We take a first look at the new 2020 Cube Stereo Hybrid electric mountain bikes with the latest Bosch CX Gen 4 Motor and brand new carbon frames.We took on Cube to offer a great range of good quality German built bikes with the renowned Bosch system at an affordable price. What we didn't anticipate... Is that they'd show us a brand new electric mountain bike range for 2020. Consisting of carbon fibre frames, the new Bosch Performance CX eBike system and the longer-range 625Wh battery... All for ££££'s less than every other manufacturer on the market.But how do they do it? I was speaking with the CEO of Cube Bikes, who have been manufacturing bikes in their custom made bike factory based in Waldershof, Germany since 1993. The company can now produce up to 2,500 bikes a day in the 55,000 sq/m site. The key is close relationships with their suppliers, this means they can produce bikes earlier than their rivals & at a more competitive price. In fact, Cube bikes are the largest bike company for Bosch eBike system purchases. This shows in the finish and pricing on the new Cube Stereo range for 2020. We've selected the top two bikes from both the 140 and 160 Stereo ranges. Remember, all the bikes we mention below have a brand new carbon fibre frame, the new Bosch Performance CX motor system and the larger capacity 625Wh Bosch battery. Let's take a look: 2020 Cube Stereo Hybrid 160mm eBikes The new Cube Stereo Hybrid 2020 eBikes are built for all-mountain and enduro riding, whilst still being sprightly enough for singletrack and cross country. Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC Action Team 625 2020 The new Action Team is the top of the range bike featuring FOX Kashima coated factory series suspension, a full Shimano XT 12 speed drivetrain and Race Face finishing kit. Priced at £5,499 / More Info - Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC Action Team 625 Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC SL 625 2020 The HPC SL is the baby brother to the model above, using the same frame, motor and battery, but with RockShox suspension, Magura brakes and a full Sram NX Eagle drivetrain. Priced at £3,999 / More Info - Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC SL 625 2020 Cube Stereo Hybrid 140mm eBikes The new Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 2020 eBikes are built around everyday trail biking, be it single track, cross country or all-mountain. Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 HPC SL 625 2020 The new Stereo Hybrid 140 HPC SL is built on 140mm of trail travel. Offered with Fox suspension front and rear, Shimano XT brakes and the new XT 12 speed drivetrain. Priced at £4,199 / More Info - Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 HPC SL 625 Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 HPC Race 625 2020 The HPC Race is the entry-level model in the Cube Stereo range. Built on the same frame, motor and battery as the others. But with RockShox suspension, Shimano brakes and a full Sram NX Eagle 12 speed drivetrain. Priced at £3,799 / More Info - Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 HPC Race 625 Summary All the new Cube Stereo 2020 eBikes come with a built-in dropper post and hidden battery technology. They are all available to buy this side of Xmas. As usual Cube bikes tend to sell out fast! We'll be trying to manage stock levels so we have some for everyone. But as always the earlier your pre-order, the earlier you get a new bike. You can view the full range of 2020 bikes here - Cube 2020 Electric Bikes.
What's new for Bosch electric bikes in 2020? The Bosch Performance CX eBike system for 2020 boasts a load of new features. Keep reading to learn more… What do we know? Let's start by saying the below hasn't been officially announced. We're merely speculating what may be to come. We expect Bosch to unveil official 2020 release notes later on in June 2019.*UPDATE: Please see all details now confirmed below. Where is Bosch now? Bosch has clearly been the leading manufacturer of eBike systems across Europe for the past few years. This is evident by the sheer number of Bosch powered electric bikes to hit the market to date. Plus, the number of eBike manufacturers who have opted for the Bosch in favour of their superior quality, reliability and support. This will be the same for 2020. Bosch now celebrates 10 years of Bosch eBike Systems. Bosch has been creating waves with new releases to date. This includes the new Active & Active Line+ systems which were properly released last year for city electric bikes and we're expecting another big one shortly on the eMTB front for 2020. This comes by way of a brand new 2020 Bosch eBike motor setup, bigger battery and improved user interfaces. Which we'll delve more on each below... What's new for Bosch eBike in 2020? Bosch Performance CX 2020 Motor Firstly, let's say that we don't expect a new name for the current eBike eMTB motor. We expect Bosch will keep it called the Performance CX drive unit for 2020. Seems strange? The Performance CX represents the pinnacle of eMTB motors. We expect Bosch to keep the same name in terms of model line up moving forward in 2020 and thereafter. What's different? The new 2020 Bosch Performance CX eBike motor will be better in every way. It's expected to be around 20% more compact, which will offer more flexibility to bike manufacturers when integrating the 2020 Bosch motor. In particular, on full suspension electric bikes where this is more important due to the suspension linkage. It will allow for a more 'hidden' integration; which