Recent content by gr1mb0

Wow - thanks for all the input. It does seem like the Cytronex has the best freewheel/real bike feel. I shall try and arrange a test ride to see how close to a normal bike it is. Also, although it is in a different price bracket, I live quite close to the Wisper outlet (Sammy Miller...

Thanks Patrick Sadly, I work for a major corporation not known for their flexibility, so my expectations are not high, but it might be worth a try.

Thanks Flecc -- sounds like the Cytronex is the way to go. Last related question - I have the potential to buy via the Cycle2Work scheme via my employer, but only via a Cyclescheme member. I have found out from Cytronex that they are not part of this network because of the overhead. Does...

As Spring/Summer approaches, I've decided it's about time I took the plunge and bought an electric bike. After some research, I think I've narrowed it down to these two which seem to offer similar philosophies at different price points. My needs: - A bike that is as close to riding a...

The Dahan/BionX package looks great... not sure that it would be allowed on our trains at peak time here in the UK though - more of a foldable for boot (trunk) carriage or easy storage rather than commuting. Got me thinking about options though...

My recent post re: selecting a bike highlights my intention to go for something MTB-like... a direction led by heart rather than head! However, as my intended use includes commutes in London, my head tells me I should also consider a folding bike that I can take up on the train from Dorset...

That's an interesting thought HarryB - I'm considering the Torq but also for a regular London commute (15 miles each way), so may have the same problem. I assume frame and headset are standard and so could fit suspension forks - but the fact that it's not standard at this price makes me...

Thanks Charlie - yes, I'm worried about how 15mph will feel as I regularly keep up with traffic on my existing manual cycle. After sales upport may also be a big factor in my choice -- nearest Powacycle centre is Gosport (30+miles) and nearest Ezee test ride is Southampton, with support back...

Hi Carl I'm interested in your Salisbury bike, and am looking to arrange a test ride. I live near Bournemouth in Dorset, and to make it a true test would expect to ride for at least 30mins or so -- is this possible? Please let me know if/how I can arrange this - preferably for this...

Excellent advice Flecc - thanks. I think a test ride is the way to go - I'll learn a lot from this. Not easy to arrange with the Powacycle by the looks of it - so I'll start with the Giant Suede vs. the Ezee Torq (I understand 50cycles encourage local owners to provide test ride facilities...

Thanks for the rapid response Flecc. Similar prices not reflecting similar specs is at the heart of my dilemma, given that it is is hard to get details from websites of the exact components used... seems not to be a problem with standard bikes (e.g. manufacturers all keen to detail which gear...

Hi all. I'm hoping soon to become an owner of an electric bike, but am having trouble deciding what to buy - can you help - the specs and prices seem to vary wildly? I like the look and feel of a mountain bike, and hope to get one which I can cycle 'normally' when I need to - so not too...

Torq for sale? Hi - is teh bike still for sale - I can pick up this week. Regards