Start cheap - advice please...

[Dai]

I like the idea of an electric bike but want to start with something cheap as a taster. I've seen a Meerkat Thrilz on ebay for around £100 and wondering if this would be a good starter bike? I'm 6'4" and 17 stone. Any advice welcomed. Thanks

 

[trex]

it would help if you post a link to the bike you are interested in so members can help you assess its suitability but it's most likely that a £100 bike won't carry your 17st up any hill.

 

[Deleted member 4366]

There won't be many used bikes with the power you need. Even if the motor's OK, the battery will probably be worn, which reduces the power. £800 gets you a new Woosh Big Bear, which is probably the only suitable new bike. If you're really strapped for cash, you can find a Powabyke Euro for £100 upwards with knackered batteries. A set of decent batteries is about £120. They're heavy but have high torque.

All Ebikes will help you more than a non-electric bike, but don't expect an average 250w motor to drag you up steep hills.