Skarper Reviews 86

Excellent communication through the purchase process and went very smoothly using Cyclescheme. Device arrived earlier than expected. I had thought that it might be tricky to install as they promote bike shop installation, but I’m no bike mechanic and I managed it easily. The only tool I really needed to look for was a T25 torx screwdriver that I had in a socket set from Lidl, which was to remove the brake disc.
It’s pretty hilly in my part of Scotland and I’ve found it great to smooth out the hills on full assistance and a perfect amount of help on lowest setting when riding slight inclines on local NCN cycle paths. It would be great to have the app to switch between levels of assistance on the go and to see battery life.
I love my bike and I love that I can get even more out of it with my Skarper installed!

Skarper is a brilliant piece of kit, but the range for me is somewhat limited, and there is no warning when the battery dies, which it has done now on a few occasions leaving me with a hill to home and no assistance. I have started taking the charger with me and plugging it in when I stop at a cafe. For me I like to do 40mile rides and it's not too hilly in my area so one charge won't last. It gives me too much assistance at times and pedalling backwards to turn it off and on is not a natural thing to do, especially if in a group!!
It really needs a display on the handle bars so it can be switched off and on easily and you can see how much battery is left. I understand an App for a phone is in progress so can't wait for that to appear. But for people commuting or doing shorter distances it is great.

Incredible genius product - so hi tech!! The sensors pick from turning the first pedal! It's unbelievable. It's the only thing that has enabled me to cycle using a tandem!! Amazing! Highly recommended - would've given 6 stars if allowed!!

I have used my Skarper for a while now to commute to and from work. I ride a single speed and it is about 7km each way. Everyday, I would arrive to work very sweaty but now using the Skarper, the journey is easy and I arrive feeling fine. I work on my feet so after a 12 hour shift, the ride back was even worse but now it's just pleasant. It really has improved my quality of life.

I love my Skarper. It has made my cycling so easy, but I still get the choice not to use it. So for local rides I don't, but for longer rides I definitely do! It has three modes, but I never use more than the eco mode and it is very responsive. It clips on and off the bike easily. It is relatively heavy to carry around, but I do love the fact that I can lock my bike and leave it, and not worry about it, because it is just a normal boring looking bike.

The only downside I have noted is that battery life could be longer. I have so far not got more than about 35k out of it, but that is in London with a lot of stopping and starting.

Cycling has become a really viable way of getting round town.

So I'm telling all my friends, go get one, and looking forward to getting an adapter to be able to move it to my road bike for out if town rides!

I Love my Skarper!
It’s the best of both worlds, my great existing bike and a high end e-bike when I want it.
I especially like that I can take Skarper with me when I have to leave my bike somewhere.
I am pleasantly surprised with the range as well. I am not sure what the max range is but I have been able to get multiple 40km+ rides to work and back.
Even the wife is happy as I was able to avoid adding a separate E-Bike to the family collection.