Selection of product reviews
Ninja LPB With Lithium Battery
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having bought the ninja over two years ago and used on a daily basis to go to work and shops this machine has not faulted once great in the smow and all weathers great buy |  |
c a farrow
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Lynx 3 36 volts 10ah Lithium
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“Riding the Lynx has literally changed my life for the better. I use it as an ordinary bike as much as possible, because I want the exercise. But not being a spring chicken, there are often times when on a normal bike I lose heart and enthusiasm, especially when going up hills. Now with my electric bike, I always have the physical and psychological knowledge that I’ll get that helpful push when I need it. As well as for leisure, I use it for commuting, and in the past, on my old pushbike, I often had a sinking feeling when about to use it – just thinking about the 5 miles there and back. Sometimes I just couldn’t face it, and would get the bus instead and arrive at work annoyed with myself and feeling lazy and flabby. Not a chance of that now! Using the Lynx has helped me lose weight, and lifts my spirits so that I get to work in a good mood.
It’s a lovely easy-to-handle lightweight bike, but doesn’t look too flimsy, unlike some foldaways I’ve seen. I’ve lost count of the people who’ve admired it. We accidentally got caught up in a bike run whilst in France, and I got several “Mon Dieu’s!” as I kept pace with, and even passed, fit French cyclists going uphill. Back at home, the service from Powered Bicycles in Long Eaton, has been exemplary. The owner, Hamant, is so enthusiastic and helpful. I never felt rushed, patronised or intimidated by high-pressure sales techniques whilst I was there just guided towards the bike that was right for me, from his extensive range. As you can tell from the above, I would thoroughly recommend the Lynx and Powered Bicycles to anyone who loves cycling doesn’t want to click their way through hundreds of gears, and relishes the freedom of getting quickly from A to B with the minimum of hassle. Jo from Nottingham”. |
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| Joanna
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Mantra Ultra Light Torque Measurement Method ( TMM ) New 2010 Model
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OK the guy at the shop keeps bugging me to write a review so lets see if it gets published word for word!!
I have had the Mantra now for around 18 months and i travel to work on it every day - well every week day - and with other journey`s to my dads or my in-laws i rack up around 30 - 40 miles per week. for me personally there are plus`s and minus`s in the bike. on the plus side, it is cheap to charge which i do overnight, it is pretty nippy, as i regularly wizz past other cyclist and it gets me from A to B. it has certainly paid for itself as travelling to work by bus would cost me £750 in one year!! The downsides are for me not an issue as the good outweighs the bad, but i find it is costing me around £150 a year to maintin the bike. i am already on my third set of tyres - but A] i do put in the mileage and B] you can expect extra wear compared to a normal bike due to the extra weight [for the record i use an electric bike due to a heart condition which means i would struggle on an ordinary bike. I replaced the original Tyres due to regular punctures, so i opted for Kevlar Tyres, Expensive but made a huge difference. This time i am trying a thick treaded tyre in the hope of getting more mileage!! Then there are the brakes!! With the extra speed and weight of the bike stopping power is important. This means that i am constantly having to adjust the brakes, tightening them up every 2 or 3 weeks and replacing the brake pads every 3 to 4 months. but for me that again is a very small price to pay for the speed i get. The manual says i can expect 15-20 miles out of a single charge on my battery, i think not! in the first few weeks after purchase i might just have been getting 15 miles out of a charge, but i reckon now this is down to about 12, but in fairness I am 17.8 stone, i carry a rucksack on my back and i have twin panier bags on the bike which all adds to the weight and this will have an effect!! Up Hills!!! Depends on the hill!! Small hills and a little pedal power is a peice of cake and i often leave other cyclists for dead, but the bigger hills can be a real problem especially for someone like me with a heart problem. You have to grunt more than you would expect and possibly get off and push, though i have only ever had to do that once. would i recommend the Mantra Overall, yes i would especially if you intend using it every day like i do in wind, rain, sun and snow - yes even in snow! Would i replace my bike with another Mantra Absolutely I would despite the downsides this is the bike for me. In 18 months these are the problems i experienced:- 1]batery ran out of charge - bike can be very heavy to pedal as an ordinary bike. 2] Heavy on tyres and brake blocks. 3] Don`t expect to get the full travel range from the battery. 4] In snow the battery is flat after little more than 3 miles. 5] The bike did cut out once during heavy rain which worried me somewhat but was fine once it had dried off in the shed i keep it in. 6]The bike also cut out one HOT day as if the motor had over heated!! [but we don`t get hot many hot days do we!] 7] i have just had to have the pedals/front chain wheel replaced - I have never had to do that with a bike before!! The plus side:- Cheap to run, very nippy, superb around town, no insurance needed, no license needed, and i get home in half the time that i do on a bus. it also mean i am not restricted when i go to hospital for my regular check ups, instead of using 2 buses from work, i simply hop on the bike and i am there inside 15 minutes. Not quite the babe magnet, but i do get women talk to me when i have stopped, curious about the bike!! |
