Looking for ebike with electronic shifters and removable battery for easy charging

[SLB2288]

Hi all,
I am looking to spend between £1000-2000 on an Ebike,
I need electronic gear shifters on the ebike due to arthritis in my thumbs/hands
also need a removable battery so I don't have to take the whole bike into the house to charge it
mist be a mid hub/mid drive battery and preferably hydraulic brake discs
Preferably would like the bike to be able to last for 4 hours/50 miles



Can you recommend a website or correct terminology to search for when needing these items, most bike websites you cannot be that specific.
I have been looking at Rutland cycles as the have a generous trial period/return policy
Obviously with the coronavirus i am unable to test drive a bike.

 

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SRAM X01 Eagle AXS Upgrade Kit

<p><strong>SRAM X01 EAGLE AXS UPGRADE KIT (REAR DER WITH BATTERY, TRIGGER SHIFTER WITH CLAMP, CHARGER/CORD)</strong></p> <p>Riders haven’t asked for this product, because it was never possible before. We didn’t employ the magic of wireless el

www.startfitness.co.uk

 

[SLB2288]

SRAM X01 Eagle AXS Upgrade Kit

<p><strong>SRAM X01 EAGLE AXS UPGRADE KIT (REAR DER WITH BATTERY, TRIGGER SHIFTER WITH CLAMP, CHARGER/CORD)</strong></p> <p>Riders haven’t asked for this product, because it was never possible before. We didn’t employ the magic of wireless el

www.startfitness.co.uk

I'm looking for an actual bike rather than just the groupset, thanks though

 

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Bikes | Rutland Cycling

Discover our range of Bikes at Rutland Cycling. Huge range in stock with FREE DELIVERY over £499.

www.rutlandcycling.com

you will have to buy a cheaper bike and then fit the electric groupset

 

[SLB2288]

Bikes | Rutland Cycling

Discover our range of Bikes at Rutland Cycling. Huge range in stock with FREE DELIVERY over £499.

www.rutlandcycling.com

you will have to buy a cheaper bike and then fit the electric groupset

Just a tad out of my price range.

What do you think about this one?

Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 500 2020 Electric Hardtail Bike

 

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well it will work with the axs system but you wont get axs on a cheap bike and top end only.

 

[SLB2288]

no its already got sram electronic shirfters and bosch battery. its got everything i am looking for.
do you think it looks like a good bike to buy?

 

[sjpt]

Maybe no need to fit a full groupset.
(I have not seen nor tried this; I was just interested and found it in a search).

D1x Trail with Micro-Adjust Remote

D1x Trail with Micro-Adjust Remote

The D1x Trail adds high-performance electronic shifting to any rear derailleur. Get smooth, precise shifting no matter what you ride. Now 1.5x faster with 2.5x the battery life compared to the first D1x. Smoother shifts, longer rides! THE DETAILS The Micro-Adjust Button let’s you fine tune each...

www.priorycycleworks.co.uk

or a little cheaper direct from US

Archer Components Electronic Shifting for Every Bike

Electronic shifting systems for every bike. 100% compatible with any rear derailleur. Any number of gears. SRAM, Shimano, TRP, Campy, Box. We work great with everyone! This is the only electronic shifter you need for your bike.

archercomponents.com

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Also x-shifter

XSHIFTER: World's First Affordable Wireless Shifting System

Bringing the advantages of wireless smart shifting to every cyclist. FITS ANY BIKE

www.kickstarter.com

but I'd be very doubtful about a kick starter promising delivery in March 2017.

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p.s. I don't the Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 500 2020 has electronic shifters.

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p.p.s. If this IS any good you could couple it with one of Woosh's bikes (eg https://wooshbikes.co.uk/?santana-cd) with a big battery and still get a lot of change from £2000. If you asked nicely he might even fit it for you for a pretty small extra installation charge. They'd advise a suitable bike if you say what sort of riding you want to do.

 

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it has

• Rear Derailleur - Sram SX Eagle™, 12-Speed

SRAM GX Eagle 12 Speed Rear Derailleur | Chain Reaction

SRAM GX Eagle 12 Speed Rear Derailleur - Lowest Prices and FREE shipping available from The World's largest online bike store - Chain Reaction Cycles

www.chainreactioncycles.com

thats the cheapest option you wont get axs on any bikes in this price range, not even double.

 

[Woosh]

google e-bikes with e-shift.
as SW said, you are looking at £4k+ bikes.

 

[SLB2288]

google e-bikes with e-shift.
as SW said, you are looking at £4k+ bikes.

so the bike that i found not an eshift?
i'm really confused and not down with the lingo

in the specifications it says Sram eagle which i have googled to be eshift??

Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 500 2020 Electric Hardtail Bike

 

[Woosh]

this one has Di2 e-shift in your budget:

Bergamont E-Line Sweep N8 DI2 Lady Electric Bike

The Bergamon E-Line Sweep N8 D12 Lady is an elegant electric bike that utilizes the Shimano STePS centre drive system and can give you up to an amazing 78 miles

www.e-bikesdirect.co.uk

It's an end of line bike though.

 

[sjpt]

I think it is SX eagle that is electronic, and that Cube bike has GX Eagle.

 

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there are 2 versions of eagle 12spd, the most expensive option is axs version and top of the range and electric.

you might find a bike with di2 eshift in your price range.

