Disabled cyclist; with one bad choice behind her, needs help with a new bike

I know what I don't want (I already have that)

I need a low step through, with shedloads of power to take me not very fast, everywhere, even up hills

I needs to be light, with big wheels, suspension, very sit up and beg

In fact a complete cross between the 2 bikes I have

The crusa is too heavy and all the weight is at the back so it's unstable when I walk with it or load it on the train

The fazua is too big for me I can't get my leg over the bar and my legs aren't strong enough to register on the torque/motor

https://wooshbikes.co.uk/?rambletta

Or

https://wooshbikes.co.uk/?santana3

Or

https://wisperbikes.com/shop/e-bikes/folding-ebikes/wisper-806-folding-electric-bike-2020/

Or

https://wisperbikes.com/shop/e-bikes/step-through-ebikes/wisper-705-26/

Or

https://wisperbikes.com/shop/e-bikes/step-through-ebikes/wisper-705-24-step-through-electric-bike/

They are mostly rear rack battery / rear hub so will all be a bit rear heavy but you probably need to try them. I think the rambletta is the lightest of those (around 20kg) which is 4kg lighter than the Cruser

I think Wisper had some ex display models at a discount

Edited March 6, 20242 yr by Peter.Bridge

Loads secondhand eg on marketplace

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/367267806078357/

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7261845317215830/

Typo alert [mention=6303]Woosh[/mention]. Sorry, typos on websites irk me. There is a Stowe near Buckingham, so it's the sort of thing missed by spell check, perhaps not by context check.

https://wooshbikes.co.uk/?rambletta

Edited March 6, 20242 yr by guerney

see if you can get the lap record on it round the local tesco id not bother paying just dont go over 250 quid and out the door going 60mph g4s has no chance

 

see if you can get the lap record on it round the local tesco id not bother paying just dont go over 250 quid and out the door going 60mph g4s has no chance

 

[mention=16595]Katymac[/mention] hasn't said if shoplifting is one of her hobbies, but I hope it is. That certainly looks like an exciting activity, but probably not worth it for anything under £250.

they cant get plod involved under that amount all they can do is ban you from the shop.

bit hard when you can hit 90mph

they cant get plod involved under that amount all they can do is ban you from the shop.

 

bit hard when you can hit 90mph

Trouble with that is databases: facial recognition at self-checkouts when shopping at other stores will flag you, and you'll get banned there too. Over time those databases will become larger and shared by more shops, and eventually you won't be able to shop in person anywhere.

i have halo armor

I'd rat you out! After obtaining your address promising to send RAM for your sampler. I'm sure there'd be a reward if you're prolific.

If the law changes, I reckon you could look forward to about 1400W from Bosch's "500W" rated motors.

Edited March 6, 20242 yr by guerney

6kw 60mph and 60 mile range will do me under 25kg

That's possible right now with overhead electrified tram lines and supercapacitors! Sod all this heavy, expensive and dangerous battery malarkey for electric vehicles.

https://reddragonebikes.co.uk/shop/20-fat-e-bike-accolmile-x-vaya-48v-250w-electronic-snow-bike-with-bafang-rm-g060-250-dc-rear-hub-motor-grey/

60nm 500w

The crusa is too heavy and all the weight is at the back so it's unstable when I walk with it or load it on the train

What does the Crusa weigh? How heavy would be too heavy? I think [mention=39093]Peter.Bridge[/mention]'s suggestion of trying a few out is a good one.

Alternatively, perhaps you could make the Crusa lighter by using a smaller battery? A battery expert might weigh in here, but perhaps you might not lose too much range, if a custom battery was made with the right high quality cells? This probably won't reduce weight by much.

Edited March 6, 20242 yr by guerney

Sadly as a shop keepers granddaughter I go back and return a 2p if I get too much change so shoplifting isn't for me, even if the staff at Tesco didn't know me by name

The crusa is about 25kg (acc to the website) but panniers with a weeks shopping or going away for a few days plus a decent lock.....?

The centre of gravity is a problem too

I tried the Rayleigh Motus a couple of years back and couldn't get to the top of my hill, darent even try on the Fazua as I can't get to the end of my road!

Sadly as a shop keepers granddaughter I go back and return a 2p if I get too much change so shoplifting isn't for me, even if the staff at Tesco didn't know me by name

You could do it while disguised...

I tried the Rayleigh Motus a couple of years back and couldn't get to the top of my hill, darent even try on the Fazua as I can't get to the end of my road!

Sounds like you need more assistance than usual - perhaps ask [mention=6303]Woosh[/mention] to convert this 13.5kg bike (or something like it), using his torque sensing 750W mid drive legally rated as 250W? Or a 250W BBS01B? The BBS01B is cadence sensored, easier pedalling if you delve a little into programming the controller's firmware. If your legs don't exert much torque, might be wise to select a cadence sensing motor system, like your Crusa has. From the photos, it looks like the battery would fit on the lower downtube, seems an upright riding position is possible, if not, swept back handlebars could be fitted. I don't know what the TSDZ8 kit weighs, or indeed if this bike is any good, or if a suitably robust and compatible pannier rack could be installed. However, finding something suitable ready built which you could try first, would be much more convenient.

I can certainly attest to the efficacy of the 36V BBS01B kit on 20" wheels for dragging heavy things up hills etc. with ease, and it's ease of pedalling. You might need help from a computer bod to program the BBS01B controller.

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/2728067

Edited March 6, 20242 yr by guerney

What's the vote thing at the top for?

Is it a new feature? I see someone's downvoted me for pointing out a typo on [mention=6303]Woosh[/mention]'s website. It was Woosh!

 

I will fix it tomorrow. Thank you.

 

I'm outraged! Why like my post, thank me then downvote me? I always notice typos, can't help it. I'll be certain to point out more typos in future. Website typos irk many people. There are loads of spelling nazi potential customers out there, some might be put off buying entirely - if a seller website can't get spelling right, what else are they getting wrong?

BTW [mention=2]rsscott[/mention] - there's an error - says post #3 was downvoted, but it's post #4. I can't help noticing things like that either.

Edited March 7, 20242 yr by guerney

I thought I'd done it my accident or something

As the post went to the end of my feed

I thought I'd done it my accident or something

 

As the post went to the end of my feed

Nope, it was [mention=6303]Woosh[/mention]!

Moving the post disturbs the flow of the conversation, I'm sorry to say I dont like it

There are a couple of things to consider here

I'm concerned about building a bike again as my current one is a bit of a disaster (possibly my brothers fault possibly mine)

The raspberry one from Evans is only 2 kgs lighter but the weight is in a different place so I may go and test one of those