http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: electric bike advice en Tue, 19 May 2026 15:49:42 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598&page=2#post-305459 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 20:19:51 +0000 stiltskin 305459@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thank you for that. I may well take you up on that other offer when I next get the chance to get into town during the day </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598&page=2#post-305408 Fri, 26 Apr 2019 22:31:53 +0000 ARobComp 305408@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@stiltskin - My wife and I share our Moofy (Vanmoof S2) and we're able to have it at the same saddle height. She's 178cm and I'm 189cm but because of the way our bodies seem to be constructed with equal length legs we're able to share. Happy to let you have a go if you fancy. I commute on it a few times a week to Lochrin Square. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598&page=2#post-305345 Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:42:14 +0000 Rosie 305345@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I was cycling through West Lothian up a hill last weekend. Heard a creaking sound behind, and then a wee elderly lady passed me on her leccy. Said that this is great, and that she was on low power. Just getting that boost. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598&page=2#post-305280 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 22:31:38 +0000 LaidBack 305280@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@ECT<br /> "The Energy Saving Trust will lend an ebike free of charge for up to 2 weeks."<br /> We can beat that. We would expect a sale though!<br /> #voodoo economics :-) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598&page=2#post-305261 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 19:30:14 +0000 daisydaisy 305261@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@stiltskin I'm 163cm and the bike is far too big for me. I'm perched on top of it and don't feel safe on the roads. I'd say go for the smaller one I'm afraid. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598&page=2#post-305244 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 14:48:15 +0000 Edinburgh Cycle Training 305244@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The Energy Saving Trust will lend an ebike free of charge for up to 2 weeks. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598&page=2#post-305243 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 14:47:29 +0000 stiltskin 305243@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@daisydaisy. If you don't mind ne asking. How tall are you? I was thinking of getting an S2 but both of us are about 171/172cm, so right at the bottom of the height range, but I prefer the look of the S2 compared to the Xs </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598&page=2#post-305241 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 14:36:53 +0000 Trixie 305241@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've been back on my e-bike recently cos I had broken bones and the step thru frame and assist are helping me back to usual fitness. It's such a happy luxury to have her as back-up. </p> <p>As I was heading out the other day, I got stopped by a woman of mature years who wanted to know all about my bike. She had been a keen leisure cyclist in years gone by but arthritis got her. However, she's recently had the afflicted knee replaced and really, really wants to try an e-bike as soon as she gets the green light from her Dr. She was so excited at the idea of being able to cycle again. :) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598&page=2#post-305236 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:52:49 +0000 Edinburgh Cycle Training 305236@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@LB its eBikemotion x35</p> <p>I did have her derny pace me along an empty Carrick-Knowe path last week. That was nice! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598&page=2#post-305234 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:41:44 +0000 amir 305234@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That is what I thought! And that's why my OH has an ebike </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598&page=2#post-305231 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:21:15 +0000 daisydaisy 305231@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Surely it’s only fair that you get to draft the ebike, not the other way round </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598&page=2#post-305229 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:08:50 +0000 amir 305229@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Love ebikes!</p> <p>Mind you, I had one drafting me yesterday (never like strangers drafting) into that nasty easterly. Fortunately I spotted a friend to slow down and chat to :) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598&page=2#post-305227 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 12:46:17 +0000 LaidBack 305227@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@daisydaisy VanMoof are running S2 ads on the nreaks for Belgium Classics and Amstel Gold etc. Really lifestyle thing. Our cycle sport obsessed lodger is bemused why people ride bikes without drop bars and e-assist. My mission is to get him onto our Danish Steps e-bike. (Currently using Mrs LBs Edinburgh Cadence hybrid as small)</p> <p>@ECT - sounds good - what system is Orbea? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598&page=2#post-305223 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 12:31:29 +0000 Edinburgh Cycle Training 305223@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Mrs ECT has had her eBike two weeks now and LOVING it.</p> <p>She went for the Orbea Gain F40, a flat bar commuter.</p> <p>I was allowed to take it to work last Friday. It was a nice ride. The assist up hills and the acceleration from red lights was really good.</p> <p>Its early days but Mrs ECT's cycle commuting has gone from 7km/week to 70km/week. Hopefully she'll keep that up with the weather improving. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598#post-305175 Wed, 24 Apr 2019 19:51:48 +0000 daisydaisy 305175@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.vanmoof.com/en_gb/electrified-s2-x2" rel="nofollow">https://www.vanmoof.com/en_gb/electrified-s2-x2</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598#post-305174 Wed, 24 Apr 2019 19:50:40 +0000 daisydaisy 305174@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My husband got his Van Moof ebike today. It is awsome. It's far too big for me, but so much fun to ride. I couldn't help laughing as the engine kicked in and boosted me along. Love it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598#post-284234 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 15:39:09 +0000 LivM 284234@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>e-Mountain Bike hire advice needed - my husband is looking to hire a hardtail or full suspension bike for a long weekend for some 7 Stanes in Dumfries &amp; Galloway (end of June). It would be needed from Friday to Sunday but probably he couldn't return it until Tuesday due to work patterns. Does anyone know anywhere in Edinburgh that hires out nice mountain bikes? There's a place in Kirroughtree that looks good (<a href="http://www.thebreakpad.