Hi
I just joined (obviously
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I am in my early 60's with quite a few health problems, (prostate cancer, artificial knee, ...). Still working full time though (software developer) and getting an ebike for commuting (about 5km, 3km on the flat then a 180m climb on the way home) and perhaps a bit of trail riding (old railway lines!).
I am getting an ebike under the cycle to work scheme. Our scheme is through Cycle Solutions and I opted for their 5 yr free extended hire so I only pay the salary sacrifice for a year then no further fees. The scheme offered by my employer did not offer vouchers so there was a limited choice (Wisper SEs or Raleigh E-Motion both at just under £1K after a 10% scheme discount) and I have opted for the Wisper 905SE (for me a much better spec and nicer looking than the Raleigh for the same price). I would have preferred a Torque model but not under the £1K scheme limit and additional payments not allowed.
I have a bit of history with ebikes, I bought one of those Sinclair add-on motors years ago, that was close to useless (no, it was useless)! Then I had a Powabyke Euro, 5 speed I think, but neither the brakes nor the 200W motor was up to the hill, but I managed to sell it at not too much of a loss. After that I tried a kit (can't remember the make - American I think) that drove the rear wheel of my reasonably light Hybrid bike via a small chain and spoke adapter, that was better than the Powabyke, but then my workplace moved 35 miles away and I either had to drive or take the train. Then I got ill...
My workplace is now back near home and my employer started offering the scheme recently so here I am again! The bike hasn't been delivered yet (no stock when I ordered it 10 days ago) they told me that it would be mid August so I am frustrated as I want to try it out. Anyway once the bike has been delivered I will let you all know how Cycle Solutions did and how I find the Wisper.
I would be interested to know about the best way to get a long battery life.
Cheers
I just joined (obviously
)I am in my early 60's with quite a few health problems, (prostate cancer, artificial knee, ...). Still working full time though (software developer) and getting an ebike for commuting (about 5km, 3km on the flat then a 180m climb on the way home) and perhaps a bit of trail riding (old railway lines!).
I am getting an ebike under the cycle to work scheme. Our scheme is through Cycle Solutions and I opted for their 5 yr free extended hire so I only pay the salary sacrifice for a year then no further fees. The scheme offered by my employer did not offer vouchers so there was a limited choice (Wisper SEs or Raleigh E-Motion both at just under £1K after a 10% scheme discount) and I have opted for the Wisper 905SE (for me a much better spec and nicer looking than the Raleigh for the same price). I would have preferred a Torque model but not under the £1K scheme limit and additional payments not allowed.
I have a bit of history with ebikes, I bought one of those Sinclair add-on motors years ago, that was close to useless (no, it was useless)! Then I had a Powabyke Euro, 5 speed I think, but neither the brakes nor the 200W motor was up to the hill, but I managed to sell it at not too much of a loss. After that I tried a kit (can't remember the make - American I think) that drove the rear wheel of my reasonably light Hybrid bike via a small chain and spoke adapter, that was better than the Powabyke, but then my workplace moved 35 miles away and I either had to drive or take the train. Then I got ill...
My workplace is now back near home and my employer started offering the scheme recently so here I am again! The bike hasn't been delivered yet (no stock when I ordered it 10 days ago) they told me that it would be mid August so I am frustrated as I want to try it out
. Anyway once the bike has been delivered I will let you all know how Cycle Solutions did and how I find the Wisper.I would be interested to know about the best way to get a long battery life.
Cheers