seems to be the way the market is going, following the PowerTube batteries. These are mounted within the frame which was released in the back end of 2017. At the same time as being smaller, the 2020 Bosch eBike CX motor should be around 25% lighter. The current Performance CX motor weights in at 4kg. Whereas the new 2020 unit should weigh in at just below 3kg. Design changes for 2020? The whole drive unit internal design will change in terms of the electric motor. We hear that the electric motor portion is a more compact design within the drive unit itself too. We heard a rumour that the Bosch will keep a minimal internal gearing for 2020. This allows for a smoother torque curve and better performance at the optimum eBike pedalling cadences. Whilst it's still internally geared, the new design will use a standard chainring on the outside; meaning that drag from the motor is almost nonexistent. Great news for electric bikes! 2019 2020 Max Assistance 300 % 340 % Max Torque 75 Nm 75 Nm Max Cadence 120 rpm 120 rpm Weight 4 kg 2.9 kg Changing to a regular size sprocket over the older small eBike sprocket format, allows Bosch to increase the torque applied too. *UPDATE: Now confirmed it's 75Nm & up to 340% assistance. Bosch 600Wh eBike Battery for 2020 Bosch will release a new electric bike battery pack for 2020. Likely codenamed 'PowerPack 600' which represents the 600Wh capacity. This will offer 20% more range over the existing Bosch eBikes with a 500Wh battery. Obviously, a significant increase over the previous 300 & 400Wh. Bigger eBike battery capacity for 2020 Due to battery cell structure, it could be likely that the 600Wh battery will actually be a slightly higher capacity (possibly around 620-630Wh). Bosch will probably call it the 600Wh PowerPack, this keeps numbers simple in the product line up and for the consumer too. It makes sense. *UPDATE: Now confirmed it's a 625Wh Bosch Battery. The new 2020 Bosch battery will fit into the down tube of eBikes, very similar to existing models. So it's completely hidden and protected in the frame. Bike manufacturers will likely have to change eBike frame designs for 2020. The battery is rumoured to come up a little longer (around 7cm) than the current PowerTube battery setup. This allows for the extra battery capacity. It's also possible we may see a new smaller capacity battery. Up until now, it's only been 500Wh and the new 600Wh. But it could be likely Bosch will also bring in a 400Wh PowerTube battery to complete the range too. New Bosch 2020 electric bike display interface On top of the new battery and motor setup, we also expect Bosch to release a new display 2020 interface too. What started with the Intuvia display, escalated into the Nyon, Purion and Kiox displays. We expect to see a new Nyon style device, possibly in a portrait format. Likely slightly smaller to match the styling of the latest Kiox display, which was introduced in 2018. The Kiox display came setup with Bluetooth. We expect Bosch to expand on this for 2020, bringing new connectivity features. Although software-based, we expect these to offer more control over your eBike. Likely not just on the E side of things but possibly to components too, like suspension for example or GPS anti-theft tracking. But we'll have to wait and see. We also know that Bosch will be bringing an update to Kiox soon which will allow the user to connect to the eBike Connect app via PC or smartphone. It will deliver recorded data to the app or online portal with synchronised ride data. Similar to what is already possible on Bosch Nyon. When can you expect the new 2020 Bosch eBike system? We expect Bosch to announce the 2020 electric bike system in brief later on this month (late June 2019). With the official release around EuroBike 2019, which takes place on 4th - 7th September 2019. Dealers will be able to get up close and personal with 2020 Bosch gear. We here at eBikeshop expect to ride the new system later on this month in a secret preview. So we'll have plenty to report back soon. We expect to start seeing releases of 2020 bikes around September time with pre-orders starting around October and new 2020 Bosch equipped bikes shipping in the new year. Can you fit the 2020 Bosch system to your existing eBike? Simply put, it's unlikely. There is a chance the new 2020 Bosch electric bike display will be backwards compatible with slight software tweaks. Which we have seen on eBikes in the past. In the back end of 2018, the Kiox display was announced on some 2019 electric bikes. It only came on stock OEM bikes equipped with Kiox. We expect Kiox to be available in 2020 to the end consumer as an upgrade. However, the eBike motor will definitely not be backwards compatible as it uses a completely different mounting and therefore a different electric bike frame design. Likewise, the 2020 Bosch battery is longer than the original. So it will not be a simple pop-in to older electric bike models. We have seen some eBike frame manufacturers put the extra room in existing models. This allows for a larger battery pack. But it's likely different hardware would be required and this is only on a handful of electric bike models. It's also likely some smaller eBike frame designs like X-Small & Small may not benefit from the 600Wh Bosch battery. This is because the down tube has to be slightly longer to accommodate it. It really comes down to how well frame engineers can design & accommodate the design. Check out our full range of Bosch powered electric bikes here:- Bosch eBikes.Let us know what you think in the comments below?...