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.thebreakpad.com/</a>) but they are a 50 minute drive further on from where they're staying so wouldn't fit into the weekend. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598#post-282049 Mon, 07 May 2018 19:12:35 +0000 I were right about that saddle 282049@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>St Malo trialling 'e-bikes' that are actually hydrogen powered electric autocycles....</p> <p><a href="https://www.actu-environnement.com/ae/news/video-velo-hydrogene-saint-lo-manche-31153.php4" rel="nofollow">https://www.actu-environnement.com/ae/news/video-velo-hydrogene-saint-lo-manche-31153.php4</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598#post-279191 Sun, 01 Apr 2018 19:58:33 +0000 Trixie 279191@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The last sentence of that review chdot posted a while back just gave me a flutter of minor Rage.</p> <p>"However, most men should have no trouble lifting a 23kg bike onto a rear-mounted bike rack or up some stairs." </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598#post-279173 Sun, 01 Apr 2018 17:11:10 +0000 I were right about that saddle 279173@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Whatever the e-bike I passed at Flotterstone was - don't buy it. Massive front hub making a noise like a stick blender to little effect in the speed stakes. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598#post-270092 Mon, 18 Dec 2017 18:31:22 +0000 chdot 270092@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>The ‘battery behind post’ layout is somewhat dated, but it does mean the Pulse is able to accommodate a 36v 12ah Panasonic battery which wields 80+ hours of assisted cycling per charge, putting it top of the class!</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="http://www.ebikeclass.com/ebike-reviews/review-volt-pulse/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebikeclass.com/ebike-reviews/review-volt-pulse/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598#post-270091 Mon, 18 Dec 2017 18:22:05 +0000 Stickman 270091@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/bridge-allan-pensioner-gets-bike-11717542" rel="nofollow">http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/bridge-allan-pensioner-gets-bike-11717542</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598#post-267988 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 13:02:57 +0000 Kim 267988@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Ed1 If you are wanting to get an e-bike on a cycle to work scheme check out the <a href="https://greencommuteinitiative.uk/">Green Commute Initiative</a>, which is a "revolutionary new Cycle to Work scheme perfect for é-bikes. It offers up to 42% savings on bikes for employees as part of the Government’s Green Transport plan but without a £1,000 Limit!"</p> <p>There are several independent bike shops in Edinburgh which have signed up to it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598#post-267981 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 12:19:56 +0000 Stickman 267981@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Brilliant ad from Evans. Show it to anyone who tries the "Edinburgh is too hilly to cycle" line. </p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55aNSgQHSF4" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55aNSgQHSF4</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598#post-262007 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 15:48:35 +0000 Ed1 262007@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If they made an electic bike that was any good that could get on cycle to work would get one, if ever they get to cycle to work money then could catch on, either put cycle to work up or if decent e bikes came down. I know Halfords makes one for 1000 but reviews all say a pup that brakes down has suntour system not bosch. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598#post-262000 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 15:07:08 +0000 PS 262000@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Think the potential for making cycling viable for longer commutes for 'non sport' riders is a positive aspect.</em></p> <p>Yes. This should really be on the radar screen for Transport Scotland, Councils and Scottish Government's strategy for decarbonising transport (I'm not sure they are even there at all). They have much higher potential to change urban commuting than Electric Vehicles by my reckoning. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598#post-261998 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 15:02:00 +0000 Ed1 261998@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Electric bike are good for hills and not sweeting on the way to work also much safer at round abouts and intersections, as can accelerate as fast as a car (bosch CX can at least). I commuted on one for a month. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598#post-261994 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:27:33 +0000 LaidBack 261994@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Was heading up Bruntsfield on shop's Nihola Steps e-bike. Female rider ahead was moving along quite swiftly but in normal darker clothing. I decided it was bad manners to overtake on an e-bike but as a group of students were walking and blocking path, I rang bell on her behalf.<br /> Caught up alongside and discovered her neat city bike was a KTM with Bosch from Granton shop.<br /> Upshot is that she's now cycling to ERI but lives on west side of town. E-bike is useful tool to get her to work. Before she found it too long and would need time to change.<br /> Think the potential for making cycling viable for longer commutes for 'non sport' riders is a positive aspect. Down side is that children will want e-bikes! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598#post-259474 Wed, 06 Sep 2017 05:34:37 +0000 Tulyar 259474@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>One tenet on buying something like this is to make sure it suits you - obviously with basic bikes you get cheap or s/h bike and as you use it improve the saddle, wheels etc and then you know exactly what changes you want to maake when spending serious money on the bike that suits you.</p> <p>Cannot stress enough that buying a bike is something that the person who will use the bike needs to be closely involved with so it should involve getting the person to be in at the selection stage as far as possible. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16598#post-259471 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 23:34:54 +0000 LaidBack 259471@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@daisydaisy</p> <p>Mid drive harmonizes with pedals.<br /> Someone borrowed one to try on regular commute from Musselburgh to near East Calder. Meant a 17 mile each way commute dropped by 25 mins in each direction. Of course time could be improved with lighter more aero non assist bike but done without burning out.</p> <p>I'm happy for Steps Nihola to be used to judge the many other offerings. Not our core thing so not offended if she goes elsewhere after. Already helped to sell idea for others. </p>