Luke12

Ok, thanks for the answers. Just didn't want to commit to the investment if I would have to adapt to new laws at a future date.

If the UK were to adopt the EU law on throttles, would that deem our current ebikes illegal? Or would we still be aloud to use our throttles as they were purchased before the change in law? Thanks

Thanks for your reply. Can I be able to use the throttle without peddling? Or will doing this violate the road traffic laws? It would definitely be nice to be able to have a throttle and would make my journeys a lot easier!

Thanks for the replies. So a throttle that can be used without peddling still complies to UK traffic laws to be classed as a bike? The only ebikes with no resistance to peddling are those with a geared hub motor?

Hi, I have tried a e-bikes over the weekend and am still struggling to decide on which one to buy. Should the e-bikes have a slight resistance when the pedal assist and motor is turned off? (leaving only the rider to pedal). And also, what is the deal with throttles? Are these actually legal if they propel me to a maximum of 15mph with no actual pedaling? Thanks guys!

Right, so if I was to get a bike with a torque sensor then I should invest in one with a good quality controller? Is it possible to get a bike with a torque sensor with the ability to have several levels of PAS, therefore meaning I am able to change the power depending on my mood? Also, as ebikes must only deliver power when the pedals are actually in motion, what would a throttle actually do? Does the throttle provide full power, but only when the pedals are moving? Sorry for all the questions! Thanks

I have read that the torque sensor provides assistance relative to the riders pedaling force. Has anyone rode bikes with a speed sensor and also a torque sensor for a period of time and can I have your opinions on which one you prefer? As it seems like bike with a torque sensor seem more expensive than those with a speed sensor. Thanks

So the in frame batteries are not standardized? I will only be able to find a replacement with the manufacturer of my bike which could definitely cause problems. How about the bikes with a battery that looks like a water bottle? I have seen the Burisch Synergy GT which looks nice and at a good price. Will I only be able to buy replacement batteries from them? Or would these types be quite widely available? Thanks for all the input!

Edit: I agree that the hub battery actually looks quite big when you look at it closely and if having a hub battery would mean expensive services for the future then I don't think that will be too beneficial to be honest! The main reason of why I ask about the concealed battery is because I don't really want a big battery fixed to the frame of my bike, so I guess the main reason would be for stealth and aesthetics like Jonah has mentioned. I think I will look for a bike with a battery concealed in the frame. (It seems these are not very common?) I have found this one online but this is on the pricier side... So obviously I would try to find something quite similar, but in the range of £1000-£1500. http://www.electricbike.com/stromer/ What are your opinions? Would this cause problems for me in the future?

Hi everyone, I have decided that I want to buy a pedelec but there are so many different options that I am stuck for choice. This will mainly be for commuting and sometimes for leisure on the weekend. Currently I am thinking of buying a bike with a concealed battery, either in the frame or in the hub. What are the benefits of a hub battery over having an exposed battery such as a kettle? Thanks in advance!