We take a look at the top 5 best looking electric mountain bikes for 2019. This includes all eSystems across a number of brands. It's our opinion of what 2019 has to offer for eMTB. We take a look at the best full suspension electric mountain bikes for 2019. Following our visit to EuroBike, it's clear that integration is a key moving forward for the mid-high end bikes into 2019. We also see advancements in motor integration, battery capacity and systems being used. No 1: Haibike NDURO 10 FLYON 2019 The 2019 Haibike FLYON bikes are the next generation of eBikes on the market. Their hugely powerful motor drive system combined with brand new carbon frame and hidden battery tech make this one of the most must-have's for 2019. Click for more info → Haibike xDuro NDURO 10 FLYON 2019 No 2: Lapierre eZesty Ultimate 2019 For 2019 Lapierre changed the game as they introduce the eZesty. Based on the ever-popular Zesty (regular bike) the new eZesty brings lightweight and ePerformance together in a fantastic package. At just 18kg, this full suss'er is fully spec'd at 150mm for ultimate trail fun. Click for more info → Lapierre eZesty AM LTD Ultimate 2019 No 3: Haibike xDuro DownHill 9.0 2019 Everyone loves downhill days where you can actually ride back up again! Forget uplifts and say hello to the Haibike downhill bike. A one-of-its-kind full DH rig set up with 200mm travel front and rear to take on anything. It's a killer bike & certainly looks even better in this colourway! Click for more info → Haibike xDuro DownHill 9.0 2019 No 4: Scott Strike E-Ride 710 2019 Scott has taken what they already know in the E-Genius & created the Strike E-Ride for 2019. This utilises top end eBike components, but they build it onto a comfy all-day-long trail geometry. A first of it's kind for those wishing for a well spec'd trail bike but with a relaxed feel. Click for more info → Scott Strike E-Ride 710 2019 No 5: Cube Stereo 140 Race 500 2019 Finally, we have the Cube 140 Race. Built with an internal Bosch 500Wh battery and mighty CX motor. This 140mm travel bike is perfect for UK trail fun, great for any rider looking to move over to eBike. On a side note, it's a great spec and very well priced too! Click for more info → Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 Race 500 2019 Conclusion There you have it! Out best top 5 picks for electric full suspension mountain bikes for 2019. It's certainly an exciting time for eMTB and electric bikes in general. The manufacturers are pushing the boundaries with battery tech, motors and integration. So many great packages on the market make it difficult for newcomers to navigate. Hopefully, our top 5 best picks have helped you? Drop a message in the comments to let us know your favourite electric mountain bike for 2019. Click to view all full suspension → Electric MTB
Today Gocycle announced a new era of electric folding bike. Codenamed the Gocycle GX, it's the first electric bike in the range to physically fold down in seconds. The new Gocycle GX folds in under 10 seconds due to its ingenious design. The frame folds in half and the handlebars fold down too, thanks to its special quick release mechanism. Ex-Formula 1 engineer and Gocycle company director Richard Thorpe said:- The Gocycle GX is probably the most important product we have launched since the G2 back in 2012. It will be aimed directly at the Commuter & anyone else looking for a fast folding or compact electric bike. We feel that there is no product on the market that will offer the same level of lightweight performance & folding versatility of the GX and initial presentations of the prototype have supported this view New Gocycle GX eBike Features The GX is the first bike from Gocycle where the wheels can remain in place as the bike is folded. This also doubles up as a handy rolling chassis when folded so the user can push the bike along with ease using the saddle and a handle. On top of this, no items at all need to be removed from the bike to fold it down. Hence the quick 10-second fold and usability. This includes QR bolts, battery, mudguards and lights. With all other generations of Gocycle, the battery is positioned within the frame and not designed to be removed for charging. On the new Gocycle GX, the battery can easily be removed from the frame and charged away from the bike. The Gocycle GX is fitted with high volume Vredestein tyres with low rolling resistance and more all-weather tread than the standard Gocycle Performance tyre. The grips have also been updated to comfy ergonomic grips to offer comfort up top too. Is this a Brompton electric killer? The Brompton folding electric bike and Gocycle GX sit very closely when it comes to price, with the Gocycle GX at £2899 and the Brompton electric bike starting at £2595. The Brompton electric bike has small wheels, a big battery on the front and all the chain, spokes and cogs etc. exposed. Whereas the Gocycle GX is completely enclosed and has the battery positioned centrally within the frame. It'll likely fold down quicker and into a smaller space too. Although the Brompton does have lights and mudguards included, the Gocycle GX can be specified with these, should they be required. Ultimately we'll let you decide if the Gocycle GX is a Brompton killer? Drop a comment below. What do we think? This is certainly a game changer for both Gocycle and the industry too. Now we can offer a modern, clean and practical folding electric bike for sub £3k. Whether it is for riding to work or popping in the back of the car for a leisurely Sunday ride, the Gocycle GX has it covered! Many features are shared from the current Gocycle GS & G3 which will run alongside the Gocycle GX moving forward. This includes the clean, ergonomic frame design, the clean drive which has all moving parts contained, the 300Wh battery and of course the smartphone connectivity. You can choose from 3 Gocycle GX colours: Black, White and Blue. You can view the full spec of the new Gocycle GX here. We are taking reservations now for delivery in April for all those early on the list with a small £199 deposit.
