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Have I got this right about dongles.. ASA - activated/deactivated whilst riding Bikespeedrs - activated/deactivated whilst riding Badass - Always on whilst attached to bike.

I live in a hilly area, and the reason for wanting an ebike is to help me up the hills on the way home after a lot day at work. As suggested, I could see how I go on for a while and them order the dongle later I guess?

Thanks rich_r, that explains it nicely. As for the badass dongle, I've heard bike shops may refuse to service the bike if one has been fitted. If it was removed first, can the bike shop detect that it was ever there? From the fitting videos they seem fairly easy to fit remove. Are they traceable?

Makes me wonder, if the 21" suits someone who is 6ft 3", there cant be too many people needing the 24" size?

Nice one, enjoy.

Congrats. Which size did you go for, and where from please. Im a similar size/height/build to yourself, and not sure whether the 21" or 24" would be best for me. I need to go try one. Looking forward to reading any updates.

Nice :) Is that with the Badass dongle?

NEC bike show at end of month, not sure if they let you try them out though?

I notice Evans are selling one at 23", though not at the same deal price. https://www.evanscycles.com/cube-reaction-hpa-pro-500-2017-electric-mountain-bike-EV291200

Thats what I would need to do, to make it more suitable for commuting in the rain. If I buy one I might contact you for details if thats ok, thanks.

Thanks. Can the dongles be fitted to all bikes with Bosch motors? I know the ebikeshop require their dongle to be ordered at the time as buying a bike from them, and won't supply them afterwards, or for a bike not purchased from them.

They do look small don't they. If I can fit mudguards then I might consider one of these for short distance commuting, instead of the expensive Haibike.

A quick question about the 15mph assistance limit on UK ebikes please. I haven't ever ridden with a speedo, so I have no perception of whether Im often riding at around 15mph when commuting, or whether 15mph is a fast speed for me? Do most people find the limit to be annoying, with the...

Is this bike suitable for me at 6ft 3" tall? I can't tell from the frame sizes.

Whereabouts in the UK are you, as I'm off to a Bike Fest at the end of this month in Sheffield to try some ebikes out.

Im in a similar situation. I had a go at commuting on my non bike last year, but the hills I had to ride up to get home were agonising. I found the very thought of cycling up those hills after a days work to be too demoralising, so I gave up. But an bike would take the pain of those hills away...

Rother Valley Country Park, Sheffield 30th Sept & 1st Oct. Bookings via James Cycles website.

Thanks for the info. Im looking forward to trying them out later this month. I do like the look of the 2018 models. Shame it doesn't have the newer in-frame battery.

Nice. Ive not even seen what the dongle looks like. Can the dongle be plugged/unplugged easily whilst out riding the bike?

Anyone got any experience with the Haibike Trekking or Cross models please? Im considering buying one of them, mostly for commuting to work but also for cycling around the local park with my son. I notice ebikeshop can sell them with the speed restriction dongle, which might be useful away from...