Alien Ocean - GS Matrix, anyone able to provide a review

[KirstinS]

Hi all

Finally decided not go with a home biuld for my first foray in ebike ownership. I've pretty much decided on Aliens GS Matrix (especially since they dropped the price to £625)

I was just wondering if anyone had one of these and could provide any input before I hit the Order button ?

I've read plenty about Alien and Jim generally but can't find anything on this model. The GS 2 which has some great reviews is not longer being sold by them

As I live in Brighton I'm nowhere near Scotland to go for a test ride !

much appreciated
Kirstin

 

[stevebills]

I think u get what you pay for and the matrix reflex is a cheap as chips hardtail bike with very low quality conponents it can be bought for £130 and I presume the e kit is a bafung 250w hub motor and these are the cheapest kits supplied by bmsbattery website.
I have not seen any reviews on the bike and maybe check ebay for a good slighty used bike at half price or less

 

[Scottyf]

About as basic as you can get really but a budget price that would save the hassle of a kit and you'd still have warrenty.

What you you be using the bike for?
What is your realistic budget?

 

[jbond]

Alien are friendly people who back up their warranty. Recommended.

As above, it's a budget bike but probably fine. The one thing missing is a pedelec and although I was initially skeptical, I really like it as a cruise control. But I'd want it switchable with either a thumb or hand throttle as an alternative for dense traffic and slow off road.

I'd recommend buying a cheap made up bike as a first E-Bike to get a toe in the water. After 6 months you'll probably think of loads of DIY improvements and start the search for the holy grail of what you really want. If you already have a sorted bike and can do the diy, then maybe try a kit instead. Again, Alien are as good a start as any.

 

[banbury frank]

Hi

I would recommend Juicybike

Juicy Bike Sport Range: electric hybrid cycles

A bit more money £ 795 but latest model bigger battery

good revues on this forum

Not as far away


Frank

 

[timidtom]

Seconded!
Best wishes,
Tom

 

[rustic]

I'd have absolutely no hesitation in buying another bike / kit from Alien. They have a good track record of providing decent quality bikes / service at relatively inexpensive prices. There must be someone on this forum who owns this particular model?