Advice

[geezee74]

Hi, I have little knowledge regarding electric bikes so I would really appreciate some advice. I have a medical condition which affects my ability to peddle a 'normal' bike. I have two children who want me to take them cycling, so I am looking at buying a second hand ebike. Could anyone recommend a bike that will require virtually no peddling but go for about 10 miles. I have seen a few 1000w diy bikes on ebay but I am a little uncertain as to what my next step should be.

Regards, geezee

 

[flecc]

Most legal e-bikes will cover 10 miles with little or no pedalling in flattish territory, but with hills it's a different matter since they neeed to be assisted then. Even the illegal low cost 1000 watt motors are not as good on hills as you might imagine since they are Direct Drive types more suited to speed than climbing.

To explain that, most legal e-bike hub motors are internally geared down so that their limited power is more suited to climbing hills than if they weren't.

So really we need to know if any hills are involved on your intended rides, and how steep they are.

 

[eddieo]

I dont think there is any need to go beyond the law to get the range you need...a decent bike from the likes of wisper or ezee etc... will do what you want. really best to visit a dealer and try a few out. juicybikes and Oxygen getting decent feed back as well. but the first two come up on classified on here and on ebay for more often as very popular bikes.....If hill climbing the Ezee's are probably a better bet as more powerful apparently

 

[banbury frank]

Hi geezee74

We do a finished NEW converted Raleigh town bike that will do your job Cost £1295 + delivery

With 48 volt 15 AH lithium battery

You can come to Banbury and test ride on very steep hills the no pedaling depends on how much you weigh if under 15 stone will be OK the windings on the motors are for Grunt not top speed we are open 7 days a week

our bike is legal in 15 mph restricted mode which is fine for the job you need to do

The bike is on our web site the Express Bike price is including the larger 48 volt Battery

Please call for more info

Frank

 

[Cyclezee]

Hi Geezee,

I'm not really sure of the style of bike you want or your budget. But an I believe an eZee Quando folder with 20" wheels would suit your need and climb virtually any hill. I wonder what Flecc would say as a Quando owner?

Oh and I just happen to have such a bike available, a Quando Mk1 in good working order at a very reasonable price, but in need of a new battery. I think a 10Ah battery would probably be sufficient for your needs, unless you wanted to go to the additional expense of a 14Ah battery.
Send me a PM if you would like to know more about this bike.

Anyway, what ever you decide it has to be an eZee with a name like yours

 

[flecc]

Yes, I agree, the Quando is a superb climber and one of the best legal e-bikes there is in that respect.

Here's my website account of what that little bike is like.

 

[JuicyBike]

Hi Geezee
Welcome to the forums.
Where are you? What sort of journeys are you likely to make? What is your budget?
Unless you weigh more than 15 Stones all 36V 10AH 250 Watt should easily complete 10 miles on throttle only.
Why second hand? Older bikes may be a bargain, but batteries have a lifespan and are expensive to replace. I would strongly advise checking out the cost of replacement batteries for any make you consider. Some may simply not exist any more.
Technology changes and manufacturing techniques refine too, and new bikes today are more reliable and better made than just 2 years ago, especially those from China.
Look too at choosing a manufacturer who has committed to BEBA's excellent code of practice.