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I don't think you'd regret either choice tbh, I tested both at the same time and just felt the EP8 felt more electric than bicycle, I also didn't have the luxury of a cycle scheme so dropping another 2 grand wasn't really a possibility anyway 😂.
Don't know where you're based but I definitely recommend having a test ride still (obviously in London that's easy than a lot of places) because it feels so different to normal riding it's worth getting a feel for what works.
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thanks @Gewürzt @MCamb @skinny @MisterMikkel and @frank9755 for the feedback.
The cost of the bike is being spread out over several years of payments so the bump in price between the 6100 and ep8 isn't a huge concern.
My thinking is that I am better off getting the strongest motor available on the market up front, even if it is surplus to requirements, rather than getting something a bit weaker and then two years down the line wishing that I had done it in the first place, and then paying more for an upgrade.
I might be moving to a hilly area and I am trying to convince my partner to start using the Bullitt (she won't get on the current non-electric one) for shopping etc., so having a bit of a boost to get her started, especially if it's on a hill, is a draw.
I had read the LvH article before, and yes was a bit confused about it tbh, thinking about when I have a heavy load on my current one. Even if I am going up a steep hill I don't think I ever get out of the saddle on the Bullitt. Also a bit unsure about the remarks about the ep8 potentially being a bit scary for kids being transported if you're swaying the bike around while riding fast. Does anyone really do that?