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pete Burrows
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Izip Trailz ST Gents AL 26
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Bought my Bike elsewhere, they went bust and I needed replacements. Poweredbicycles Electric Bikes not only provided the replacements but were verbally very helpful and obliging. Thanks Powerbicycles Electric Bikes | |
| Mark Betts
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Giant CS-Twist Freedom W ( Unisex ) 2009
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“Attention aspiring eco commuters and those who crave the fun of cycling without the
work: Modern electric bikes are here and they’re breaking away from the peleton in a serious bid to win your lazy affections.” USA magazine Wired – a publication that reports on how technology affects culture, the economy, and politics recently rated four “electric” bikes, and Giant came out on top again! Jackson Lynch at Wired reviewed the Twist Freedom DX for the November 2008 online version of the magazine. Now, in the March 09 print issue, Jackson stacks up the Giant Hybrid Cycling Technology bicycle against three other machines, and he puts the Twist on top, giving it a 9 out of perfect-10 rating. “…unlike jerky old-school electrics, this rig is smoooooth, with three power modes and seven gears for sweat-free riding over most terrain.” He finished by giving the Twist the “Wired/Tired” treatment “WIRED: Stylish. Hits US-mandated max of 20 mph. Comfy ride courtesy of cushy grips plus fork and seat-post suspension. Internal rear-hub gearing impervious to mud and sloppy weather. TIRED: Haven’t found anything so we’ll keep riding and let you |
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| Jackson Lynch
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Giant CS-Twist Freedom Gents 2009
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For the past 8 years I have regularly commuted to work via bicycle. When possible I`ll also leave the car in the garage and use my bike to run short errands. Of course living in an area with hilly terrain means lots of huffing and puffing, lots of gear shifts, and a decent amount of sweat. The side benefit is I get some much needed and regular exercise. (We`ll discount the occasional trip to the ER from dramatic wipeouts at speed.)
Weather is the biggest limiting factor. Too hot and too cold and the bike stays home. Same for rain and snow. Hot days are the worst since I can`t afford to arrive at the office all hot and sweaty and stinky. For some reason my coworkers aren`t too happy about it. There also are days when the day seemed to last too long and my legs are lead weights on the ride home. Throw in a headwind (why is it always a headwind and never a tailwind) and the ride can be miserable. For this reason I was looking for a second bike to throw into the arsenal, one of those new-fangled electric hybrid bikes that require pedal effort to engage the electric motor. Giant Bicycles built several such models but they always were discontinued after what seemed like a short production run. Their latest entry into the hybrid electric market is the Twist Freedom DX. The Twist DX features twin Li-ion batteries, a 250 watt front hub motor, 7 speed hub shifter, and a claimed range of up to 75 miles with a rider of perfect BMI, flat roads, temps in the range 60-75F, and no wind. I wanted to know how such a beast would behave in the more `real` world: semi-hilly terrain, a rider and backpack combined weight close to 215 pounds, fall temperatures, and throw in a nasty headwind every now and then. Unfortunately it seems the only on-line review I could find was from May 2008 by Popular Mechanics. Unfortunately a late spring ride in flat Central Park in New York City did not satisfy my criteria for a good review. Not to knok the fine folks at PM, but they just did not test it in `my` conditions. So one day I received a phone call from shop owner at The Bicycle Shop. shop owner knew I was interested in the Twist so he was kind enough to loan it to me for test dive. I just hope he hasn`t sold my regular bike waiting for the hybrid to come back home! I rode the bike for a quite a few miles to drain one of the batteries down, fully charge it, and run it again until the battery drained so I could get an estimate of range and power required to charge it back up. I also wanted to see if it was as `un-bike like` as the PM review made the experience out to be. So let`s start with the good: Power is great! At any time you can be in any 4 of the 7 speeds of the hub shifter. I could accelerate strongly even in high gear, trading range as the motor had to work harder. On my commute home a hill that normally takes me 11 minutes to climb blew by in only 7. I was not pedaling as hard as on my regular non-electric bike but I was still getting a good workout although not as vigorous. You still have to supply some of the motive power. One evening there was a stiff headwind. Not only did I still make good time I arrived at home not feeling all beat up by the wind. Now for the not so good: Hill climbing power is good but definitely gave up a few mph. It