I'm in my late 60s and i haven't been a regular cyclist for many years so I was very nervous about spending a lot of money on a bike I wouldn't be able to ride. However, I loved this bike from the beginning. It's so smooth to ride even without assist. But when I do need a bit of help it's so easy to add some power! The gear changes are also very easy. I love the colour — I chose blue. As a bonus the seat is very comfy.
This is the first e-bike I have owned and the second I have ever ridden after being inspired by having a go one by a friend. So far I really love it - rusty skills as haven’t really ridden a bike since my early teens but I am looking forward to becoming confident on the roads and one day my goal is to cycle to and round Rutland Water (about 9 miles away). This will make a change to running round it!
Very easy to order,very quick delivery,
1st time out on it today ,I'm 5ft and this bike fits perfectly,it's well made and it handles our Essex roads well,and has lots of power to climb the hills which we have every way you go to get out of our village .I had a switch conversion kit which has served me well on my old bike but I now need a step through ,if today's ride is anything to go by we have made a brilliant choice
My wife and have got two Ampere electric bikes, my wife bought another Ampere, Alter. So I bought the Mode and I like it very much. My line of work before retirement was an engineer, the engineering put into my Mode is very good. It is easy to unfold and fold, I just needed to knurled a part of the seat stalk to help the clamp grip tight. I am extremely happy with my Ampere Mode. Ten out of ten for excellence.
love this cycle, not only look,s good, easy to ride, only need to charge once a week, doing 40 miles a week . love the cream colour, would recommend this bike over and over again thank you.
From the minute this bike arrived, I have had a smile on my face even just at the thought of riding it.
It is funky, smooth to ride, easy to operate and I joy to own. I’m looking forward to many happy years with my Wispa 705
Had a few questions. Easy to get in touch on their web page. Was answered honestly. Very helpful. My bike turned up early and was thrilled with it. Had a question once the bike arrived and was answered straight away. Glad I found this company.
I got my bike over the Christmas period and have so far been unable to give my bike a proper outing, except for a short "shake down ride" after assembling it to see if anything fell off. Nothing did.
That is until yesterday Feb 28th 25 the first really warm sunny day we've had. I rode it end to end up and down the Monsal Trail and I can say my bike performed perfectly helping me to cover the miles effortlessly. Thank you Mr Battery. As with any new bike my gear cable has stretched a little and will require adjusting slightly, also my gear change lever I just need to slacken it off and re-position it slightly.
Other than that, all ok. But let me say that I feel this is a man's bike, a bit of a brute. It's so well made it feels like a tank, as though it will last forever.
The downside is that it isn't light. I carry it folded in the back of my SUV and lifting it in and out I find it a bit of a challenge, but then I'm 9 months away from my 80th birthday and I'm not nearly as able as I used to be.So I suppose you young dudes will have no sweat whatever lifting yours in and out of your own motor. Happy trails.
It's light and it's sturdy. A very handy accessory.
Don't lay your bike down, don't lean it on a prickly hedge, put it on your kickstand.
Great customer service and communication, the bike arrived well packaged, clear instruction and was swiftly ready to ride. the bike rides well with easy pedal assist.
Very pleased with this ebike, pedaling is relatively easy and the motor is quiet. Steep hills need a bit of effort from the rider but hasn't defeated the ebike. The range in my case for the 14ah battery is 30 miles and recharge takes 5.5hrs
I find myself using levels 3-5 most of the time and find no benefit from 1-2 as you may as well have a conventional bike. Level 3 does 10mph. Level 4 does 12.5 and level 5 does 15.5 which is comfortable cruising but to avoid the motor assistance cutting in and out at top speeds then drop your gear to 6 and this prevents your efforts feeling like the brakes are coming on as the assistance limit is reached. If you adjust your gears accordingly then this ebike fulfills what you need within the laws of the UK at present. The ebike has quality parts and is well packed for delivery. Assembly is fairly easy and the mudguards, lights are a bonus. eco additional warranty and price for the bigger battery were a bonus. With the range I am getting then i would advise going for the bigger battery at the outset to prevent range anxiety.
Only niggle at this time is the brake pads rubbing the disk on the front wheel but i guess this will ease off in time.
Only downside is the seat always slides down regardless of how tight.
Really good glove allowing good dexterity while wearing… I think good for bridging seasons spring and autumn, but my hands still freeze wearing in the winter so not the best winter glove
The bike is overall a great product with two downsides: 1) battery doesn’t last as much as the reviews say. I couldn’t get more than 40km at speed 3 / 5 with a full charge. 2) assembly is very tricky and the provided tools aren’t great. My pedal kept coming off and I had to rush to a bike shop to get it repaired (at extra cost). Apart from this, the bike is overall a good product for commuting in the city
The lock itself is sturdy and ergonomic, it fits over my helmet when I just throw it on one shoulder and sits comfortably over the top of my backpack without causing me any discomfort. The fabric cover over the chain is fantastic at protecting the bikes paint from scratching while you put the chain on. Barely any of the chain actually protrudes from the cover allowing for better security. All round a smashing lock.
