Hi,
Being new to this site and to the world of e-Bikes I thought I would ask for a consensus view on the best bike to purchase as I'm about to saddle up and join the e-biking revolution.
Main needs (from bike) are for commuting and personal trips where I don't want to arrive sweating like the proverbial porker and even though I consider myself to be pretty fit already (and weighing under 12 stone) it would be good to have a bike that (with motor off) gave you a pleasant ride ie again without having to fight against the extra weight of the bike + luggage that may be carried ?
Therefore range and battery capability are probably the most important factors for me.
I have been into Atmosphere Bikes in Bristol and test ridden the Wisper 905Se Sport and a Raleigh (crank driven motor). The guys there were very helpful and didn't "push" me into any specific model although I have a huge bias towards the 905City having read this forum and done some other research etc and this was certainly backed up by the test ride where the Wisper blew the Raleigh off the hill in terms of performance;ride/effort etc.
I noted the previous comments about the Wisper brakes and ease of removing battery but found the brakes excellent went hutling down Bristol steep hills (and there are plenty of them !!!) and the quick release catch on the seat post appeared to make battery removal a piece of cake. Wasn't too sure about the stability/comfort of the saddle but I guess this can always be changed.
Therefore do the members have any comments on Wisper purchase or are there other new models/brands that I should also consider before parting with the hard earned readies.
Being new to this site and to the world of e-Bikes I thought I would ask for a consensus view on the best bike to purchase as I'm about to saddle up and join the e-biking revolution.
Main needs (from bike) are for commuting and personal trips where I don't want to arrive sweating like the proverbial porker and even though I consider myself to be pretty fit already (and weighing under 12 stone) it would be good to have a bike that (with motor off) gave you a pleasant ride ie again without having to fight against the extra weight of the bike + luggage that may be carried ?
Therefore range and battery capability are probably the most important factors for me.
I have been into Atmosphere Bikes in Bristol and test ridden the Wisper 905Se Sport and a Raleigh (crank driven motor). The guys there were very helpful and didn't "push" me into any specific model although I have a huge bias towards the 905City having read this forum and done some other research etc and this was certainly backed up by the test ride where the Wisper blew the Raleigh off the hill in terms of performance;ride/effort etc.
I noted the previous comments about the Wisper brakes and ease of removing battery but found the brakes excellent went hutling down Bristol steep hills (and there are plenty of them !!!) and the quick release catch on the seat post appeared to make battery removal a piece of cake. Wasn't too sure about the stability/comfort of the saddle but I guess this can always be changed.
Therefore do the members have any comments on Wisper purchase or are there other new models/brands that I should also consider before parting with the hard earned readies.
You have done the right thing and tried a crank drive and hub system. I keep on getting accused of being partisan but until something better then a 905 comes along, with equally as good support (probably more unlikely) then I will keep on saying they are a very satisfying bike.
