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  1. J

    Can anyone recommend a good bike for hill climbing and distance

    The weather does not bother me so much as I like walking and have happily walked for six to eight hours in the rain and snow, I just never really went on my bike in it all that A good part of the reason for going by the canal is to miss out on the traffic. I know as a cyclist I can weave in...
  2. J

    Can anyone recommend a good bike for hill climbing and distance

    Thanks for all you help so far guys. I have tried a number of different bikes now and read a lot a reviews. I am surprised at just how good all the bikes were and how good they looked. Like a few people have said it is all about personal choice as to which one fits you best. For me I guess I...
  3. J

    Can anyone recommend a good bike for hill climbing and distance

    From yesterday here are the bikes I tried by the way: A2B Metro AVE TH Wisper 905 Classic Storck Radar Conversion Kit on a KTM Ultra I knew the A2B was basically a moped but I wanted to try it. I know some people would love it as (for a moped) it feels light and nippy on the road. Of course...
  4. J

    Can anyone recommend a good bike for hill climbing and distance

    Hi There, The quickest route is the 18miles yes but I am looking to take the best route for biking to conserve my energy and the bikes (I want to pedal unassisted as much as I can). I was going to the cycle to Bingley and pick up the canal from there which was where the 25miles comes in as I...
  5. J

    Can anyone recommend a good bike for hill climbing and distance

    I like both of them but trying to stay legal :-)
  6. J

    Can anyone recommend a good bike for hill climbing and distance

    I like both but I think the second one is brilliant...I will try this with a number of different bikes I am thinking about. Still not going to 100% but gives a good idea
  7. J

    Can anyone recommend a good bike for hill climbing and distance

    I wonder if the British Electric Bicycle Association could pull together all their members and invest in a joint system that would use the Google mapping API details to allow customers to see what the likely distance they could travel on the specific bikes with different batteries and power...
  8. J

    Can anyone recommend a good bike for hill climbing and distance

    Yes that is a good point...One thing I liked about the Volt bikes was that you could actually vary the way the assistance came in and set you own power levels. I did find it funny actually looking at the looking at the number of bikes that have the Bafang 8FUN 250W motor and very similar...
  9. J

    Can anyone recommend a good bike for hill climbing and distance

    To be honest it terms of range claims I just use them a vague idea about which ones may be best to try out and see for myself how quickly the battery runs dry under my weight, style of riding, terrain etc. Not dissing the dealers or manufacturers as there are so many variables involved that...
  10. J

    Can anyone recommend a good bike for hill climbing and distance

    Yes...I was looking to pickup the Leeds Liverpool canal at Saltaire in Bradford which should make it somewhat easier for that portion of the ride.
  11. J

    Can anyone recommend a good bike for hill climbing and distance

    I am sure both the KTM and the Kalkhoff/Focus would do equally well for what I want it for based on the specs and reviews I have seen
  12. J

    Can anyone recommend a good bike for hill climbing and distance

    That's partly why I am still considering the A2B Metro as that is basically a moped but one you can take on the bicycle lanes and towpaths. Was thinking in terms of biking it that I would introduce myself over time to the full bike commute. Going to heading from Halifax to Leeds so will cycle...
  13. J

    Can anyone recommend a good bike for hill climbing and distance

    Cheers David. Going to go to the Electirc Transport Shop in York and test a few out. I will also look to have a try on the KTM bikes too.
  14. J

    Can anyone recommend a good bike for hill climbing and distance

    I like the Pro Connect X24 Tim...Is there anywhere I can test one round me at all?
  15. J

    Can anyone recommend a good bike for hill climbing and distance

    Hi Can I ask how much the Forza MK2 is with the upgraded battery?
  16. J

    Can anyone recommend a good bike for hill climbing and distance

    Thanks for all the advice so far. I like the Woosh Big Bear..Might have to give that one a try
  17. J

    Can anyone recommend a good bike for hill climbing and distance

    Had not heard of the Thudbuster... Looks good
  18. J

    Can anyone recommend a good bike for hill climbing and distance

    Had a look at the BH Emotion Cross...I like it...Does anyone on here have one themselves?
  19. J

    Can anyone recommend a good bike for hill climbing and distance

    I live in Halifax in Yorkshire and have to climb some really steep hills. I am looking to swap my car for an ebike but I need something that will get me the 24miles each way to work over the hills (battery can be charged again at work so only really 24miles each trip). I am hoping for...