is certainly not insufficient power and was an acceptable tradeoff. Hoever, pull a lot of hills in the Twist DX`s Sport mode and watch the battery drains FAST. Use `Normal` mode and they still drain pretty quick although not at as rapid a rate. The geek in me wishes there were an ammeter to monitor how much power was going to the motor. As a commuter I have a backpack with a heavy laptop computer and lots of paperwork. Being slightly overweight myself the Twist DX had a lot of stuff to pull up that hill. I could see right away we were not going to get anywhere near the 75 mile range (`Eco` mode in flat terrain), which of course I did not realistically expect, but I was hoping to get closer to the rated specs for `moderate hill`. I doubt I could climb PA26 from Pine Grove Mills to Joe Hayes Vista on a single charge (it is one heck of a climb). I expect the range to get slightly better as the battery packs get conditioned by having a few charge cycles on them but currently have no way to scientifically validate that. I should also point out that temperatures were in the range 40-50 degrees F during my rides and the cold does affect that state of charge somewhat. Overall my range was more in the range of the `steep hill` part of the range chart Giant supplies rather than `moderate hill`. A re-review after a change to a warmer season and a few charge cycles on the packs should verify the above hypothesis. At the very least with current observations we have a measured range performed under less than ideal conditions and much closer to real world (or at least real world Happy Valley). And now, the rest of the story: I drained one of the two battery packs in appx. 18 miles. In those 18 miles there were some good hills to climb. The Twist DX and I blew past riders struggling in low gear, who watched in amazement as we went by at what seemed like light speed. Miles were mostly accumulated in the DX`s `Normal` power setting although a few hill climbs were conducted in the `Sport` setting to see how fast I could get up the hill. At the end of each of my 3 mile legs I always felt like I wanted to ride more. Even after a long day in the office with leaden legs the Twist DX made the ride a pleasure. Even at the end of the battery`s charge the motor still pulled strong, losing power in probably the last minute or so of the charge cycle. I don`t know if Giant fully depletes the battery or simply cuts it off at some lower level. Range anxiety is mitigated by having the second power pack to switch to when the first depletes. When the `Right` battery went down to 0 and cut off, I simply flipped the selector to `Left` and was happily using the power assist once again. With he battery depleted I hook the charger up to a power monitor to see how much electricity it would require to fully charge. The charger drew a measured 62 watts and consumed .26 kWh to charge the pack. At $.09/kWh, this translate to a smidge over $.02 electricity for 18 miles or an astounding $0.0013 / mile. It costs more than that just to start mt car! Random thoughts: Clearly set up as a single model for both the US and European markets, the charger comes with a European power plug and a dongle to convert said plug to a standard 3 prong one. I don`t mind but dongles can be easily lost if not careful. The Twist DX comes with an LED tailight that runs off its own batteries. Curiously, no headlight. I have a habit of resting my foot on the pedals while waiting at stoplights. This habit would activate the torque sensor and make the front wheel want to spin. Off the line acceleration is strong so if you`re not careful you can fly out into traffic. I almost did! I`m surprised Giant didn`t put in brake cutoff switches. The integrated pannier system hides the batteries and also provide some storage space. They were too small for my laptop computer and might even be too small for a MacBook Air. They were large enough to hold my paperwork folders but since they won`t hold the laptop I`m still going to need the backpack. They were large enough to hold my lunch. Giant does not recommend using a child carrier. My own children are too big for a carrier but I was hoping to use one to haul a week`s worth of groceries from Wegman`s. One can only fit so much into a backpack! Top assisted speed is 15 mph. Anything above that you have to pedal to get there. The power connector for the front hub motor makes for a somewhat wider than normal front wheel profile, making it interesting to park the bike in some bike racks. I had no problems with the rack in front of Wegman`s. Giant states in the owners book to specifically not leave the bike out in the rain. The bottom line: I was hoping for range closer to the advertised 75 miles but I suspected this would be too optimistic given the weight I expect it to carry and given the terrain. I find it to be an excellent commuter vehicle, provided you want to live life in the bicycle lane instead of the fast lane. The Twist DX will appeal to those who`s litany of reasons not to ride a bike are effort to overcome local terrain and aversion to arriving at work sweaty and tired. Its $2,200 list price leaves you wondering if you would buy a used commuter car or cheap scooter instead but I`ll challenge there`s nothing like riding a bike on a quiet uncongested bike path. As the PM review suggests, serious bikers will likely shun this bike, but they`re not its intended market. The Twist DX will appeal to commuters and errand runners like myself and it offers a no excuse option for those sitting on the fence saying they`d love to bike to work, but... I really hope that its asking price of 2 large doesn`t relegate it to niche status. Go try one for yourself. You`ll enjoy the experience. The bottom line: Would I buy one for myself That is a tough question! Obviously I hated to part with the Twist Freedom DX at the end of the review period. I wuld love to have this bike as part of my fleet. At 2 large it is a tough decision to make. But yes, I am saving my pennies. Acknowlegements: I wish to express my gratitude to shop owner and the Bicycle Shop for the extended test drive. Not every bicycle shop would loan out such an expensive machine for an open-ended test period, especially with the only collateral being a 6 year old entry-level mountain bike ) But shop owner is just that nice a guy and I think he`s a great guy to do business with. |
