Ebike recommendations
Ebike recommendations
I'm 60 next week, slightly over weight, have arthritic knees, other than that relatively fit! Use existing pedal assist bike on short rides of no more than about 5 miles round trip in roads. But trying to increase my ride mileage for leisurely rides for exercise mostly.
I have a budget of approximately £2000 to purchase an Ebike (mountain type bike) but looking for recommendations from people who have recently purchased Ebike.
Only experience of Ebike is through purchase of UK business Swytch that I purchased a conversion bike kit several years ago, which was good for last two years but now has developed a fault which is a common problem with swytch generation version 2 kit. So now it's time to upgrade to a full Ebike very soon!
Hope anyone has helpful information to help me come to a decision.
I have a budget of approximately £2000 to purchase an Ebike (mountain type bike) but looking for recommendations from people who have recently purchased Ebike.
Only experience of Ebike is through purchase of UK business Swytch that I purchased a conversion bike kit several years ago, which was good for last two years but now has developed a fault which is a common problem with swytch generation version 2 kit. So now it's time to upgrade to a full Ebike very soon!
Hope anyone has helpful information to help me come to a decision.
Re: Ebike recommendations
Hub drive or mid drive motor? Your budget is tight for the latter. The latter is allegedly better for steep hills. Is that important for you?
Re: Ebike recommendations
E MTBs carry a large price premium. If you are only cycling very low milages consider something like this...
https://www.bikester.co.uk/ortler-berge ... cgid=48601
Had mine similar for 3 years - faultless
Al
https://www.bikester.co.uk/ortler-berge ... cgid=48601
Had mine similar for 3 years - faultless
Al
Reuse, recycle, thus do your bit to save the planet.... Get stuff at auctions, Dump, Charity Shops, Facebook Marketplace, Ebay, Car Boots. Choose an Old House, and a Banger ..... And cycle as often as you can......
Re: Ebike recommendations
Thanks for your feedback!al_yrpal wrote: ↑25 Mar 2023, 8:00am E MTBs carry a large price premium. If you are only cycling very low milages consider something like this...
https://www.bikester.co.uk/ortler-berge ... cgid=48601
Had mine similar for 3 years - faultless
Al
My existing bike with swytch conversion wheel is similar tyre gauge, which I have schwalbe marathon plus fitted but I'm finding they slip and slide during my rides, especially in wet muddy conditions on the terrible pothole riddled Liverpool roads. So my thinking a broader chunky mountain bike type tyre would be helpful in such conditions!
Re: Ebike recommendations
Thanks for your feedback, never thought about mid drive. Probably would prefer if affordable as quite a few hilly areas here!
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Front hub drives like a Swytch are more prone to slipping than rear wheel drives. With rear hub and mid-drives you only really need knobbly tyres if you are intending to do off-road trails.Pateo63 wrote: ↑25 Mar 2023, 3:58pmThanks for your feedback!al_yrpal wrote: ↑25 Mar 2023, 8:00am E MTBs carry a large price premium. If you are only cycling very low milages consider something like this...
https://www.bikester.co.uk/ortler-berge ... cgid=48601
Had mine similar for 3 years - faultless
Al
My existing bike with swytch conversion wheel is similar tyre gauge, which I have schwalbe marathon plus fitted but I'm finding they slip and slide during my rides, especially in wet muddy conditions on the terrible pothole riddled Liverpool roads. So my thinking a broader chunky mountain bike type tyre would be helpful in such conditions!
Re: Ebike recommendations
At £2k you'd probably end up with a small battery and a modestly powered miid-drive - unless you are happy to look at used. The other question is whether you want a step-thru frame or not.
Whereabouts are you? Buying from a good local dealer is recommended.
