Hi,
I was looking for help recently in this thread. I ended up with the Big Bear.
Still early days but I hope my first impressions below help.
Set up:
Easier than expected. There is less assembly than detailed in the accompanying user manual. What set up there was was pretty easy and there was a tool kit included.
Equipment:
The front light was fitted and not the clip/torch model in the manual. Bonus.
In use:
It's great. I'm using the 3rd assistance level because I don't wan't to knacker myself early on and go back to zero exercise. I zip along on the level and the assistance is perfect for making progress up the long inclines on my commute (it's only 4 miles each way - 17mins).
I'm not really pushing the battery life on my mileage but I can comfortably do three days without a recharge if I wanted.
It's heavy when trying to get into one of those vertical bike racks. I try to get it on one side of it and get the D ring lock on the rack frame.
Not sure about:
Do I need to remove the battery each day? It makes sense for security but what about rain/weather, it it a must. Carrying the battery is an additional bit of faff when arriving or leaving work.
Niggle:
The battery fits snuggly under the rack. This makes attaching/removing panniers fiddly. Not really a bike design issue but a niggle all the same.
Overall:
Just great so far.
I'm getting some exercise.
I'm getting some fresh air.
I want to get on the bike, it's not a chore.
You get a great smug feeling cruising up hills.
I was looking for help recently in this thread. I ended up with the Big Bear.
Still early days but I hope my first impressions below help.
Set up:
Easier than expected. There is less assembly than detailed in the accompanying user manual. What set up there was was pretty easy and there was a tool kit included.
Equipment:
The front light was fitted and not the clip/torch model in the manual. Bonus.
In use:
It's great. I'm using the 3rd assistance level because I don't wan't to knacker myself early on and go back to zero exercise. I zip along on the level and the assistance is perfect for making progress up the long inclines on my commute (it's only 4 miles each way - 17mins).
I'm not really pushing the battery life on my mileage but I can comfortably do three days without a recharge if I wanted.
It's heavy when trying to get into one of those vertical bike racks. I try to get it on one side of it and get the D ring lock on the rack frame.
Not sure about:
Do I need to remove the battery each day? It makes sense for security but what about rain/weather, it it a must. Carrying the battery is an additional bit of faff when arriving or leaving work.
Niggle:
The battery fits snuggly under the rack. This makes attaching/removing panniers fiddly. Not really a bike design issue but a niggle all the same.
Overall:
Just great so far.
I'm getting some exercise.
I'm getting some fresh air.
I want to get on the bike, it's not a chore.
You get a great smug feeling cruising up hills.
