| Electric bikes (non QPR) 20:53 - Oct 6 with 7430 views | GloryHunter |
Anybody got one? Any recommendations?
(I'm on tour in France, and every second bike that overtakes me seems to be electrically assisted. Maybe it's time to accept the inevitable and buy one.) |  | | |  |
| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 21:20 - Oct 6 with 5665 views | Hayesender |
I was gonna treat myself to one to take around the south downs, until I read somewhere about a tenancy to go up in flames.
Don't fancy my garage going up in a puff of smoke, so I'm holding fire till I do a bit more research |  |
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| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 21:59 - Oct 6 with 5634 views | MrSheen |
I got a Fiido D11 for Mrs Sheen to take to Ireland this summer to help her over the hills. We love it, zooms up one in six hills at about 15mph. Don’t pretend it’s for exercise, it’s about easy mobility. Quite heavy but once it’s moving you won’t notice, range of up to 40-50 miles. The price is down a lot over the last year, I got it for about £750. |  | | |
| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 22:53 - Oct 6 with 5596 views | Esgaroth |
As a big boy motorbike rider I wasn't expecting much when i had a go on my next door neighbor's Ebike.
How wrong was i. Whilst having loads of actual gears it's also got 3 settings of power assistance. 30% 50% and 80%
I was genuinely amazed how good it was, then he told me the price 5 grand 😲 I could buy a proper bike for that 😁 |  |
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| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 08:12 - Oct 7 with 5474 views | BklynRanger |
Rented one in Japan. I don't remember the exact model but it was a Bosch folding one. Didn't even notice it was folding until much later on.
We did a great 2 day route that goes over several bridges and it made it so much more pleasurable not knackering ourselves on the long incline up onto them. There's still the option to drop down to a more 'athletic' setting if you want to of course, but to be able to do a good distance without getting exhausted is slightly addictive. |  | | |
| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 08:18 - Oct 7 with 5469 views | Juzzie |
At what point does an electric bicycle become and electric motorbike? |  | | |
| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 08:59 - Oct 7 with 5433 views | R_from_afar |
I don't have an electric bike yet, just my two "normal" ones, my favourite being my refurbished Great Escapist (originally manufactured in 1989), but pundits speak highly of Ribble's e-bikes.
Ribble was also a well established and greatly respected brand before it moved into electric bikes and although their models start at roughly £2000 - far from cheap - they are very lightweight and very pleasing aesthetically. They look like high quality "normal" bikes:
https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/bikes/electric-bikes/ |  |
| "Things had started becoming increasingly desperate at Loftus Road but QPR have been handed a massive lifeline and the place has absolutely erupted. it's carnage. It's bedlam. It's 1-1." |
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| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 09:09 - Oct 7 with 5420 views | queensparker |
I’m about to pull the trigger on this one through the Cycle To Work scheme after a fair bit of research and rides:
https://www.tenways.com/products/cgo600-pro
It’s mainly for hooning around London so wanted something as light as possible, looks like a normal bike and you can take the battery out to charge it/deter thieves. No gears so will still get some exercise on it.
I think e-bikes are fantastic, got me right back into cycling and perfect for commuting as you don’t arrive all knackered and sweaty. Hired one on a recent trip to Lake Annecy and making mincemeat of the mountain climbs got me hooked! [Post edited 7 Oct 2023 9:13]
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| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 09:11 - Oct 7 with 5419 views | BklynRanger |
| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 08:59 - Oct 7 by R_from_afar |
I don't have an electric bike yet, just my two "normal" ones, my favourite being my refurbished Great Escapist (originally manufactured in 1989), but pundits speak highly of Ribble's e-bikes.
Ribble was also a well established and greatly respected brand before it moved into electric bikes and although their models start at roughly £2000 - far from cheap - they are very lightweight and very pleasing aesthetically. They look like high quality "normal" bikes:
https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/bikes/electric-bikes/ |
I can't even see the battery on most of those! Which is good, but makes me suspicious, and slightly fatigued looking at it.
Think I'd have to strap one of these to the pannier.
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| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 09:47 - Oct 7 with 5383 views | Ranger_Things |
| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 08:18 - Oct 7 by Juzzie |
At what point does an electric bicycle become and electric motorbike? |
There is potential for crossover as power increases, as with motor scooters and motorbikes but presumably the differentiator is wheel/tyre size and type? |  | | |
| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 09:56 - Oct 7 with 5368 views | Juzzie |
| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 09:47 - Oct 7 by Ranger_Things |
There is potential for crossover as power increases, as with motor scooters and motorbikes but presumably the differentiator is wheel/tyre size and type? |
At some point things like helmets, licences, insurance, reg numbers, VED etc then has to come into play. | | | |
| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 10:01 - Oct 7 with 5364 views | Rebalhoop |
I’ve got a Bird,on line special from Halfords,pedal assist,bought it to help me get to work with my dodgy knees,10 mile round trips up a sodding steep hill,love it..
Assist up to 25 kph,5 assist modes,have to charge it twice a week.
