My wife and I who are retired, are thinking of biking through Europe and England this coming spring/summer on 'E' bikes. Since we are new to ,E, bikes, is
,E bike through Europe
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to continue what I posted up top: is there an 'E' bike that is recommended over others, or would this kind of a trip even be recommended?
Don't get anything with a hub motor, get mid mounted.
2 reasons for this;
1/ The more central and low you get the weight the better the handling
2/ Hub motors are a pain in the arse if you have to take the wheel out to fix a flat.
For the drive units, Shimano are about the best on the market at the moment, Bosch a close second place.
Buy in Europe and plan on selling before leaving as you won't be able to take the batteries on any aircraft.
Or maybe take a bike with you and buy new batteries over there (expensive option).
And finally, plan on getting some really good locks!
2 reasons for this;
1/ The more central and low you get the weight the better the handling
2/ Hub motors are a pain in the arse if you have to take the wheel out to fix a flat.
For the drive units, Shimano are about the best on the market at the moment, Bosch a close second place.
Buy in Europe and plan on selling before leaving as you won't be able to take the batteries on any aircraft.
Or maybe take a bike with you and buy new batteries over there (expensive option).
And finally, plan on getting some really good locks!
You also have to plan where/how you will charge it. Which I think is getting pretty easy.
Any old port in the storm will do. Er, I mean outlet.
I guess it follows with the logistics of getting all of your other crap to the next hotel and all of that...
Perpetual motion machine?
Don't be silly, it has pedals, just travel with a set of rollers for nightly re-charge sessions.
Bots riding ebikes, we live in wonderful times!