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I wouldn't of noticed it if you hadn't told me, but yes it's the same bike as the freego eagle! Can I ask how much you paid and from where? I'm very curious! I've read that some 24v bikes can perform just as well as 36v, if the motor is good. As you say there must be a lot of these generic...

Eddieo, that's a sensible way of looking at it. I haven't tried any of the bikes on my short-list so I'm relying on academic research as you say, and basically sticking to safe bikes which are established. Onbike is my closest dealer but still a decent 12+ mile trek by car and I don't have a car...

Thanks flecc that's very reassuring to know. I think these two makes are going to stay top of my short-list as the aftersales support is a major factor when making such an expensive investment.

Wow that must be the lightest folder? That certainly makes on and off public transport feasible.

folding bikes.. I even considered a folding bike.. I like the idea of being able to store it indoors which might help the bike last longer.. and being able to get onto trains and coaches with it would be great, you could go virtually anywhere with it. One imagines taking it on holiday and...

Damn sorry to hear that, glad you're not seriously hurt and the battery is ok..it's shame about your ring, but you can always replace it I guess. This shows how easily accidents with batteries can happen. I had an accident myself with a battery many years ago in my reckless youth days which...

I've been pondering over this very question myself for the last few days, and it's strange how there's a lack of information..usually manufacturers summarise what market/user their bikes are aimed at on the product pages, but not so with Ezee, just the name and spec unusually. Anyway, as flecc...

They really should update their website then as it's accepting orders still and misleading to advertise products you haven't got eh? If they are closed down they should put a sign on the site at least saying so. I e-mailed them a couple of times last week but have got no response.

my short list and thoughts... So here's my own short list, after much thought and research! Ezee TorQ - £1,450 Ezee Forza - £1,450 Wisper 905 Eco 14A - £1,203 Lifecycle City Sport - £1,299 Freego Eagle - £1,275 Batribike Granite - £799 My criteria for a perfect bike is: - Hybrid bike with...

Thanks guys, I thought those prices were too good to be true! The latest Torq and Forza prices have gone up but so have their battery capacities. I expect this has been asked a million times, but can anyone explain the differences between the Torq and Forza, especially in terms of speed and...

Does anyone know if Cyclepoint has gone out of business? I notice their website hasn't been updated since last year (news and blog). They have some heavily reduced prices on the Ezee bikes, but I think these maybe old offers/models.

Lifecycle I've been continuing my research into e-bikes and the companies behind them...I think this is probably the most difficult and confusing purchase I've ever attempted to make! Whilst Lifecycle do indeed look impressive bikes in terms of battery size and performance, I can't help but...

Hi Synthman, the battery would be considered a consumable item and not treated as part of the bike so the life expectancy on this is much shorter (typically the manufacturers minimum quoted charge cycles I would think). It depends how you treat the battery and how much use it gets though of...

Thanks for clarifying, the Sale of Goods Act does indeed allow consumers to pursue claims against traders who sell goods that are not "fit for purpose" or that don't provide a reasonable "working life". 12 months must surely be the minimum working life of an electrical item is the point I was...

Hi Jerry, yes that's exactly the type of battery I saw on eBay. That's interesting to know they can be used in this way..looks like a cheap alternative for kit bikes.

Derestriction - Updated info from Onbike I know this is an old thread discussion and probably relates to older models of the Torq from 2008, but I'm considering purchasing a new Torq and wanted to double check on the de-restriction issue to make sure they can be de-restricted so I e-mailed...

flecc, thanks for the reply..your answer reads like manufacturers are starting to maybe have a bias towards front wheel hub drive, at least on top end bikes, or have I got it wrong?

I've also noticed the availability of reasonably priced LifePro4 individual 3.3v 2300mah cells offered on eBay directly from China. This raises the question.. is it feasible to recycle ones own batteries by replacing the cells inside for considerable savings? I guess this would invalidate any...

SportsHQ Discount Promotions I don't see any problem with SportsHQ offering regular discounts and promoting their "sales" on the site, I don't know why people are knocking them. It's a common marketing practise used by a lot of big name retailers these days. Frequent sales inbetween seasons are...

Very informative Great posts on suspension, this is something I never given any thought to but certainly makes things as a lot clearer now on choosing my first electric bike.