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Easy to swap tyres to Schwalbe Land Cruisers. Very cheap but really great. A continuous bead on tbe centre for low friction riding on tarmac and big knobbles on the sides to give you plenty of grip on mud, gravel etc off road.Pateo63 wrote: ↑25 Mar 2023, 3:58pmThanks for your feedback!al_yrpal wrote: ↑25 Mar 2023, 8:00am E MTBs carry a large price premium. If you are only cycling very low milages consider something like this...
https://www.bikester.co.uk/ortler-berge ... cgid=48601
Had mine similar for 3 years - faultless
Al
My existing bike with swytch conversion wheel is similar tyre gauge, which I have schwalbe marathon plus fitted but I'm finding they slip and slide during my rides, especially in wet muddy conditions on the terrible pothole riddled Liverpool roads. So my thinking a broader chunky mountain bike type tyre would be helpful in such conditions!
Schwalbe Land Cruiser 700 x 40c Hybrid Bike Tyres (Pair) https://amzn.eu/d/fIzQnM0
Al
Reuse, recycle, thus do your bit to save the planet.... Get stuff at auctions, Dump, Charity Shops, Facebook Marketplace, Ebay, Car Boots. Choose an Old House, and a Banger ..... And cycle as often as you can......
Re: Ebike recommendations
You don't need a mountain bike to use mountain bike tyres. Most low end MTBs have some crappy front suspension fork which just adds unnecessary weight to the bike and for road riding an the occasional cycle track, aren't really needed.So my thinking a broader chunky mountain bike type tyre would be helpful in such conditions!
Without my stoker, every trip would only be half a journey
Re: Ebike recommendations
Yes but a lot of the badly pothole riddled roads are like off road terrain!UpWrong wrote: ↑25 Mar 2023, 4:27pmFront hub drives like a Swytch are more prone to slipping than rear wheel drives. With rear hub and mid-drives you only really need knobbly tyres if you are intending to do off-road trails.Pateo63 wrote: ↑25 Mar 2023, 3:58pmThanks for your feedback!al_yrpal wrote: ↑25 Mar 2023, 8:00am E MTBs carry a large price premium. If you are only cycling very low milages consider something like this...
https://www.bikester.co.uk/ortler-berge ... cgid=48601
Had mine similar for 3 years - faultless
Al
My existing bike with swytch conversion wheel is similar tyre gauge, which I have schwalbe marathon plus fitted but I'm finding they slip and slide during my rides, especially in wet muddy conditions on the terrible pothole riddled Liverpool roads. So my thinking a broader chunky mountain bike type tyre would be helpful in such conditions!
Re: Ebike recommendations
Step thru preferred. I'm in Liverpool.UpWrong wrote: ↑25 Mar 2023, 4:32pmAt £2k you'd probably end up with a small battery and a modestly powered miid-drive - unless you are happy to look at used. The other question is whether you want a step-thru frame or not.
Whereabouts are you? Buying from a good local dealer is recommended.
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Thanks but still rather go for a mountain Ebike with usual wide chunky tyres!al_yrpal wrote: ↑25 Mar 2023, 4:47pmEasy to swap tyres to Schwalbe Land Cruisers. Very cheap but really great. A continuous bead on tbe centre for low friction riding on tarmac and big knobbles on the sides to give you plenty of grip on mud, gravel etc off road.Pateo63 wrote: ↑25 Mar 2023, 3:58pmThanks for your feedback!al_yrpal wrote: ↑25 Mar 2023, 8:00am E MTBs carry a large price premium. If you are only cycling very low milages consider something like this...
https://www.bikester.co.uk/ortler-berge ... cgid=48601
Had mine similar for 3 years - faultless
Al
My existing bike with swytch conversion wheel is similar tyre gauge, which I have schwalbe marathon plus fitted but I'm finding they slip and slide during my rides, especially in wet muddy conditions on the terrible pothole riddled Liverpool roads. So my thinking a broader chunky mountain bike type tyre would be helpful in such conditions!
Schwalbe Land Cruiser 700 x 40c Hybrid Bike Tyres (Pair) https://amzn.eu/d/fIzQnM0
Al
Re: Ebike recommendations
How about a Wisper Wayfarer hub drive with Adventure pack, https://wisperbikes.com/shop/e-bikes/st ... tery=450wh
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Are you sure that there isn't a fix available from a specialist?
Jonathan
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Yeah, the only cure is get a new battery bracket, I've already been informed by swytch to purchase replacement, but it's not guaranteed cure! Other customers have said something about removing hall sensor from inside battery pack!