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In fact it is this thread! See the first page. I bought one of these and am pretty happy with it. Transaction went smoothly and the sellers answered my questions ok. The bike when set up has throttle and can be de-restricted. One piece of advice - I paid the buy-it-now price but others...

These posts give good advice. However I'd suggest something else too, while you are doing the research. Go and buy a second-hand bike from Ebay or elsewhere. If you get a decent model - ie one that is listed in AtoB magazine's website - it will hold its value so you will be able to sell...

Back to the Torq Trekking! The other main difference is that they have fitted it with suspension forks. This is most likely a response to feedback from many users on the hammering that they received through the handlebars from the front wheel motor. Of course, by far the best way to deal...

Thanks John for a timely reminder to get new tyres for my Wisper. So far I had been trusting to the 'puncture-proof' tyres that it came with but my scepticism has been confirmed by your experience! I was minded to change the tyres anyway as they are so wide - 26x1.95 - that they won't fit in...

Poetry! Reading this it is not easy for me to resist buying one of these bikes...

Keith, I use my bike in all weather. E-bikes are good for strong winds as they give you a bit more power to keep going. With rain, I might think about not using it for a second but, once I've started, with a reasonable waterproof on, its great fun and I've never regretted cycling in rain...

For me it was to give me help to get over the 'it's too much' threshold regarding cycling to work. I have a fairly long journey - 12 miles each way - and I typically work fairly long hours. While I used to enjoy it the odd time I cycled to work on my normal bike, it would only be once or twice...

Yes, it's a bit of a bore that it hasn't worked out. There are only too many stories of Tongxin controller problems on the internet so I can't say I wasn't warned, however people do seem to be using them successfully so there must be a solution. I'll send it back to China and, with luck...

Tongxin have replied to my email, which is good. They've asked me to send the controller back so they can fix it - so, alas, my new bike will be off the road for a week or two. Can't wait to get it back though - it was great while it lasted! Frank

Jimmy, After your poor experience I'm surprised you'd consider buying from Wisper again! You are right that they are not off-road bikes. To be honest I don't think any electric bikes are. The Pro-Connect is quite a different bike from the Wisper - being a speed-limited pedelec while...

That's their price list. If you email them, as I did, they'll send it out. My kit came to about £120 delivered. Had to pay for a bank transfer but it managed to get through without VAT or import duty. As you say, Jeremy, they're not expensive but, given mine isn't working, not yet clear that...

It's definitely not a motor problem as it blows fuses when the motor (and throttle) is not connected. I've checked all the connections and they seem fine (ie nothing visible which could be causing a short). I fear it is something in the innards of the controller which, as you say Jeremy, looks...

While taking my bike for its second test run it unfortunately developed a fault. I was going along with the throttle engaged (on a flat road so only moderate load) when the motor cut out. I checked the fuse I had fitted to the battery and it had blown. It was a 20A fuse. When I got home...

I'll also side with Fishingpaul and Flecc. I think the Ezee range has a lot of strengths but the key area where it appears not to score as highly is quality of the cycling experience and ability to enhance rather than replace the power of the rider. The Ezee bikes seem to me to be aiming...

I've got my Tongxin working. Needed to fiddle around with a few connections. Took it for a spin round the block and was very pleased! I'll report back in a few days time when I've tried it out properly. Frank

Flecc, Yes - I think battery and motor performance are the critical things, and they are good so far. I'm sure your point about lack of testing is right. The same thought ocurred to me. There are some quite obvious things that could have been picked up. I have to say I'm not a big fan...

I managed to get a chance to ride my Wisper into work last week. A combination of a business trip and flu having previously prevented me doing it for a couple of weeks. I'll do a more detailed review when I've got to know it better, but my initial view is that there are some very good points...

Tongxin actually makes two different controllers - one for 24v and one for 36v, but they deliver the same power with the 24v controller delivering proportionately more current, and the motors being geared to compensate. A good illustration of the rule that more volts does not automatically...

Honk, You ask some good questions! I'm working on my own project at the moment for a bike for high speed with considerable pedal assist in a flat area. I don't yet know how exactly my Tongxin motor will perform. As others point out, it does not cope with applications which require...

Griz, Thanks for the encouragement! I remember your bike from a few months ago and that was one of the success stories that made me explore Tongxin. Glad to hear you are still happy with it. Frank