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Originally Posted by Mike L
Harry,
Please keep us informed of your ongoing experience with your new bike. I don't own an electric bike, but I've test-ridden several, and have been impressed.
The main thing that puts me off is the weight: about twice as much as my standard town bike. Maybe that's not a problem during normal use, but I'd be worried about hauling it up steps, over gates, etc.
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They've evolved a great deal over the last couple of years, Mike, both with lighter frames, and with switching to lithium polymer battery packs, which are much lighter and more powerful than the lead/acid batteries previously used. The one I've bought has a good 50+ mile range on a battery charge (when you use it in "pedal assist" mode), for example, which is more than enough for commuting, etc.
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You mention that an electric bike is free of tax and insurance. True, but, to be fair, so are ordinary bikes (at least, here in the UK).
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Very true, of course
. I was comparing it to other forms of "powered" transport.