Which electric bike for commuting?
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Can anyone recommend a suitable electric bike for commuting please?
Last summer I tried cycling the 12 miles round trip to work on roads and foot paths, mostly to improve my fitness. Not big miles, but it all counts. Going to work was a breeze, all down hill and flat. But coming home was the opposite, long monotonous hills separated by occasional flats. To be honest, the thought of riding home was demoralising, and after a couple of months I stopped doing it. But I still have the enthusiasm to commute by bike, and an electric bike would help overcome the misery of those horrible hills.
I'd want a bike I could still use in the rain, so mudguards would be needed. I occasionally have to take clothing/uniform to work, so the ability to fit panniers would be good. It also seems that Bosch motors are the best? Also, I'm a big heavy bloke, 6' 3" so a well built branded model with good availability of parts would be crucial. But they aint cheap are they!!
So, which brands/types of electric bike should I be considering? Dont like step though bikes, so city/hybrid type maybe? I haven't set a budget, but can't afford to go crazy. Maybe maximum of £2k, but less is best.
Cheers
Last summer I tried cycling the 12 miles round trip to work on roads and foot paths, mostly to improve my fitness. Not big miles, but it all counts. Going to work was a breeze, all down hill and flat. But coming home was the opposite, long monotonous hills separated by occasional flats. To be honest, the thought of riding home was demoralising, and after a couple of months I stopped doing it. But I still have the enthusiasm to commute by bike, and an electric bike would help overcome the misery of those horrible hills.
I'd want a bike I could still use in the rain, so mudguards would be needed. I occasionally have to take clothing/uniform to work, so the ability to fit panniers would be good. It also seems that Bosch motors are the best? Also, I'm a big heavy bloke, 6' 3" so a well built branded model with good availability of parts would be crucial. But they aint cheap are they!!
So, which brands/types of electric bike should I be considering? Dont like step though bikes, so city/hybrid type maybe? I haven't set a budget, but can't afford to go crazy. Maybe maximum of £2k, but less is best.
Cheers
Edited by LeadFarmer on Sunday 13th August 18:47
Can't help on the ebike q, just wanted to say don't give up on the uphill return journey. Mine is the same, everyone finds the hills the hardest part esp after a long day at work.
But it's not a race, go at your own pace and after week or two you will find you are getting better at it. That is v motivating but it doesn't come straight away you have to stick at it.
The plain fact is that the only bit of a short ride like that that will really get you any fitter, is the uphill part. So keep pedalling and sabe money! Good luck.
But it's not a race, go at your own pace and after week or two you will find you are getting better at it. That is v motivating but it doesn't come straight away you have to stick at it.
The plain fact is that the only bit of a short ride like that that will really get you any fitter, is the uphill part. So keep pedalling and sabe money! Good luck.
https://www.tredz.co.uk/giant-electric-bikes
I've had a few goes on the Giant Electric bikes. Seem better built than most. A solid no nonsense brand..
I've had a few goes on the Giant Electric bikes. Seem better built than most. A solid no nonsense brand..
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