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    Insurance (under Household contents insurance)

    Yes through aviva which covers all our bikes and ebike in and away from the home
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    Lost in a sea of options - looking for good bike for hills

    I’ve got a cube touring hybrid (active line plus motor) and have no problem with hills. For big ones like you have, you still have to put some effort in, but are not hot and sweaty and out of breath at the top. I tried mine on a steep hill (maybe 10%+) and went up at around 10mph which I’d never...
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    Help with bike for commute

    Thought I’d update this to say I did finally buy a cube touring hybrid which has been great so far. It was a bit tricky finding one in stock locally in the size I needed, but got there in the end.
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    Help with bike for commute

    I have tried a Raleigh but was not keen on the upright position - not sure on the exact model but I think one of the Motus ones. I have also tried the cube hybrid touring one which I preferred the ride position of. I’m still considering options, ideally I would like to try something from my...
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    Help with bike for commute

    Thanks - so many things to consider! Hoping to get to a shop at the weekend
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    Help with bike for commute

    Looking at the gazelle cityzen 8 on the electric bike shop website - looks a good deal with hub gears too (as part of journey is stop start with road crossings) - but should I be looking to upgrade to the 500w battery?
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    Help with bike for commute

    Thank you - it looks like you have a shop relatively close to me so I’ll see if I can manage a visit to have a look in the flesh!
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    Help with bike for commute

    That looks good - just the sort of thing I had in mind, I’ll have to see if anywhere local stocks it for test rides
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    Help with bike for commute

    I’m looking into an ebike for my commute, approximately 6-8 miles each way depending on the route I take. Partly road, partly shared paths, some small hills. I’ve tried a couple out of curiosity, not sure on brand of one but the other was a Specialized Vado - however this was rather expensive at...