We're excited to announce that we've expanded our eBike brand portfolio for 2019. Alongside our existing range, we'll now be offering all Cube electric bikes via our dedicated eBike shop and specialist support team. The Cube electric bike range offers a combination of great value & German engineering. Something for every rider with their wide range of Bosch powered eBikes. From town and trekking bikes through to hardtail and full suspension mountain electric bikes. We took on Cube electric bikes due to their German design, reliable Bosch eBike systems and being some of the most competitively priced eBike models on the market. The Cube electric bike range consists of over 100+ models of all variants. We took them on to amplify our existing portfolio of models/brands. Therefore it was impossible to include the full Cube eBike model line up in our comprehensive electric bike range. We have selected the best 'key models' in the Cube eBike range from each category and will concentrate on these moving forward. That's not to say if there was another model that you specifically request, one of our team will be happy to assist and can special order from the Cube eBike factory for you. An overview of our Cube electric bike range for 2019 is as follows:- Cube Reaction/Acid Hybrid eBikes The Cube Reaction and Acid Hybrid electric bike range consists of well spec'd hardtail mountain bikes. Built for your everyday rider who wants to explore on both roads and mountain paths with some singletrack and XC in there too. Cube Acid Hybrid One 500 2019 Priced at £1,799 read more and find the full spec here:- Cube Acid Hybrid One 500 2019. Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 500 2019 Priced at £2,199 read more and find the full spec here:- Cube Reaction Hybrid Pro 500 2019. Cube Reaction Hybrid SL 500 Kiox 2019 Priced at £2,899 read more and find the full spec here:- Cube Reaction Hybrid SL 500 2019. Cube Stereo Hybrid eBikes The new Cube Stereo range is for your true mountain biker, from the Stereo 120 (120mm travel) for XC/singletrack, to Stereo 140 (140mm travel) for everyday trail centre riding through to Stereo 160 (160mm travel) for more demanding all-mountain and enduro riding. Cube Stereo Hybrid 120 Race 500 2019 Priced at £3,399 read more and find the full spec here:- Cube Stereo Hybrid 120 Race 2019. Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 Race 500 2019 Priced at £3,599 read more and find the full spec here:- Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 Race 2019. Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 Race 500 2019 Priced at £3,599 read more and find the full spec here:- Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 Race 2019. Cube Touring Hybrid eBikes The Cube Touring electric bike range does exactly what it says on the tin! Built on fast rolling wheels with semi-hybrid tyres for both road and paths. This range features fully built in mudguards, lights and rack for your everyday rider from commuting to exploring. Cube Touring Hybrid One 500 2019 Priced at £1,799 read more and find the full spec here:- Cube Touring Hybrid One 500 2019. Cube Touring Hybrid 500 2019 Priced at £2,199 read more and find the full spec here:- Cube Touring Hybrid 500 2019. Want to find out more? We think the Cube electric bike range amplifies our existing range offering bikes at all spec's and budgets for each riders requirements. We have stock of certain models now, with more stock flowing in the next few months. View our full range and read more about the models here:- Cube 2019 Electric Bikes.
