Recommendation for e-bike?

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I am thinking of buying an e-bike.

Which one would you get in this situation:

-I live in a small seaside town and the bike will be mainly used to get me to the train station, the high street to do some shopping and the sea front where I can cycle and enjoy the views
-I am in my 50s and not that tall so I want something reliable and not to heavy or complicated.

Don't have a massive budget but I also don't want to invest in anything too flimsy.

Any suggestions?

The decathlon range are all really good and reasonable priced. My friend bought a Raleigh hybrid over the summer which is really nice … she’s quite smal and slightly built and loves it.
The weight of the bike is mainly in the battery and a decent battery it’s important.
I’d steer clear of hub mounted batteries and stick with frame sited.
Make sure you buy a decent lock and a tracker for it if you’re planning on leaving it outside shops.

Thank you! that's really helpful advice :)

Worth getting a decent battery… Bosch seems to be the one most recommend. Every single e-bike I’ve touched has been incredibly heavy. Not a problem when e-cycling, but lifting it can be difficult.

Ribble bikes have a hybrid e bike, however the battery cannot be removed so you can only charge it with the bike in situ, not conveinent for me personally

However they are only 15kg, incredible. I can lift this easily, however I didnt really fit the geometry of the bike, we visited their showroom yesterday and I just cant get on and off the thing because they call it a step through but its not low enough for me. And I need the seat so low that my knees would hurt, if you are a proper cyclist that doesnt need yoru feet on the ground I would recommend that brand

I have an electra townie path go. Heavy, but powerful, bosch centre hub, removable battery, extremely comfortable, big fat tyres. 22 kg

Or go for a little folding wisper, i think they might be around 15kg

Go to a bicycle shop - ideally an independent one rather than somewhere like Decathlon or Halfords and ask to test ride. Tell them what you want and what your budget is and ask for advice. I can tell you what I have but it might not suit you.

Most independent bike shops only sell certain brands and if you look at enough of them you'll see that certain brands sort of lump together, so Trek, Electra and Raleigh, then Cube and Giant and Volt, theres others that seem to lump together for some reason

Its the deal the shop has, so they're never 'independent' as it were, they wont have a view on all the different types. Our independent local shop is a Bosch affilated shop for example, so he doesnt sell bikes that dont have a bosch motor.

Then there are independent companies, so Wisper, Ribble, Juicy Bike (although I think they go taken over), Isla bike (not in operation anymore which is a great shame)

There are reviews online but you’re going to need local bike shop support so why not see what they sell first and try them out?
I need a step through bike and have an older one with large wheels and a new Tern with smaller wheels with a Bosch motor - a Tern. They need regular servicing - mainly brake pads and chains and are much heavier than a normal bike. Otherwise a normal bike with gears is fine along a flat seafront and less of a theft risk if you’re leaving it at the train station.
I live in a city and spent £250 on my last bike lock and don’t leave my newer bike at the station despite having insurance. I would find it easier to park a car even when I visit friends - it’s annoying but I have cut out most short car journeys and had a lot of fun riding my bikes.
I bought the Tern on a cycle to work scheme as a long term replacement as it has a Bosch battery and lower centre of gravity to carry grandchildren.
There are various good value bikes for smaller people - the Mycycle looks good value and rides well. I have tried the Whisper bikes too and they adjust easily, have room to carry stuff and feel like a normal bike ie they react just right when you pedal.