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| nucci6
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Giant CS-Twist Freedom W ( Unisex ) 2009
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We bought a Giant Twist Freedom for my wife, for an 11 mile uphill commute to work. Here are a few thoughts: Design, material and build quality are all outstanding. This bicycle is higher quality than Gazelle utility bikes, which are widely regarded as the best such bikes in the world (I have two of them). The motor is highly capable, even on quite steep slopes. Everything works exceptionally well with this bike--the double battery design is an order of magnitude improvement over all other e-bikes, not only because you get double the range, but because this allows the batteries to be discharged optimally to maximize longevity. My wife is a very serious cyclist, and she loves the ride and handling of the Twist Freedom. Handling is improved greatly by changing the stock handlebars for a set of bars that are lower rise. |
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| Mark S.R. Williams
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Giant RS-2 TWIST EXPRESS ( W ) UNISEX 2009
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I bought mine a week ago and I love the bike. I`m a 53 year old couch potato who`s 531 tubing Raleigh touring bicycle has sadly remained neglected in the hall so long the tires have gone flat. I am commuting regularly (first week) a five and half mile journey each way with a couple of good steep climbs, I only ride it in sport setting and the bike is just managing two return trips (22 miles) off one battery. Yesterday it rained very heavily and I rode it through some deep water and in heavy rain without any electrical problems.
Everyone who has had a test ride on it has come back with a grin, one saying, `That`s cheating`. Well! it might be, but what price that grin. |
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| Grehom
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City Pioneer Ultra Light Torque Pedlec Sensor
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I first saw the bicycle at Milton Keynes outdoor show. A test ride was made by my wife, who then said she would like one, actually we bought two, the delivery was very quick. The pleasure of riding a bicycle, but not having to pedal hard to get moving is very good in power assisted mode, and if your lazy, power only, is even better.Hamant the shop owner treats you as a very old friend.
I would recommend one of these bikes to anyone, Its cycling but not hard work. |
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| Brian Watts
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City Thunder Ultra lightweight Torque Measurement Method ( TMM ) New 2010 Model )
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Was offered a go on this bike at Uk Aware 2009. Great fun. Haven`t rode any sort of electric bike before or any sort of bike for years. Doesn`t feel that different to a fairly heavy ordinary bike. Good brakes. A positive experience | |
| Robert Vinall
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City Taxi Electric Bike
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Dear Sirs, I recently bought the bike below and am very pleased with it. My company, The No Butts Bin Company Ltd sells a range of products including cycle shelters and racks. See our web site.
http://www.nobutts.co.uk/product-groups.aspproductGroup=4000 I have a range extension that would require the purchase of between 5 and 10 electric cycles for some of our corporate clients. My question is, can you supply bikes to us at a discount for us to sell on and can you provide servicing if required under warranty What is the cost of getting a bike from A to B as I may have to get bikes back to you for servicing. Many thanks, Martyn Bright. |
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| martyn.bright
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City Pioneer Ultra Light Torque Pedlec Sensor
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Went down to Nottingham from Chesterfield to get my bike. Fantastic service with free delivery. Now cycle to work and love my bike. Getting fitter daily but not arriving at work completely exhausted.Highly recommended. Hubby wants one now!! | |
| Kate Spencer-Payne
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Mantra Ultra Light Torque Measurement Method ( TMM ) New 2010 Model
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How pleased I am that I chose to buy my Mantra from PoweredBicycles. There are a lot of sellers out there but where else would you get a truly personal service by email AND phone! I stupidly broke my back light after fitting the batteries and Hamant kindly sent another free of charge... who else would do that.
