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[DrCyprus]

As long as it is a pedelec and not an electric bike, it will probably be OK. Failing any national legislation the Eu regulation applies I reckon. And that as far as I recall is 250W motor assist.

250 W is the limit in Germany, where I am from, but Switzerland e. g. allows up tp 350 W (and CH belongs to the European Economic Area which I thought to apply EU standards).

250W

[36510]

What is the wattage you want?

350 - 500 W would be nice. I wouldn´t mind if the speed was capped at 20 km/h but would like to be able to pedal up the mountains.

[36510]

250W

What would be the consequences of having more than 250 W? Would it mean you need a driver license, insurance etc. or would it not be allowed at all?

[DrCyprus]

250W

What would be the consequences of having more than 250 W? Would it mean you need a driver license, insurance etc. or would it not be allowed at all?

The Cypriot law on pedelecs is a direct copy of the E.U law without any changes or adjustments.

Personally, I don't even think our police knows what a pedelec is. I think you can just get away with it.

[MR-from-NG]

What is the wattage you want?

350 - 500 W would be nice. I wouldn´t mind if the speed was capped at 20 km/h but would like to be able to pedal up the mountains.

Judging by the UK e-bike market I would say you have nothing to fear in going for a 500 watt motor. If I'm not mistaken the Magic Pie 5 can be programmed to anything between 250-500 watts. But seriously nobody, including the police care about wattage etc, I wouldn't make an issue of this.

The most important component of your kit will be the battery. Again, instant on eBay has a vast range and can custom build your battery. I know the company well and they are able to give you a Smart Pie and a battery at a discounted price.

If you want to contact them let me know and I'll have a word with the owner to give you preferential price and take good care of you. Magic Pie 5 is for enthusiast (serious e-bikers) If you just want something basic to ride then the Smart Pie would be good choice and I'm sure you'll get it cheap as they have a lot in stock and with the launch of the Magic Pie 5 they will not sell as well as they did in the past.

[36510]

Personally, I don't even think our police knows what a pedelec is. I think you can just get away with it.

That´s too risky for my liking. Should I cause an accident, my liability insurance might deny cover because I rode a pedelec which wasn´t conforming to the law. I´d rather be on the safe side.

[36510]

The most important component of your kit will be the battery. Again, instant on eBay has a vast range and can custom build your battery. I know the company well and they are able to give you a Smart Pie and a battery at a discounted price.

If you want to contact them let me know and I'll have a word with the owner to give you preferential price and take good care of you. Magic Pie 5 is for enthusiast (serious e-bikers) If you just want something basic to ride then the Smart Pie would be good choice and I'm sure you'll get it cheap as they have a lot in stock and with the launch of the Magic Pie 5 they will not sell as well as they did in the past.

Thanks for your offer. Much appreciated. Just to clarify: I´m not a bicycling nerd and am looking for something in the lower price range. My pedelec in Germany cost me only €500 (at year end sale) and has served me well so far. But I´m only riding leisurely and haven´t been riding in mountaineous regions. For longer tours I simply took a spare battery with me. Taking my old bike with me wouldn´t make much sense because of the cost of transportation. And obviously a high capacity battery (e. g. 16 Ah or more) would be nice. So I thought I should find out what´s available (and legal) in Cyprus before making up my mind what and where to buy. I wouldn´t know how to assemble a kit anyway. Therefore I´d prefer to buy a ready-for-use pedelec rather than an assemly kit.

[DrCyprus]

my liability insurance

so German of you

[MR-from-NG]

The most important component of your kit will be the battery. Again, instant on eBay has a vast range and can custom build your battery. I know the company well and they are able to give you a Smart Pie and a battery at a discounted price.

If you want to contact them let me know and I'll have a word with the owner to give you preferential price and take good care of you. Magic Pie 5 is for enthusiast (serious e-bikers) If you just want something basic to ride then the Smart Pie would be good choice and I'm sure you'll get it cheap as they have a lot in stock and with the launch of the Magic Pie 5 they will not sell as well as they did in the past.

Thanks for your offer. Much appreciated. Just to clarify: I´m not a bicycling nerd and am looking for something in the lower price range. My pedelec in Germany cost me only €500 (at year end sale) and has served me well so far. But I´m only riding leisurely and haven´t been riding in mountaineous regions. For longer tours I simply took a spare battery with me. Taking my old bike with me wouldn´t make much sense because of the cost of transportation. And obviously a high capacity battery (e. g. 16 Ah or more) would be nice. So I thought I should find out what´s available (and legal) in Cyprus before making up my mind what and where to buy. I wouldn´t know how to assemble a kit anyway. Therefore I´d prefer to buy a ready-for-use pedelec rather than an assemly kit.

I just did a thorough search for a reasonably priced e-Bike, new and used, couldn't see anything in your price range so I wish you the best of luck.

[36510]

my liability insurance

so German of you

Is that a good or a bad thing?