Electric Bike

BY ARMANDO ROGGIO / LEAVE A COMMENT Improbable in its form and unlikely in its function, an electric folding bike can be a convenient recreational ride. It can help you master intermodal transportation, and a folding bike may encourage personal well being. There is a sense in which an electric folding bicycle is a transportation platypus. The platypus is something of an unlikely animal. In a similar way, folding bikes can be an oddity. But both the platypus and the folding e-bike are surprisingly functional. Photo by by Prioryman.   “The first scientists to examine a [platypus] specimen believed they were the victims of a...

By Martin Brown on October 16, 2013 With so many different styles, models & price ranges, buying an electric bike (eBike) can be a daunting process. To help you in your search, I have put together a rough guide to help you make a decision as to which eBike will be best for you. This is the electric bike buyers guide..   Rather than overloading you with too much detail, the following words are ‘Jargon Free’ and should make sense to even the most novice of rider, it’s a simple guide to cover the important factors. There’s a lot to...

By Martin Brown on October 21, 2013 Many people ask what service and maintenance is required to run an Electric bike (eBike). Here is some basic information and general tips to keep your eBike running like a dream!   Just like any regular cycle, your eBike is going to need routine maintenance; however don’t be put off by the electrical part of this as generally it will require little maintenance. Many non-eBikers believe electric bikes are riddled with maintenance issues, but this is simply not true. If you, the user, take the basic steps to keep your bike running it will...

By Martin Brown on October 23, 2013 OK so how much does it cost to own, run & maintain an electric bike? Here is a short guide I have written to help you determine the running costs of owning an electric bike over an extended period of time.   Well this depends on a few different factors: Initial Cost Typically an electric bike (eBike) costs more to purchase than a normal bike; you obviously have to add the cost of the motor, battery, design and electrical equipment onto the top of any normal bike specification. The initial outlay depends on...

There’s no doubt that getting on a bicycle and hitting the road is healthy for you and can be incredibly enjoyable; but when you’re on a traditional bicycle, even a few small hills on your ride can make the trip challenging, keeping you from doing it as often as you could. Leeds Bicycle offers a range of electric bikes that are equipped with a battery-powered motor, which provides some support when you’re struggling up a hill or want to go faster. We also offer several e-bike conversion kits, allowing you to convert your traditional bike into an electric bike. If...