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Impressions after buying Two weeks on, and I've done about 40-50 miles on our 806fe, and my wife (for whom the bike was bought) has done about 10, as she has less free time. Overall, we're very pleased. Service from Inno Cycles at York was excellent, although the cable-wrapping to the (optional) handlebar power switch was in an unattractive transparent finish. Martin is going to source some in black to improve the appearance at first service. On delivery, the battery had little power, but after just one full charge and a full empty (recommended conditioning involves 3x this cycle) the bike did c22-25 miles using power all the way, and mostly going pretty quickly. This is quite a quick bike for a little folder, and our local advisory roadside speed camera clocked me at 19mph flat out (very slightly downhill), but power from the motor was still coming. At just under 15 stone and 6'1" with average proportions, I feel that I'm about max size for the bike, and although we had intended to buy another in a few months, for me it may need to be a bigger bike. There's a noticeable amount of flex in the seat post when set to my height. Still, it's a great bike for bombing around locally and for someone a little smaller its a viable option as your only bike. The gears are easy to use, although the logic of change needs some familiarity - on the right (back cogs) the smaller button shifts up whilst the big one shifts down, yet on the left (big cogs at the front) its the opposite! However, the lower ratios are totally unused by both myself and my (non-cycling) wife - you'd need to be climbing the wall of a house before needing to change down to the lower 8 gears! The finish is very good and all the ingredients look right and work right. The locking nut on the folding steering post (is that the right term?) keeps coming undone unless done up mighty tight - stronger locking springs or a lock-washer would help - but I guess this may be a feature of other folders too. There's a knack to bending forward and tightening the knob whilst riding! So far, we're very pleased with our 806fe and would recommend it to others considering it.

Appreciation Thanks, David, for taking the time to reply. When things become as busy as they are sounding for you, you need to hear that your presence and time is appreciated. Chris

It is written (offthread) The popular use of "it is written" probably comes from the Bible, Luke chapter 4. Jesus was tempted three times by the Devil and three times the answer is based on the statement "it is written". The focus on authoratative writings (especially, but not solely the Jewish Law) during Old Testament times led the phrase "it is written" to become commonplace in referencing an answer (e.g. Joshua 10:13, Psalms 40:7). Chris Whoops!! - I just realised I was commenting on an ancient post .... oh well, done now!

Inno-word! Good to see Martin of Inno Cycles on here, responding. Connecting the dots, Martin, it's me you're bringing the 806fe to on Tuesday! Inno-word ... Sale! Chris. for the benefit of other readers, I spoke yesterday with Martin of Inno Cycles in York, whose enthusiasm, apparent honesty, answers to my many questions - not to mention a decent price and free personal delivery - won an immediate sale!

806 Alpino spec Like Teejay, I'm confused over the 36v motor but 24v battery. Wisper Bikes Alpino spec Likewise, after the praise given to the gearing (above in this thread), why the new gears? Re. the white frame, it does look good, yet the spec still describes this as Diamond Black Metallic - probably just not updated from 806fe spec table ... but maybe there'll be a choice of colours for both?

Discrepancies I eagerly await replies to your question, Teejay. I do wonder whether some dealers pay much attention to what goes on their sites. Chris

806fe or 806 Alpino? Now, just to complicate things, I see there is another version of the 806, the Alpino Wisper Bikes. There seem to be quite a few differences from the 806fe ... different motor, different gears, 6 power modes ... and higher price. Does anyone know what the difference will translate to in use? It would be used for a mixture of road and trail, both by my small 8 stone wife and myself (6'1" & almost 15stone). Chris.

Panniers .... also, if David reads this before replying ... The Wisper brochure refers to a range of accessories (there are panniers shown in the Wisper site Gallery). I can't see any link to these on their site, however, so I can't find out whether anything is available for the 806.

Consistent spec? Hi all. I'm joining the thread because my wife and I have also decided on the 806fe, winning the competition against cheaper options (Alien Pulsar) and more powerful ones (Greenedge Blackstar2) because of the all-round quality and Wisper's presence on this site! Looking at suppliers though, the quoted spec seems to vary. Some quote just 14 gears All-About-the-Bike and Electric Cycle Company for example. Another I've seen pictures handlebars with those nice 'palm rests' (can't rememember which site now). Are you able to comment, David - and perhaps suggest a dealer near to Newcastle-upon-Tyne? Chris