Ireland. what are the best eBikes for commuting / city in Europe?

[An Hatta]

Hi,
I first used the forum in April 2019 to help me to decide which eBike to purchase. It helped me enormously. I purchased a HAIBIKE Sduro 3. I used it to commute to work 3 hours a day for 6 years... no technical problems at all. I actually sold it on to older brother a couple of months back and he finds it fantastic.... he should have bought an eBike years ago. He is 76! I just got a new contract on the far side of Dublin and I want to skip the car commutes.
Are the same indicators for a reliable ebike the same, BOSCH crank motor, Shimano brakes & gears? Are there ebikes that are reviewed in this community that are also available in Ireland / Europe?

Thanks a mill.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Glad to meet you! I have been to Ireland two times: once to Dublin, once to County Donegal for a longer vacation. What a beautiful country! I even cycled a rented Bosch e-bike to see the wonders of Sliab Liagh!

Are the same indicators for a reliable ebike the same, BOSCH crank motor, Shimano brakes & gears?

Yes but please ask for a specific e-bike brand and a model.

Are there ebikes that are reviewed in this community that are also available in Ireland / Europe?

Many e-bikes discussed here are specific to North America. However, many of us here are European/British and there is an Irishman between us, too. Some Americans here ride Euro e-bikes as well. I'm Polish and know the market, so ask me

 

[stompandgo]

It depends what kind of commuting that you want to do. For example, you can commute on a city bike, a utility bike, a gravel bike (flat or drop bars), a road bike, or an MTB, all of which can be electric and can support carrying a load. Depending on the road conditions, some would be more practical than others.

If Dublin does not have a bike infrastructure that works for you, and you will have to commute on typical beat up city roads and coexist with motor vehicle traffic, I would suggest a powerful city/urban Class 3 speed pedelec bike with the following requirements:

- A motor with at least 85Nm of torque, preferably mid drive
- Enough battery power to support your commuting distance with 50% in reserve
- Hydraulic brakes, preferably 4 piston and either 180mm or 203mm rotors
- 29" wheels with at least 55mm tubeless tires, larger if possible, but not a fattie
- A fork with at least 100mm of travel
- A high quality suspension seatpost
- Rear rack with pannier/trunk bag capability
- A powerful headlight, at least 500lm and a taillight
- Fenders

Lots of bikes that meet those requirements are available, depending on your budget. I would buy a major brand from a local bike dealer. I would also STRONGLY suggest that you get fitted before you buy anything, by either an experienced visual fitter, or a machine fit. A lot of shops will comp a fit if you are buying a new bike from them, and include part swap adjustments within reason to dial it in. A proper fit can be a game changer.

For these kinds of bikes, I like the following:

Cannondale Tesoro
Aventon Level 4 ADV
Velotric Discover M

Others can help with Specialized, Trek, and other brands.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Aventon Level 4 ADV
Velotric Discover M

Not in Europe. The EU is a primary world e-bike market with hundreds of well known Euro brands... and no throttle. The speed is restricted to 25 km/h.

Dublin does have bike infrastructure. It is basically a flat city.
Now, I have cycled in some Irish hills. Any Bosch mid-drive, even the Active Line was good there.
Ireland is known of a perfect quality asphalt anywhere.

County Donegal

A 10% grade climb.

A Bosch Active Line e-bike.

Dublin. That's why I wrote it is the Europeans with the understanding of the country and the market should be asked.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

@An Hatta: There is a Cube dealership in Dublin:

Cube

Cube Bikes was founded in 1993 in Germany. The hallmarks of German quality craft are, above all, safety and durability. We brought Cube bikes to our Dublin bicy

www.360cycles.ie

I can vouch for Cube e-bikes, which are from an excellent and pretty well priced German brand. Although I should leave the choice to you, let me tell you that you just cannot go wrong with this model:

Cube Kathmandu Hybrid ONE 800 Electric Bike 2025

Adventure is what you make it, and the Kathmandu Hybrid ONE 800 from CUBE is ready whenever you are. With its 800 Wh PowerTube battery and powerful Bosch CX ...

www.360cycles.ie

A powerful Bosch motor, a big battery, and the modern Shimano drivetrain and brakes. Please tell me what you think.

 

[Chazmo]

Aventon has been shipping to Europe recently. I’d look at them @An Hatta if I were you.

Good luck in the search for another eBike. Cheers from across the pond.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Aventon has been shipping to Europe recently. I’d look at them @An Hatta if I were you.

Good luck in the search for another eBike. Cheers from across the pond.

I wouldn't recommend the Chinese crap managed by an American company for a major European city We have literally hundreds of renowned Euro brands. Moreover, Aventon (if available) is online only. No LBS would touch it for repairs or warranty.

 

[stompandgo]

No LBS would touch it for repairs or warranty.

Warranty, maybe, repairs, I highly doubt that there is not an LBS that would work on it.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Why should they if they carry well known Euro brands? An e-bike that seems good in North America is nothing that matches high Euro standards. Don't you ride a Cannondale (respected in Europe) and a Pinarello (a Euro brand) yourself?

Also. the OP asked for a Bosch motor. Aventon uses their own unknown brand while Bosch is a de facto Euro standard motor.