Oxygen S Cross St.

Wynne0648

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Anyone have any views on a Oxygen S Cross ST. I like the look of it, and price. Tried a few bikes locally this week,other half has ordered a Freego Eagle step through, wasn't for me though. Nearest dealer for Oxygen bikes is in Bristol, not a place I would drive round, but fairly easy trip on train or park and ride. Can't find an decent review or owners reviews. I like the spec,bit unsure on why it needs 21 gears though.
 

D8ve

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21 gears is a flash advert spec for cheap gears.
Ebikes can make do with 7 gears and if you only need 15 mph then 3 speed is plenty.
 
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Volusia25

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I looked at this bike too, but when compared with the Woosh Rio MTB I couldn't find a justification for the price especially the 13ah model, I think they use the same battery as well. Maybe I'm missing something, I guess if you bought from halfords you'd have local help but apart from that it's £500 more for no benefit
 

Warwick

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My Oxygen eMate is vastly better equipped than the Woosh I had. The build quality is similarly better too. That's not denigrating Woosh, who build to a price, but the extra money buys extra quality.
 

Woosh

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yes, that's true but you paid £350 for your Woosh though.That's less than the cost of the battery on your Oxygen.
You should compare your Oxygen against the Rio MTB, much more of a fair fight.
 
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Wynne0648

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May 12, 2017
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Woosh Rio doesn't compare to Oxygen. I'm looking at a step through only. Just not sure on 21 gears,seems a bit over the top, and confusion to maybe ride.
 

Woosh

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Sorry Wynne. Warwick got on my nerves a little.
 

Warwick

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oxygen-S-Cross-ST-Step-Through-Electric-Bike-NEW-rrp-1399-/322514242432?hash=item4b1758cb80:g:doUAAOSwUKxYf0Y7

Nothing to do with me, just letting you know it's available.

In practice, you will probably use the larger front chainring much of the time, as I do on my Oxygen. If you go onto bridleways or canal towpaths you might drop down to the smaller rings and be glad of them. I use my front rings as a quick change of gears approaching junctions. One click of the front changer gives a bigger difference in gearing than one click of the rear changer - usually.

Should your battery run out on a ride, you'll also be glad of the smaller front chainrings, as ebikes are often quite highly geared to allow for the extra assistance the motor provides, and they weigh more.
 

Wynne0648

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May 12, 2017
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Leeds
Not ruling it out, hoping to get up to Bristol this week to look one over. I can now see the gears being handy on occasions, especially pedaling if battery flat. Never thought of that. Its so worthwhile asking advice on here.
 

D8ve

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Test ride every bike with the power off.
It shows two things, what it would be like with falt battery, as above
And just how good a bike it is, if it's a dog then the battery has to fight that before it gets to help you, so short range etc.
 
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