Slick
Guru
I couldn't decide where to post this but I thought there may be some people who don't venture into other parts of the forum, but please feel free to move if it should just be in the main buying advice section.
Long story short, Mrs Slick fancies an e-bike. We have always had bikes, but for various reasons it has become ever increasingly unappealing to her to come with me as mostly she feels she is keeping me back (she isn't). We were down the local bike shop today and she spotted a selection of e-bikes and asked what they were all about and we both agreed it could be the very thing for getting her back out on the trail with me. The biggest problem is all I know about these machines is what @Pale Rider posted in the sticky, but I'm assuming things have changed since then, or has it been updated?
Her requirements are fairly simple I reckon, she is looking for more pedal assist rather than full scooter mode, it need to be quite "girlie", (her words) and she is a bit concerned about weight but if it needs lifting I'll be there and we would be careful about running the battery down.
Budget is a bit more difficult but her birthday is coming up so I think getting the right bike is more important than price.
Any help, advice or links to examples will be appreciated.
Long story short, Mrs Slick fancies an e-bike. We have always had bikes, but for various reasons it has become ever increasingly unappealing to her to come with me as mostly she feels she is keeping me back (she isn't). We were down the local bike shop today and she spotted a selection of e-bikes and asked what they were all about and we both agreed it could be the very thing for getting her back out on the trail with me. The biggest problem is all I know about these machines is what @Pale Rider posted in the sticky, but I'm assuming things have changed since then, or has it been updated?
Her requirements are fairly simple I reckon, she is looking for more pedal assist rather than full scooter mode, it need to be quite "girlie", (her words) and she is a bit concerned about weight but if it needs lifting I'll be there and we would be careful about running the battery down.
Budget is a bit more difficult but her birthday is coming up so I think getting the right bike is more important than price.
Any help, advice or links to examples will be appreciated.