Best small wheeled electric bike?

[cyberyacht]

We have 2 of those they have been faultless had them for 4 years now

We've got a couple of Carrera CrossCity bikes as well, for about five years, although they haven't had much use this year.

 

[Fragle]

Hi interested in your bikes as we have AS bikes but they are getting a bit old now so new ones may be a better idea. We live in Bedfordshire

I’m at the show right now. I’ll pm you later if you’re interested.

 

[Jaysdad]

Hi all, looking for a small wheeled electric bike for my 5’ 2” wife. No need to be folding , lightweight BUT main item it must be good on large hills. We have some steep hills here Devon. Suggestions needed.


Colyboy

Have a look at MyRider, I have GB3, Wife has myrider 1

 

[LostinWales]

I bought the folding Schiano from Amazon around 700 quid. Been very pleased with it, managed to vet up a 1 in 4 hill a few weeks ago without stopping. Range is adequate probably 35.miles

 

[TheCaller]

Are you SURE it has to have small wheels? I find my wife's Brompton so much more uncomfortable and unstable compared to my bike with its ''normal'' wheels. I know your wife isn't tall, but that doesn't mean she can't use a bike with bigger wheels. I urge you to have a re-think, mate.

That's due to the Brompton's geometry rather than its small wheels. When you get used to them, their stability is ok, just they are sensitive and nimble at the bars. I've cycled some very rough dirt roads on my Brompton. But they are very difficult to go no-handed...

But I agree, there are plenty of bikes with larger wheels that are fine for shorter people that want an easy and stable ride.

A Brompton will feel very 'nervous' when you first ride it, but it is very nimble & agile. Ideal for avoiding potholes rather than riding through them. It does take a bit of getting used to though.

I electrified a standard Brompton with a Pendix kit. Just as expensive as if I had bought a Brompton Electric, but I prefer it. Silent crank drive with very good torque sensing.

The other advantage of a Brompton is that you can fold it & take it into your destination (pub, shop, wherever), rather than having to try & find somewhere secure to lock it to outside (& still get it nicked). It's designed as a means of going to somewhere, rather than a bike for going for a ride just for the pleasure of it.

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[Conal]

Folkranger Brompton has introduced a software update which allows the battery top controls to be remotely controlled from a smartphone. My wife’s is now easily accessed from her handlebar mounted iPhone 12.

 

[two]

but the OP does not want/need a foldable.

 

[Ditcha]

but the OP does not want/need a foldable.

This is fun he will be told what he wants

 

[colyboy]

Thank you all, what a mix of answers and recommendations . We will take time and look at all kinds of bikes. We think the answer will be “ try before you buy”. Thanks again.

Colyboy & Colygirl

 

[Al n Val]

You don't watch that clown do you

I’ll bet you do incognito

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[Swiss]

We've a couple of folding Wisper 806 Torque version with the 700W battery, comes with 20" wheels, lights, full mudguards and rear rack. Having the 700W battery (90 mile quoted range) means we can use them all week without needing to recharge them. I fitted a Garmin Montana satnav, expanding panniers for shopping etc and suspension seat post (game changer) as the bike has none of it's own suspension. They weren't cheap by any means but they have been perfect for us.

 

[Folkranger]

Folkranger Brompton has introduced a software update which allows the battery top controls to be remotely controlled from a smartphone. My wife’s is now easily accessed from her handlebar mounted iPhone 12.

There's too much of this trying to control everything through screens. (or am I just an old out of touch fogie). I'd much rather have seen Brompton bring out some proper handlebar controls. Whatever happened to the common sense science of ergonomics.

 

[dulvil]

I’ve had one of these for a long time now
Yes big and heavy but I have a garage
Despite small wheels very stable and comfortable
No need to pedal

 

[urban_biker]

Another vote for the Brompton here. Yes, its a bit twitchy first time you ride it. but the small fold is fantastic. I was riding mine over cattle grids Ok in the New Forest a few weeks back so no particular issues with the smaller wheels. Both ours have been fitted with the Swytch electric conversion kit which works pretty well.

 

[Detnor]

Roodog Cosmo has been perfect for my wife, great support from Scot and Tina at Roodog.

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[RowleyBirkinQC]

Folkranger Brompton has introduced a software update which allows the battery top controls to be remotely controlled from a smartphone. My wife’s is now easily accessed from her handlebar mounted iPhone 12.

Until some horrible scrote nabs said phone and buggers off on his (also stolen) scooter.

 

[jezport]

Having had and tried many bikes I can say that for normal hills you need minimum of 20" wheels and xantrex decent set of gears.
Bare in mind smaller wheels= lower stability.
We have 2 decent folding 20" wheels bikes with 7 speed shimano gears on a front drive hub. It was great on everything except decent hills. We put nobbly tyres on which made it safer and better on hills and bends.
We now have large wheel emtbs and can go anywhere.

 

[Conal]

jezport Just watched a vlog where Bromptons took part in regular extreme (short) hill climbs in London. I regularly climb very steep roads in my Brompton - the lowest (highest?) gear is excellent.
I would not take it “off road”!

 

[Conal]

Folkranger The display in this App is very clear - it replicates the battery top controls

 

[steve69]

Bare in mind smaller wheels= lower stability.

Have you tried riding a penny-farthing?....

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[Hayesdec]

Hi all, looking for a small wheeled electric bike for my 5’ 2” wife. No need to be folding , lightweight BUT main item it must be good on large hills. We have some steep hills here Devon. Suggestions needed.


Colyboy

Hi
I have a mirider gb3 for sale if your interested I bought it last year at the motorhome show had everything put on it. My partner is quite small. And she rode it for too trips away and now she has compression on the spine and doesn’t have the enthusiasm to ride it anymore. I’ve tried it a few times and it is good on the hills. And small and folds nicely. I don’t need it as I have a mountain bike. I paid 2500. For it at the show. Probably only done 40 miles still has guarantee from mirider. You can have it for 1500. To be honest it’s good for about 15 miles mirider will tell you different. If you did want to increase the mileage you could get another battery.

 

[amarch]

We bought EZGo 20" step through folding bikes a couple of years ago because they weigh only 16kgs without the battery installed. We absolutely love them and the motor is powerful enough to cope with steep hills without losing much speed. Only thing we had to do was change the saddle to a more comfortable wide gel seat. I think this is a common problem with manufacturer's saddles - they seem to think the harder the better!!!

 

[Tonks]

We've a couple of folding Wisper 806 Torque version with the 700W battery, comes with 20" wheels, lights, full mudguards and rear rack. Having the 700W battery (90 mile quoted range) means we can use them all week without needing to recharge them. I fitted a Garmin Montana satnav, expanding panniers for shopping etc and suspension seat post (game changer) as the bike has none of it's own suspension. They weren't cheap by any means but they have been perfect for us.

I've been looking at the Wisper 806s in both Cadence and Torque versions as a potential next bike from my Freego (which is almost the same, except the Freego has front suspension). My Freego has been fantastic in every way except weight though. I do find it heavy to lug in and out of the van. My Dahon (non-'e') is MUCH lighter. I keep looking at lighter bikes, but I haven't yet persuaded myself that the huge cost for the lighter versions is worth it when the Freego is still working very well.

 

[Albacore]

I've had an E-go max for a couple of years now, great range and not too heavy. Customer service is also very good. Highly recommend, they have a range of bikes from the smaller lite to the max plus with fat tyres. Www.E-gobike.Co.uk