![]() | Halfords Carrera Sram Sparc Ladies Electric Bike owner reviews Current Rating: 8/10 (1 Reviewer) |

| Reviewer: | Alex Taylor |
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Purchased From: |
Halfords |
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Purchase Price: |
£699 |
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Time Owned: |
1 Week |
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Local Terrain: |
Moderate Hills |
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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. |
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Weaknesses: |
Low power output, moderate rider effort required. Range only 15m. in speed mode or 20 m. in economy mode. Pedelec only. |
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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 |
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Overall Rating: |
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