On to the bike, it`s fantastic! I`m riding 28 hilly miles a day, to and from work. I use powere assist and manage 14 miles in about 35 minutes - I`m 67 by the way and I have had no muscle ache whatsoever. The bike looks really smart and generates a lot of interest wherever I go: so much so that I now give out little cards with the web address and tel. no. of PoweredBicycles. Be green - be fit - be happy! |
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| Rod Duncan
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CRUISER 3 LPB With Lithium Battery 36 v
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Very satisfied. one piece of advice. The package is quite bulky and the assembly is not straightforward. If you are not fairly strong and handy a good idea would be to arrange for a local dealer to take delivery and make the final assembly and check for you
I am 78 years on age and overall bike is fantistic |
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| john calvert
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City Thunder Ultra lightweight Torque Measurement Method ( TMM ) New 2010 Model )
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Well, what can I say, I have been riding bikes for a very long time, always considered myself to be a purist, ever seeking to upgrade. But the times they are a changing, my new electric bike. Despite its weight and long wheelbase, rides well without power, but as soon as you turn the power on, it springs to life. On peddle assist and the occasional irresistible use of the throttle, easily doing 30 odd miles on one charge, not a fast ride, but comes into its own when facing headwinds and hills. You are going to be overtaken, get the odd look now and then, but when the wind blows and the hills roll, who laughs last. Pros. Nice electrics, handles well without power, throttle is a real treat. Excellent backup from shop, pleased to help with any problems. Cons. Low spec, Shimano entry level V Brakes instead of front Disc would have been better Overall a very efficient bike that could soon become a favourite. Colin Leicester |
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| C.P. Hall
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Cruiser 4 Electric Bike
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great bike for shopping when you want a change from driving would recommend to anyone | |
| annette smith
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Izip Mountain GentsI Trekking LIthium
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The service from poweredbikes is fabulous..we` ve been delighted with the izip bike, it`s revolutionised family bike rides.... can`t recommend highly enough!!!
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| Simon Jones
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City Thunder Ultra lightweight Torque Measurement Method ( TMM ) New 2010 Model )
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Had a try out of the City Thunder it was very lively,plenty of power and looks great.
The CT is well geared and in my opinion was easier to ride without power than the Ezee Torq I have an ET great bike but getting parts are a problem battery lasts about 18 months. I have had the ET about three years I do about 1500 miles a year coming to the end of the second battery life now quoted at £395 to replace. Expensive |
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| Steve
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Lynx 3 36 volts 10ah Lithium
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Having bought the Lynx 3
for my wife, she is over the moon with it in every way. The only problem I have, I cannot keep up with her now ! she just zoomes up the hills and leaves me trailing. |
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| Keith Hughes
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Mantra Ultra Light Torque Measurement Method ( TMM ) New 2010 Model
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Hello Hammant, hope you are well, Just to report on the Mantra bicycle i bought from you , It is BRILLIANT, went out on it for the first time yesterday, and have been to work on it today, I like to pedal, Does:nt seem right just to sit there, and it is efortless. Many thanks for the help and advice, and all round good service. Steve Todd | |
| Stephen Todd
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City Thunder Ultra lightweight Torque Measurement Method ( TMM ) New 2010 Model )
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I bought this bike with a mind to do alot of miles with it, so i bought localy for the back up you can recieve. since feb this year i have cycled aprox 5500 miles with only 1 problem the spokes on the back wheel, which after talking to powered bikes was soon sorted with no hastle. I use the bike to go to work on and is my main transport I use the bike everyday would recomend it to anyone it does what they claim it does and more. this bike is fantastic. | |
| rob hall
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City Thunder Ultra lightweight Torque Measurement Method ( TMM ) New 2010 Model )
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Well about time I got round to a review of what is simply A FANTASTIC BIKE !I bought the City Thunder for work about 4 to 5 months ago as work was about 20 miles return and I had no vehicle and what problems it solved. No more having to get lifts or relying on anyone else to get me to work as I worked shifts in a bakery. I was and am fully fit, and this bike allows you to put as much or as little effort in as you want.I prefer to put effort in and the health benefits are great,but these bikes are fantastic if you have things like joint problems as the pedal assist function and twist grip throttle give you all the support you need.I ride my bike all the time and its a sheer joy.All I can add to my comments is that this piece of engineering is the best thing I have ever bought!!!
And the guys in the shop were knowledgeable helpful and courteous.I have waited a few months to write my review but all I can say is what a superb bike! |
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| conrad
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Freespirit Ultra Light 36v Torque Measurement Method ( TMM ) New 2010 Model
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From walking in to the shop and aftersales advice I have received an excellent service. I was able to try out a number of bikes and work out which bike was best for my needs. I am really pleased with the bike I chose - I live in a really hilly area and the bike makes cycling much easier and the battery still has a good range. When I have had queries about my bike I have had a quick and useful response and delivery of the bike was at a time and place to suit me. This is a great Company to do business with. | |
| Jason Spencer
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City Thunder Ultra lightweight Torque Measurement Method ( TMM ) New 2010 Model )
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I bought this bike as an alternative to my motorbike, as i wasnt getting any regular excercise and also wanted to save money in the long term on the commute to work. its the best decision i have made in terms of transport. Hills are no problem (especially as i have a knee damaged by years of sport) and the commute takes me 5 mins longer than the motorbike over 10 Miles. The bike has been sturdy and easy to handle and even survived a crash with a motorist who didnt know how to use her indicators. The only damage being a split mudguard. So if you want a bit of excercise, to save some money and pass everyone on the uphill journey, then this is the bike. Oh and it looks good too. | |
| Terry Cross
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City Thunder Ultra lightweight Torque Measurement Method ( TMM ) New 2010 Model )
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I have been a very keen cyclist for most of my life cycling up to 8000 miles a year but after a serious accident while at work I am now disabled and unable to walk. My Electric City Thunder has given me a new lease of life.
