I am considering a first ebike (2 Viewers)

[headlight]

The bike I have looked at, online, states that the bike is 27kgs total weight of which the battery pack is 1.1kgs.
Does that battery pack weight sound right ?
I have contacted the shop selling the bike who have stated that that is the information provided by the company supplying the bike.
I have contacted the supplying company who have stated that that is the information supplied by the manufacturer.
1.1kgs sounds to light to me ?

 

[Baggydave]

The bike I have looked at, online, states that the bike is 27kgs total weight of which the battery pack is 1.1kgs.
Does that battery pack weight sound right ?
I have contacted the shop selling the bike who have stated that that is the information provided by the company supplying the bike.
I have contacted the supplying company who have stated that that is the information supplied by the manufacturer.
1.1kgs sounds to light to me ?

Sounds light to me too. Mine weighs around 5kgs. But it’s 5years old so not particularly modern battery wise. Frame sounds heavy at 26kgs too. Is it alloy?

 

[lorger]

Overall weight sounds about right but battery weight is wrong I’d think.

 

[Lenny HB]

At 1kg it will be a small battery with a small range.
My 710 watt battery weighs 3.9kg. Total bike weight 23.3kg but it is quite a light bike a lot of modern ones are 27kg to 29kg.

 

[Rollingwheels]

If you want a lighter bike the Specialized Vado Sl are about 15kgs they use a smaller motor and battery so there is not so much power but as they are lighter it compensates we have had ours a few years and they are excellent top quality bike so not cheap, we are considering changing ours shortly so if they are of any interest let me know, I don’t know where you are but we are near Salisbury if you want to try it out

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[headlight]

At 1kg it will be a small battery with a small range.
My 710 watt battery weighs 3.9kg. Total bike weight 23.3kg but it is quite a light bike a lot of modern ones are 27kg to 29kg.

Battery is quoted as being 13AH 24v with a range of 25 miles.

 

[A S R]

Probably right then. A fairly small battery.

 

[jumar]

What motor unit is fitted....there are quite a few on the market....it is possible to get a Fazua motor that's light....

 

[DandJ]

Which bike is it ? It sounds very heavy for such a small batteried bike.

 

[Coolcats]

The bike I have looked at, online, states that the bike is 27kgs total weight of which the battery pack is 1.1kgs.
Does that battery pack weight sound right ?
I have contacted the shop selling the bike who have stated that that is the information provided by the company supplying the bike.
I have contacted the supplying company who have stated that that is the information supplied by the manufacturer.
1.1kgs sounds to light to me ?

First of all determin what you want from a bike

Second do you want a crank motor or a hub motor (use may determine this)

Have a peek at various motor manufactures these will give a good idea of components

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Try and hire as many bikes you can before you buy

Also if it a general touring bike you won’t need the most powerful motors or biggest batteries

There are also lightweight e bikes coming on to the market. And features such as battery change gears and ABS brakes. !

Other motor systems are out there such as Yamaha but all are slightly different.

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[headlight]

First of all determin what you want from a bike

Second do you want a crank motor or a hub motor (use may determine this)

Have a peek at various motor manufactures these will give a good idea of components

Premium eBike systems and smart functions

Drive units, displays, batteries, ABS, apps and digital services: find the perfect eBike system for your unique riding experience.

www.bosch-ebike.com

Try and hire as many bikes you can before you buy

Also if it a general touring bike you won’t need the most powerful motors or biggest batteries

There are also lightweight e bikes coming on to the market. And features such as battery change gears and ABS brakes. !

Other motor systems are out there such as Yamaha but all are slightly different.

I only need it to do a couple of miles each way, on tarmac.

 

[headlight]

Which bike is it ? It sounds very heavy for such a small batteried bike.

It's a little 20' wheel foldable.
I only want it for a couple of miles each way on tarmac.

 

[PhilMary]

It's a little 20' wheel foldable.
I only want it for a couple of miles each way on tarmac.

In comparison my E mountain bike is 25kg of which about 5kg is a 650Wh battery

 

[VXman]

It's a little 20' wheel foldable.
I only want it for a couple of miles each way on tarmac.

Should be fine for that.

 

[The Wino]

If you need foldable and a short range it could be fine. We went for a couple of decathlon e bikes as they seem reasonably priced and from an on street retailer so there's somewhere to get service if needed. We didn't want to spend a fortune before we found out how much we were likely to use them

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[Lenny HB]

Battery is quoted as being 13AH 24v with a range of 25 miles.