Did you know? Alongside the 4 Orbea Gain colours of electric road bikes, we can actually custom spec & configure your new Orbea electric road bike via the MyO configurator. Life would be boring if we were all the same, right? Why is this the same with our precious electric bikes? Most models are only available in one stock colour. We already offer each of our Orbea road eBikes in four options in the carbon frame models: But we can take it one step further... As the UK authorised Orbea electric road bike dealer, we can actually tailor the bike to your exact requirements from spec right through to colour. This is done by using our simple 5 step Orbea eBike setup process. You are just 5 steps away from your dream ride today. Keep reading to find out more about our steps: Step 1: Orbea Gain Model The very first thing we need to establish is the very best eRoad bike for you. We can talk you through each of the models & understand a little more about your riding style/requirements. We can custom configure/colour any of our 5 carbon road models which range from just £3,399. Step 2: Orbea Gain Custom Colour The next step is the most creative part! We bring out the factory Orbea colour swabs of every colour option possible. There is a range of over 20 primary colours to choose from. You can even choose between a Gloss or Matte finish. Keep one colour across the bike or choose a secondary colour to fade across into. This can be matched across to the forks or invert the colours in real time in front of you. Look at different angles so you can see the fade. We can even adjust text, logo and various other colours. The options seem endless! We can even add your name and riding club onto the top tube of your Orbea electric bike if required. It doesn't get any more personal than that. Nice one Orbea! At this angle, you can see the smooth finish of the Orbea carbon frames. Even on the matte finish, the paint lines are seamless and graphics/logos painted in. Step 3: Orbea Gain Frame Sizing Now we can size you onto one of the 5 sizes of carbon frame electric road bikes we offer, from X-Small right through to X-Large. We match your measurement onto the factory size chart. We also have the opportunity to spec individual component sizes on your new Orbea road eBike. If you require certain size components, we can spec this into your eBike build inc bar width, stem length & crank length. Bar widths are offered in 400, 420 and 440mm. Stem lengths from 90mm right through to 120mm. Cranks arms are available in the 3 Shimano lengths: 170, 172.5 & 175mm. We make sure that every aspect of your new electric bike is totally configured to your specific requirements. Step 4: Complete Your Spec You can choose to customise the components on your Orbea to your taste from tyre choice and widths, through to saddle and width & even the size ratio of the rear cassette if required. You also have the opportunity to upgrade to carbon components on certain Orbea eBike models. For example, on more basic models you can upgrade to carbon stem, bars and even clincher wheels. Higher spec model may already have these parts. We will show you every aspect of your chosen Orbea spec on the screen at different angles. You can make sure you are 100% happy with each step. We'll then print you out a custom PDF with all of your chosen options. Step 5: Confirm, Delivery & Ride Once confirmed, we'll log your custom spec with the Orbea factory in Spain. Your bike will be built, custom painted and hand assembled to your specification in their unique factory. We require payment upfront for all factory custom orders. There is ZERO £ cost to custom paint your new bike to your unique design. Additional upgrade components are priced accordingly. We'll tell you when we expect to receive your new Orbea electric road bike. On arrival, we'll fully set up and prepare your new Orbea bike. You can opt for a personal handover at our HQ. Alternatively, you may wish for delivery to your front door. (Delivery is £4.99 UK Mainland). Your new Orbea road bike will arrive fully set up in a specialist box. For delivery, you'll need to align the handlebars and fit some pedals. Want to find out more? Why not view our full range of Orbea electric road bikes here. Remember the alloy models are pre-configured, although these can be altered with certain components. The Orbea custom MyO configurator is reserved for carbon frame bikes only. Please get in touch if you would like to book an appointment at our HQ by booking an appointment. Nothing compares to visiting us, actually seeing the bikes & colour options in the flesh. We also have a demonstrator so you can feel how well these Orbea eRoad bike ride. Sat on your PC right now? Why not try the Orbea MyO Online Tool right now & see what you come up with? You can click 'Send to my dealer' on the top bar. Enter our postcode (GU10 5EH) & select our shop (The UK Electric Bike Company) so we can see what your dream bike looks like!
