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I reckon 6 speed for the climbing and for the high speed (15.5mph) low cadence cruising. 2 speed will be hard work without assist.
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The 6 speed does sound like a bit of a faff though, having to alternate two levers to go up and down gears, not sure I want to have anything extra taking my attention from the maniac drivers while commuting.
Found the 2 speed to be a bit spinny, I think they only offer the choice to go down and not up on the gearing of the 2 speed.I'd like to know more of the tech specs around the difference between the power modes on the electric, I honestly couldn't tell that much difference between the three.
Drokk
Popped down to Compton Cycles in Catford this afternoon to have a go on their 2 speed electric Brompton.
Very fun; took it out for about 5 miles and went along to the Horniman taking as many hills as I could on the way. Even managed to haul myself up Canonbie which was a surprise, still had to out some effort in for that but not too bad.
The power of the assist it puts out feels much the same as the Gocycle (no throttle boost tho).
The option of riding it sans battery does appeal, which would make the 6 speed the better choice perhaps, not sure...