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Hello all - jumping into thread to ask same question on E-Bike advice.
Currently have a fairly decent gravel bike (Nukeproof Digger), but it's not seen much use lately as basically combo of my fitness is failing (seems to have gone hugely downhill since turning 50 in January!) + live in generally hilly area (Tyne Valley for anyone local) so pretty much any ride even form home involves lot's of uphill slogs and the blasts back down but wit not much flat in-between, unless I purely stick near the river.
So.... our work Bike to Work scheme is going live again tomorrow for 6 weeks, but the caveat is only £1,500 limit which is low for E-Bike, and has to be Halfords Cycle2Work scheme for which they obviously push Halfords + Tredz - but seem to be able to use for various online independents / etc, but unfortunately not Decathlon who seems to have decent budget range!
Therefor asking the OKUK collective for ideas as not coming up with a huge amount of choice for EPAC legal options.
Riding would be road + trails + gravel paths mainly - not really thinking of any major MTB type stuff (currently).
Found couple of options so far
Cyrusher Flex £1,389 - Seems to get decent writeups in general / powerful (albeit hub motor) & big battery. Know not idea on roads, but power should help smooth things out. and would be decent on tracks / grass / etc? Heavy and concerned how to carry around as too much for my 20kg limit towbar carrier even with battery removed - maybe front wheel off and in boot?
Boardman MTX-E 8.8 £1,440 - on sale currently if they'll honour sale price on C2W scheme. More road based than above. Lower power but mid motor so guessing putting that through the gears should help. Smaller battery range, but lighter. UK brand / shp if warranty issues.
That's the 2 I've come up with so far - any other ideas or comments appreciated? Thanks!
Currently have a fairly decent gravel bike (Nukeproof Digger), but it's not seen much use lately as basically combo of my fitness is failing (seems to have gone hugely downhill since turning 50 in January!) + live in generally hilly area (Tyne Valley for anyone local) so pretty much any ride even form home involves lot's of uphill slogs and the blasts back down but wit not much flat in-between, unless I purely stick near the river.
So.... our work Bike to Work scheme is going live again tomorrow for 6 weeks, but the caveat is only £1,500 limit which is low for E-Bike, and has to be Halfords Cycle2Work scheme for which they obviously push Halfords + Tredz - but seem to be able to use for various online independents / etc, but unfortunately not Decathlon who seems to have decent budget range!
Therefor asking the OKUK collective for ideas as not coming up with a huge amount of choice for EPAC legal options.
Riding would be road + trails + gravel paths mainly - not really thinking of any major MTB type stuff (currently).
- Don't fancy pure road bike as too restrictive.
- E Gravel bikes all seem far too out of budget
- Leaving only really hybrid bikes or cheaper MTB
Found couple of options so far
Cyrusher Flex £1,389 - Seems to get decent writeups in general / powerful (albeit hub motor) & big battery. Know not idea on roads, but power should help smooth things out. and would be decent on tracks / grass / etc? Heavy and concerned how to carry around as too much for my 20kg limit towbar carrier even with battery removed - maybe front wheel off and in boot?
Boardman MTX-E 8.8 £1,440 - on sale currently if they'll honour sale price on C2W scheme. More road based than above. Lower power but mid motor so guessing putting that through the gears should help. Smaller battery range, but lighter. UK brand / shp if warranty issues.
That's the 2 I've come up with so far - any other ideas or comments appreciated? Thanks!