It always makes me chuckle how many people this bike has amazed with its folding ability. For such a big bike it folds up fantastically especially for people like me who keeps it indoors. The ease of use and function of the electric motor is top of the range. If I could go back and choose another bike to get I would choose this one every time
We bought this to replace a Specialized Como step through for my wife who is only 5’3” tall. The Como cost £1,000 more, was too big (even though we had the small version) and way too heavy.
The 26” wheels on the Ampere make this a perfect choice for smaller riders. My wife is a lot more confident riding this and, for the type of riding she will be doing, it is perfect. My only negative points are that the display can be difficult to read in sunlight and there are no bottle mount points because the battery is in the top of the down tube rather than underneath like many other bikes. Neither of those detract from this being a great bike.
All of the components are pretty much standard Shimano items so I don’t expect any problems maintaining and serving this myself. I paid extra for the 12 month extended warranty to give me cover for the motor, battery and electronics. Hopefully I won’t need it!!
I bought the Ampere Deluxe Step Through Electric Bike as a birthday present for my wife and she loves it. I opted for the Ampere as I wanted a bike that was UK manufactured and well-suited to tackling hilly, rural terrain. We’ve only had the bike a few weeks, but from initial impressions the build quality and ride is very good. The bike required some assembly out of the box (handle bars, pedals, front wheel etc.) which took about half an hour and the instructions were easy enough to follow. The bike took 12 days from order to delivery, the only downside was the delivery company delivered it to the wrong address, which was a bit of an inconvenience.
Absolutely loving my Ampere Deluxe. Finally a bike that’s comfortable for my 5ft 2 and a bit height . Can not wait to get it on the back of the motorhome and ride around the French villages on my next adventure. Only had it just over a week and already had so many comments on the stunning colour.
My chain look solid and scary hope will be enough to keep away or keep to long to give up by cutting. The material is high reflective what give me extra visibility when I have on me.
I'm happy with and general supper happy with the bike I get from ecobike . Cycle every day and chain make me more secure all best !!!
My bike arrived today, easy to assemble and the staff have been very helpful. Delighted with it.
I got just few days a go and constantly use it , bought by using cycle scheme and eco bike help me out better like my locals bicycle shops . Take a week to deliver by FedEx. Bike is absolutely awesome without doubt, ride very quick on 3 gear support, the design and quality make people look on you , I'm very happy so far . Thanks eco bike
I love this bike. I use it for commuting and for taking our Cocker Spaniels out running through the local parks nearby (which they love). If you think you'll spend time on rough terrain I can confirm it has no problem whatsoever and I can easily stay ahead of the dogs. For normal road use it's great as well, although you have to get used to leaning into the corners due to those fat tyres.
It's worth noting that it's a big bike and very heavy, ideally you won't be taking this up and down stairs often. Even getting the battery in and out requires some strength and skill as you'll be holding the bike, hinged open 90 degrees with one hand, and taking the battery out with the other, although this is easy enough once you get the hang of it. You avoid this by charging the battery directly via a plug on the bike frame, if you have mains near where you're storing it. I'd also recommend getting a timer for the socket to avoid over charging. Charging from near empty to full takes 4 to 5 hours. I have the 10Ah battery which lasts me 2 days before I charge it but I use it a lot, I might have opted for a higher Ah in hindsight but I'm happy with it's capacity as it stands.
In answer to the other review, the battery level reading changes depending on the load you're putting on it. So if I crank the assistance level up from 3 to 5 then in will, based on the current level of use, say I have less charge in the battery than before as I'm draining more charge at that point.
Overall very happy and would recommend.
I love this bike. I use it for commuting and for taking our Cocker Spaniels out running through the local parks nearby (which they love). If you think you'll spend time on rough terrain I can confirm it has no problem whatsoever and I can easily stay ahead of the dogs. For normal road use it's great as well, although you have to get used to leaning into the corners due to those fat tyres.
It's worth noting that it's a big bike and very heavy, ideally you won't be taking this up and down stairs often. Even getting the battery in and out requires some strength and skill as you'll be holding the bike, hinged open 90 degrees with one hand, and taking the battery out with the other, although this is easy enough once you get the hang of it. You avoid this by charging the battery directly via a plug on the bike frame, if you have mains near where you're storing it. I'd also recommend getting a timer for the socket to avoid over charging. Charging from near empty to full takes 4 to 5 hours. I have the 10Ah battery which lasts me 2 days before I charge it but I use it a lot, I might have opted for a higher Ah in hindsight but I'm happy with it's capacity as it stands.
In answer to the other review, the battery level reading changes depending on the load you're putting on it. So if I crank the assistance level up from 3 to 5 then in will, based on the current level of use, say I have less charge in the battery than before as I'm draining more charge at that point.
Overall very happy and would recommend.