What do people think of this e-bike?

[Michael Love]

MEN SPORT TRAIL MTB ELECTRIC BIKE - E-ST500 ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE, BLACK/BLUE - 27.5"

£799.99 - MEN SPORT TRAIL MTB ELECTRIC BIKE - E-ST500 ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE, BLACK/BLUE - 27.5" - ROCKRIDER

www.decathlon.co.uk

 

[Woosh]

it is excellent value for the price.
Good shocks, good battery, good torque.
On the negative side, you still have to fit mudguards, chainguard, lights, bell etc.
It also has a torque sensor system, meaning it's hard work to climb hills.
You have to put in between 30% to 50% of the effort, that's good for shedding weight on a sunny Sunday morning but not good in a cold rainy day with wind blowing in your face.
Cadence sensor is better than torque sensor for commuting. When you are tired, you can leave all the work to the motor.

 

[vfr400]

We already discussed that one in another recent thread. It has very low gearing that can't easily be changed. It'll be fine up to around 15 mph, but you'll have to pedal very fast to go much more than that.

 

[RichB]

I was looking at this one. In the end the low gear ratio and the numerous complaints about it being useless in the wet (bike cuts out) put me off.

 

[Michael Love]

Nice to know, Thank you