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Ok not a subject i know a lot about so, I currently have a cheap halfords folding e bike, cheapest i could get which is lovely. The power cutting out does seems a bit abrupt and its not quite as powerful as id like but thats the only fault.
Ideal world id have a speed pedelec but unfortunately these arent road legal so its a non starter. Is there a happy medium where its a little more powerful than my current cheap bike but still legal? What wattage do i need?, Also would larger wheels make things easier for me? This is a commuting tool so im not interested in getting fit or having proper pedal power, i need the laziest way to pedal possible.
Ideal world id have a speed pedelec but unfortunately these arent road legal so its a non starter. Is there a happy medium where its a little more powerful than my current cheap bike but still legal? What wattage do i need?, Also would larger wheels make things easier for me? This is a commuting tool so im not interested in getting fit or having proper pedal power, i need the laziest way to pedal possible.
A mid-mounted motor will whip you up to 25kmh and then fade out the assistance before you hit 26kmh.
The only legal hack is to input the lowest radius in the display settings for the tyres and then run the fattest tyres that’ll fit in the frame.
There are various ways round the assistance cut-out limit, none are particularly legal, all of them are enormously prevalent here in DE.
The only legal hack is to input the lowest radius in the display settings for the tyres and then run the fattest tyres that’ll fit in the frame.
There are various ways round the assistance cut-out limit, none are particularly legal, all of them are enormously prevalent here in DE.
Barchettaman said:
A mid-mounted motor will whip you up to 25kmh and then fade out the assistance before you hit 26kmh.
The only legal hack is to input the lowest radius in the display settings for the tyres and then run the fattest tyres that’ll fit in the frame.
There are various ways round the assistance cut-out limit, none are particularly legal, all of them are enormously prevalent here in DE.
The only legal hack is to input the lowest radius in the display settings for the tyres and then run the fattest tyres that’ll fit in the frame.
There are various ways round the assistance cut-out limit, none are particularly legal, all of them are enormously prevalent here in DE.
That's a reasonable budget for a commuter bike. The majority are claimed to be 250W but that is a "continuous" rating and is often legally exceeded under "max power" conditions. My own bike falls into this category. If you mean 15 miles travel each way then look for a 500Wh battery or above, particularly if there are any hills on your journey.
If you have a local branch of Rutland Cycles or similar nearby then it might make sense to buy from them. The more powerful Ebikes are hard on chains and sprockets so having a good service dept. nearby can help.
Some Bosch motored ebikes have an abrupt speed limit cutoff and can feel like pedalling through treacle above the cutoff speed. Might not affect you though. The other big players, motor wise, are Shimano, Yamaha and Brose (Specialized). Any of these will commute well enough as would a Giant bike or a Cannondale. Kalkhoff are popular for commuting too. My money would go on a Specialized Levo hardtail only just outside of your budget but it only has a 400Wh battery which might not last 30 miles of "easy pedalling". The Levo is more of a mountain bike than you might like though.
With regard to wheel size the majority will now be 27.5". Get a few test rides in and make your choice and budget a few quid for decent lights. Lots of lights.
At this time of year the dealers often have 2019 models or ex-demo bikes at a discount. The "pedelecs" forum is a good resource of information.
If you have a local branch of Rutland Cycles or similar nearby then it might make sense to buy from them. The more powerful Ebikes are hard on chains and sprockets so having a good service dept. nearby can help.
Some Bosch motored ebikes have an abrupt speed limit cutoff and can feel like pedalling through treacle above the cutoff speed. Might not affect you though. The other big players, motor wise, are Shimano, Yamaha and Brose (Specialized). Any of these will commute well enough as would a Giant bike or a Cannondale. Kalkhoff are popular for commuting too. My money would go on a Specialized Levo hardtail only just outside of your budget but it only has a 400Wh battery which might not last 30 miles of "easy pedalling". The Levo is more of a mountain bike than you might like though.
With regard to wheel size the majority will now be 27.5". Get a few test rides in and make your choice and budget a few quid for decent lights. Lots of lights.
At this time of year the dealers often have 2019 models or ex-demo bikes at a discount. The "pedelecs" forum is a good resource of information.
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