Bike Mechanic give his 5 TOP TIPS when buying an Electric Bike
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- čas přidán 23. 05. 2024
- Join pro bike mechanic Paul with his tips on what to look for and consider when buying an e-bike. From knowing the law, saving money in the long run to sustainability considerations and lots more.
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- The customers bike we used in this video is a Cube Bike @CUBEBikesTV
- Mainly Parts from @RideShimano and a @boschebikesystems motor.
We also mention @templecycles4062 here and in quite a few of our videos.
00:15 Tip 1. The Law.
01:35: Tip 2. Brand
03:57 Tip 3. Budget
06:34 Tip 4. Where to Buy
07:58 Tip 5. Sustainability
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I just came across a Facebook discussion on the Engwe group in which Engwe seem to be saying that you shouldn't use their bikes in rainy or humid conditions as it can damage the battery and motor. That doesn't leave many places where buying an Engwe bike would be a smart move!
😂 oh dear! Yes we’ve also come across websites where ebikes are being sold and they state they are not legal for UK roads 🙄 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
I agree products require a good back up service to maintain the longevity. I have just bought a second hand electric Brompton. Private sale barely two years old knowing that the back up would be in place. The shock is the cost of a replacement battery unit (not that I need one) as a price sense checking before buying still expensive at £550.00. Then if you divide by the life usage it works out at £183.00 per annum for three years and if you get five years usage its £110.00 per annum / 52 = £2.11 per week. Your quote "I love my Brompton" 👍 Good points raised.
Hi thanks for watching and your comments. It’s really good (and thank you) for breaking down the cost of the battery as although initially seems expensive it actually isn’t too bad if you look at it weekly.
I “think” I’d only be interested in a pedal assist. The twist and go variety are so heavy they delete a bike’s inherent advantages, and there are some really great “twist and go” alternatives called motorcycles.
That said, the SECRET to a more powerful e-bike is that they’re still sold as utility bikes, whereas even a cheap motorcycle isn’t.
“Horses for courses”
Yes you’ve made a good point. If you want a twist and go you are better off getting a legal moped! Or motorcycle! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment 🙌
Interesting video as usual, l have converted two of my bikes to electric one a mid drive Bafang and the other recently with a hose kit on an extremely old Dutch bike front hub motor l am absolutely delighted with the results bonus l haven’t spent a lot of money and l am retired electrician so just tinkering about the batteries l use are 36 volt Bosch which are wonderful and easily adapted and not to expensive anyhow as always thank you for a fine video
Should be yose not hose
Hi Andrew thanks for watching. Sounds like you have it in hand! Hope they are a delight to ride 👍
@@veloworks9266 thank you yes they are super fun to ride especially as l have two new hips plus a replacement knee you probably have but if not take a look at the Bafang & Yose products made in China of course they seem incredibly well engineered to me and possibly make components for the bike you demonstrated although l don’t know this anyhow thank you for reply and one day hope to meet you and use your service we regularly used to use Jake’s Bike in Bristol unfortunately no longer in business bringing our bicycles from Swindon to his shop.
@@andrewmuirhead86 hi Andrew, thanks for the info and more nice comments. Do indeed contact us through the website if you are looking for servicing work one day 👍👍
Good video, agree with what you said. Am saving up for a good ebike and one main criteria is post purchase support; will get it from a bike shop and most shops are now selling ebikes from reputable companies along with the brands' non-electric models. As you said, longevity and support are important, worth the initial extra expence.
Of course, the saving up part does try patience, as in do I save up for the Brompton electric, or get a 1500-2k pricex bike now...but would have to wait longer for the Brompton. So far, am resisting impatience. 😉
I would add look at the warranty on the ebike. 2 years is standard on the motor and battery, but warranties on the frame, fork will vary. Eg. Volt is a reputable brand and I am sure their
Ebikes are top notch but one of the reasons I didn’t choose them was they only offered 2 year warranty on the frame. That suggests that their frame
Is not that solid. 5 years on the frame is the minimum a manufacturer should
Be offering IMO.
Totally agree. 5 years min is what you want. Great example of looking in more detail 👍 thanks for watching
Tip one: Do NOT buy an e-bike.