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It's also a tiny battery at 4.8Ah !
It's also a tiny battery at 4.8Ah !
Both bikes have 40psi as per
Assist is the bike name Halfords on label in-store show upto 20 online 10 to 15 average
In the manufacture hand book 15 to 20
Totally flat ridden and have to peddle all the time as bike motor only pulls you along a few metres before you need to pedal again max range in low mode constantly peddling 10.4 miles
Hi I'm 61 not fit peddling quite slowly I'm in lowest setting there are no gears on Halfords assist bike not windy and totally flat
Speed possibly 10mph
Battery is 4.7ah 24v( 115 w I think)
Manufacture hand book shows 15 to 20
Halfords on line show average 10-15 upto 20
In-store which is why I purchased only shows with price upto 20 miles and store said about 18-20
Unfortunately no fine print to read on the sales ticket
Unfortunately the bike is cheap as chips rubbish. Yes its not cheap, but everything about it is. Decent batteries and motors cost more than £500
That is, IMHO, a trifle harsh. The bike is fit for purpose, for some users, but, it would appear, not for the intended use of the purchaser, in this instance.
I do hope the OP gets some redress, perhaps, Halfords will take the bikes back, and do a deal on one of their eBikes with a more powerful battery, and, higher specification motor?
Unfortunately, without evidence, store staff saying 18-20 isn't going to mean much.
Up to 20 means that is the maximum, which will only be achievable with a lightweight rider who is pedalling fairly effectively.
As you say, online it says 10-15 miles, and your 10 is within that. I doubt you really have any comeback, beyond relying on the goodwill of th store.
They do also say only :
Range*:
All electric bikes indicate a maximum mileage range that they can cover on a single battery charge. This is the furthest range in ideal conditions; however, this range can be impacted by a number of factors:
• The combined weight of the rider and any luggage.
• The assistance mode selected.
• The cycling route (e.g. type of terrain and inclines).
• Temperature and climate (e.g. cold weather will decrease the performance of the battery).
• Tyre pressure.
• Wind speed and direction.