Electric bicycles - who buys them?
Discussion
LeadFarmer said:
Phil. said:
I looked seriously at this one but check the reviews, the middle bracket that attaches the bikes is too narrow due to the folding mechanism for e-bikes.
I bought the velospace and still have to adjust the seat on one of our Cube e-bikes to make them both fit. I also bought the wall mount and it folds up really well in the garage.
https://www.thule.com/en-gb/bike-rack/towbar-bike-...
Are you saying it’s difficult to clamp the bikes?I bought the velospace and still have to adjust the seat on one of our Cube e-bikes to make them both fit. I also bought the wall mount and it folds up really well in the garage.
https://www.thule.com/en-gb/bike-rack/towbar-bike-...
A good feature of the Easyfold must be it’s ability to fold up and store in the boot when out cycling.
The Thule rack has a locking mechanism so I leave mine on the towbar while riding. Alternatively the Velospace bracket folds down flat and could fit in a large boot or van.
I fold mine flat and pop it on the Thule wall bracket in my garage when not in use and it takes up very little space.
Phil. said:
Yes, the bracket on the folding version is too narrow to clamp more than one e-bike easily. Whereas the bracket on the velospace is much wider. There are user reviews to this effect online.
So does the wider bracket gives more options to move the clamps around to find somewhere on the bike to clamp to?LeadFarmer said:
Phil. said:
Yes, the bracket on the folding version is too narrow to clamp more than one e-bike easily. Whereas the bracket on the velospace is much wider. There are user reviews to this effect online.
So does the wider bracket gives more options to move the clamps around to find somewhere on the bike to clamp to?We (I) got a Thule 974000 HangOn 3-Bike with No Tilt as a reasonable outlay. At the time.
In hindsight, tilt would have been useful and whilst I only use for 2 x cubes I tend to take the batteries out.
In reality a rack that the wheels locate on would be better - and the amount we are using it vs the estimate...... I should have bought the more expensive type as above
In hindsight, tilt would have been useful and whilst I only use for 2 x cubes I tend to take the batteries out.
In reality a rack that the wheels locate on would be better - and the amount we are using it vs the estimate...... I should have bought the more expensive type as above
I am limited the the hanging style MaxxRaxx carrier i had for my old hardtail. Maxxraxx have created a beam that replicates a steel top tube so the carrier still works with some very very careful loading of the bike but for EVERY journey i remove the battery and replace the cover. Including a very very wet Rostrevor on Friday am i am up to about 400km overall now and best i do is a bit of kitchen towel on any damp inside the cover after it gets gently hosed down post ride and a quick spray of whatever WD type ptfe spray i have in the garage(Muc-Off, GT85, WD40 etc etc), let it dry and battery back in.
No issues yet.
No issues yet.
When the battery is off you can use à neoprene sleeve which can also be used to keep the battery “warm” during cold weather
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Battery-Universal-Built-R...
You can also get a rubber plug to cover the contacts on Bosch to protect the terminals
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Battery-Universal-Built-R...
You can also get a rubber plug to cover the contacts on Bosch to protect the terminals
LeadFarmer said:
When removing the batteries when carrying on a bike rack, does anyone do anything about covering the battery connections incase it rains when driving?
No problems with my Bosch powered Cube. I did buy one of the cap things to cover the connector but lost it more or less straight away.
Barchettaman said:
LeadFarmer said:
When removing the batteries when carrying on a bike rack, does anyone do anything about covering the battery connections incase it rains when driving?
No problems with my Bosch powered Cube. I did buy one of the cap things to cover the connector but lost it more or less straight away.
Phil. said:
Yes, the bracket on the folding version is too narrow to clamp more than one e-bike easily. Whereas the bracket on the velospace is much wider. There are user reviews to this effect online.
The Thule rack has a locking mechanism so I leave mine on the towbar while riding. Alternatively the Velospace bracket folds down flat and could fit in a large boot or van.
I fold mine flat and pop it on the Thule wall bracket in my garage when not in use and it takes up very little space.
Had a tow bar fitted to my Yeti today and was looking at the Thule bike racks in their display. Sadly both the Velospace and Velocompact are both too large to fit in my cars boot without putting the seats down (I want it to be out of sight in the boot when I'm out riding). The Easyfold will fit of course, but its expensive and has the two bike clamping issue that you pointed out. Though I can't see me ever needing to carry two bikes.The Thule rack has a locking mechanism so I leave mine on the towbar while riding. Alternatively the Velospace bracket folds down flat and could fit in a large boot or van.
I fold mine flat and pop it on the Thule wall bracket in my garage when not in use and it takes up very little space.
LeadFarmer said:
Had a tow bar fitted to my Yeti today and was looking at the Thule bike racks in their display. Sadly both the Velospace and Velocompact are both too large to fit in my cars boot without putting the seats down (I want it to be out of sight in the boot when I'm out riding). The Easyfold will fit of course, but its expensive and has the two bike clamping issue that you pointed out. Though I can't see me ever needing to carry two bikes.
I’m sure you’ll be ok with just one bike. Go for it 
And make the best of the next lockdown. That’s why I bought a towbar and Thule rack this summer so we could get out and experience some new trails 
PushedDover said:
Chicken Chaser said:
Yeah saw your thread mentioning the Bike Rack which is near me but I'd probably use NRG myself. I believe the Bike Rack and the Rusty Bike Cafe at Swainby both still hire E bikes for a day so might do that first.
Or pm me and borrow Found your mail in the junk. I have emailed back....
want more whacky in the ebike ?
Hubless, biometric lock, (cool lights)
£1,158....
https://reevobikes.com
Thoughts?
Hubless, biometric lock, (cool lights)
£1,158....
https://reevobikes.com
Thoughts?
Anybody anticipating a no deal Brexit?
Chinese produced bikes entering the EU are subject to 48% tariff
We won’t be in the E U so will we be flooded with cheaper electric bikes/ kits or will we have our own tariffs.
Established cycle manufacturers are lobbying to retain the tariff
Will we keep the 15 mph limit or go for 25 mph.
All we can do is wait and see.
Chinese produced bikes entering the EU are subject to 48% tariff
We won’t be in the E U so will we be flooded with cheaper electric bikes/ kits or will we have our own tariffs.
Established cycle manufacturers are lobbying to retain the tariff
Will we keep the 15 mph limit or go for 25 mph.
All we can do is wait and see.
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