On Wednesday 26th September the BBC invited E-Bikeshop.co.uk MD, Martin Brown to BBC Broadcasting House for a live interview on BBC World News show 'Talking Business'. BBC World News is the BBC's international 24-hour news & information channel. Broadcast in English to over 400 million, in more than 200 countries & territories across the globe. It's estimated weekly audience of 84 million makes it the BBC's biggest television service. BBC News: Talking Business Talking Business brings you global business news, whether it's happening in the boardroom or at the grassroots. Aaron cuts through the jargon to add colour, depth and context - with live reaction from Wall Street and Asia, plus studio interviews with top CEO's and the latest innovations in technology. The live interview with MD and founder of e-bikeshop.co.uk, Martin Brown, was to discuss the global growth of the electric bike market and why it’s become so popular. The major markets for electric bikes and why the big players like Uber are getting involved. BBC World Business Report Whilst at BBC broadcasting house Martin Brown was also asked to discuss electric bikes on The World Business Report on the BBC World Service Radio Station. Listen to the interview here:https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0609/4838/1934/files/martin_radio_interview.mp3?v=1673605814 Last year global eBike sales reached 34million and are expected to rise to 40million in the next five years. What is an eBike? Find out everything you need to know about eBikes here.
Thomas Robinson, aged 11, a Crewe schoolboy who suffers from Muscular Dystrophy now enjoys riding with the family with a new Haibike Kids Electric Bike. Thomas was diagnosed with muscle wasting disease Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy when he was just 6 months old, and his parents were told that he would likely be permanently using a wheelchair between the ages 8 and 11. Thanks to daily physiotherapy, strong steroids, and a trial drug, Thomas has so far defied doctors expectations and often continues to walk unaided, even riding his bike and a scooter. Thomas’ Mum Karen, a graphic designer, explains:- Thomas has always been very independent and loves going out with his friends, but we noticed him starting to have difficulty keeping up with them when they go out to play, so we realised he needed an extra boost. Thomas’ family, therefore, decided to start fundraising for an electric bike, which would allow him to keep up with his friends, and also allow him to join his family for bike rides in the countryside. In July Thomas was presented with a £600 cheque from Crewe and Nantwich District Round Table to help pay for an electric bike to help with his mobility. Thomas’ Dad Neil says:- Instead of buying Birthday and Christmas presents for us, we asked our family to consider putting money towards an electric bike for Thomas, as that would really be life-changing for him. He’ll still need to pedal, but the bike will provide extra power, and it’ll mean his muscles won’t be damaged afterwards. Crewe and Nantwich District Round Table chairman Josh George says:- We heard about Thomas and we decided what a big difference it could make to his life if he were able to ride along with his friends, so we were delighted to be able to support him by giving him this donation. Thomas Mum, Karen, proceeded:- Thanks to the support of Crewe and Nantwich District Round Table, lots of generous donations from friends and family, and this years’ warm weather, Thomas is loving being able to get out and about with his friends, and we are all extremely grateful for the support we’ve received. E-Bikeshop.co.uk also contributed towards the new electric bike for Thomas. It's great to see a success story, where an electric assisted bicycle can be a complete game changer. The Robinson family said:- Many, many thanks again for your excellent customer service and for contributing to the bike- Thomas loves it- he’s never done so much riding, and it’s nice knowing he can now ride with his friends, without us worrying about the bad effects on his muscles. If there is ever anything we can do for you, then please let us know, and we’d be more than happy to assist. We really appreciate your support. To keep up with Thomas and his adventures, visit www.therobinsonshouse.com. Donations can also be made via the Just Giving page here.
We are live at EuroBike to announce the launch of the 2019 Haibike Electric Bikes. We're excited to show you the latest line up of 2019 Haibike eBikes, with some extra special models in there. Haibike have been at the pinnacle of ePerformance since electric mountain bikes began. In fact, they were the very first guys to ever make a Bosch powered eMTB. Since then the Haibike design team have been pushing the boundaries staying years ahead of the crowd. With their knowledge and product testing, Haibike seems to always be the first to market with the latest and greatest in electric bikes. *** The images contained in the article are artists impressions.Price & specification can be subject to change*** What's new for Haibike bikes in 2019? Last year we saw the integration of Bosch 500Wh PowerTube batteries into many of the higher spec eBikes. For 2019 we will also see InTube battery integration from Yamaha too. The Bosch powered eBikes remain with some spec highlights and new 2019 models featured. There's a host of new Bosch features for 