July 30, 20196 yr Looking for a ebike, budget £1000-3000. Will be used for asphalt and gravel roads, roads and bike paths. Kind regards
July 30, 20196 yr Cube touring range might do. The Raleigh Motus if you want to be a little more sedate. Pretty much any should do that combination. If you want to stay near the lower end, look at the various offers by Woosh, http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?santana-cd for more sedate, http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?rio-mtb for more off-road, and others all good value. Haibike nearer the high end (no idea of what models might suite)
July 30, 20196 yr Author Cube touring range might do. The Raleigh Motus if you want to be a little more sedate. Pretty much any should do that combination. If you want to stay near the lower end, look at the various offers by Woosh, http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?santana-cd for more sedate, http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?rio-mtb for more off-road, and others all good value. Haibike nearer the high end (no idea of what models might suite) I have been suggested a Haibike bike and I think I will be looking into to more, hope someone could suggest me a model
July 30, 20196 yr https://www.e-bikeshop.co.uk/Electric-Bikes-UK-Dealer/Haibike-xDuro-NDURO-10.0-Flyon-2019?filter=81
July 30, 20196 yr Author https://www.e-bikeshop.co.uk/Electric-Bikes-UK-Dealer/Haibike-xDuro-NDURO-10.0-Flyon-2019?filter=81 Yeah not going to happen lol. They do cheaper models mind
July 31, 20196 yr I have a Cube Acid Allroad. Nice to ride and seems to be well built. Bosch Active Line Plus motor is more than sufficient unless you want to climb really really steep mountain trails and feels natural when pedalling. Mostly very quiet motor and no noticeable resistance when pedalling above 15.5mph. I love the 29inch wheels and would recommend that size on any bike. The Allroad has full mudguards and lights - not sexy but very practical. I like not getting muddy on trails. Should be able to get one for south of £1700 if you ask for a discount. I changed the tyres to Marathon plus mtb to prevent punctures.
July 31, 20196 yr Haibike isn't out of the picture at all. Look at E-Bikes direct, I got a Haibike Trekking 4 which is designed for exactly what you need it for, I got mine for under £1700. Done 700 miles since March and love it. I have a thread on here under the 'road test' bit, and have a look at their website under the Crank Drive section.
August 2, 20196 yr Cube acid one 2018 model are now selling for under £1200 . I have the same bike in the 500 flavour and if it was misplaced I’d buy the same again. https://www.twelve50bikes.com/7624/products/2018-cube-acid-hybrid-one-400-29-electric-mountain-bike-black.aspx
August 2, 20196 yr Cube acid one 2018 model are now selling for under £1200 . I have the same bike in the 500 flavour and if it was misplaced I’d buy the same again. https://www.twelve50bikes.com/7624/products/2018-cube-acid-hybrid-one-400-29-electric-mountain-bike-black.aspx He's just gorgeous! Thank!
August 2, 20196 yr Yeah not going to happen lol. They do cheaper models mind Go for one of Haibikes Trekking models, they are great do it all ebikes, good quality very durable and comfortable.
August 2, 20196 yr You say you've got a budget of £1000 to £3000, as you go up the specs the components of the bike get better and probably more reliable and durable. I would buy a make with a good reputation and spend £2500 plus. If I had your budget I would buy a good Haibike or Cube, if you buy a compromised bike you may end up upgrading before long.
August 3, 20196 yr High end components are sometimes lighter and work more sleekly, but less durable.
August 3, 20196 yr Yeh - in terms of being 'bomb proof' the Cube ebikes are pretty much there. I've done 2200km on mine this year without even a squeak and they are very comfortable over just about any surface (short of proper MTB trails). Mine is the touring version. They are built like tanks and are very heavy (23kg before panniers etc.) so you don't want to be carrying them upstairs and you won't be going more than 25 kph unless downhill or on flat good tarmac. If you can get one for £1200-£1600 I'd take their hands off if I were you.
August 3, 20196 yr Author Go for one of Haibikes Trekking models, they are great do it all ebikes, good quality very durable and comfortable. Yup a perfect bike for my needs but they are nearly sold out (need to get my finance sorted as an expense just come up) I think I have to wait for the 2020 models. Someone on reddit told me this is the best option: https://www.electroncycles.co.uk/product-category/parts-kits/ He said it would be better than any shop sold bike, Buut I’m super sceptical!
August 3, 20196 yr Author https://www.e-bikeshop.co.uk/Electric-Bikes-UK-Dealer/Haibike-xDuro-NDURO-10.0-Flyon-2019?filter=81 What you think about the SDURO Trekking 6.0 Mens 2019 - Yamaha Electric Bike?
August 3, 20196 yr Author not my cup of tea but nothing wrong with the Yamaha motors I read about ebike dongle to make it faster but I just read here on this site the legal speed is 15.5 mph :/
August 3, 20196 yr I read about ebike dongle to make it faster but I just read here on this site the legal speed is 15.5 mph :/ The 15.5 mph is correct as a legal limit for ebikes without licence, insurance etc. There are quite a few irresponsible people who buy illegal bikes, or illegally adapt their previously legal bikes.
August 3, 20196 yr Author The 15.5 mph is correct as a legal limit for ebikes without licence, insurance etc. There are quite a few irresponsible people who buy illegal bikes, or illegally adapt their previously legal bikes. I see in your quote box that you have E-Bike Conversion Kit, are they easy to setup?
August 3, 20196 yr You can go faster than 15.5 mph of course, but it will only power up to 15.5, after that it’s you power.
August 4, 20196 yr I see in your quote box that you have E-Bike Conversion Kit, are they easy to setup? Yes. We bought the kit from Woosh and they had done lots of prep work to make sure the cables were the right length for our tandem, etc. You might be able to save a little buying different parts from different people and putting them together, but there are lots of compatibility details to worry about. I certainly wouldn't try that for a first conversion (probably not even now with extra knowledge gained from this forum. I recommend Woosh; they were very helpful with advice before and after buying. Ours is a front wheel conversion; the bike already had strong steel non-suspension forks and the motor is not especially powerful so we didn't have to worry about torque levers. It took about 1/2 day to assemble, but that was mainly being paranoid about checking details such as the exact right order for bolts/washers/forks on the front. I think if I did another it would be a couple of hours; for experts a lot less still.
August 4, 20196 yr You can go faster than 15.5 mph of course, but it will only power up to 15.5, after that it’s you power. after this only ur foots can help lol
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