Folding E bikes for Caravanners

[Dustydog]

Not for me but in general terms are these bikes UK complaint in your opinion?

Whilst it says EU compliant do we subscribe to the same rules still?

This thing , whilst folderable is massive and would barely fit the Tourareg boot !

I could look it up , but a neighbour has bought one. The tyres are on par with a mid range motor cycle!

ENGWE EP-2 Boost All Terrain Foldable Ebike | 120KM Range

ENGWE EP-2 Boost all-terrain foldable ebike with a 120km range, fat tires and torque sensor is designed for a smoother ride, daily commuting and adventure.

engwe-bikes-uk.com

 

[RogerL]

Not for me but in general terms are these bikes UK complaint in your opinion?

Whilst it says EU compliant do we subscribe to the same rules still?

This thing , whilst folderable is massive and would barely fit the Tourareg boot !

I could look it but a neighbour has bought one. The tyres are on par with a mid range motor cycle!

ENGWE EP-2 Boost All Terrain Foldable Ebike | 120KM Range

ENGWE EP-2 Boost all-terrain foldable ebike with a 120km range, fat tires and torque sensor is designed for a smoother ride, daily commuting and adventure.

engwe-bikes-uk.com

I couldn't see anything in the specs that's not allowed in the UK - the motor is 250W and maximum speed is 25kph, both the maximum permitted.

 

[JTQ]

Is this because you want a bike for off roading across sand and marshy terrain, given the balloon tyres, or are you looking for something more road and track friendly?
If the latter I think there are better options.
IMO, it is better to buy a bike to meet your requirements, so that's a starting point, what is its task?

 

[Woodentop]

We have Raleigh Stow-e-way bikes and apart from only 20in wheels* they are great. When folded we could get both bikes side by side between the rear wheel arches of our Passat Estate. We now have a Skoda Karoq and the bikes fit just as well in the same place. Given the Tig has the same basic chassis I doubt you would have any problems.

*If the last bike you had was a 26" or 28" wheel it will take you ages to get used to riding on 20inches. Most of all - if like me - when you look over your right shoulder to see where SWMBO has got to, when you look forward again you will likely be across the white line and even heading to side-swipe the kerb on the other side of the road (I talk of a country lane here!) A rear view mirror on the offside end of your handlebar is a must! Also visit Decathlon if you have one nearby and treat yourself to a cycle computer - BUT it must be Bluetooth linked to the front wheel sender as the usual cable is neither long enough** to reach from the handlebar to the front forks or long enough when you fold the bike. Cost is (was) about £25-£30 and the Li-Ion disc batteries (two) last a good six months of 'normal' use or even a year of light use.
** Assuming you are tall and have to extend the handlebar upwards... Also for me at 6ft 1in the saddle shaft is not long enough to get may legs comfortable when riding - there are max and min length markings on the saddle shaft. The retailer should be able to get you a longer shaft and swap it at no cost.

Finally you will also need a stirrup pump with gauge to pump up the tyres - they run at 45-55psi and are rock hard over bumps! Valves may be Schrader or Presta but a suitable pump will fit both.

Good luck.