Step through bike for <£1500

Saffandbru

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Hi, I’m new here, looking for some advice please!
I’m looking for a step through ebike for commuting to work 10 mile round trip, I live in Edinburgh so there’s some steep hills and cobbled streets and lots of rain. I’m asthmatic (worse in colder weather) so looking for assistance on the hills mostly. I would like the battery to be removable as I live in a flat. I’m 5ft 4, female, average weight. Budget is 1,500 but could be pushed if this is not feasible.

Thank you in advance :)
 

Peter.Bridge

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if it needs a new battery https://winstanleysbikes.co.uk/wisper-375wh-rack-battery

or new



Worth talking to David @Wisper Bikes - they often have some ex display models with full guarantee- e.g https://wisperbikes.com/shop/clearance-ebikes/ex-demo-705-se-26-red/
 
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Nealh

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If in a flat , where will the bike live ?
 

Peter.Bridge

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This looks well specced


Shimano Altus 8 speed
Hydraulic Disc Brakes

The battery is a bit small but would be able to do a 10 mile round trip. Could possibly swap to a larger generic battery if you found you wanted to go further afield.
 
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AndyBike

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I'd stick with Woosh.

Its UK based, so any early issues can be quickly and easily addressed(unless you are fluent in Chinese, Korean/Taiwanese)

They are supporting members on here for the last 13 years, so far from those 'fly by night' shut down in under a year charlatans
 
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