Advice on the best lightest folding electric bike

Remember the weight of an ebike can grow;

Add a rack and panniers, lights (flashing fore and aft may be a lifesaver) 

Saddle post springs (They take the sting out a pothole. The weight of a motor and battery can really  "crash" your backside.)

Bell, should be supplied, and politely used. Air horn works better !

Rgds

I don't know about anyone else but I don't travel with my batteries installed in the bikes, they must be 3/4kgs each! I find they fit neatly behind the passenger seat.

David

Well me and the OH are going to test out the Powabyke F100 today.  It's weight is 17k at a cost of £900.  We won't be purchasing today as we are booked in with Halfords to sample their comparable offerings. There are plenty of makes and models via the internet but trying them prior to purchase is preferable.

i will let you know the outcome.

groggy, try looking around a specialist electric bike shop like Nationwideebikes or 50cycles (they both have a number of branches) and you will get a chance to test the various different types of drive system.

i did look at Powabike when i first wanted an Ebike but after looking around a bit more i decided a centre crank driven model felt most like a 'bike'....

it may be that, having checked out the market, you might be able to pick up (say) a one year old top line model for the price of a new Powabyke.

have a look and check out a Kalkhoff or Gepida to see if the differences are important (or not) to the style of riding you will be doing.

if you're just popping a couple of miles to the shops, a cheaper bikewill be more than adequate, but if the ebike is to become your primary transport away from the van, then thinks like, range, comfort, reliability, driveability become more important.

PS ive put some more ebike thoughts on the GOING GREENER thread.