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Folding or Electric Bikes

 ·  Posted: 10.04.2025  ·  #1
I've been looking at folding bikes, we have a bike rack but would probably prefer to have them inside, in the under bed locker. we do have regular bikes but a bit of assistance might help, I also don't wand to spend a lot of money for something that may well sit in the M/H most of the time.
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From Decathlon BTWIN Ref. 8751365 Electric Folding Bike E-Fold 100 - Black €720.00
I saw an offer today from Halfords for an Electric folding bike
Apollo Transport Electric Folding Bike - 20" No542248 @ 260€
or maybe something like this that could go on the rack and bring the batteries inside.
Assist Step-Thru Hybrid Electric Bike 2021 26" No445822 @ 584
Assist Crossbar Hybrid Electric Bike 26" no 137302 @ 482€
Has anyone found that once you had an Electric Bike that you used it more out and about at home.?
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 ·  Posted: 10.04.2025  ·  #2
Did you not see the bike’s the club had a bit of a discount on there a while ago from the bike shop in the nw, they sell in the south also. I will be getting one when I get round to it ,plus they are enguie brand, the thread is about yocks scooter shop,
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 ·  Posted: 11.04.2025  ·  #3
I bought standard size pedal assist bikes about 5 years ago and we find them great. It allows you to travel further and are great on hills. We carry them on the rack with batteries inside the van. I got the son and daughter to by them on the bike to work scheme and saved a lot of euros.
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 ·  Posted: 12.04.2025  ·  #4
At its price the BTWIN is a good buy. Known to be reliable. As a rule of thumb you can half the quoted battery mileage for the real world mileage for most ebikes . A spare battery is handy if you are away for several days without ehu.
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 ·  Posted: 12.04.2025  ·  #5
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 ·  Posted: 23.04.2025  ·  #6
Definitely use electric bikes more throughout the year.

Bikes don't stay in MH but "rest" more in the shed!! 🚴‍♀️
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 ·  Posted: 03.10.2025  ·  #7
I finally decided on folding bikes I ordered them on the 25th Sept, they arrived on the 1st October 16.5 kg. £749.99 Amazon
( 899,99 € from the factory )
FabricBike Volt - Folding Electric Bike, 20 inch Adult Electric Bike,
 
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 ·  Posted: 03.10.2025  ·  #8
Class bike’s I think volt is one if not the best e-bikes around
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 ·  Posted: 08.10.2025  ·  #9
How many miles per tank?
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 ·  Posted: 08.10.2025  ·  #10
Has anyone went down the electrifying a standard bike route
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 ·  Posted: 10.10.2025  ·  #11
I bought a Swytch kit for my wife's bike, very easy to fit , its not for extreme sports ! There's guy in Kilkeel does conversions, my brother had one made up, he's very pleased with it.
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 ·  Posted: 17.10.2025  ·  #12
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Has anyone went down the electrifying a standard bike route


Yes, we had Mrs heisenbergs bike converted about 3 years ago by an outfit in central Dublin. Grand job with a range of >100km. If memory serves it cost around €600. Still going strong.
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Re: Folding or Electric Bikes

 ·  Posted: 19.10.2025  ·  #13
Per bike or together
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