i am disabled have very little strength in my legs so thinking about a ebike so i can get out with my son ,the one im considering is the levo with a brose motor because i havent come across may problems with this motor on forums what are your thoughts guy any input will be greatly received kind regards ddavid24
Thoughts on Levo with Brose motor?
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ebikemom
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Lack of posting about a bike may or may not be indicative of a bike having a problem. If a bike sells in high volumes, there may be more posts about problems but it might not mean there are more problems, just that lots more people have the bike. Also, in reading about problems consider whether the problem was solved or not. Any bike might have some kind of problem, but if the rider was able to get warranty parts and service and the problem was solved promptly, that is a good thing. (Take care that some warranties just cover parts and not service--look for the word "labor" in the warranty).
If you are able to test-ride a bike, I'd recommend it, over buying online, especially since you have some physical challenges. You might also want to get a "class 2" bike, which has a throttle, since you have leg weakness. The throttle will make it very easy to get the bike moving initially, even if you rarely use it for riding. The throttle is also great if the chain falls off because you can throttle on home. And, I find it essential for getting going on hills (I live in a very hilly area).
For some reason "class 1" mid-drive bikes get a lot of positive press, but mid-drives are not better than hub drives, they are just a different way to power a bike. I think they get lots of oohs and aahs because some think the experience is more "natural". It's true that when you ride a hub drive bike you can feel the assist kicking in. It's kind of like riding a tandem bike and feeling your cycling partner pedal. My daughter said, "It feels like mommy pedaling". It's a nice feeling to have that assist.
Good luck with your purchasing process. My only regret about getting my ebike is that I didn't get it sooner!!!
If you are able to test-ride a bike, I'd recommend it, over buying online, especially since you have some physical challenges. You might also want to get a "class 2" bike, which has a throttle, since you have leg weakness. The throttle will make it very easy to get the bike moving initially, even if you rarely use it for riding. The throttle is also great if the chain falls off because you can throttle on home. And, I find it essential for getting going on hills (I live in a very hilly area).
For some reason "class 1" mid-drive bikes get a lot of positive press, but mid-drives are not better than hub drives, they are just a different way to power a bike. I think they get lots of oohs and aahs because some think the experience is more "natural". It's true that when you ride a hub drive bike you can feel the assist kicking in. It's kind of like riding a tandem bike and feeling your cycling partner pedal. My daughter said, "It feels like mommy pedaling". It's a nice feeling to have that assist.
Good luck with your purchasing process. My only regret about getting my ebike is that I didn't get it sooner!!!
I have a Specialized Turbo Levo. The assist does not kick in until you pedal. I also have a Rad Mini with the throttle. For a disabled person I would also recommend a throttle, it will really help a disabled person at intersections.
My wife is disabled (MS) and she rides a Liberty Trike. Its size and power (750W) really help her and the throttle will always bring her home when she gets tired.
Make sure the bike fits. Good Luck.
My wife is disabled (MS) and she rides a Liberty Trike. Its size and power (750W) really help her and the throttle will always bring her home when she gets tired.
Make sure the bike fits. Good Luck.
thankyou guys for your help the reason im going for assist is so i can use it as abit of rehab training i hope over time to use less assist but in the mean time i can get out with my kids they would be very happy to see me on a bike again and it would brighten my day so much
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