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It is certain that battery fires can be a problem so it would be good to see proper information on this subject. The information I would like is as follows:- 1. Do fires ever occur when a battery is lying dormant or do they only happen during charging. This is important as I want to know whether...

Let’s get this right, these bikes are not illegal. They are powered vehicles and as such need to comply with the law on the use of powered vehicles on the road. That’s being registered, having insurance and a rider with the correct licence. Powered bicycles that have a 250 watt or less motor and...

When police are chasing someone they have blue lights and sirens going. The video shows this was not the case so the police were telling the truth when they say they were not chasing. It does seem that they were following behind the bike but that is very different from a chase. Police can and...

A 750watt ebike is of course illegal in the uk except for on private land with the land owner’s permission. The E-scout weighs 24kg plus battery whereas the Rambletta weighs 17.4kg plus battery . That’s a lot of extra weight. No problem when riding but could be an issue when getting it in and...

I have a Rambletta without front suspension and I am very happy with the ride, in fact I find the ride surprisingly comfortable. Bear in mind that folders such as these are not designed for very rough trails with or without front suspension. Based on personal experience I am in agreement with...

I ride both a Bosch mid drive and a woosh hub drive. My Bosch mid drive is four and a half years old and clocked up nearly 3,000 miles. It is still fine in every way and still feels as good as new. The Bosch Active line plus drive unit does seem to be very good and I think some of the comments...

The amount of assistance on hills will be largely dependent upon the amount of torque the motor has. More torque will get you up hills better but will use up battery more quickly - you can't have it all ways. I have a Rambletta which is around 45Nm torque and find it gives surprisingly good help...

I would agree with much that has been said here. I have a Rambletta bought in the summer and a Cube with Bosch mid drive (active line plus) that has done a few thousand miles. They are similar in maximum power (the Bosch being having just a little more torque) but are very different in the way...

I owned a Brompton manual for many many years . I sold it recently and bought a Rambletta. I have to say I am most impressed with the Rambletta. The Brompton folds much smaller and is much better to walk with but that’s about where the advantages finish. The Rambletta is far more comfortable to...

I changed my mid drive chain at 1500 miles. I guess they lost longer if you push gently and not so long if you push harder. I don’t see it as a big issue. More important than where the drive Location is whether it has a cadence sensor or torque sensor. Generally, but not always, mid drives have...

Here’s mine this morning down by the cut.

Enjoy !

I got a new Rambletta last week. My main ebike is a Cube Acid which is great. After four years with the Cube I wanted something that would go into the boot of the car more easily and was just a bit lighter. After a few short runs with the Rambletta this is how I feel about it compared to the...

You would have to check how much space you have but removing the front wheel should be sufficient to get one ebike into the back of an average hatch. I bought a tent carpet (light, large and durable) to protect the inside of the car from my dirty bike. This covers the floor and the sides of the...

At the moment ebikes from China carry a huge EU tariff because the EU decided the Chinese were dumping their product in the EU at an unfair price. Next year that tariff might not exist for UK imports which could significantly reduce the price.

I'm 5ft 2in and despite my short legs I happily and safely ride a 29er so you needn't necessarily restrict yourself to 26" wheels. Obviously you need a small frame. Now I'm used to my 29er I find my old 26" slower at rolling and not as stable.

Range is something you get to know as you get to know your ebike. The range indicator on the bike doesn't help much because it doesn't know what you are going to do next. If you have climbed solidly for 10 miles your bike will show an unrealistic low range but then if you go downhill for 10...

That bike doesn't sound like the greatest deal. If weight is all important try Ribble Cycles - https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-hybrid-al-e-copper-standard/ . I would like to try one of these but one ebike has to be enough for most of us. I expect the amount of assistance up steep hills...

I fitted Schwalbe marathon MTB plus tyres to my Cube about 1,200 miles ago. The weight isn't a problem on an ebike and they immediately felt a lot freer running than the Schwalbe tyres that came as standard. They seem to grip well enough for my use and have only let go a bit on fine sand. I'm...

I'm happy with my Acid Allroad. The mudguards do a great job of reducing all the mud thrown up from the wheels but make putting the bike in the back of the car harder as you can easily bend. I would never ride in the dark but have used the fitted lights in a few tunnels on trails and they were...