Chrisc

i have been reading about what is legal to ride on the road as far as electric bikes are concerned. this is what it says on the department of transport website: "Maximum continuous rated power output of the motor shall not exceed - Bicycle: 200W - Tandem Bicycle: 250W - Tricycle: 250W" what does that mean? can i buy a bike with a 250w motor or 300w? the reason i ask is because i am a heavy lad i would think i would need a more powerful motor but would that make the bike illegal? any ideas? chrisc:)

hi guys i know its going to be a while before i can even sit on a bike but i am now wondering what kind of bike i will need to help me. my list so far is: 1. cyclamatic power plus 2. e-ride from 3e ltd 3. Moskino Eagle electric bicycle 4. powacycle salisbury lpx the only problem is they all have 250watt motors. will this be enough for my 16 stone. i will be pedaling but i will need some help up hill. does the battery make a differance? any ideas? chrisc:confused:

Thanks Eddieo. i am going to have to put the electric bike dream on hold for a while. i just found out that i have a hernia and i have been told to hold off the exercise until its fixed. first the car now this. i am going to keep an eye of things until i get better. thanks to you all for your kind advice and offers. regards Chrisc

Eddieo Iam not sure if I could get to scotland. It's a bit to far. Would the cyclamatic power plus be good enough or do I need to look at something else? Chrisc:)

Not yet I will have a look. I have since found out that Sports hq are getting some cyclamatic power plus's in July. So that's good news.

cyclamatic power plus i have been looking for a cyclamatic power plus. i like it better than the fold but i cant find anywhere that sells them. i was wondering if there is a bike of similar spec and price. the funds are still a bit low but i like to plan a head. i have been looking at the cheaper bikes and came across the giant suede and the izip ezgo. i know that acid batteries are a no no. i was wondering if any one knew of a good bike for around £300. any ideas? thanks Chrisc:eek:

sorry i didnt answer. its a bit late now. bummer. i am still thinking about what bike and i have to wait to save my money up. thanks for the other. chrisc:(

Thanks BigBee. Sounds like a good deal. I would like to come and have a look but not sure if I can. Plus my bike fund has taken a bit of a bashing ( car trouble ). Will let you know. Chrisc

Thanks eddieo I will have a look.

Thanks for the info Dave. I am a male, 5"8 and 16 stone. I have a 26 inch mtb which I have been trying to use but because of my weight and chest problems I haven't been able to go very far. I wanted the power plus mtb version but I can't find one anywhere. I am still unsure which bike to get. Chrisc

Dave is it an easy thing to change the chain ring. i am thinking (after seing your videos) that the folder cyclamatic might be a good choice for me. i would be doing an average of 7-10 miles twice a week to start with .mainly on the road but also some gravel paths. theres only one hill really which isnt to bad. would the cyclamatic fold be good for what i want. you seam to do ok on yours. what sort of speed do you get out of yours? what sort of distance do you get? an example of my journey would be: cycle down hill (no assistance needed) cycle on the flat (some assistance) cycle up hill (assistance or throttle depending on how i am feeling) any advice would be good. thanks Chrisc:)

thanks guys. i might get a fold bike so i can but it in my shed. i am a bit worried about the security of the bike.

local shops i was wondering if any one knew of some local shops for me. i know that there is one in richmond and one in woking. just wondering if there is any others. where is The Electric Bike Centre. have they moved yet? thanks guys. chrisc:)

leave the e bike in the garden is it ok to leave an electric bike covered in the Garden? when i get my new bike i was going to get a cover for it. i dont have any room in the shed for the bike so is it ok just to leave it covered in the garden? the reason i ask is because its electric i am worried that the electric part of the bike could fail after being left in the elements for a long period of time. i dont have enough room to have it in the house so the only place left is the garden. chrisc:)

Thanks Dave. Looks like it's a good bit of kit. Chrisc

Dave great videos. What do you use to hold your camera? I am looking for something to fix my camera to but I don't know what to use.

the 15 miles is the hole journey. same with the 6-8. i might want to go 20 miles (10 there 10 back) but that would be the most distance to start with. i had forgotten about the e-ride. i wonder if anyone has one on here? it does look like a good bike.

thanks for the info guys. i have worked out a few journey's that i would be doing. some would be a bit hilly and the longest so far is about 15 miles. most of the journeys are about 6-8 miles. i would probably be pedlling for most of the journey and need help on the hills. not sure of the incline but i dont think they are to steep. i would be traveling mostly on the road. but there is some gravel cycle ways which i would also go on so the tyres would need to be able to handle gravel. my mountain bike had great tyres for what i used to do. i am wondering if the cyclamatic fold would not be up to the job. any ideas would be good. i am still looking at the cyclamatic power plus. i did see a powabyke for £95 and its local but i think that is to cheap. thanks guys chrisc:)

Thanks for the info Dave. I am thinking may be the Mtb might be better for me. I will be doing slot of road cycling and not sure if I can change the chain. But then having said that I did watch your videos and your bike does look good. Well I do have some time to think about it. Thanks again chrisc

Thanks Dave i was wondering which one would be the best. i like the look of the mountian bike version but the fold version would be handy to fold up and stick in my car. i ashume they are the same spec. chrisc

thanks Ratzakli. i think the Cyclomatic Power Plus is at the top of my list at the moment. i nearly got a second hand one for about £300 but i was put off at the last minute. so for now i shall just wait until i can get one from a supplier instead of ebay. chrisc:)

Great idea. Thanks

The alternator packed in. It was old anyway. Got to get a new battery as well. Was tempted to just buy the bike instead.

Thanks Allen. Ive got to use alot of my money to fix my car which is a bit of a bummer. The cyclamatic is going to the top of my list old timer. I have found one from a shop for £500. I just need to save the money now. Chrisc:rolleyes:

well. it looks like i am going to have to put the electric bike on hold for a while. i was getting ready to go to bigbees clearance day to see if i could pick up a bargin. i went to start my car and it didnt start. not really sure whats wrong but i need to get it sorted as its my only transport at the moment. looks like i am going to have to use some of the ebike money that i had saved. i am a bit naffed of because i was so close. thanks to you all for your advice. i am going to keep an eye on ebay and this forum while i build up my money again. now i am going to spend the day trying to get my car fixed. have a good day. Chrisc