2019. Full article here. Haibike introduces their own ePerformance system for the first time in 2019. The brand new bikes will feature a TQ system with unprecedented levels of torque, assistance & range. Highlights of 2019 Yamaha eSystem on Haibikes Many of the new Yamaha powered 2019 Haibike range of electric bikes will feature the new 500Wh integrated downtube battery and also the new Yamaha eBike Display A side switch. The new Yamaha eBike battery integration looks very similar to the Bosch powered InTube models moving forward for Haibike eBikes in 2019. The 2019 Yamaha eBike Display switch is neat and sits over to the left of the handlebars. Offering the rider vital stats on the fly whilst keeping the cockpit area clear and clutter free. The 1.7" LCD display offers the quick reading of stats like Speed, Battery Capacity & Assist Mode. Leaving more selectable options there but hidden away including details like Trip meter, Overall Odometer & Range. Highlights of 2019 Haibike FLYON eBike System Haibike have been secretly plugging away in their design and research lab to bring, for the first time ever, an exclusive new product line up for Haibike in 2019. Offering more torque, assistance & range than ever before... It's called the FLYON! The motor is designed by a company called TQ. This company designs & manufactures direct-current motors for the control of modern satellites. TQ has used this technology to create the HPR 120S crank drive eBike motor. the motor provides up to 120Nm of torque and assistance levels up to 820%. Thanks to the integrated freewheel, the bicycle can be pedalled just like a regular bike without a motor. When the drive is disengaged, no internal components are moving. It's super efficient with ultra high torque and ability, specifically designed to meet the demands of eBike riders. View the full range of Haibike FLYON eBikes to pre-order here → Haibike 2019 FLYON Bikes. Haibike calls the 2019 system 'FLYON'. Head of Haibike engineering Ingo Beutner says:- The eBike as we know it was completely rethought in order to launch the next generation of ePerformance. With FLYON we have been able to create a system according to our understanding and concepts. This system enables eBike riding as it should feel in our opinion: self-evidently and powerful. All components seamlessly integrate into the overall design, which convinces with a high level of integration. Haibike have designed all the components from the ground up using all their eBike experience to date. The battery uses a whopping 630Wh high-density cell to deliver a huge range. The 2019Haibike 10 amp quick charger charges this high capacity 630Wh battery to 80% within just 60 minutes! It can be charged both on or off the bike as the battery slides out the frame. The system offers 5 levels of assist:- ECO, LOW, MID, HIGH & XTREME. The new colour TFT display offers all the rider credentials in a neat, compact and removable display. Whilst the 2019 Haibike remote over to the left of the bars is quick and simple to navigate the modes. Five lovely bright colours illuminate to show the assistance mode selected alongside the same colours on the display. Easy to see at a quick glance whilst riding! All of this built into a brand new 2019 CARBON frameset by Haibike. This not only brings the weight down but allows complete integration of the system. It also allows Haibike to do special things like integrating lights into the rear swingarm. Not forgetting a front light to match too. All of the cables run through the 2019 carbon frame using specialist channels, so everything looks really neat. They've managed to squeeze in their Haibike 'MRS' (Modular Rail System) so all the Haibike accessories (Bottle, Lock, Tool Bag etc) fit onto the frame too. In true Haibike fashion, the motor is integrated with a skid plate incorporated too, this adds protection & offers complete integration. Lastly Haibike finish off this new 2019 frame set with a stealth seat post built in, so again no cables are exposed. They have built in the speed sensor within the rear swing arm and instead of a magnet on the spokes, the sensor is built into the rear disc. View the full range of Haibike FLYON eBikes to pre-order here → Haibike 2019 FLYON E-Bikes. Highlights of 2019 Haibike eConnect eBike System Next, we have the Haibike eConnect system. You may have seen Haibike launched this into a few models in the range last year. Now it's available as a retrofit kit (we actually have it in stock for both Bosch and Yamaha bikes right now to our customers). Following the successful first edition of the eConnect system, now the further developed version follows eConnect 2.0. Offering a new modern design, a user-friendly interface and extended features for 2019. In a nutshell, Haibike eConnect tracks the bike's movements works as a GPS / Anit-Theft device and tracks routes you take on your electric bike. It can do smart things like text a family member with your location if the rider has a fall or alert you to your bikes movements if you have it parked up somewhere. For 2019 eConnect gets an improved route recording and a brand new user interface. It's available in more countries, more languages and eBike dealers can access bike information too. You can also add more than one bike, meaning all of the families bikes can be controlled by the touch of a button. There's a new app too. All current users can upgrade to the eConnect V2.0 