electric bikes
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http://www.hi-powercycles.com/2015-hpc-xc-series-5...
Ugly but fast.
There was a UK firm doing a nice looking twin motor jobby a couple of years back but I can't remember who they are.
Ugly but fast.
There was a UK firm doing a nice looking twin motor jobby a couple of years back but I can't remember who they are.
I have an Oxygen EMate City (slightly earlier model than one shown).
Very good at helping with hills and headwinds and good for something like thirty miles(on flat)without pedaling(mainly towpaths). Will do 60/70 miles using the mid setting, though I tend to recharge at 160/200 miles as I usually cycle along at more than 12.5 MPH(15 MPH on high setting though seldom use).
One thing I would say is, having the motor in the wheel can be an hassle when removing to repair a puncture as the supply cable goes through the centre of the spindle so the cable needs to be unplugged(not a problem)then a ring-spanner used to undo the wheel nut, which can be fiddly as there is not a lot of space in which to turn the nut. Not really a problem when at home with the bike on a stand, but when out-and-about and of course raining?
If I ever need to purchase another, would go for one with the motor in the crank which I'd imagine would alleviate such problems.
Very good at helping with hills and headwinds and good for something like thirty miles(on flat)without pedaling(mainly towpaths). Will do 60/70 miles using the mid setting, though I tend to recharge at 160/200 miles as I usually cycle along at more than 12.5 MPH(15 MPH on high setting though seldom use).
One thing I would say is, having the motor in the wheel can be an hassle when removing to repair a puncture as the supply cable goes through the centre of the spindle so the cable needs to be unplugged(not a problem)then a ring-spanner used to undo the wheel nut, which can be fiddly as there is not a lot of space in which to turn the nut. Not really a problem when at home with the bike on a stand, but when out-and-about and of course raining?
If I ever need to purchase another, would go for one with the motor in the crank which I'd imagine would alleviate such problems.
I would find a good localish shop and go from there, unless you are very handy with the spanners.
My local shop lambasts people who have bought cheap electric bikes off the net, a small but critical part fails and spares are very hard to get, or at least cost effectively get in a decent time period.
My local shop lambasts people who have bought cheap electric bikes off the net, a small but critical part fails and spares are very hard to get, or at least cost effectively get in a decent time period.
http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/ Lots of info and tech chat here.
I got a Cytronex in 2004 to get me back into cycling following a below knee amputation some years previous. I picked Cytronex as they are quite light for Ebikes using regular bikes as donors. I also wanted a work out not just a free ride. The way I used it basically flattened out the hills and when used for work enabled me to arrive unsweaty.
I've since progressed back into normal cycling but the Cytronex was a great stepping stone
I've since progressed back into normal cycling but the Cytronex was a great stepping stone
we run a specialist electric bike shop in Poundbury, Dorset. We are a Raleigh dealer so stock all the best stuff - Haibike, Raleigh, KOGA Sparta. pm me if you like - always a good deal for fellow PHers.....even if you don't buy from us we'd be delighted to point you in the right direction of good local shops to you. don't leave this to a regular LBS. they don't have the ability to help with a specialist, expensive decision. you need to ride a lot of different types and brands to get what works for you. My absolute top pick is definitely the Haibike Hard Seven.
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