As you say what would be the base noise that is acceptable? any dealer is probably gonna say, Nah thats fine its an ebike that's to be expected and may vary from dealer to dealer
Yes and no.
Liked the ability to climb hills I did 20 yrs ago, felt like cheating tho. Not sure I'd be allowed to ride with my non ebiking buddies at that rate and speed :giggle:
If I did get I'd probably use for the solo rides I do when they are working and I'm not.
Bike was less nimble...
I found the same whirr/ whining noise a distraction. Motor was quiet at first but gradually got worse as the ride went on it did level out, not sure if its heat related.
Coming from a bike that is almost silent (non ebike) it was very noticeable for me.
Not entirely sure battery was 100% as I'd faffed about earlier in day setting bike up from shop before I went out, this was my first ever ride on an ebike, so I was probably maxing out where I should've have but that's what a demo was all about isn't it? No battery extender was harmed in this...