Current Rating: 9 /10
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Reviewer:	Frank Proud
Purchased From:	The Electric Transport Shop
Purchase Price:	£490
Time Owned:	2 months
Local Terrain:	Some Minor Hills
Strengths:	Looks like a normal bike Feels like a normal bike to ride.  Comfortable riding position.  Rear hub motor means it has good steering and is not affected by handlebar  hammering  which can be a problem on front hub motors Sounds almost as quiet as a normal bike Light weight  Very pleasant and effective pedelec action.  Cuts in almost immediately giving smooth assistance with ability to boost with throttle.  No need to keep throttle turned all the time, so easy on the wrist. Very competitive price Support available from a network of dealers, not an  internet sales only  model Availability of NiMH batteries   currently the most sensible type for electric bikes, and priced at a level (£99) that makes getting a spare battery an easy decision to make Battery level indicators which give all the information that any LEDs based on voltage ever could, but not lots of superfluous detail.   There are three lights which show (1 light) battery nearly empty, (3 lights) fully charged and (2 lights) anything between.  Also they are located in a sensible place   under the seat   where they are not an unnecessary distraction. Appears well made and reliable.  Nothing has gone wrong in my first 400 miles. Well equipped with full mudguards and very sturdy rack (but no lights) Range   I get 18-20 miles per battery on hilly terrain and 35-40 on flat.  With affordable spare batteries, range is not really a limiting factor Gears   6-speed derailleur gives smooth change and a reasonably broad range.  An extra gear on either side would add a little bit (but this can be done by fitting a Megarange freewheel) Brakes   normal v-brakes do what is required Good service from Powacycle - I ve not needed much but the telephone has been picked up quickly by someone who has answered my question!
Weaknesses:	Suspension forks   these are not necessary on a bike for on-road necessary and completely superfluous where there is a rear hub motor.  They are also a cheap type that can t be locked.  Its not a bike where you spend a lot of time out of the saddle pumping away, so you can live with them, but such a shame they didn t just put solid forks on the bike. As with most ebikes (and bikes), the supplied saddle is not great Gear range could be broader (like many e-bikes) Err the stick-on transfers aren t great looking (but could easily be peeled off!)
Summary:	A very good all round bike which by and large delivers everything that I expected from it.  Not the fastest or most powerful bike available, but it would be very hard to pay less for anything remotely as good and very easy to pay more for something far inferior.   Gets 9 out of 10; with solid forks it would be 9.5, and if they did a 36v version with a bit more power it would be hard to fault it.
Overall Rating:	(9/10)

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Specifications (from PowaCycle site)

• Triple - Mode of Operation
• Motor power only - 15mph max speed
• Assisted power - Motor and Pedals - 15mph max speed
• Cycling only - Without Motor Assist - any speed you like

• Independent twist grip throttle
• 200W intelligent brushless motor
• Japanese Shimano 6 gear mechanism
• V brakes front and rear
• 26 inch wheels for smooth ride

• NiMH battery – 24V 8Ah=192 Watt hours
• 18-25 miles with gentle pedalling on a flat surface
• Full battery recharge in 4 to 6 hours > 500 recharge cycles

• Adult sized step-over aluminium frame
• Step-Over Unisex frame
• Suitable for ages - 14 to 99
• Handlebar height - 112cm to 115cm
• Saddle height - 86cm to 95cm
• Length of cycle - 175cm
• Weight including battery 24kg

Extras included

• Battery charger
• Rear rack
• Kick stand