Cyclezees' ansmann, should be better than the f40 folder and cyclezee is a recognised specialist electric bike dealer.

Regular support on forum it would meet your spec. The 8 speed hub gives you a better gear range than the seven (400% against 300% if my memory is right)

I was close to being sold on the Ansmann the moment I saw it. But as it's the first e-bike I ever rode I need to see the competition before I shell out. I need to see/ride a Wisper 806 before I make a final decision. (Before sale ends )

Another question (apologies - I'm an inveterage pre-purchase researcher)

 

What about the large wheel folders - earlier in the thread the Woosh Zephyr B was proposed - there's also a Beocycles Chameleon 24/XL

 

Minimum folded size is not an issue for me - I'm never going to carry it on public transport - it's just ease of getting it into the office (and possibly the car)

 

TIA

I test rode the Zephyr-B last month for about 20 miles, there was about 30% left in the battery at the end. It's very light, despite having a big BPM motor, handles well and extremely comfortable. Full suspension and remote lockout control for the front fork, you can adjust the suspension to suit the road if you like, I only adjusted it once at the start. The 52T chain ring slows down the cadence, this should really be more widely adopted on e-bikes. Maximum unrestricted speed is about 22mph. It also has hydraulic front and rear brakes. It folds/unfolds in about 5 seconds. It feels quite like the Zephyr CDN but faster and more comfy.

Edited December 27, 201411 yr by trex

If folding is less important than being compact then an eZee Street would also meet the requirements, 20" wheels, Nexus 7 speed hub gears, a choice of 4 battery capacities and the bike that climbed the steepest street in the world.

Interesting alternative to the Ansmann - I do like the centrestand (and big battery option). But not in the same league quality-wise I presume.

But not in the same league quality-wise I presume.

I might be slightly biased, but eZee are the best electric bikes made in China.

Hi Terry,

Here is the photo that I couldn't send/attach in the conversation.

Any thoughts on the Wisper 806 ?

Hi Terry, I have a Wisper Classic 806 2014 model with the plastic battery casing. Guess what has happend the power circuit end case towards the seat had completely snapped off while I was riding the 11 month old bike. If the dealers think this is quality build bike made by Germans think twice. this should not have happened if the bike was tested for vibrations which causes more damage the part on most bike. The battery casing should have had a support bracket under the circuit part of the case to stop this happening. this bike has had part drop of it as the main compliant. I would recommend any one buy the 2015 bike, to bounce the rear a few times before buying it then see if it's value for money.

Peter makes a very valid point about support for his controller box and his recommendation of test bouncing the battery end of the bike a few times is a good one. I would also add waggling the bike to the test.

A good bike must feel mechanically sound.

I've got 2 ebikes, both of which would do your trip. I've got a Kudos Tourer and a Kudos Typhoon.

The Typhoon is gruntier but for a trip like yours I'd take the Tourer. It has mudguards, lights, a rack and panniers.

The Tourer doesn't have a throttle but if you get tired/lazy, simply turning the pedals makes the motor kick in. At the sale price right now, it's a good buy.

 

The battery comes off in a few seconds to recharge at home or office.