35 hilly miles a day is quite a lot on top of a day’s work, even more so if the weather is grim!
A few things I’d consider if I was choosing again:
- What is the parking situation at work, secure? Quite a few reports of e-bikes and e-cargo bikes getting stolen.
- Do you need to carry the bike up stairs at any stage? E-bikes can be hefty especially with a bit of luggage on.
- Would a folding e-bike be useful?
The UK’s 15.4 mph cut-off point will probably annoy you from time to time. But it might not be an issue for you with the hills - on the flat I often wish it was just a bit higher, even 21mph would do.
The belt drive requirement limits the options somewhat. I hear that limits have been lifted on Cyclescheme - would it stretch to this? :-)
https://www.r-m.de/en-gb/bikes/superdelite/
I quite like this:
https://www.lekkerbikes.com/product/...iolo-ct-ebike/
Trek Allant:
https://www.trekbikes.com/internatio...9561_f208c0b3d