Wisper Electric bikes

UK Supplier since 2005

Founded in the UK in 2005, Wisper have a wealth of information about and experience in developing new electric bikes. Although over the years, there have been 2 changes in ownership, MD David Miall has been there throughout.

They offer 3 ranges of e-bikes, Traditional, Wayfarer and Tailwind.

Wisper Traditional Electric Bikes

The Traditional Range are by no means the original electric bikes marketed by the company, but offer the customer a comprehensive range of models and several options. 905 Crossbar, 705 Low step-through, 705 24 (24” Wheels) small Low step-through and 806 20” wheel Folding. This bike won the Which? Best Buy Folding electric bike 2023.

3 battery Options. All are 36V. The 3 battery capacities are common to all the bikes.  Using the very rough “Rule of Thumb” that a rider gets 3 miles range out of each Ah of a 36V battery, the 375Wh (10.4Ah) should give around 30 miles, the 575Wh (16Ah) 48 miles and 700Wh (19.4Ah) nearly 60 miles.

2 pedal assist sensors. The standard bikes have a Rotation sensor which delivers power depending on the rider’s power selection. Additionallt the “T” range have a Torque Sensor that in addition to the power selection, also delivers the power in proportion to the pressure that the rider puts on the pedals. This is judged to be a more intuitive power delivery and may increase range by about 10% per battery size.

Throttle. The bikes are fitted with legal throttles. Additionally, the bikes may be fitted with full throttles that operate on a “Twist & Go” basis up to 15.5mph.  Each individual bike has to be certificated by DVSA. This will delay delivery up to 6 weeks.

Wisper Wayfarer Electric Bikes

The innovative 43V Wayfarer Range of sports electric bikes were launched just before the pandemic and suffered serious problems as a result. The non availability of parts resulting in sub-standard substitutions, not to mention paint problems means that they have not been properly distributed. For 2024, these bikes will fly.

Slightly heavier than a standard ebike to stand up to a more punishing riding style, the 43V electrical system delivers better sports performance and hill climbing ability than a standard 36V e-bike without straying into a new higher level of electrical regulations.  The 43V batteries are housed in the down tube giving the bikes a more modern appearance.  But true to the Wisper ethos, there are options.

2 Frames: Crossbar and step-through fitted with 27.5” wheels in City, Adventure and Mountain specifications

2 motors: The 50Nm Rear hub motors on the “H” range bikes deliver sparkling performance for a more economical price.  Rear hub motors need less than half the torque of a Mid-Drive to deliver the same power.  The 43V 100Nm Mid-Drive motor fitted to the M range is manufactured by a relatively new motor manufacturer with patents for their drive system in the USA and Japan. 

2 Batteries 43V X 450Wh (10.4Ah) approx. 45 miles and 43V X 700Wh (16.2Ah) approx. 80Miles

Throttle:  Standard Thumb throttle to 4mph (6km/h) and Thumb throttle to 15.5mph (25km/h) when pedalling. Full throttle option available.

Wisper Tailwind Electric Bikes

A completely new design from Wisper with a sleek fully integrated battery and appealing to a younger rider with a forward riding position. The 36V electrical system which offers the best combination of power and speed in the urban, road and path environs, is partnered with a wide range of frame and finish options across a wide price range.

2 Frames.  Crossbar and Low Crossbar

5 options.

City Crossbar and Low Crossbar. These are standard bikes without mudguards and lights and will appeal to those who have specific accessories with which they wish to customise their ebikes. The City bikes cannot be fitted with Full throttles without the addition of acceptable lights and mudguards.

Comfort Crossbar and Low crossbar ebikes are fitted with mudguards, lights and rear racks ready for Cycle to Work Schemes general and recreational use

Adventure Crossbar nave the same spec as the City bikes and are additionally fitted with Goodyear peak 27.5 X 2.25” Tyres, Rock Shox 100mm travel Forks and 9 speed Shimano Alivio derailleur.

Throttles. Standard Thumb throttle to 4mph (6km/h) and Thumb throttle to 15.5mph (25km/h) when pedalling is fitted to all bikes.  The Comfort range can be fitted with Full Throttles. The Adventure and City bikes do not have the necessary integrated lights to comply with the Light Moped Regulations.