Which bike?

[Freya Meredith]

Raleigh Captus or Kalkhoff Aggatu7?

 

[RobF]

Too many reports of problems with the Impulse motor on the Kalkhoff, so the Raleigh with its Bosch motor would be the safer bet.

The Captus has the 8ah battery, a bit limiting for range, so the Motus with the 11ah battery would be better still.

 

[Freya Meredith]

Too many reports of problems with the Impulse motor on the Kalkhoff, so the Raleigh with its Bosch motor would be the safer bet.

The Captus has the 8ah battery, a bit limiting for range, so the Motus with the 11ah battery would be better still.

Thanks. The Motus is beyond my budget. Any others in that price range you would recommend for city Hill climbing, pulling a kids trailer? Thank you!

 

[rolando177]

Hills and trailers will drain your battery quickly. For best value, consider converting a regular bike:

http://eclipsebikes.com/bafang-8fun-bbs01-drive-250w-motor-p-1102.html

 

[RobF]

This KTM is good value, bigger battery and the Shimano Steps crank drive.

No mudguards or carrier, but that's easily sorted.

https://www.electricbikesales.co.uk/ebikes/KTM-VENTURA-CROSS-9-ELECTRIC-BIKE

 

[Woosh]

for pulling a kids trailer and hills, our Big Bear LS offers good power, control, comfort and good value for money.

BPM motor
15AH battery
Dutch style
adjustable quill stem
rack, mudguards, lights and bell

http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/electric-bike-reviews/group-review-woosh-big-bear-ls/

http:/wooshbikes.co.uk/?bigbear-ls

We also recommend the Santana2 which is in a similar style but rear driving:
http:/wooshbikes.co.uk/?santana2

If you prefer a crank drive, the Santana CD

http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?santana-cd

All three bikes are fitted with very high torque motors.

Tony