considering the city

[paxalion]

I’ve had a e-bike for a few years and am considering upgrading to something thats a bit faster. Some of these questions may seem like things that should be simple/obvious but i’ve never had a vehicle faster than my ebike + i haven’t gone for my CBT yet so this is still in the planning stages.

I’ve been looking at the City but i have a few questions.
I’m only 5 foot – would i be comfortable on it?
What licence do i need to ride it
When would it need it’s first MOT and how easy is it to find a mechanic who can service it?

And is there anything else i need to be considering?
Feel free to throw advice at me i’m a complete novice looking for her first bike. I’d really like to go electric but i don’t know if it’s sensible when it comes to finding a mechanic if something breaks on it.

[Paul IOM]

I’m only 5 foot – would i be comfortable on it? – The City has a reasonably low seat height so you should be fine, I can measure mine at the weekend and let you know.

What licence do i need to ride it – If you have a car licence obtained before 2001 you already have a full moped licence, if not you will need to do CBT.

When would it need it’s first MOT – 3 years from date of registration.

and how easy is it to find a mechanic who can service it?- They don’t really need any more servicing than a pedal cycle, and are very simple for anyone who can handle basic DIY stuff, alternatively any motorcycle dealer can do the basics, and any electrical/battery problems can be dealt with by motobility scooter or golf buggy dealers.

Hope this helps

[paxalion]

Thank you for your answers. they do help
When it does need an MOT would it need a specialist or will any motorbike mot place take it?

[paxalion]

And also is it easy to find good insurance for it?

[Paul IOM]

Any motorcycle dealer who offers MOT’s will be able to do it.

Most of us seem to use the same insurer (Lexham) as they know the E-Rider models and offer no hassle cover, there are no doubt others but the key thing is that they actually list the bike on their system otherwise they cant quote.

[BowtomePhil]

Lexham seem to be the best. Get a couple of locks and give them the details and it reduces the insurance.

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