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[Mandy]

Originally Posted by Shroppielass

Thanks Flecc, Django & Mandy for your responses

My query about the hill climbing ability of the Wisper 705 remains and also anyone's comments who's tried one.

Mandy I think your Wisper colours are firmly nailed to the mast I’ve read that even with previous experience of an ebike you took a few months to make your choice. I think it will take me a while, not least getting around the country to try some of them. I do plan on trying the Wispers...

Hi Shroppielass
Ha Ha, yes I guess so
When I bought my PowaByke back in late 2004 I guess it was sort of an impulse buy. I had never seen nor riden anything like it before as was used to riding scooters. It seemed like the ideal solution and I tried one at a shop nearby, paid for it and took one away later that day when they had assembled a new one.
On looking for my 2nd one, as I was finding my PowaByke somewhat on the heavy side, I realised that I was spoilt for choice.
I opted for the Wisper after some deliberation due to the many things I felt it had to offer and have been very happy so far.
I have never ridden the 705 so unfortunately I am unable to comment although the range does not look too great
I quite like the look of the little 805 folder they have now as an addition to my stable, when I have the money that is lol.
Enjoy your test rides and hope you find the right bike for you
Mandy

[Mandy]

Originally Posted by Kez

Hi,

I have a Wisper 905se on order and am in London. I will be using it for work and leisure. Can't wait to get going. Friends and family seem to think the idea of an electric bike is hilarious. I think they will soon change their minds when they have a chance to try the bike out.

Kez.

Hi Kez
Welcome to the forum
A very good choice I have to say
I had the same response when I announced I was buying my first electric bike 3 + years ago. Well they soon changed their minds and realised it was a damn good idea.
After purchasing my Wisper in January no one scoffed and everyone wanted a go
Regards
Mandy

[Mandy]

Originally Posted by dodgyal

Hi, My names Al, after reading through the forum for a few days ive decided on the bike for me i'm about to place my order for a Whisper 905SE Sport using the Cycle Scheme at work (saves me about 41% of the cost!)

I cant wait to get it! I have to use the Humber Bridge everyday which costs me £2.70 each way, I'll be using the bike to go to work on as the bridge is free for cycleists. Wooohooo!

Regards Al..

Hi Al
Welcome to the forum
Great choice and you will love it I'm sure. Looks like you will be saving money all round Keep us posted on how it go's
Mandy

[halflife]

Hello

Thought I should introduce myself. My name is Rob and I live in North Wales. I have just brought myself an electric Montague folding mountain bike from electricmountainbikes.com with a Heinzman kit fitted.
I work about 9 miles away (quite hilly in places) but I have to drop my children off at their grandparents in the morning so I fold the bike up in the back of the car and then cycle from there. Loving the electric back, so much fun to ride and despite what some people think I get a lot of exercise as well but without being a sweaty mess by the time I get to work.

Plan on putting a review of the bike on here shortly for anyone who is interested.

Rob

[flecc]

Hi Rob, welcome to the forum. There's been plenty of interest in the Montague bike in the forum, and a review of one with the Heinzmann will be good to have.
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[Mandy]

Originally Posted by halflife

Hello

Thought I should introduce myself. My name is Rob and I live in North Wales. I have just brought myself an electric Montague folding mountain bike from electricmountainbikes.com with a Heinzman kit fitted.
I work about 9 miles away (quite hilly in places) but I have to drop my children off at their grandparents in the morning so I fold the bike up in the back of the car and then cycle from there. Loving the electric back, so much fun to ride and despite what some people think I get a lot of exercise as well but without being a sweaty mess by the time I get to work.

Plan on putting a review of the bike on here shortly for anyone who is interested.

Rob

Hi Rob
Welcome to the forum. I had my eye on the Montague folder a while back and haven't ruled it out in the future. That was high on my wish list for some time but the cost with it converted to electric was a little too much for me and they were not available in the UK and cost a lot to import. I remember one on ebay with the Bionx set up going for almost 2K! I will go check out that site out of curiosity
I would be very interested to hear your review and keep us posted how it go's

[MB1]

Hi

Just signed up last week and as I live in Bristol (Very Hilly !) and wanting to get back on my bike, I have found the site a very useful source in helping me decide which bikes to try, and indeed buy !

Being the wrong side of 50 and really quite unfit, I concluded it would be stupid to replace my recently stolen Marin Muirwoods urban ( not ridden for 12months) with anything but an assisted bike, especialy as I wanted to use it for commuting.

Only 2 miles but seriously long hills on the way home.

I looked at and tried all the latest machines ,most where too heavy or too ugly but for my purposes I felt the Cytronex ( No-Hills ) conversion of a Trek 7.3 the way to go.

It is relatively light . simple to operate, obviously has standard bike geometry.
and I really like the way they have dealt withe the battery design. ( Oh and the 1.5 hour recharge time )

The range is about 20 miles which is fine for my purposes and when I get my cycling legs back more fully, I like the fact I have the option to slap on a standard front wheel when I'm feeling really energetic.

All in all a neat package and understated and really well designed .

It works well and looks good and has got me out of my car (which is what its all about )

Oh and really great fun !!!

[flecc]

Hi MB1, welcome to the forum. The Cytronex wouldn't be the first bike that sprang to mind for many facing those Bristol hills, but for someone like yourself who knows what cycling is and enjoys it, a good choice.

I wish you many years of fun with it.
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[billmat1]

Hi ,
I started reading the forum in January and having now taken the plunge and electrified my bike I think I should introduce myself and share my bike story .
I am 71 , reasonably fit , enjoy cycling around country lanes for pleasure and exercise . I live in Hastings , a hilly town until you get down to the sea front .
I always have to face an uphill return home from any direction , this was putting a damper on my biking , unless I loaded the bike into the car .
So I looked at getting a kit to convert my Marin Kentfield hybrid . I bought a Nine continent 28inch hub from Wilkotec , a 48volt 10 amp lifepo4 from mr Ping and a Cycle Analyst . The total cost was about £400 , I get a range of 35-40 miles and use the pedals fairly hard . I have now found some good bike routes that I would not have attempted in the past for fear of the dreaded hilly bits .
Regards Bill

[Mandy]

Originally Posted by MB1

Hi

Just signed up last week and as I live in Bristol (Very Hilly !) and wanting to get back on my bike, I have found the site a very useful source in helping me decide which bikes to try, and indeed buy !

Being the wrong side of 50 and really quite unfit, I concluded it would be stupid to replace my recently stolen Marin Muirwoods urban ( not ridden for 12months) with anything but an assisted bike, especialy as I wanted to use it for commuting.

Only 2 miles but seriously long hills on the way home.

I looked at and tried all the latest machines ,most where too heavy or too ugly but for my purposes I felt the Cytronex ( No-Hills ) conversion of a Trek 7.3 the way to go.

It is relatively light . simple to operate, obviously has standard bike geometry.
and I really like the way they have dealt withe the battery design. ( Oh and the 1.5 hour recharge time )

The range is about 20 miles which is fine for my purposes and when I get my cycling legs back more fully, I like the fact I have the option to slap on a standard front wheel when I'm feeling really energetic.

All in all a neat package and understated and really well designed .

It works well and looks good and has got me out of my car (which is what its all about )

Oh and really great fun !!!

Hi MBI
Have fun on the forum
I haven't seen one of the bikes you are talking about so I will have to go check it out.

I am sorry to hear about the theft of your earlier bike I had a similar situation with a scooter some years ago .

Your new electric bike sounds great and it works for you which is great.
Enjoy