I have cycled over 1000 miles in less than 3 months with no problems apart from a loose crank. I must also say that the staff at www.poweredbicycles.co.uk in Long Eaton Nottingham have been amazing, I took my bike for its free first service today and was amazed when Hamant the owner of the company called me himself to say that the cycle was all ready for collection on the same day, now that is what I call service. Because of my disability I got my bike through a scheme called Access To Work. All I had to do was choose my bike and www.poweredbicycles.co.uk and the company that I work for did the rest. It is a great scheme and for anyone with a disability who wants to cycle to work. Unlike most other Electric cycles that I have seen the City Thunder looks just like a normal light weight bike, and it is. I also find it one of the most comfortable bikes I have ridden. I think this is because of the long wheelbase and the light weight. I have been very surprised by just how far on a single charge the bike will run for. I have been getting over 27 miles on full throttle and peddle assist at the same time. Using peddle assist mode and switching off the power on the flat or downhill I have cycled over 45 miles and still not run out of power. I think another reason for the amazing performance is because I asked to have the standard chunky tyres changed for City Jet tyres. Stuart |
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| Stuart Jones
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Freespirit Ultra Light 36v Torque Measurement Method ( TMM ) New 2010 Model
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In France I bought an excellent electric bike made in Italy.
The Free spirit I have now bought from poweredbicycles is even better because it has 36v battery instead of 24v giving more range,superior locking devices,and a throttle which makes starting much easier. A super bike with splendid service. |
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| Fane Vernon
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Izip Mountain Gents Trailz Enlightened Electric bike
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Tried this bike at Hamants shop and it was excellent. Having never been on an electric bike before I was amazed at how easy it was, you could feel the power straight away. Quiet and easy to change gears, chunky feel to the bike, doesn`t look like an electric bike which is great.
Also tried the Izip Trekking with the Litium battery - this seemed to have even more go than the Enlightened and was more like a road bike than a mountain bike. Hamant was great, very helpful and has access to a handy car park to try the bikes for as long as you need. As soon as I get my boss organised to do the cycle scheme I will definately be buying from this shop!!! |
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| Carol Barkley
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Rabbit Electric Folding Bike with Coaster Brake
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Just to tell you that I am truely delighted with the folding electric bike that I bought from you a few months ago. I waited this length of time to comment just incase anything went wrong ... it hasn`t. My bike is the talk of my village and now everyone wants one !!! | |
| bridgetfisher
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CITY RUNNER LIGHT WEIGHT 36V LITHIUM BATTERY
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Hello, just a short note to let you know that my wife is delighted with her City Runner. It has given her a new lease of life as far a cycling is concerned, also for me as I am now able to go for bike rides with her. We are both looking forward to our holiday in France in September with our new found mobility. Yuo did tell me in the shop that you would send me an instruction manual. Thank you for your help in selecting this bike, it is just perfect and has been admires by all our friends. Regards, Richard
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| Richard
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Galileo Hybrid Electric Bike 23kg New 2010 model
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I`ve owned my Galileo for just about 6 months now and I`ve been really impressed with it. I`m only 35 and fairly fit but I found that I was getting too hot and sweaty cycling to and from work which meant I ended up leaving my bike at home through the summer and using the car which always seemed the wrong way round to me! The power of the Galileo means that I can get to and from work without working up a sweat even in the hottest weather.
