Suggest an eBike for Siân

[Jim]

I'm not quite ready for an eBike yet, but Siân is. The problem is, I have a 30kg limit bike rack and only 15 of it spare. So need to find her a bike so she can keep up with me and sans Battery weighs only 15kg or under. We cycle mostly road but do some gravelly footpaths. Siân is 5'4" and light. Any suggestions?

 

[jumartoo]

I'm not quite ready for an eBike yet, but Siân is. The problem is, I have a 30kg limit bike rack and only 15 of it spare. So need to find her a bike so she can keep up with me and sans Battery weighs only 15kg or under. We cycle mostly road but do some gravelly footpaths. Siân is 5'4" and light. Any suggestions?

I'm about 5'3" and I have a great gravel bike (may be for sale, but it's in Spain ).

Anyway, it's a Canyon bike. A small battery because the bike is lightweight enough to be ridden without the battery. But sufficient power to keep Siân ahead of you up the hills!

 

[Jim]

But sufficient power to keep Siân ahead of you up the hills!

I do slow right up on hills these days, probably a combination of age and the effects of gravity on my 17½ stone. I'm finding that on long accents there always seems lots of excuses to stop and take the camera out

 

[andysam]

Unless you go for one of those off brand bikes, I'm not aware of anything that light.

 

[Dutch 68]

Specialized makes great e-bikes with a light construction, not cheap but very good,
If you would be able to upgrade your bike rack then I would suggest A Gazelle ultimate with stepless enviolo gears, it’s a great quality, low maintenance touring bike. 2 with the highest comfort level.

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[dulvil]

Don’t know about the actual weight but it feels light, Reise and muller tinkled, sue has one and it’s great

 

[Nirvanauk]

Ribble cycles very light weight. My neighbour has 2 and swears by them.

 

[jumartoo]

I do slow right up on hills these days, probably a combination of age and the effects of gravity on my 17½ stone. I'm find that on long accents there always seems lots of excuses to stop and take the camera out

It took us a long time to find out/agree that an ebike was a plus and not us giving in to new technology.

Once you've tried an ebike, you won't want to go back.

 

[Mikeco]

You might have to consider a different bike rack to give you more choice, my Fiamma one for the back doors says 35kg but as I have bolted it to the door I carry around 45 kg.
I took a photo of this very simple German made bike rack for a PVC, the aluminium section simply slides inside the hollow sections which are fixed to the van, slides out to get to the doors.

 

[Littlewheels]

If you don’t want to spend serious money and at the risk of theft since it’s on a rack along with only road and trail riding at most,this might well be all you need.

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[DandJ]

You won't find lighter than Ribble £ for £...and they do some lovely colours too....
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[Bustup15]

Mrs B has one of these and loves it but overweight for you it seems. She's 5ft 1!

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[offagen]

If you don’t want to spend serious money and at the risk of theft since it’s on a rack along with only road and trail riding at most,this might well be all you need.

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24.5kg. Way over Jim's weight restriction.

Mrs Og has an Emu e-bike which is 19kg (battery not removable). There's not a huge choice of ladies' e-bikes weighing less but they are about. I've found that bike manufacturers can be coy about stating bike weights and sometimes (gasp) they tell porkies. Always best to check with some scales.

 

[RedFrame]

Specialized makes great e-bikes with a light construction, not cheap but very good,
If you would be able to upgrade your bike rack then I would suggest A Gazelle ultimate with stepless enviolo gears, it’s a great quality, low maintenance touring bike. 2 with the highest comfort level.

The Ultimate c380 is 25Kg, without battery around 21Kg, so unfortunately too heavy for Jim's requirements but as you suggest with an uprated bike rack it's a powerful piece of kit with a 75Nm Bosch Mid Drive, "Trekking" Enviolo gears, Belt Drive and 130Km range.

Cheers
Red.

