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Article: THE MOTOR-CYCLE DIARIES; Cycling through the city in your smart new clothes is a breeze - until you get all sweaty pedalling up a hill. Which is where the new breed of electric bicycles come in...(Features)
- Article from:
- The Mail on Sunday (London, England)
- Article date:
- August 2, 2009
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WISPER 905SE CITY
[pounds sterling]1,399, powarider.com Top speed 18.5mph Range 66 miles Motor 250W (hub drive) The Wisper feels very powerful and it has the handling of a mountain bike. Range is up to 66 miles if you pedal on the flat, but in day-to-day use you'll probably get 50 miles. Switch on the off-road mode to enable its 18.5mph top speed.
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The best way to use an electric bike is in combination with your own pedalling - the motor takes the strain only when you go up hills, radically increasing range.
You don't need a licence, MOT or insurance to ride an electric bike, but you have to be at least 14 years old.
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