th set of brake pads now and I am worried about the rims of the rear wheel getting thin, it will need replacing at around 1000 miles I think? A rear disc brake would be much preferred but fixings are not there to add this (future design change?) I've also lost a couple of screws from the rear rack after they've been shaken loose coming down the hill (I check a lot more now so it won't happen again). I presume these are just issues with my route though.
The horn got broke when some lady braked hard in front of me for no reason other than she couldn't judge the width of her own car properly, got scared and emergency stopped rather than carrying on.... I ended up in the back of her. My own fault I guess but I like to blame her. Couple of near misses with idiots braking going down the hill and pedestrians nonchalantly crossing in front of me not realising how fast I can go with some electric help.
I barely use the throttle and would prefer it if it was just pedal assist so I can have a handle that does not twist, some water bottle mounts would also be nice. The tyres are great, no punctures and grip very well even in wet conditions. No issues with the gears either, you can pedal upto 20-25mph before your legs are moving to fast which is fast enough in my opinion.
I can't fault the motor or battery, they are the only reason I still have my job! Fantastic power and range! I would recommend this bike to anybody, the price is excellent for what you get, I couldn't afford any more so I am glad I chose this one. Commuting on flat(er) ground would be a doddle and highly enjoyable.