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Ah..just to explain...no assistance (as I understood it) was when the display read zero and the battery remained at a constant level, after that the options were for 30%, 60% or 100%. I mainly used 0%, then several times used 30%, 60% here and there and had 100% a couple of times - this zoomed me off up steep inclines at an impressive speed with little input from myself. After a 16 mile undulating and 60% track and woodland ride (the rest road) the battery had gone down to 87%...I was happy with that as I'm not very fit and recovering from a sports injury.

Yes, you're right...trying to take the short cut and go from someone else's point of view when you're spending so much money is a bit crazy. I'll investigate further. The BH was really good...loved the ride, my only quibble was that it felt and sounded like there was grit or something causing friction when I wasn't using any assistance...I don't mind putting in the extra effort but it felt more than that, a real scraping sound...but that was intermittent. Perhaps it had been used a lot though as it was a hire bike and I had it out for a 16 mile ride.

I haven't tried the Volt Pulse X, but I'd like to as it has some good reviews...need to find somewhere that stocks them fairly nearby

Thanks for that...good point

I've narrowed my choice down to 2 manufacturers....I need a hybrid bike that can cope with all weathers, muck and steep hills....any advice would be welcome...thanks