E bike

STEE

I didn't know where to post this since its not a mountain bike but, anyway What do you think of this bike for a first e bike to buy https://www.raleigh.co.uk/ie/en/stowaway-folding-bike/?attrMarketingColor=Blue

thebiglad

What do you intend to use it for, how many miles will you cycle, commute or leisure? Presume its for an adult.

Do you need to take on a train or have limited storage - is there a reason you want a folding bike?

What is it that attracts you to the e-bike you have posted?

If people understand your likes and needs they can advise or direct you much better.

Joe1919

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058337775/e-bike

Your link above is for a non electric Raleigh stowaway. The electric version is below. The 250W battery is small. An unfit (or lazy) rider might be lucky to get 20 km range depending on their weight and fitness.(imo) A fit rider will do much better.

https://www.halfords.ie/bikes/electric-bikes/raleigh-stow-e-way-electric-folding-bike---20%22-wheel-719102.html

prunudo

Not familiar with that bike, but I'll say the same, as I do to anyone thinking of buying an emtb. Do your research and make sure you buy from a reputable source who sells reputable brands. After sales and their warranty policy are nearly more important than the bikes themselves.

Ceepo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121822226#Comment_121822226

I 2nd this.

Although I'm speaking from a mountain bike perspective, and the conditions are harsher. Even reputable brands can and do frequently go wrong. And can be costly when they do.

Cheap is not always good.

rodderss

I am after an e mountain bike the Lankeisi nv800 gets good reviews.

Ceepo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122351941#Comment_122351941

Just had a quick look at this bike. Tbh I haven't heard about that brand before.

I'm sure it migh be OK for riding on fire roads but I'm not going to lie, I certainly wouldn't like to be going down my local trails on it,.

While it talks the talk regarding powered etc, it has 70 NM, most main brand bikes are 85/90 NM full power even some of the light weight bikes are close to that. It also weighs 35kg. That's 10+ kg more than most full power ebike. And nearly double the weight of some of the light weight bikes. Also I wouldn't be a fan the hub base motors, if you trash your wheel, you might have a job of getting it rebuilt.

It also looks to be powered by a "Trottle handle". This along with having max speed of of over 50kph, would fall foul of the law, as it would be in category of a moped, (could be wrong here though). My understanding is a max of 25kph and also needs to be pedal assisted, not a Trottle.

prunudo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121822226#Comment_121822226

My original point still stands, buy from a reputable source and a company who has good after sales backup.

Also most trail centres and clubs won't permit throttle control e-bikes on their trails, only pedal assist.

rodderss

Yes I agree the bike is over the top in some ways and not as light as others. It's got its advantages though.

Not alot of branded bikes out there that i can find.

Ceepo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122353578#Comment_122353578

I'm not seeing the advantage really apart from the price.

A lot of the main brand now have the same battery capacity. It has basic shamino gears and only 7 speed. All new main brands are now 12 speed, even the older 2nd hand are 11 speed. The suspension is pants in comparison to other mountain ebike. If you're doing off road trails, fat bike tyres aren't really suitable especially in soft ground, as the don't cut in deep enough and will lose grip faster.

As far as I can see nearly all bike shops have at least one mountain ebike in stock and I'd also say if the don't they will have one in a week or two if you were buying one.

As I said earlier, if you're only using it some main road and fire roads it will probably do the job.

rodderss

You seem to know alot about emtb,s , what bike would you recommend under 3k.

I also like the cube stereo.

CramCycle

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122358112#Comment_122358112

A better question is what do you want to do with it? Had a look at the reviews and despite the positivity from the "honest" reviewers, I imagine it is for fire/gravel roads and as a commuter.

STEE

Anyone got the Blaupunkt fiete 500 ebike ? Is it worth the money ?