I was speaking to my father last night, who expressed an interest in getting himself an electric assisted bike. He would mostly be using it for getting into the local town centre, a round trip of about 6 miles with a maximum gradient of 1 in 20 (ie 5%.)
I am looking for thoughts and recommendations on what is available, either as a purpose built bike or a conversion kit for a normal bike. My father wants something with an upright riding position and would need to be able to carry stuff on the bike (eg using panniers.)
Ideally he would need to test ride some bikes. Does anyone know of any good dealers? He lives in south Bedfordshire, so has easy access the London, Cambridge and Oxford area. If he were to visit me he could then get to the likes of York.
I am looking for thoughts and recommendations on what is available, either as a purpose built bike or a conversion kit for a normal bike. My father wants something with an upright riding position and would need to be able to carry stuff on the bike (eg using panniers.)
Ideally he would need to test ride some bikes. Does anyone know of any good dealers? He lives in south Bedfordshire, so has easy access the London, Cambridge and Oxford area. If he were to visit me he could then get to the likes of York.