Excellent seating position (sit up and beg) Strong and sturdy aluminium. A reasonable all-round equipment standard. Well cushioned ride with front suspension forks and seat suspension. Tackles steep hills well and has a reasonable battery range of about 22 miles or so. will keep to a steady 15mph on the flat. Full charge in around the 4 hour mark.
Weaknesses:
Nothing obvious yet. A little concerned about placing the electrical connections under the bottom bracket but the electrical system has proven reliable so far.
Summary:
I need a reliable bike which can tackle hills and has good suspension. This bike does that for me with room to spare. Used as a leisure cycle it flattens the terrain and allows me to transport myself along old railway tracks and country roads with a minimum of effort. The first electrical bike I've had that I can use as serious transport.
Overall Rating:
( 8/ 10)
Reviewer:
Stuart Stephenson
Purchased From:
50 Cycles
Purchase Price:
£900
Time Owned:
14 Months
Local Terrain:
Moderate Hills
Strengths:
Great all rounder capable of high mileage on one charge with assistance from rider. Excellent hub gear change, the seat will spoil you - it really is comfortable. Totally reliable in the time I have owned it.
Weaknesses:
High pressure required to work rear brake. Hub's suspension stem suffers from friction and wears badly, bike stand too narrow. Bike blows over replaced it with one with wider stubs on the legs from Halfords. Dynamo does not like to work in wet weather, the paint has also worn off the inside of the rear mudguard through going down muddy cycle tracks.
Summary:
One of its biggest plus points is the 36v battery. I have tried both lithium and metal hydride the m/hydride suits it fine see no advantage on this bike with lithium batteries.
Overall Rating:
( 8/ 10)
Reviewer:
Mick Angel
Purchased From:
50 Cycles
Purchase Price:
£895
Time Owned:
1 Month
Local Terrain:
Flat
Strengths:
* Easy to ride * Nice power from motor * Good range * Nice spread of gears * Good suspension on the front for road use * Good tyres for everyday road use * Range seems good (have not been able to exhaust the battery yet) * Good positive gearchange * The motor is powerful enough that I have not had to pedal unless I wanted to. The motor will pull you up almost anything
Weaknesses:
* Lack of battery handle is a pain * The metal flange holding the dynamo onto the front fork is soft and too prone to bending * Chunky frame not to everyone's taste * Could do with slightly faster assisted speed, the cut-out seems to happen too quickly :-) * Charger fan a little noisy
Summary:
A good all-round powered city bike. Well-built for the price and sturdy enough.
The gearing and choice of pedal-only, pedal-assist or throttle-only makes it very versatile and will suit whatever mood you're in at the time.
A few niggles aside, it's a great bike, and would suit anyone who rides in the city and wants the ability to take the "day-off" from pedalling every now and again.
Overall Rating:
( 9/ 10)
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