I only need it to do a couple of miles each way, on tarmac.

Mine has a range of 80 miles on Eco, only bought it 2 weeks ago already done 170 miles on it, not bad for an unfit old fart with a dodgy knee.

 

[stevewagner]

I would recommend that any bike you buy has at least front suspension. Even rides on tarmac can be uncomfortable without it.

 

[MattR]

I would recommend that any bike you buy has at least front suspension. Even rides on tarmac can be uncomfortable without it.

I'd suggest that front suspension on many bikes is an unnecessary expense and addition to the weight.

 

[Lenny HB]

I'd suggest that front suspension on many bikes is an unnecessary expense and addition to the weight.

Can't agree just bought a bike with full suspension it's so much nicer to ride especially on rough tracks.

 

[BikerGraham]

When they state the mileage on the bikes.
How accurate are they ?

I imagine it’s based on lowest power setting but on steady riding is this sufficient setting

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[DandJ]

When they state the mileage on the bikes.
How accurate are they ?

I imagine it’s based on lowest power setting but on steady riding is this sufficient setting

It's impossible for the manufacturers to state an accurate mileage as so much is a variable. Weight of rider, fitness of rider, flat riding, undulating riding, hilly riding etc....
My wifes has a 400wh battery and it does 60-70 miles with 5000 feet of climbing. This is mainly because she wants to do most of the pwoering of the bike herself and uses the eco setting only on hills. Works for her.

 

[MattR]

The bike I have looked at, online, states that the bike is 27kgs total weight of which the battery pack is 1.1kgs.
Does that battery pack weight sound right ?
I have contacted the shop selling the bike who have stated that that is the information provided by the company supplying the bike.
I have contacted the supplying company who have stated that that is the information supplied by the manufacturer.
1.1kgs sounds to light to me ?

Can I ask why you want an ebike for a couple of miles on tarmac? You'd not be using it to its full potential unless you need the power assist for medical etc reasons.

What is your budget?

 

[MattR]

Can't agree just bought a bike with full suspension it's so much nicer to ride especially on rough tracks.

The op wants a bike for cycling on tarmac.

 

[Lenny HB]

When they state the mileage on the bikes.
How accurate are they ?

I imagine it’s based on lowest power setting but on steady riding is this sufficient setting

Based on Eco (lowest power) on the flat with no wind and average weight rider I think 75kg.
Our old e bikes it was quoted at 69 miles in practice around 40 miles the boss can probably get 50 miles. I'm 76kg she is 45kg.

New bike is a lot better quoted 80 miles and looks like getting around 50 with a lot of serious uphill.

 

[Lenny HB]

The op wants a bike for cycling on tarmac.

Need full suspension with the state of our roads. Road my old bike with just front suspension on the road last week it was horrible compared to the new one with full sus and longer sus travel.

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[MattR]

Need full suspension with the state of our roads. Road my old bike with just front suspension on the road last week it was horrible compared to the new one with full sus and longer sus travel.

Each to their own but I wouldn't spend the extra £ and weight for s full sus shopping bike for a few miles on tarmac.

 

[headlight]

Can I ask why you want an ebike for a couple of miles on tarmac? You'd not be using it to its full potential unless you need the power assist for medical etc reasons.

What is your budget?

Due to medical issues I can't walk very far.
It's only really for popping to shops to get supplies when away.
I haven't really got a budget in mind but because of the limited use it will get, once or twice a week, limited mileage, and hopefully won't be a long term thing I don't want to spend much.
On the flat how much peddling do you have to do as I understand that the electric motor only assists when peddling ?

 

[funflair]

Due to medical issues I can't walk very far.
It's only really for popping to shops to get supplies when away.
I haven't really got a budget in mind but because of the limited use it will get, once or twice a week, limited mileage, and hopefully won't be a long term thing I don't want to spend much.
On the flat how much peddling do you have to do as I understand that the electric motor only assists when peddling ?

If you buy a used one it may well have a twist and go throttle.

 

[headlight]

If you buy a used one it may well have a twist and go throttle.

Aren't they illegal on UK roads ?

 

[Lenny HB]

Aren't they illegal on UK roads ?

Only if they were sold after a certain date can't remember the date about 2015.

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