Is a Folding E-Bike suitable to use on Bridlepaths (1 Viewer)

[Giddy Lynn]

Hi

I am looking to purchase a folding electric bike but having read up on various makes they seem to only mention they are great for Urban/City riding. I have spoke to a Bike Shop and asked his opinion about riding on Bridlepaths/Country tracks and he said not really recommended due to size of wheels (20"). He said obviously a larger wheel would be far better but I need a fold up so a bit restricted.

I am hoping to try a Raleigh Stow E Way tomorrow so will give it a go (this does not have suspension ouch), but wondered about the long term use, so my question is what ever make you have do you ride it on country tracks and is it stable, comfortable etc.,?

 

[tacr2man]

some thing along this line might be a better choice @Giddy Lynn


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Cyrusher® XF700 Mans Folding Electric Bike 17 X 26 Inch Mountain Bike Full Suspension 250 W 36V 21 Speeds with Power Off Anti-Slip Mechanical Disc Brake and Smart Bike Compute

 

[Bryden]

I have a whisper bike it’s wheels are wider, well I think they are today we did the track from loch trool to loch day in the Galloway forest it was rough in most places and I managed. Mine is the one on the rhs my husbands with bigger wheels is not electric. I brought it locally with the larger battery but here it is https://www.e-bikesdirect.co.uk/bra...MI3fz0ssKI2wIVi7obCh2hXg3vEAQYAiABEgIIKfD_BwE

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[Neilfg]

AS Bikes do a 26 inch wheel folder both a step through and a MTB. We looked for the similar folding bikes but not alot of choice, there is also Dillenger and Woosh, all the MTB are a similar design. The MTB seems to have a small battery size.

We've also had a 20inch folder from eranger, never felt exactly solid going downhill off tarmac, managed it fine and was solid just did not feel it.

 

[Giddy Lynn]

some thing along this line might be a better choice @Giddy Lynn


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Cyrusher® XF700 Mans Folding Electric Bike 17 X 26 Inch Mountain Bike Full Suspension 250 W 36V 21 Speeds with Power Off Anti-Slip Mechanical Disc Brake and Smart Bike Compute

Hi Tacr2man

That's a lovely bike but I should have said I really don't want to go over £1000. The Raleigh is £1100 so hoping its negotiable if I like it. Cheers Lynn

 

[Sausage44]

We have a couple of electric folding bikes (A2B Kuo +). They are ok on grass etc. but not when it's muddy. Like most others things once you are used to them then they are fine for most activities.

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[scotjimland]

we did the track from loch trool to loch day in the Galloway forest

Lovely area, know it well.. did you mean Loch Dee ?

 

[Bryden]

Lovely area, know it well.. did you mean Loch Dee ?

Yes indeed it was loch Dee auto I blame auto correct

 

[Giddy Lynn]

Just thought I would follow up with my trial on the Raleigh Stow E Way. I went up plenty of steep hills and the 4th speed is good to get you up but this depletes the battery. Its a comfortable bike and I managed to go down lots of bridlepaths/country tracks at a steady speed but if they were cobbled I got off as it was too uncomfortable. Going to try the Roodog Bliss this week.

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[Pekepal]

We have just purchased Roodog fold ups and are using them for the first time seriously in France at the moment. We are finding them great. We did a long cycle ride for us of 18 kilometres return trip and yesterday did a similar trip. These were on cycle paths which were sometime paved and others just ruts in grass paths. They do have front wheel suspension and are at a similar price to the Raleigh. The battery takes only a short time to top up. We were a little concerned re the size of the Raleigh battery as it appeared to be smaller but may, of course, be equal in power.

 

[Giddy Lynn]

We have just purchased Roodog fold ups and are using them for the first time seriously in France at the moment. We are finding them great. We did a long cycle ride for us of 18 kilometres return trip and yesterday did a similar trip. These were on cycle paths which were sometime paved and others just ruts in grass paths. They do have front wheel suspension and are at a similar price to the Raleigh. The battery takes only a short time to top up. We were a little concerned re the size of the Raleigh battery as it appeared to be smaller but may, of course, be equal in power.

Hi Pekepal
I tried the Roodog Bliss today and yes the battery is very powerful, in fact it felt like a mophead! I felt like I was sitting too far forward and prefer the position of the gears on the Raleigh. I did like the throttle that allows you to set of without struggling to pedal. Think I will go for the Raleigh as we have a shop near us that stocks them and its ideal if something should go wrong. Enjoy your bikes.

 

[Pekepal]

If you belong to caravan club I believe Raleigh give you a discount.

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[Giddy Lynn]

If you belong to caravan club I believe Raleigh give you a discount.

Ooow I am and I didn't know that, will check it out thank you.

 

[Foxy1956]

I have a pro-rider ebike and use it on all sorts of surfaces. It's a folder, 3 speed and I love it and recommend it.