Drdrdan

I have now been cycling my Smartmotion eUrban from Winchester to work in Southampton and back most days over the last 2 months, and have racked up 500 miles, so I thought it was time to write a review. I bought the bike from Steve at Take Charge Bikes in Woking. I am exceptionally happy! It is a 28 mile round trip, with some fairly steep hills. I have a very bad right knee, so I effectively just pedal with one leg. The eUrban allows me to do this commute easily, without breaking a sweat, whilst still getting some exercise with my left leg. The battery can just about do the 28 mile round trip on maximum assist and using lots of throttle. I usually charge the battery after each journey as it's supposedly better for it to not run it all the way down every time. To get up the steep hills, I push fairly hard with just my left leg, and the power from the motor is enough to get me up the hills, overtaking many other cyclists on the way. On the flat or slight uphill, I can stop peddling if I want, twist the throttle, and zip along at 15.5 miles an hour. I've been caught in pouring rain a few times, and had no issues with the electrics. Some of my route is on quite bumpy gravel tracks- the bike handles very well, and the bumps haven't caused any problems. It's great having the in-built lights powered off the bike battery - I dont have the hassle of my light batteries dying on my way home. There's a really handy frame lock, so I just leave my big D-lock at work, and if I stop at a shop on my way home, I just lock the frame lock. I can also thoroughly recommend Take Charge Bikes. Steve, was by far the most knowledgeable and helpful of all the people I came across out of all the shops I experienced in my long search for an electric bike. He obviously has a wealth of experience and knowledge with electric bikes. He has also always gone out of his way to accommodate my busy working life, opening up the shop a couple of times for me at 7:30 in the evening. He has also just done my free first service on the bike. I can thoroughly recommend Steve for honest helpful advice, thorough knowledge, and a very helpful attitude. So - I am very happy with the SmartMotion eUrban! And very happy with Steve and Take Charge Bikes!

Atmosphere were certainly honorable and didn't try to push me in either direction.

Don't know if Atmosphere have a vested interest in Smartmotion, but they certainly didn't try to push me towards one or the other bike, even after I told them I would buy the Oxygen from them, but the Smartmotion from a dealer who sells them closer to me.

Hi. I have test ridden both the smartmotion eurban and the oxygen emate city at atmosphere bikes in Bristol. The frame of the oxygen looks more rugged and mountain bikey, I don't particularly like the look of the frame of the eUrban. However I prefer the position of the battery on the eUrban being a bit more hidden on the pannier rack. I rode them both around bristol, particularly tested them going up Park Street, quite a steep hill, as that is my main concern with my dodgy knee. In tried going up it with just throttle, and with a little bit of assistance, a few times for each bike. I found the smartmotion eurban was just a little more able to get me up the hill. It dropped down to 6.5 mph with throttle only whereas the oxygen dropped to 5.5mph.The difference felt noticeable. Hence I am buying the Smartmotion. The only other difference I noticed was that the saddle was a bit more comfortable on the smartmotion. I am looking forward to getting it next week! Thanks for all the advice.

Thanks for the advice. Will test both of the bikes and see what I think.

I live in Winchester. Nearest oxygen dealer is Bristol, quite far sadly.

Thanks so much for the advice. However on syebc it still says 1499 for the oxygen emate city. How did you find 1200. Thanks

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Hi. Can anyone give me some advice on the Oxygen emate City v Smartmotion eUrban? I have a 15 mile each way fairly hilly commute, and have a dodgy knee so I cant put in much torque - particularly need a lot of assistance getting up hills. Many thanks.

Thanks. Some shops are just getting rid of old stock then I guess. Will try out the new 905 version.

Hi. I am wanting to buy my first Pedelec. I live in Winchester and work in Southampton. I really want to test ride a Wisper 905 Classic, but can't find any anywhere near here. Does anyone know of anywhere I could find one to test out? Thanks!