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Thanks for the heads up Peter. Following thelarkbox comment, I think I will give it a few more trials to see if I get used to the quick release of power. It is noticeably more potent than other e-bikes that I've tried! What is tbk?

Thanks once agian for your advice. I went to test ride the Eleglide buit test rode this instead and liked it - so I am now the owner of a Hampton hm2 hybrid bike. Just took it out on to the Common and It is up to the job so fingers crossed that it stays reliable! One question that I had: the assist mode has 3 levels and a throttle. Even at the lowest level it is a lot more powerful than other e-bikes. Is there a way to reduce the power in assist mode? https://www.electricscooterslondon.com/products/hampton-hm2-hybrid-electric-bike

Thanks Peter - do you think the Santana 3 would cope with the cycle tracks on the common?

So, thanks to everyone that replied to my earlier post. I dithered somewhat and then went on holiday so missed out on the Argos bargains. I'm not sure they were entirely right for what I wanted but they were certainly cheap. Can I have your views on the following four options. It will be for riding around Wimbledon Common and on the road around Wimbledon. For leisure rather than commute. I'm 5 foot 7 and 96kg, and a fairly mobile 60 year old. I have a non Ebike Hybrid currently that struggles on the Common a bit. Some of the cycle tracks are a bit gravelly! I am also very non handy when it comes to the mechanics - so I want something easy and cheap to maintain. I'm also leaning towards a step through, anticipating declining mobility over the years to come! So favouring the Sanatna 3 and Ridgeback but slightly worried that the tyres might not be up to the Common. Any other suggestions gratefully received ELEGLIDE M2 Electric Mountain Bike 27.5"/29" 649 https://www.electricscooterslondon.com/collections/electric-bikes/products/eleglide-m2-electric-mountain-bike?variant=44804086038752 I would add mudguards and panniers Santana3 with 17AH battery 1049 https://wooshbikes.co.uk/cart/#/category/uid-1 Metroneer EG 1.0 Comp Gravel E-Bike 699 https://www.merlincycles.com/metroneer-eg-10-comp-gravel-e-bike-282643.html I would add mudguards and panniers 53 cm Ridgeback Electron Front Hub Drive 849 https://www.freewheel.co.uk/ridgeback-electron-front-hub-drive-varrb21990

Wow - that is cheap! Ive been advised to avoid deals that look to good to be true! Range of 18 miles not likely to be enough. Any other thoughts?

Thanks Peter, I hadn't come across these before. I will take a look. Hi Peter, thanks for your advice. I haven't come across these before - they look interssting. Why do you think they are better than the ones that I have shortlisted?

Hi, I am a newcomer to E-Bikes and I am looking for a bike that can handle the cycle tracks on Wimbledon Common (they are gebnerally not too bad but there is some gravel and one or two bumps). I will be mainly using it for leisure cycling plus maybe heading to the local shops. I was initially thinking a hybrid with tyres with good grips, but now also considering a mountain bike and then adding on things like panniers, lights etc. Original budget was around £1,500 but might be willing to pay a bit more for a good deal. Current shortlist is as follows (prices are based on decathlon and Evans current listings): Any thoughts gratefully recived ROCKRIDER 27.5" Electric Mountain Bike E-ST 500 - Black £1,399 CANNONDALE Tesoro Neo X 2 Electric Hybrid Bike £2,149 ROCKRIDER 29" Hardtail Electric Mountain Bike E-EXPL 520 £1,899 Raleigh Motus Evans Exclusive Low Step 2021 Electric Hybrid Bike £949