Ever wondered what an e-bike is all about?
martin wilkins • October 30, 2020
Come along and take a free test ride on an electric bike
Demo rides are the best way to try before you buy and ask all the questions to have a better understanding of which e-bike is right for you.
Awareness
There are a few things to bear in mind when you are looking to buy a new e-bike:
- An e-bike is a type of bicycle that can be used without any licence, mandatory insurance or helmet, and taken on bike paths. To avoid being classified as a moped, it must fit very specific criteria. The electric motor, limited to 250w, that is pedal-assisted only when the rider pedals. (After 2016, pre-e-bikes were fitted with a throttle) The maximum powered speed is 15.5mph. And riders must be 14 or over.
- An e-bike means riding more often, or the rider is much happier to tackle a commute that was only previously done in a car.
- The costs: Good e-bikes tend to start from £1,200 – £1,900, with the mid motors being the more expensive over a hub motor.
- e-bikes also require regular servicing and care of the battery, with storage and charging levels.
- e-bikes do weigh more than a bicycle and can make it difficult if you need to move your e-bike up steps. The better e-bikes do have a walk-assist, making it easy to manoeuvre.
- Every e-bike we assemble for a customer, we include a hand over, by showing you the gears and how everything works.
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We have teemed up with Boost bikes to convert your ride.
See our Boost e-Bike conversion kit page for a list of demo bikes available and locations. *We have put Boost bikes on hold, as it's a unknow risk for insurance companies. This is being reviewed, by the insurance and is a work in progress. And hope to update soon 12/2024
Riding a e-Bike is guaranteed to make you smile :)
Our national network of Cycle Technicians is the perfect combo to team up with bike brands, who sell online and want consumers to try before they buy.
- Catering for all types of riders, woman and families. We work closely with many good brands so we can get the right bike for you to try.
- Cycle Tech UK work with brands that use quality electric motors and components. Our Technicians have the training, tech support and product knowledge of knowing the range of demo bikes.
- Cycle Tech UK only sell bikes with e-motor system that have the back-up and support available, to give each rider the very best exspireance available.
See the brands we sell and support: Cycle Tech DIRECT and the Aftercare Service for Electric Bikes
Contact your nearest Cycle Technician and arrange a test ride.
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Over time I’ve seen more walkers, which is ok - good for your health requiring only a pair of walking boots and that's about it. But where are the cyclists? Or should I say the increase in cycling numbers, especially with e-bikes?
The key to successful business; to deliver above and beyond customers expectations. We know this as aftercare. Our network established itself by offering a premium personal service. The delivery of this means CTUK is known for excellent values and customer service, including the industry standard and ‘M-Check’ - Going the extra mile.
Under the sponsorship deal Cycle Tech UK provides both the very latest racing MTB equipment and all the necessary servicing and parts to keep Gab at the front
Cycle Tech requires multiple Cycle Technicians due to national expansion and demand for our exceptional passionate working ethos, which really puts the customer first. There is flexibility in the role to fit around your needs, this is a supportive community and not a restrictive franchise.
Tom rides for Vredestein Basso and covers around 30,000km a year, so he burns his way through components at quite a rate - we've just replaced his big chainring, chain, cassette and brake pads.
Cycle Tech UK is advising cyclists to have a home visit when their new bike arrives to have it set up and explain how everything works. Cycle Tech UK also can arrange the fist service to make sure everything is running smooth, items like cables, crank bolts and steering require adjustments at 30 days.
It is very important to have your new bicycle built/set-up correctly, for safety reasons, for brakes and gears to work correctly/smoothly and to give you years of enjoyment.
Many bicycles are now brought on the Internet and are delivered in a box.
When looking for a bargain, it is likely these days that you will turn to eBay for a second-hand bike. While there are bargains to be had, when buying a second-hand bike, you need to be careful, because you may have a large repair bill to go with the bargain price. Even if the person is not intending to be dishonest, their idea of the perfect condition may mean clean but worn out. In recent weeks two of our repairers have given out bills of well over £100 to make a bike usable, even though they were described as "good as new".