Recent content by dan1

OK, I probably wasn;t specific enough. Regarding their impulse motors which he felt were far superior...?

Which question are you saying yes to, real concern or flogging bike?

So I have had email communication with a guy in the bristol shop that sell Kalkhoff bikes mainly; he was evangelical about their motors and a bit sniffy about "chinese" components on cheaper bikes (eg "woosh" bikes). Is this a real concern, just snobbery or is he just trying to flog his product?

I found it pretty challenging trying to cycle up it unassisted, but I take your point! Presumably the larger battery means longer between charges rather than faster bike or easier climbing (which would come from the strength of the motor)? I see they also do the cycle to work scheme, which'll be...

Hi! The climb's from Chew Valley in somerset, over Dundry hill towards Bristol, prob about 200m in elevation I think. Thanks for the link. They look pretty solid. The smaller wheels would also be strong I suppose, a boon with the potholed lanes round here. The Woosh Santana has a front disc...

My partner who's an averagely sized, pretty fit woman wants to get an e-bike to commute to new job. It's about 5 miles with a mahoosive hill in the middle! She's left the boring research to me. I need something reliable, that can cope with the hill (coming home too), though she'll be up for...