electric bikes & mopeds ( epac )

Annie35

hello, im considering getting an electric moped to buzz around on. Has anyone else got one or seen one? They're classed as a bike but look like a moped (so not going to saw your butt up! :rotfl: ) you dont need a licence or anything to have one.

This is one,, https://eriderbikes.com/e-rider-new-model-15/

neilmcl

Not sure I'd want one that can only do 15mph on the road.

Annie35

not sure id dare go faster, im not a natural traveller & its still quicker then walking, haha

angrycrow

I knew somebody who had one and it terrified me every time I saw him out on it.

Worst of both worlds, the extra weight makes it slow and less nimble than a bike so you can't get yourself out of trouble. Also expect to get hassle riding what looks like a motorcycle with a normal cycle helmet or no helmet. Either get a proper bike or a proper motorbike.

RichardD1970

Really don't like the look of them for the reasons mentioned above.

You are going to get loads of hassle from drivers wondering why you're riding a scooter at 15mph.

If a normal bike is too much effort (for whatever reason) how about an electric assist bike.

You still have to peddle but they have different levels of assistance up to 15mph, and you can go faster if you're up to it and everyone will know it a bicycle.

I have one for my 6 mile commute and it means I can use the excellent cycle path through the park, missing some really nasty junctions and roundabouts.

http://www.cyclingweekly.com/group-tests/best-electric-bikes-need-know-e-bikes-322613

thescouselander

angrycrow wrote: »

I knew somebody who had one and it terrified me every time I saw him out on it.

Worst of both worlds, the extra weight makes it slow and less nimble than a bike so you can't get yourself out of trouble. Also expect to get hassle riding what looks like a motorcycle with a normal cycle helmet or no helmet. Either get a proper bike or a proper motorbike.

Definitely this^^^^^^

To be honest 15 mph isn't fast at all and many cyclists routinely go faster than this on their conventional bikes. Unless there's some specific reason to go electric (health reasons or something) it might just be better getting a decent conventional bike.

Iceweasel

I agree get a conventional bike.

And if you are worried about 'sawing your butt up' just get a good silicone gel padded wider 'ladies' seat fitted.

Strider590

I'd agree with some of the above posts, 15mph is going to get you a lot of bullying and road rage, these things can be classed as bicycles if they have pedals and are limited in speed (15mph????), so it's not as if you can go any faster......

forgotmyname

Try pedalling a 40kg bike. You not going far on that if the batteries give up.

The average cyclist on a lightweight bike will whizz past you. Because it looks like a moped cars will expect you to whizz upto 30mph+ not sit there at 15mph max.

Johnmcl7

As others have said I don't see the point of this e-moped but not really a moped rather than an e-bike. I wouldn't want to ride something like that as I'd be concerned about the quality given the low price of £1500 is around the starting price for a decent conventional e-bike.

John

RichardD1970

forgotmyname wrote: »

Try pedalling a 40kg bike. You not going far on that if the batteries give up.

The average cyclist on a lightweight bike will whizz past you. Because it looks like a moped cars will expect you to whizz upto 30mph+ not sit there at 15mph max.

Yes, mine weights a ton and would be very difficult to start off without power.

But, once up to speed, which is where the assist comes in, I happily cruise at 15-20mph on the flat reaching a max of about 25 due to the gearing, only dropping back into the assist when meeting hills or particularity windy conditions.

The battery should be good for around 30 miles (depending on assist use/weight of rider and weather conditions) and charges in a couple of hours.