This bike is an excellent hillclimber, even the steepest hills can be riden up with minimal effort. Plenty of power.
Handy battery indicator on top of frame lets you know how much juice is left in the battery.
Robust build quality. Built like a tank ! but weighs in like one !.
Price - A bargain for the price, there are electric bikes which cost alot more than this one.
24 gears - might sound excessive but you will need them if you want good downhill speed ( I found with the 6 speed Powabyke Euro my legs were going like the clappers downhill to get up any speed ! ). Also low gears great for steep hills.
Weaknesses:
One of the heaviest electric bikes. This might be an issue if you have to carry it at anytime.
Not the fastest bike for acceleration.
No front suspension.
Summary:
An all round excellent bike with plenty of power. Ideal for people who have to tackle minor to moderate hills on a regular basis.
Great value for money.
Overall Rating:
(8/10)
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Comment #1
(Posted by itspeteinit) Rating
A nice review covered most points;
BUT on the hill-climbing ability there is no mention of the other factors viz. Weight of the rider; Fitness level of the rider; and gradient of the hill.
Excellent, Steepest and Minimal require some quantitative detail to bring them into my perspective.
Peter
Comment #2
(Posted by Andy Thompson) Rating
I have a Powabyke 24 speed commuter. It is very heavy, yet there is still power spare to get you along. Its great in either mode, 50/50 must pedal setting or as long as you're moving its motor on.
There are lots (too many) controls under your right hand, two gear shifts and the throttle. I think the throttle unnecessary as I have it either full on, or full off.
Buy local to you, take the supplier up on 150 mile services etc get plenty of spare keys, its a job and a half to pedal without the motor.
Good value for money, there are many electric bikes out there for well over o £1,000!
Be prepared to be called a cheat for not doing all the pedalling yourself!
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