Help/Advice on Electric Bike

[Mr Whyte]

Today I came out of hospital after having the virus, sadly it has damaged my lungs more ( COPD) and for some very strange reason I now have Angina from it too. I have to build my strength up again so won`t be able to use my Whyte Ridgeway for a long time, so I want to get a Gravel/road ebike, but it has to be very light to carry up some steps. Idea`s ?

Oh price is about £4,000.

 

[Drago]

What are you defining as 'very light'. Even the best of them are bricks when compared to conventional equivalents. What is light to a lumbering hulk like me might seem like an anvil to a feeble weakling like Dirk or Dave7

You then have the second problem of there being no standard measuring method for bicycle weights. Some quote without tyres, some without pedals, some ready to ride...and of those that do quote there is then no industry standard sizing schemeto compary weight for weight between manufacturers. When someone says a bike weights X kg, what exactly does that actually mean? The anseer can differ wildlymfrom brand to brand.

I'm sure its not an impossible ask, and your budget is very healthy. In your position id start scoping out some retailersmin person, because with that budget to spend it is they who should bendoing this dokey work for you.

I hope your quest goes well and you make a decent recovery.

 

[Mr Whyte]

Thank you Drago, I`d hope a lighter than my Whyte Ridgeway which is about 13.8 so anything lighter really.

 

[Drago]

I think that might be a tall order, although my knowledge of that end of the ebike market is poor indeed.

 

[Zanelad]

You could remove the battery when you have to carry the bike up or down the steps. When I put my bike in the car it's very much easier when i remove the battery. I estimate that the battery must weigh the best part of 3 kgs. Not all ebikes have an readily removable battery though.

 

[Mr Whyte]

Think I might of found one, a bit over budget but I do like it.

Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon Evo at 12.4kg £5,500

 

[cougie uk]

What about getting the powered front wheel kit to turn an existing bike into an e bike ? About £500 isn't it ?

 

[Mr Whyte]

What about getting the powered front wheel kit to turn an existing bike into an e bike ? About £500 isn't it ?

I did have a quick look when I got home, but it would add a bit more weight to my bike.

 

[Specialeyes]

How about a Ribble CGR AL-e? Full disclosure: I've got one set up tubeless with 650b wheels and 1x Sram gearing and it's around 12.6kg... and it's ace!

 

[gzoom]

Think I might of found one, a bit over budget but I do like it.

Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon Evo at 12.4kg £5,500

The Creo is your best bet, its got a good motor and battery range. Your struggle to get a lighter eBike.

 

[Mr Whyte]

How about a Ribble CGR AL-e? Full disclosure: I've got one set up tubeless with 650b wheels and 1x Sram gearing and it's around 12.6kg... and it's ace!

Been looking at a Red one, as they look beautiful.

 

[Pale Rider]

Specialized Turbo Creo SL Comp Carbon Evo at 12.4kg £5,500

This site is reliable and gives a weight of 14.33kg, which is also more in line with what I would expect.

One thing's for sure, you won't find anything significantly lighter.

https://electricbikereview.com/specialized/turbo-creo-sl-comp-carbon-evo/

 

[richtea]

This site is reliable and gives a weight of 14.33kg, which is also more in line with what I would expect.

One thing's for sure, you won't find anything significantly lighter.

https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-endurance-sl-e-pro/
Approximate Weight - 11.5kg/25.3lbs

I'd call that significantly lighter - 20% lighter. But also 20% more than £4k. I like the symmetry.

 

[Pale Rider]

https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-endurance-sl-e-pro/
Approximate Weight - 11.5kg/25.3lbs

I'd call that significantly lighter - 20% lighter. But also 20% more than £4k. I like the symmetry.

I'm bound to wonder how 'approximate weight' the approximate is.

Whatever, hub motors are often lighter than crank drives, and all of those Ebikemotion bikes have a small, I mean light, battery.

 

[Mr Whyte]

As I want an ebike soon I just ordered a Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ, hope to have it by Wednesday next week.