The parts on the bike are virtually all branded and I`ve never had any trouble which is pretty impressive since I`ve now clocked up over 1000 miles on the bike and it gets used virtually every day. I particularly like the disc brakes (which I`ve never had before) which have incredible stopping power even in torrential rain and require virtually no maintenance, and also the full suspension which is fantastic for off-roading and makes rocky paths a breeze at speeds that just wouldn`t be safe on a non-suspension bike. The motor only seems to work up to about 10mph for me which in practical terms means it kicks in on hills and flats with strong headwinds, but it`s amazing what a difference this makes to cycling both on and off road. I find I use my bike now more as an alternative mode of transport which I never used to do and I regularly make big shopping trips on it. I get about 40 miles off one charge and I recently made a round trip from Eastwood to Matlock Bath (via Crich!!!) in one day which I would never have dreamed of undertaking before I got this bike. Having read around electric bike forums this bike seems to be a cut above the rest in terms of reliability and doesn`t suffer from any of the problems that get reported about other (often more expensive!) bikes such as the motor cutting out due to overheating on long hills, or rain getting in to the controller and rendering the bike useless until it has been thoroughly dried out. Overall I`m extremely happy with the bike and would recommend it to anyone. |
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| David Reed
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Izip Trialz ST Gents CB26 Electric Bike
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my mum whos 64 has the womens one of these and my partner has this model his had it a year and a half and uses it daily for work in the city (LONDON) seriously we cant Fault this bike the battery is just starting to need charging more offten but in saying that the bike has been used ALOT!!!, So we would recomend this bike the price is also great we`r only here looking to buy a new battery and i just had to let others know its a great bike well worth every penny,
it is a bit heavy but thats the only thing not so good about it but taking into account the price , and the use my partners had out of it i would buy this again and we have been very please with it, |
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| Anita
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CITY RUNNER LIGHT WEIGHT 36V LITHIUM BATTERY
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OK then, here`s a bit more. Feel free to use any of it in your promotions or web site. If you recall, I bought the electric bike for my wife as a birthday present. We spend the spring and summer each year in Brittany where we have some cottages that we rent out to holidaymakers and the region suits itself exceptionally well to cycling. It is very quiet and peaceful as well as being rather beautiful. The downside is it is also rather hilly - a bit like Wales or Derbyshire but with better weather and without the traffic. In the past, my wife and I have used cheap mountain bikes but our excursions haven`t been very successful as my wife finds the hills too difficult and our bike rides have been limited to just the area very near to where we live. Which has been frustrating as there are many places of interest just a few miles further afield such as lakes and rivers but they were out of reach except by car. So, in July we bought one of your `city runner` electric bikes. By nature I`m a cynical sod and didn`t really expect it to make a huge difference so I have to admit to being stunned. It has transformed our bike trips beyond belief. I made a carrier base using fibreglass and bolted on the dog basket and my wife and Ted (the dog) zoom along the country lanes with pleasure. The electric bike is only supposed to go 15mph but according to the sat nav I fitted, it manages 19 on the flat easily. My poor old mountain bike keeps up on the flat and easily beats its fancy electric cousin downhill but a different story when the uphill sections arrive. I`m a big powerful man but strain as I may, my wife can overtake me with ease and no effort when there is a long uphill road to conquer. Of course she thinks its funny as I labour away in front then she increases the throttle switch on her bike and the damn thing glides past! I`m not seeking a job on your promotion department but I have to say it really is a good bike. Not too heavy to manoeuvre into our garage or van, plenty powerful enough, its range is well beyond what we have discovered so far and it seems well made. And my wife points out is very comfortable. She makes out she pedals as she goes along but I think that`s just so I don`t complain she`s being lazy. Downsides It was a little expensive perhaps and is a noisier than I expected. But not a problem, it sounds like one of those rechargeable drills. So our verdict Five stars plus. ps. If anyone wants to rent a holiday cottage in central Brittany, get in touch with us. We also have one for sale.
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| Asha chhaya
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Parkway Electric Folding Bike (Lithium battery)
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I bought the Parkway Folding Electric Bike with lithium battery a few months ago on Hammant`s suggestion after he asked me a few pertinent questions such as my height ( very important ) ..... what was I using it for etc etc. I was buying blind on the internet and needed guidance. Initially I was going for another model, but he steered me in the right direction. As I said I have had the bike for a few months now and wanted to judge it on performance over time. I mark it as 10/10
I am a Granny living in hilly Devon and I love this bike. I can peddle when I want and I can fly like the wind with the throttle. The other cyclists stare at me with amazement as I overtake them !!! Others ask me so many questions about it. Buy this bike with confidence. It will improve your life and fitness. Thank you Hammant.... YOU ARE A STAR !!!! |
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| Ann-Bridget Fisher
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Freespirit Ultra Light 36v Torque Measurement Method ( TMM ) New 2010 Model
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Bought my bike a few months ago, service and bike very good going for a service shortly will review again in a few months time | |
| Hilary Pearson
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City Pioneer Ultra Light Torque Pedlec Sensor
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Fantastic bike, runs like a dream. Just what I needed to get me up those hills.
Staff are absolutely fantastic, couldn`t do enough for me. I travelled from Manchester to get mine because as far as I can see this is the best electric bike shop in the country. Thank you for making life a lot easier, and cheaper! |
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| Melanie Mayoh
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Mantra Ultra Light Torque Measurement Method ( TMM ) New 2010 Model
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I have been using this bike for 3 months and have been very pleased with it.
