Hi all! First post so please be gentle
I've been reading up about electric bicycles for a few weeks now and would just appreciate it if I could get some advice and some indication on whether my thinking is along the correct lines?
As far as I can tell the Ezee Torq, Kalkhoff Pro Connect and the Wisper 905se are the recognised leaders of the field, or at least the most popular off the shelf electric bikes. Am I right or am I totally off?
It's been quite difficult for me to try to establish the differences between the models but as far as I can tell:
1. The Torq is the easiest to de-restrict (just pull out and insulate a wire)
2. All three use different motors and placements.
3. The Torq has the highest peak power but because of the design (couldn't follow the reasons, but) isn't as good a hill climber as the Pro Connect (not sure where the wisper stands in comparison).
3. The Pro connect 'free wheels' the best so may be better at higher non-assisted speeds (though needs re-gearing)
4. The Pro connect and the Wisper 905se have a much greater range than the Torq.
5. Both the Wisper and the Torq can move on electric power alone, whilst the Pro Connect is 'bionic' in that it only operates in assist mode (or no assist).
6. The Torq is significantly cheaper than both the other bikes.
Is this about right or am I totally wrong?! It's really difficult to decide what to get, and throwing in the wild card of a second hand Lafree or indeed 2nd hand any electric bike only adds to the confusion.
I currently am contemplating riding 16.8 miles each way to work but this may change in the near future (the commute, that is).
Any advice will be most appreciated.
Thanks,
Daz
I've been reading up about electric bicycles for a few weeks now and would just appreciate it if I could get some advice and some indication on whether my thinking is along the correct lines?
As far as I can tell the Ezee Torq, Kalkhoff Pro Connect and the Wisper 905se are the recognised leaders of the field, or at least the most popular off the shelf electric bikes. Am I right or am I totally off?
It's been quite difficult for me to try to establish the differences between the models but as far as I can tell:
1. The Torq is the easiest to de-restrict (just pull out and insulate a wire)
2. All three use different motors and placements.
3. The Torq has the highest peak power but because of the design (couldn't follow the reasons, but) isn't as good a hill climber as the Pro Connect (not sure where the wisper stands in comparison).
3. The Pro connect 'free wheels' the best so may be better at higher non-assisted speeds (though needs re-gearing)
4. The Pro connect and the Wisper 905se have a much greater range than the Torq.
5. Both the Wisper and the Torq can move on electric power alone, whilst the Pro Connect is 'bionic' in that it only operates in assist mode (or no assist).
6. The Torq is significantly cheaper than both the other bikes.
Is this about right or am I totally wrong?! It's really difficult to decide what to get, and throwing in the wild card of a second hand Lafree or indeed 2nd hand any electric bike only adds to the confusion.
I currently am contemplating riding 16.8 miles each way to work but this may change in the near future (the commute, that is).
Any advice will be most appreciated.
Thanks,
Daz