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Thanks for that idea. Well timed. I was online looking at cost of bike re trail off road bikes... they are much more dear. I'll have a look at the 'convert your bike ' section here, and your suggested seat post.

Thanks again. I did a bit of reading and came to idea of mid range, which you suggest. Good. I do think I need rear suspension, too many years on road bikes and hard tail off road. Another good. Torque sensing, yes I've now thought that is best for me too. I have a 3 major point tick list now, thanks to everyone's kind input and info on this site. I will read up about the long fork thing. I don't have a long forward reach. I suppose the thing is to go for a smaller frame, higher seat stem? Not sure of effect on these e bikes but at least it's info to give to a retailer too. Very kind to mention Scottish loan scheme, I will tel them. My credit rating is shot since leaving work recently due to the genetic thingy. I'll see how it goes, otherwise I've plenty stuff in a couple of sheds to sell. Anyhow if I dont get out soon in the woods or up a hill, I will go insane! Thanks.

Thank you kindly for detailed explanation. Various power level assistance sounds good. I misunderstood I thought I had to spin endlessly...like a fat burning class...lol

Thank you.

Thanks for points on pedal pressure. I think I will have to test some bikes then, as suggested by another reply. I cant imagine cycling with 'ghost pedalling '...new concept and phrase to me! I've always enjoyed the ' burn' sensation in my legs going up hill. Hmm perhaps as you say no really steep routes, therefore I could manage some pedal pressure on easier slopes. Much obliged.

Extremely helpful reply. Learned much ready.

Hi I am in Scotland. I gather height and weight counts towards ebike advice, so 5ft 9 and 8.5 stone. My disability is I cannot walk far continuously. I want to take an e bike into the woods and up hills. Can anyone help please? I have a Chris Boardman hard tail but due to breathing issues (a genetic thing) I need electric pedal power, where bike would pedal for me 100% if I cannot. Thank you in advance.