Mogberi

Will definitely check that one out.

Thanks. There is a lot to consider!

Hmmm. Best to stick with the Race then. Thanks for quick reply

I tried that one in my local bike shop and liked it. But it was a hefty £2499

Yes. But the one I saw was the 500 version and only about £1k but why is it opposite?

Anybody know anything about the New model Fireball from Electric Bike conversions?

Many thanks Trevor and everybody else.

Thanks. I will look at that. I don't mind spending an extra £200 if it makes a real difference.

I will stick with Cube. There are enough comments on here to convince me that Cube bikes are both quality and good value.

Thanks - I will check that. 15% off £2k is worth having.

egroover - I have checked your recommendation which looks attractive with its 'commuting' features but it doesn't seem to be in stock anywhere up here.

After trying half a dozen ebikes I had more or less decided to buy the Reaction Hybrid 500 at £1999. However a forum member suggests I look at the Cross Hybrid Pro All Road which is about the same price and has some 'commuting' features which I do like. Unfortunately local dealers do not have it in stock. Does anybody have any experience of this alternative option from Cube and when will it become available.

I did not see the touring one but will go back and have a look on Monday. Either way I think I will go for a Cube bike.

I have test ridden four ebikes in 24 hours. Giant Quick E-1+ was good but for me the pick of the bunch was the Cube Reaction hybrid 500. I think that may well be my final choice

That's good advice. Local bike shops do KTM, Kalkoff, Giant and Cube. slightly further away are dealers for Raleigh, Cityzen, Freego, Haibike etc. as regards surface country roads as well as old (unsurfaced) railway lines is what I mean. Is that clearer. Not rough terrain.

Budget is £2000. Only exceptional argument would take me above that. Very happy with £1500.

I agree with your philosophy.

I do want to get started quickly rather than waste the summer looking round. Of course its sensible to be cautious but I would at least like to get advice on 5-10 or so which would be good to try. Bearing in mind its country trails rather than city commuting that I want to do.

Many thanks. That fits with my first impression of GTECH and I will have a lot of leisure time so I want something that gives me options. Have posted elsewhere as you suggest.

I am just retired from a busy job and want to keep active without burning myself out. Hence the interest in ebikes. Problem is choosing the right one because every internet 'best electric bike' site comes up with completely different names and recommendations. So far I have identified four that interest me - KTM Macina Cross 9, Giant Quick-E+, Cityzen and of course GTECH which is much cheaper. Durham is quite hilly and I like the idea of a sporty hybrid rather than a bulky city commute. Any help to make a quick decision MUCH appreciated. Other suggestions also welcome. I have been advised to add height and weight info. ie, Six foot tall and 15 stone.

I am just retired from a busy job and want to keep active without burning myself out. Hence the interest in ebikes. Problem is choosing the right one because every internet 'best electric bike' site comes up with completely different names and recommendations. So far I have identified four that interest me - KTM Macina Cross 9, Giant Quick-E+, Cityzen and of course GTECH which is much cheaper. Durham is quite hilly and I like the idea of a sporty hybrid rather than a bulky city commute. Any help to make a quick decision MUCH appreciated. Other suggestions also welcome.