 

[sjpt]

this one has Di2 e-shift in your budget:

Bergamont E-Line Sweep N8 DI2 Lady Electric Bike

The Bergamon E-Line Sweep N8 D12 Lady is an elegant electric bike that utilizes the Shimano STePS centre drive system and can give you up to an amazing 78 miles

www.e-bikesdirect.co.uk

It's an end of line bike though.

I think out of stock and very unlikely to reappear (like most good buys at ebikesdirect often seem to be)

 

[SLB2288]

how about this one?
whats ridgeback like as a bike brand?

Electric Hybrid Bikes| E Hybrid Bikes UK | Sprockets Cycles

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www.sprocketscycles.com

 

[Muddyfox]

Hi all,
I am looking to spend between £1000-2000 on an Ebike,
I need electronic gear shifters on the ebike due to arthritis in my thumbs/hands
also need a removable battery so I don't have to take the whole bike into the house to charge it
mist be a mid hub/mid drive battery and preferably hydraulic brake discs
Preferably would like the bike to be able to last for 4 hours/50 miles



Can you recommend a website or correct terminology to search for when needing these items, most bike websites you cannot be that specific.
I have been looking at Rutland cycles as the have a generous trial period/return policy
Obviously with the coronavirus i am unable to test drive a bike.

Hi all,
I am looking to spend between £1000-2000 on an Ebike,
I need electronic gear shifters on the ebike due to arthritis in my thumbs/hands
also need a removable battery so I don't have to take the whole bike into the house to charge it
mist be a mid hub/mid drive battery and preferably hydraulic brake discs
Preferably would like the bike to be able to last for 4 hours/50 miles



Can you recommend a website or correct terminology to search for when needing these items, most bike websites you cannot be that specific.
I have been looking at Rutland cycles as the have a generous trial period/return policy
Obviously with the coronavirus i am unable to test drive a bike.

My Scott E Sub Speed has a Shimano Alfine Di2 8 speed electronic gear hub in the rear wheel. You toggle a switch to change up or down the gears a great help as I too have Rheumatoid Arthritis in my hands. You can program which gear you want to start peddling in and every time you come to a dead stop it changes to this gear. I must admit I was concerned only having 8 gears as my Specialized Stump Jumper has 29 ! My concerns were very short lived as I now find myself cruising along in 6th gear. My Scott also meets your criteria for mid drive, removable battery, hydraulic disc brakes and easily covers over 50 miles on a single charge. Please keep us updated on your search. Cheers.

 

[Woosh]

that's a better bike compared to the Bergamont that I found for you.

 

[SLB2288]

My Scott E Sub Speed has a Shimono Alfine Di2 8 speed electronic gear hub in the rear wheel. You toggle a switch to change up or down the gears a great help as I too have Rheumatoid Arthritis in my hands. You can program which gear you want to start peddling in and every time you come to a dead stop it changes to this gear. I must admit I was concerned only having 8 gears as my Specialized Stump Jumper has 29 ! My concerns were very short lived as I now find myself cruising along in 6th gear. My Scott also meets your criteria for mid drive, removable battery, hydraulic disc brakes and easily covers over 50 miles on a single charge. Please keep us updated on your search. Cheers.

wow, very imformative, thank you!

 

[sjpt]

That looks good. ridgeback is fine. Almost all brands use the same components; obviously lower end for cheaper models and higher end for expensive models, and pretty similar frames. There are lots of advantages to hub gears, but the gear range may be a little less than for a derailleur bike.

The 125km will be a very optimistic range; lowest assist, flat good roads. It may well not do 50 miles of real riding (***). The specs don't mention battery capacity which is odd. (probably 418wh?)

If anything does go wrong after guarantee any repairs or new batteries will be expensive.

(***) You didn't mention what sort of riding you wanted to do, how hilly, and whether you wanted lots of electric assist or just a boost to help you up hills. If you look at https://www.bosch-ebike.com/en/service/range-assistant/ you will see how much range depends on many factors; the broad comparisons will be the same for Bosch or bikes with other motors. Choose the Bosch 400 battery for a pretty close idea of what you will get.

p.s. Cheaper from https://winstanleysbikes.co.uk/ridgeback-electron-di2-2019-electric-bike
£1560, but only extra large?

 

[SLB2288]

That looks good. ridgeback is fine. Almost all brands use the same components; obviously lower end for cheaper models and higher end for expensive models, and pretty similar frames. There are lots of advantages to hub gears, but the gear range may be a little less than for a derailleur bike.

The 125km will be a very optimistic range; lowest assist, flat good roads. It may well not do 50 miles of real riding (***). The specs don't mention battery capacity which is odd. (probably 418wh?)

If anything does go wrong after guarantee any repairs or new batteries will be expensive.

(***) You didn't mention what sort of riding you wanted to do, how hilly, and whether you wanted lots of electric assist or just a boost to help you up hills. If you look at https://www.bosch-ebike.com/en/service/range-assistant/ you will see how much range depends on many factors; the broad comparisons will be the same for Bosch or bikes with other motors. Choose the Bosch 400 battery for a pretty close idea of what you will get.

p.s. Cheaper from https://winstanleysbikes.co.uk/ridgeback-electron-di2-2019-electric-bike
£1560, but only extra large?

Mostly help up the hills, at the moment I have to get off the bike and push up the hill.
Mostly road but the occasional gravel path