Finally a bike that fits any boat - a game changer?

[Seven Spades]

 

[James_Calvert]

Wouldn't trust it over a cattle grid.

 

[shaunksb]

No it’s a teeth changer.

With the size of those wheels your teeth will be rearranged the first time you hit a UK pothole and go arse over elbow...

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[Seven Spades]

Seriously though that thing weighs 20lbs clams a range if 15 miles and is really small when folded. We carry a pair of Dhones and they take up so much room almost ½ the lazerete.

 

[neilf39]

Saw someone riding round here on what was like a child's scooter but electrified and had a pole with the saddle stuck on it so same concept. It would not fold up quite so small but I bet it's way cheaper. Not legal here but did not stop them riding it.

 

[Crisby]

Seriously though that thing weighs 20lbs clams a range if 15 miles and is really small when folded. We carry a pair of Dhones and they take up so much room almost ½ the lazerete.

We have 2 road bikes on board, 18lb each, range unlimited (we’ll, depends on our legs) both stow below with the wheels off, oily chain is the worst thing!

Chris

 

[dolabriform]

£1,155

 

[Boathook]

Wheels to small for UK, marinas a d even France. Possibly good for a shopping centre ....

 

[mainsail1]

Yes, wheels too small. Also the batteries are still not reliable enough on most e bikes.

 

[maxi77]

Yes, wheels too small. Also the batteries are still not reliable enough on most e bikes.

I am not sure where your comment on batteries come from. Our first electric bike was gel batteries and lasted well and was reliable, our current one is lithium and also has never let us down

 

[oldharry]

Wheres the pedals? No pedals its a motorbike requiring Registration, Tax and Insurance to be used on the roads anywhere in EU.

It seemed to be being ridden under power only. Thats illegal too across EU, except in UK where pre 2016 we were allowed sell and use power only machines, provded they were speed limited to 15mph and a motor of not more than 250watts power. We can still use them, but anything sold since can only work as a pedal assisted bike, with the same speed and power restrictions.

So where's the pedals? I think these may only be legal in America, which takes a more enlightened view of Ebikes!

 

[mainsail1]

Pedals?
Well done, I missed that.

 

[mainsail1]

I am not sure where your comment on batteries come from. Our first electric bike was gel batteries and lasted well and was reliable, our current one is lithium and also has never let us down

I may have been unlucky but my experience is that 2years is about it for a battery and they don't half cost a lot to replace.

 

[CAPTAIN FANTASTIC]

This is not a pedal bike, this is a motorbike!!!

 

[LadyInBed]

An E scooter with a seat!

 

[Scotsailor]

In truth, is it likely that you would be stopped for riding this? …personally I doubt it

 

[Malish]

would never buy something like this which markets itself by speeding along narrow pavements at 12 mph...

 

[oldharry]

I've found a great deal depends on the build quality of a Lithium battery. My first Ebike was several years old and came with a battery that was running at about 85% capacity. After 18 months regular use it was down to about 75%, and even now has enough to do around 15miles even when Im feeling lazy! I bought a replacement for about half the price of a new one - about £250. After 12 months of the same level of use, its lazier than the original, and will barely make 13 miles or so. Definitely a false economy!

 

[oldharry]

In truth, is it likely that you would be stopped for riding this? …personally I doubt it

Yes. . Plod do look out for this, because you are driving without tax and insurance, and that looks good on detection rates. Same with overpowered Ebikes. If you are doing 25 - 30mph with a more powerful motor and no speed limiter, they will pull you. Iknow of several cases. Gendarmerie dont seem to be interested unless you are doing something obviously stupid, but Im told Policia in Spain are quite hot on checking Ebike compliance. Dont know about other EU countries.

 

[LadyInBed]

In truth, is it likely that you would be stopped for riding this? …personally I doubt it

Probably not. It's about time UK law caught up with modern technology, but the law makers are all tied up with other matters.