Rider is a novice and the bike is the only form of transport.
I think the key things are:
1. Crank driven motor - shimano or bosch
2. Biggest battery you can get to give it range
3. Preferably hub gears
4. Decent AD support which may limit things
5. Preferably standard dynamo lights, mudguards and pannier rack
6. Personally I think a step through for a newish rider
7. Given the guy isnt that tall - would 26in wheels be better?
Options are
1. https://wooshbikes.co.uk/?santana3 (cheapish and will be sound)
2.Whisper Wayfarer - which is the top end of the spend and can get a much bigger battery https://wisperbikes.com/shop/e-bikes/step-through-ebikes/wayfarer-mid-drive-step-through-city/ or the cheaper hub drive https://wisperbikes.com/shop/e-bikes/step-through-ebikes/wayfarer-hub-drive-step-through-city/
3.Trek City bike but low power motor and battery https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/t...-electric-hybrid-bike-917441#colcode=91744102
4.Raliegh motus https://www.raleigh.co.uk/gb/en/motus-tour-hub-gear/low-step/?attrWheelSize=26 inch
Any others or recommendations?
I think the key things are:
1. Crank driven motor - shimano or bosch
2. Biggest battery you can get to give it range
3. Preferably hub gears
4. Decent AD support which may limit things
5. Preferably standard dynamo lights, mudguards and pannier rack
6. Personally I think a step through for a newish rider
7. Given the guy isnt that tall - would 26in wheels be better?
Options are
1. https://wooshbikes.co.uk/?santana3 (cheapish and will be sound)
2.Whisper Wayfarer - which is the top end of the spend and can get a much bigger battery https://wisperbikes.com/shop/e-bikes/step-through-ebikes/wayfarer-mid-drive-step-through-city/ or the cheaper hub drive https://wisperbikes.com/shop/e-bikes/step-through-ebikes/wayfarer-hub-drive-step-through-city/
3.Trek City bike but low power motor and battery https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/t...-electric-hybrid-bike-917441#colcode=91744102
4.Raliegh motus https://www.raleigh.co.uk/gb/en/motus-tour-hub-gear/low-step/?attrWheelSize=26 inch
Any others or recommendations?