Electric Bike- worthwhile

Richard53

susiejq wrote: »

The range on a single charge is about 60 miles but does depend on the weight of the cyclist, terrain, head wind etc.

True, but another massive factor is the fitness of the rider. If you sit like a sack of spuds and just turn the pedals (and where's the fun in that?) your range could well be half or a third of the manufacturer's estimate. If you are reasonably fit and happy to do a bit of work, your range can double.

stevec59

I think that they are overpriced for what thy are, I'm waiting for someone to come up with a cheap but legal one, I did see a scooter for @ £250 on Hotukdeals, but no interest in a scooter what so ever, if China can make an electric scooter for @ £250 lets see if they can make an e-bike for @ £350

RichardD1970

stevec59 wrote: »

I think that they are overpriced for what thy are, I'm waiting for someone to come up with a cheap but legal one, I did see a scooter for @ £250 on Hotukdeals, but no interest in a scooter what so ever, if China can make an electric scooter for @ £250 lets see if they can make an e-bike for @ £350

Doubt it, not with batteries starting at around £300.

Also a "normal" bike at £350 is going to be pretty cheap and nasty.

silverwhistle

It's a watch this space situation at the moment, I would imagine. The cost of batteries is going down rapidly, and hopefully with increasing volumes this will help the cycle market too.