The only downside is it’s very heavy when not in assist,
Cost £1300 |  | | |
| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 11:00 - Oct 7 with 5325 views | Ranger_Things |
| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 09:56 - Oct 7 by Juzzie |
At some point things like helmets, licences, insurance, reg numbers, VED etc then has to come into play. |
I just checked the government website and it says “ Electric bikes must have a motor output of no more than 250W and a maximum speed of 15.5mph assistance, in order to be legally used on public roads in the UK and MUST use pedal assist”.
https://www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules | | | |
| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 11:11 - Oct 7 with 5320 views | DavieQPR |
| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 11:00 - Oct 7 by Ranger_Things |
I just checked the government website and it says “ Electric bikes must have a motor output of no more than 250W and a maximum speed of 15.5mph assistance, in order to be legally used on public roads in the UK and MUST use pedal assist”.
https://www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules |
If it exceeds this then it is classed as a moped. This involves insurance etc. |  | | |
| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 11:40 - Oct 7 with 5303 views | BlackCrowe |
Bought a Marin Sausalito E2 through cycle2work scheme earlier in the summer. Manual 11 speed and three levels of power assist...absolutely love it. Still get a good workout but cover such distance doing so.
Whatever you buy, my recommend is to buy one with a detachable battery - much less hassle charging. |  |
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| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 13:53 - Oct 7 with 5206 views | Hayesender |
I was doing 30mph on the Uxbridge road a couple of years ago on my wee 125, and I got overtaken by someone on one of those electric bikes with the massive wheels  | |
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| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 23:02 - Oct 9 with 5054 views | GloryHunter |
Thanks for the link. I might go down to ebikesdirect and try out a few of their models. | | | |
| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 23:15 - Oct 9 with 5027 views | kensalriser |
Stupidly left mine at the Rising Sun in Sudbury Hill earlier. |  |
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| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 10:19 - Oct 10 with 4873 views | Juzzie |
| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 13:53 - Oct 7 by Hayesender |
I was doing 30mph on the Uxbridge road a couple of years ago on my wee 125, and I got overtaken by someone on one of those electric bikes with the massive wheels |
This is the situation I was alluding to. I see so many 'bicycles' that are doing easily 20-30mph and not even being peddled. Feet are resting and it's being controlled by a throttle.
There are loads of these being sold & used on the road. They need to be treated the same as a PTW (powered two wheel) scooter. Reg number, insurance, license, helmet, the lot.
Why is it if I blap around on a scooter with no number plate, helmet etc I'd likely get pulled over but on one of these 'bicycles'...... nothing. | | | |
| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 10:30 - Oct 10 with 4847 views | queensparker |
| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 11:40 - Oct 7 by BlackCrowe |
Bought a Marin Sausalito E2 through cycle2work scheme earlier in the summer. Manual 11 speed and three levels of power assist...absolutely love it. Still get a good workout but cover such distance doing so.
Whatever you buy, my recommend is to buy one with a detachable battery - much less hassle charging. |
I like the look of that one a lot. Another one to investigate! | | | |
| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 10:32 - Oct 10 with 4844 views | BlackCrowe |
| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 10:30 - Oct 10 by queensparker |
I like the look of that one a lot. Another one to investigate! |
If you're ever in Kingston area, you're welcome to take mine out for a test ride. | |
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| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 10:33 - Oct 10 with 4842 views | queensparker |
| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 10:32 - Oct 10 by BlackCrowe |
If you're ever in Kingston area, you're welcome to take mine out for a test ride. |
Thank you mate very kind. Is it light enough to pick up and carry up stairs / hang on a wall rack etc? That's the main thing for me as I'll need to lug it about a bit | | | |
| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 11:03 - Oct 10 with 4818 views | BlackCrowe |
| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 10:33 - Oct 10 by queensparker |
Thank you mate very kind. Is it light enough to pick up and carry up stairs / hang on a wall rack etc? That's the main thing for me as I'll need to lug it about a bit |
It's pretty heavy (at least compared to my push bike) but with the battery off it should be ok, need a strong wall bracket though i reckon. | |
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| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 13:59 - Oct 10 with 4744 views | londonscottish |
| Electric bikes (non QPR) on 09:09 - Oct 7 by queensparker |
I’m about to pull the trigger on this one through the Cycle To Work scheme after a fair bit of research and rides:
https://www.tenways.com/products/cgo600-pro
It’s mainly for hooning around London so wanted something as light as possible, looks like a normal bike and you can take the battery out to charge it/deter thieves. No gears so will still get some exercise on it.
I think e-bikes are fantastic, got me right back into cycling and perfect for commuting as you don’t arrive all knackered and sweaty. Hired one on a recent trip to Lake Annecy and making mincemeat of the mountain climbs got me hooked! [Post edited 7 Oct 2023 9:13]
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Looks good. Same idea as the electric Boardman 8.9 hybrid. I got the regular version through CTW. Then this came out.
https://www.halfords.com/bikes/electric-bikes/boardman-hyb-8.9e-mens-microshift- |  |
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