I live in Sheffield which is very hilly and I am training to be a GP. I use the bike for home visits and getting between the 2 surgeries I work at. You ride it like a normal bike, the motor just makes things easier but this makes the difference between getting somewhere hot and sweaty and being able to stay decent, even in a shirt and tie. I manage to get about 20 miles out of a charge, but that includes going up some hills and how fast you use battery will depend on whether you use the full throttle or pedal assist. In terms of recommendations for improving the bike it is very heavy- this is a security feature in terms of people picking it up and running away with it but if the battery does run out, getting up a hill - well you`ll have to walk, but you can cycle on the flat without battery power. It only has 7 gears, so this can limit the top speed going down hill at times. The bike enables me to work in General Practice without a car- even though it was expensive it has been cheaper than running a second car and I wouldn`t hesitate to recommend it to others. |
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| Dr David Moore
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City Pioneer Ultra Light Torque Pedlec Sensor
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It`s brilliant!!! At last I can enjoy cycling. The bike is a dream to ride and looks good too. The battery seems to last forever and I am getting fitter without any noticable effort on my part.
I can`t recommend it enough especially the helpfulness of the staff. |
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| Carol Whitehead
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Mantra Ultra Light Torque Measurement Method ( TMM ) New 2010 Model
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I have never been much of a cyclist but more recently (in the past few months) had been thinking of commuting to work. The only problem was that the commute is almost 20 miles round trip and living in Yorkshire means that there is hardly any flat terrain. Therefore a normal (unpowered) bike was out of the question. I had never heard of electric bikes before but found out about them during my research. In the end my initial choice came down to between Kalkhoff Aggatu and the Powacycle Salisbury LPX. The former was rather expensive so I decided to check out the Salisbury at Powered Bicycles. Hamant (the owner) showed me the Salisbury but also urged me to try the Mantra, which I did and decided to go for that – the main reason being the longer range (it has a 36 volt battery).
I have had the bike for about 6 weeks now and am extremely happy with it. It is a bit heavy (almost 30 kg), so is tough going without assistance but with it, is a breeze. You can appreciate the assistance as the motor kicks in. I have been doing about 70 to 80 miles a week and the bike has already saved me at least £60-£70 in fuel costs. Going up steep hills does require a bit of an effort but if you use the throttle, it becomes much easier (I do, however, try to avoid this so as to get more exercise). As I mentioned, my daily commute is a shade under 20 miles and battery life has never been a problem. In fact, I have ridden the bike another few miles the next day (if not taking it to work) on the same charge and the battery has lasted me then as well. As far as fitness goes, I am extremely pleased with the results in the just the past few weeks. There are a set of very steep stairs at work and only yesterday a colleague, more than 20 years younger, commented how energetic I was going up them – he couldn’t keep up with me! I have never been a couch potato but my fitness levels have improved significantly. Additionally I have lost more than 3 kg (almost 1/2 stone) in weight over the past few weeks, without resorting to any strict diet In summary, this is one of the best things I have done in a long time and would urge anyone thinking of buying an electric bike to go for it. I have not used any other electric bikes but am very happy with the Mantra and would have no hesitation in recommending it. I would suggest that if you plan to ride it long distance then get yourself a gel seat rather than the one that comes with the bike. |
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| Dr Naim Kha
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City Thunder Ultra lightweight Torque Measurement Method ( TMM ) New 2010 Model )
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Just had a go on this bike, which my dad is looking at because he has Angina. I do a fair bit of cycling on a hybrid mountain bike, but this bike was so easy to use it was unbelievable. 3 laps round focus car park next door and I can see why the boss sells so many.
I would highly recommend visiting the shop to see these bikes, and they re not cheap, but you get what you pay for. The owner couldn`t make you feel more welcome, and had all the time in the world to answer questions and show you all bells and whistles on the range. Tony |
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| Tony Stacey
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Mantra Ultra Light Torque Measurement Method ( TMM ) New 2010 Model
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I`m a newbee to this bike (one week), having taken up cycling again after a break of eight years. I have athuritis but this bicycle has set me free to enjoy the fresh air again. I`ve cycled into work (10 miles each way) or rather powered into work because the battery was only half empty by the time I got home again.
Apart from all this the machine is something lovely to behold! |
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| Jonathan Tillin
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Ninja Electric Scooter Road Legal
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What a fabulous bike, great for to and from work, I`m hoping it will save me a fortune on petrol...They all want a go on it too, I may have started a trend!! | |
| janet oconnor
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Mantra Ultra Light Torque Measurement Method ( TMM ) New 2010 Model
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I had my Mantra for 6 months now, covered about 300 miles ( too wet and cold for more...).
I can honestly say that it is the best investment I`ve made for years. It goes well, does about 25 miles power only, 50+ pedalling assisted per charge. If you want to cycle without the physical effort this is the bike for you, trust me `cos I know.... Hamant and his team offer great service and knowledge, watch out for the new models coming soon. Owain Evans (aged 63 and 3/4) |
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| Owain Evans
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Freespirit Ultra Light 36v Torque Measurement Method ( TMM ) New 2010 Model
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Bought 2 of these about three weeks ago after much research. Very pleased with service and product so far. Will return to this site with a review after more use in France.
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| Gary & Marguerite Coleby
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