 

[lorger]

As a few have mentioned above have a look at the Ribble range, we seriously thought about them and only reason we didn’t was the fact the battery can’t be removed.

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[DandJ]

If weight is key...this one is 15kg (£2099)

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The Specialized Vado SL is also 15kg and also has integrated batteries. (£2500+

Turbo Vado SL

www.specialized.com

Alternatively, as suggested...sell the old rack and get one that will accomodate an extra 10kg. The world'll be your oyster for ebikes then.

 

[Coolcats]

I'm not quite ready for an eBike yet, but Siân is. The problem is, I have a 30kg limit bike rack and only 15 of it spare. So need to find her a bike so she can keep up with me and sans Battery weighs only 15kg or under. We cycle mostly road but do some gravelly footpaths. Siân is 5'4" and light. Any suggestions?

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[Minxy]

You might have to consider a different bike rack to give you more choice, my Fiamma one for the back doors says 35kg but as I have bolted it to the door I carry around 45 kg.

Not a good idea as the door itself has a limit not just the fixings and too much weight can cause it to bend/distort., not to mention the additional forces places in ot whilst driving ... We've followed PVCs with racks on and even if only one bike on the racks don't half bounce!

 

[suavecarve]

Post in thread 'Folding e bike tandem' https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/folding-e-bike-tandem.223701/post-3996549

This LL do you and Sian.

 

[jumartoo]

My gravel ebike. Note the interesting figure atop the column

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[Mikey RV]

If the bike rack is not up to the job how about a folding Ebike so you can put it in the camper.

 

[Lenny HB]

Paul of Helen Ariel knows a lot about the Specialazise range, have a chat with him.

 

[DangerMousy]

If you're willing to spend the £££s then a Specialized Vado SL is the way to go. I have the low step, hubby the normal one..both very happy with them. The batteries and motors are smaller than our old bikes, but the lightness of the bikes means you don't notice (even on steep hills).

 

[Norfolk Nige]

I’ve just bought a Tern Vektron folding Ebike. It’s 22k so a bit above your weight, but it could travel in the van. They are not cheap but are a serious bit of kit. Bosch battery and motor, 10 speed, 100km range and are very stable for a folding bike. Might be worth looking at.

 

[rb62]

I'm about 5'3" and I have a great gravel bike (may be for sale, but it's in Spain ).

Anyway, it's a Canyon bike. A small battery because the bike is lightweight enough to be ridden without the battery. But sufficient power to keep Siân ahead of you up the hills!

We'll have a half empty garage on the way back

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[Rogerwyn]

If the van is a keeper consider putting a tow bar on and it will cover you when you need a elc bike.

 

[Mikeco]

Not a good idea as the door itself has a limit not just the fixings and too much weight can cause it to bend/distort., not to mention the additional forces places in ot whilst driving ... We've followed PVCs with racks on and even if only one bike on the racks don't half bounce!

It’s been on for 12 years with no problem to either the door , hinges or anything else.

 

[The Coops]

Ribble cycles if in UK, or Decathlon if you are going abroad

 

[Mullet Man]

You might have to consider a different bike rack to give you more choice, my Fiamma one for the back doors says 35kg but as I have bolted it to the door I carry around 45 kg.
I took a photo of this very simple German made bike rack for a PVC, the aluminium section simply slides inside the hollow sections which are fixed to the van, slides out to get to the doors.View attachment 873612

The added advantage that guy has got is that he must get stellar mileage out of his front tyres and front suspension,unless he loads the passenger seat and foot well with lead ingots.That is seriously mental.

 

[Mikeco]

The added advantage that guy has got is that he must get stellar mileage out of his front tyres and front suspension,unless he loads the passenger seat and foot well with lead ingots.That is seriously mental.

The bikes will probably weigh about 45 kg but I don’t know how much the scooter weighs but at the moment it’s pulled right out so he can get to the doors so when it’s pushed back in it might be okay. Looks like a Maxi chassis as it’s got 16 inch wheels.

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