E-bike advice...?

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john-e89

Lifer
With no car licence for at least a year my only realistic option is an e-bike. Daily commute is 11 miles each way on tarmac up hill and down dale. I'm thinking a hybrid so I could use it off road now and again, plus I think I'd be less likely to get punctures which you get on ultra skinny tyres on a pure road bike. It's a minefield tbh, and I have pretty much no knowledge of e-bikes. My ideal would be the most powerful motor I can get as I need to build fitness up. I'd rather not spend £5k but if I have to then so be it. I don't want something that will pack up after a few months.

Anyone with any experience or advice..?
 
Give J C Cooks a call 01472 210384

If Adrian is in the shop (owner) he will put your right

I don't have an E bike but I am into cycling in a big way and when I asked Adrian about the E bikes his advice was whatever bike you get the motor best motor was the Bosch ones and have a good back up etc.

Most e bikes are speed limited so you can ride at 17mph with the motor doing most of the work to go 18mph you have to do it all (unless you get it chipped) I have heard of MTB bikes that are chipped doing 25mph

For me the best kit you can invest in is a couple of quality pairs of cycling bid shorts and some proper cycling clothing as well as clipless pedals and shoes

If you are about the same size as me I have a few cycling tops I can send you for the cost of the postage.

If you are riding after dark you will need some lights, when I was riding to and from work 16 miles each way I put loads of life raft reflective tape all over the frame, little led lights on my seat post and on my back pack and clipped to my jacket pockets, as well as 2 front lights

You will need a small saddle bag for a couple of spare inner tubes and tools to change them and a small pump most things on a bike can be adjusted with 3 or 4 allen keys

As for MTB tires being less prone to punctures this is not true as soon as you get to a lightweight easy rolling tire they are light and thin, heavy ties are slow and heavy

The best upgrades are tires wheels better components and then frame then repeat

Base fitness comes quickly at first and you will soon be enjoying the ride, race fitness is a big step up though.

PM me you number if you want a chat
 
The ribble e bikes are a good shout, looking at your needs the gravel one would be ideal, start around £2k for the entry level, I’ve toyed with the idea myself but I’m a lazy bastard and always drive, and it’s only 3 miles :rofl:
 
I am from Croatia, and we have a great manufacturer of e-bikes, check it out - https://www.greyp.com/ I try it and it's awesome.
 
PDJ said:
Give J C Cooks a call 01472 210384

If Adrian is in the shop (owner) he will put your right

I don't have an E bike but I am into cycling in a big way and when I asked Adrian about the E bikes his advice was whatever bike you get the motor best motor was the Bosch ones and have a good back up etc.

Most e bikes are speed limited so you can ride at 17mph with the motor doing most of the work to go 18mph you have to do it all (unless you get it chipped) I have heard of MTB bikes that are chipped doing 25mph

For me the best kit you can invest in is a couple of quality pairs of cycling bid shorts and some proper cycling clothing as well as clipless pedals and shoes

If you are about the same size as me I have a few cycling tops I can send you for the cost of the postage.

If you are riding after dark you will need some lights, when I was riding to and from work 16 miles each way I put loads of life raft reflective tape all over the frame, little led lights on my seat post and on my back pack and clipped to my jacket pockets, as well as 2 front lights

You will need a small saddle bag for a couple of spare inner tubes and tools to change them and a small pump most things on a bike can be adjusted with 3 or 4 allen keys

As for MTB tires being less prone to punctures this is not true as soon as you get to a lightweight easy rolling tire they are light and thin, heavy ties are slow and heavy

The best upgrades are tires wheels better components and then frame then repeat

Base fitness comes quickly at first and you will soon be enjoying the ride, race fitness is a big step up though.

PM me you number if you want a chat
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Many thanks PDJ...I had a look at Cooks site, some nice bikes there. I'll ring and have a chat. :thumbsup:

I used to cycle in a club back in the day, did time trials and Saturday tours etc, and have a mountain bike but after so many health issues I'm starting from scratch really, went out the other week and damn you know about it with the thin saddle..! :cry: :lol:
 
Don’t forget to include stabilisers honey :P

Sorry, I found these guys to be helpful in the past
https://www.cycle-revolution.net/bikes/electric-bikes/specialized-turbo-vado-30-electric-bike-in-red__45594
 
https://www.halfords.com/bikes/electric-bikes/carrera-crossfuse-mens-electric-hybrid-bike---17in-19in-21in-frames-488356.html?_gl=1*x0axyz*_up*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAiA9aKQBhBREiwAyGP5lRN993Ou3_yCKWGNYTowEthglMawQKkGmktUgUcjzkMVeBdobjx1ehoCwEsQAvD_BwE


John, we have 3 of these in the hamlet..they’ve all run faultlessly..one lady does 25-35 miles a day , she’s upto 3,500 miles.

Reasonable price / performance trade off.

Centred Bosch motor …has turbo mode :thumbsup:

We have plenty of hills around here..in fact every which way is hills…

Works great for a well nourished tele tubby (not you..me)
 
sars said:
Don’t forget to include stabilisers honey :P

Sorry, I found these guys to be helpful in the past
https://www.cycle-revolution.net/bikes/electric-bikes/specialized-turbo-vado-30-electric-bike-in-red__45594
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Ooohh 3.0 ltr Turbo in san fran red :heart:

https://www.cycle-revolution.net/bikes/electric-bikes/specialized-turbo-vado-30-electric-bike-in-red__45594
 
I have a Cube hybrid with a Bosch motor, cost now is around £2.5K. It is amazing at how far it will go (70-80 miles) and how it eats up hills. Don't make the mistake of buying a cheap electric bike. The range is likely to be poor (35-45 miles) and the build quality is likely to be sus. A hybrid is absolutely the way to go and yes you will feel it even though you have electric assisted pedalling!
 
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