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The Whoosh Faro was released a couple of months after I purchased my Juicy Ticket. Specs are VERY similar. Long range 17Ah externally mounted battery option on Whoosh. 10.4Ah internal battery option for Ticket. Battery and controller on Whoosh is accessed from the head tube after removing the front forks and stem, Juicy accessed bottom of downtube adjacent to crank. although this is not considered something an average user would be messing with. Juicy has high quality Samsung cells, Whoosh does not advertise battery manufacturer. Juicy has torque sensor. Whoosh comes with a carrier. Juicy ticket has more colour options. There is an open frame version of the Juicy Ticket. I would have been tempted by the Faro if I had not already purchased the Ticket. Also, the new Van Moof S3 looks good value at £1800. Ranges quoted are always optimistic, and I have found realistic ranges are about half what everyone quotes.... unless you ride on a flat smooth road, with very hard skinny tyres, on minimum assist, without any wind, and no braking or accelerating. Hope this helps

RobF and whoosh. It's tough out there for everyone. OP can ask for discount. Retailer knows his margins and stock turnover. Respect for anyone running their own business and keeping their head above water.

I'm doing a challenging approx 15 mile round trip and approx 8 ah battery is just enough. I'm slightly heavier, and carry a few kilos more in a pannier, on a bike with a very similar spec to the Faro, and my hill is much steeper than yours. So 15+ah battery I think.

Loved the crank motor nexus 7 hub setup of my previous bike, and the hub outlasted the rims of my rear wheel, so would also highly recommend disk brakes. I believe the 7speed hubs are slightly more robust than the 8speed. Previously always had problems with derailleurs, but my current 8 speed derailleur and rear hub motor is proving a very nice ride. As alluded to by earlier post, get as many amp/hours as you can, as 40 Mile range is very optimistic for most ebikes. There will be times when you need to get home without battery assist, so bear this in mind and make sure you test ride the bike powered down. Previous poster recommended marathon plus tyres, as do I. Commuting in London I was getting punctures every few weeks, post tyre switch almost never. As you have probably already realised there is not one magic best solution for everyone, and you need to get the combination that's suits YOUR needs. Start with the frame and riding posture you prefer, and work from there. I hope this helps. Good luck

Short review: Not cheap. Excellent. Buy one. (minimum seat height will be raised by approximately 8cm)

Update after a few months and over 1000 miles of daily winter commuting: Bicycle is going strong. Added a Suntour NCX suspension seat post and Bioflex onGel seat to further smooth the many bumps and potholes. Rearranged the hardware on the handlebars for better access to controls and also changed to comfort grips. Cabling is now less tidy but will see to that when the weather improves. Range when on my hilly commute route is about 17/18 miles mostly on 30/60% boost and using top assists for accelerating from traffic lights and for the worst bits of my killer hill. Outbound elevation 166M at 10MPH 75WH at 15MPH 90WH Inbound elevation 179M at 10MPH 76WH at 15MPH 91WH After controller adjustment, I am generally travelling between 14 & 20mph except for the steepest part of the commute where I drop to 10mph, so the energy requirements are somewhat greater than the above approximation from Whoosh bike's handy range calculator (https://wooshbikes.co.uk/clearway.php?). I am convinced that the battery BMS has a very conservative low voltage threshold; the display still shows the last 31.5V battery bar when the motor cuts out. This is not necessarily a bad thing as the range is sufficient for my commute and this will help maximise the life of the battery pack. Check the range is sufficient for your needs, and then GET THE LARGER BATTERY. All in all, after a few months of autumn and winter daily cycling, and having made a few adjustments, I am very pleased with my purchase and would recommend.

That is where I saw it. Torque sensor response is quite fast, and can be dialled back if preferred. Excellent on hills; some threads on pedelec suggest the aikema motor should overheat on steep inclines but I have found it to be very capable, and not hot to touch after an extended climb.

Positive feedback for after sales service from Juicy (and the Electric Bicycle Company in North London). Dropped bike off at nearest re-seller, the Electric Bicycle Company, and kudos to Colin who replaced the controller and kept me informed of progress. Replacement brake lever not in stock, but on order, so picked bike up (and will keep readjusting lever throw until it arrives).

Reviewer: Zerodrum Purchased From: Juicy Purchase Price: 1549 Time Owned: two months Local Terrain: Hilly - see below Juicy Ticket. Not my own bike, but same make, model, colour. A good looking, nicely designed bike which with a few minor changes could be an excellent buy. Looks great. Good price. In my opinion better equipped than its nearest competitor at this price point - the Orbea Gain. Arrived quickly by courier and well packaged. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Strengths: Great design, nice clean lines. Relatively light (for an ebike) about the same weight as a steel frame bike. Excellent assist levels. Nice torquey motor Good but not spectacular range - if you can afford it I strongly recommend you upgrade to the 10ah battery. Excellent Tektro hydraulic brakes 8 speed Acera derailleur and shifter Front light runs from the battery No ugly battery in view Ability to alter the assist settings to match your riding style Rides very well with motor assist turned off UK company (frame made in Portugal). It is nice to support a local product. Currently supplied with mudguards and light(s) Great boost - Especially on my commuting hill: just over a kilometer with a 70 metre change in level and a final one in five section near the top ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Weaknesses: Almost every bolt needed tightening when received - including rear axle :-( Rear brakes well out of adjustment and rubbing No instant assist cutout when brakes applied Handgrips Tyres - harsh ride on the tyres supplied - I have changed to Schwalbe Marathon 38s and the ride is much improved (and less punctures) Controller as supplied cuts assist at 16mph (good), but assist does not return until below 12mph . No carrier mount points on rear stays ("34.9mm seat clamp with carrier mount" solved this) Paint is fragile. Looks to be powder coated and no laquer top coat; the seat tube was scratched within days, so if you wish to protect the finish be very careful and/or invest in some frame protection/wrap. Rear light. Why not power from the battery as for front light? The supplied part is still unused - I use my trusty moon comet(s). No rear reflector. Charging point has minimal weather protection. Branding... not to my taste, and makes it more of a target for the tea leaves ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary: Range and assist is good for my commute which is a 14 mile round trip with elevation change of approx 400ft up and down (each way). I have yet to test the maximum range of this bike on full assist mode. Lowest assist setting was 50% with four further levels maxing out at 96%. I was much happier after changing this to 5% 35% 60% 80% and 96%...have set minimal boost for filtering through traffic, as it can be unnerving with motor coming in. I have experienced the assist cutting out a few times. I am not quite sure of the cause. Juicy are replacing the controller under warranty, and also changing a brake leaver which had a stripped thread on the lever adjustment grub screw. Internal battery will need to be replaced eventually. If, as intended, I use this on a daily basis, the battery will need replacing in two to three years. As it an internal battery, it will not be as straight forward as replacing the (external) batteries on other bikes. If you buy from either of their two stores, or various resellers, I am sure they will set the bike up for you properly, otherwise have it checked over and set up at your local bike store (and get those tyres changed at the same time). I believe the negatives can be rectified, so do not let that put you off buying what could be an excellent, great value for money, bike from a UK company. I previously was riding a venerable Giant Lafree. Although it has taken some time to adjust to the change in the power delivery I am appreciating the extra "tailwind" the Juicy Ticket provides. have set lowest boost. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Overall Rating (out of 10) : 8