Current Rating: 8 / 10
Reviewers: 1

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Reviewer:	Alex Taylor
Purchased From:	Halfords
Purchase Price:	£699
Time Owned:	1 Week
Local Terrain:	Moderate Hills
Strengths:	Almost as light as a conventional bike. Small battery (2.7kg) neatly stowed on carrier behind seat, light enough to make carrying a 2nd battery feasible. Low price. 5 speed hub gear protected from dirt. Nicely equipped MTB.
Weaknesses:	Low power output, moderate rider effort required. Range only 15m. in speed mode or 20 m. in economy mode. pedelec only.
Summary:	I test rode most of the more powerful bikes & realised I am fit enough to only require gentle assistance. The Sram Sparc system makes the hills around Edinburgh much less daunting & increases my speed by 4-5 mph. Climbing long hills is no sweat, with swift pedaling I can stay above 7 mph even on the steepest inclines. 28 mph is possible downhill though the motor cuts out at 15 mph. I will buy a 2nd NiMH battery which is light enough to carry thus ensuring total discharge which is best for NiMH. I hope these 2 batteries will give better & more flexible long term service than  1 big lithium battery
Overall Rating:	(8/10)

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