Paulq
Bike Rider, Beer Drinker, Biscuit Eater.
- Location
- Merseyside
I spend most of my weekends in the Lakes these days and my advancing age and previous rugby injuries to neck and knee mean that I really struggle on the hills these days. I have been looking at the electric bikes and rode one for the first time this weekend. I have pretty much decided to get one but have a few questions if anyone can help:
1 - I have pretty much narrowed it down to a Haibike Hard seven 9Yamaha) , Haibike Xduro RC Cross (Bosch) or Cube Touring 500 (Bosch).
I don't really know much about Haibike but they do seem very popular - are they of reasonable quality?
2 - The one I was most comfortable on was actually the Hard Seven which is a mountain bike. If I went this route I'd stick some slick tyres on it but as most of my riding would be done on tarmac/light trails I wonder if this is a great option or if I'd be better with something more 'Hybrid like' with 700c as per the other two options listed above?
3 - Dealers seem to really advocate the Bosch system over the Yamaha but the cost difference is around 600 pounds - are they really that much better and is the Yamaha motor reliable enough?
4 - I plan to be out most days riding and wonder if anyone knows how 'charger friendly' pubs and cafes are in letting you plug in for a while to make sure you have enough juice to get back home?
5 - Is there anything else I should be looking at and making sure I consider when choosing one?
6 - Are there portable chargers you can buy and take with you when you are out and about?
Thanks all.
1 - I have pretty much narrowed it down to a Haibike Hard seven 9Yamaha) , Haibike Xduro RC Cross (Bosch) or Cube Touring 500 (Bosch).
I don't really know much about Haibike but they do seem very popular - are they of reasonable quality?
2 - The one I was most comfortable on was actually the Hard Seven which is a mountain bike. If I went this route I'd stick some slick tyres on it but as most of my riding would be done on tarmac/light trails I wonder if this is a great option or if I'd be better with something more 'Hybrid like' with 700c as per the other two options listed above?
3 - Dealers seem to really advocate the Bosch system over the Yamaha but the cost difference is around 600 pounds - are they really that much better and is the Yamaha motor reliable enough?
4 - I plan to be out most days riding and wonder if anyone knows how 'charger friendly' pubs and cafes are in letting you plug in for a while to make sure you have enough juice to get back home?
5 - Is there anything else I should be looking at and making sure I consider when choosing one?
6 - Are there portable chargers you can buy and take with you when you are out and about?
Thanks all.