Hi! I'm mattlad!

[mattlad]

Hi! I'm mattlad! Just joined the forum, I am thinking of getting a pedelec, not sure what to get yet so basically asking everything there is to know about pedelecs that I am too afraid to ask! I anticipate that I will be using it to go to Mum and Dad's, (2 miles) to and from the pub, around the local neighbourhood and on canal towpaths. (We have a boat in the family.)

Just to complicate things I picked up some damage to one of my knees when I was mis-spending my teens so I think a pedelec would be a better solution for me than an ordinary push-bike.

Looking forward to your advice and recommendations!

 

[timidtom]

Welcome - you'll be spoiled for choice! Try and ride as many as you can - some excellent dealers post here. Do you have plenty of storage space? If not a folder might suit you. Read some reviews. An ebike sounds ideal for you!
Best wishes,
Tom

 

[Crooty78]

Theres a kalkhoff pro connect on ebay right now, and an offer of £600 should get it. I recently bought one and its the best thing Ive ever bought. Very well made and goes well.

 

[Cyclezee]

Hi Mattlad,

Welcome to the Pedelec Forum, you are in the best place for helpful advice.

You don't mention a budget which is always a good starting point for people to give advice.

I do note that you will be making relatively short journeys, so there would seem to be no reason to spend a fortune.

Cyclezee supply the eZee range of electric bikes starting at £750, so maybe the eZee Sprint Primo would be good bike for you.

As an alternative you could choose a non powered bike that you really like and have an eZee electric conversion, see more here eZee Conversion Kits - electric bikes and conversion kits.

Obviously my views are biased, but this is what other people think Testimonials - electric bikes and conversion kits

Regards,

 

[mattlad]

Hello again, and thanks for the welcome! At the moment I have not set a budget, if I find something that I want I'll find the money one way or the other! Might get something 2nd hand, cheap and cheerful to start off with, and if I like it I may well splash out on a good 'un!

Hope I don't embarrass myself by asking too many daft questions before I buy! I have found a dealer not too far from me so I may well have a wander down there in the next week or two........

Looking forward to chatting some more with you!