for free! Now we've summed up a whole host of new features. Let's take a look at some of the new models for the Haibike electric bike range for 2019. Haibike sDuro 2019 Electric Bikes The 2019 Haibike sDuro range is designed for sporty riders, this includes trekking, touring, hybrid & light off-road bikes ranging from hardtails to short travel suspension mountain bikes. Haibike xDuro 2019 Electric Bikes The 2019 Haibike xDuro range is designed for more off-road and extreme riders. Featuring full suspension bikes ranging from Trail, All Mountain to Enduro and DownHill riding and Fat Bikes. Haibike xDuro Bikes With FLYON 2019 The new features of FLYON we mention above will come on an exclusive new range of 2019 Haibikes. This includes AllTrail, AllMtn, NDURO and Adventure bikes. All of these bikes feature the carbon frame, 120Nm of torque, 500% assistance and the 630Wh extended range battery. View the full range of Haibike FLYON eBikes to pre-order here → Haibike 2019 FLYON Electric Bikes. What do we think? We are really excited about the new range. The fact that some of the Yamaha models now feature the InTube battery setup means bikes with integrated batteries are available at an even more affordable price level. There's a 2019 Bosch powered trekking bike in there with the new Bosch ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) which looks really good. The big highlight is the 2019 FLYON equipped electric bikes with assistance & torque levels never before seen via a specialist eBike manufacturer like Haibike before. Expect demand to be high! Haibike has clearly put a huge amount of development into this with so many features that cover all bases for a mix of riders and practicalities. We think they are pushing the boundaries to new levels... Again! When can I get one? We will be taking early 2019 reservations on the range with more basic models arriving from September onwards. You can view the current model line up for 2018 Haibikes here. The models featuring the new Yamaha InTube 500Wh battery should be arriving from November onwards. The new Haibike FLYON equipped electric bikes will be available in 2019, with drops scheduled as early as April onwards ready for next years season. It will be important to get your order in early. View the full range of Haibike FLYON eBikes to pre-order here → Haibike FLYON Bikes.
We are excited to show you a sneak preview of the world lightest carbon electric road bike. The new Orbea Gain Carbon 2019 eBike comes in at an unbelievable 11.3kg a revolution in the world of eRoad Bikes. We've had a fantastic year with the launch of the Orbea Gain electric road bikes with eBikes offered down to 13kg, which is almost unheard of in the world of electric biking. New for 2019 we expand the Orbea Gain electric road bike line up to include the Gain Carbon. An even lighter, more agile and special electric road bike than ever before. At first, you may not believe it's even an e-Assisted road bike, it's sleek frame design, integrated battery/motor and wiring go unnoticed on the bike. View the full range of Orbea Gain eBikes to pre-order here → Orbea Gain 2019 eBikes. The 2019 Orbea Carbon Gain bikes all share the same frame, motor & battery. Available in 5 different spec options ranging from Shimano 105, right through to Shimano Dura Ace:- Orbea Gain Carbon M30 2019 Electric Road Bike The Gain M30 is the entry-level model in the Carbon Gain range. Offered with a Shimano 105 11-Speed Groupset, Mavic Aksium Alloy wheelset and FSA Gossamer finishing kit. Price: £3,399.00 | View the full spec & order your Orbea Gain M30 here. Orbea Gain Carbon M20 2019 Electric Road Bike The Gain M20 offers a similar spec to the M30 above, but comes fully equipped with the new Shimano Ultegra 11-Speed groupset, FSA Energy handlebars and matching Ultegra disc brakes. Price: £3,999.00 | View the full spec & order your Orbea Gain M20 here. Orbea Gain Carbon M20i 2019 Electric Road Bike The Gain M20i is exactly the same spec as the standard M20, but with full Shimano Ultegra Di2 integration. This 11-speed drivetrain offers complete electronic shifting on the fly. Price: £4,999.00 | View the full spec & order your Orbea Gain M20i here. Orbea Gain Carbon M21 2019 Electric Road Bike The Carbon Gain M21 differs from the rest of the pack. It's a lightweight Carbon cyclocross road bike. With a Sram Force, wide range 11-speed gear set, single ring at the front & wider CX tyres. Price: £3,999.00 | View the full spec & order your Orbea Gain M21 here. Orbea Gain Carbon M10 2019 Electric Road Bike The 2019 Orbea Gain M10 is the top spec contender in the Carbon Gain line up. It's the cream of the crop offered with the latest and greatest Shimano Dura Ace groupset and lightweight Mavic carbon clincher wheels along with other carbon finishing kit goodies. Price: £6,799.00 | View the full spec & order your Orbea Gain M10 here. Colours / Options All Carbon Gain 2019 models are available in 5 sizes from Small (47cm) through to XL (57cm). The new 2019 Carbon Orbea Gain electric road bikes are available in 4 colour choices including Red, Blue, Black and Orange. On top of this clients can special order Carbon Gain eBikes in custom spec colours via the Orbea MyO custom configurator where the factory will produce one-off bikes painted in-house to the customers specified design. The MyO custom configurator can also spec exact component requirements, tailored to each client. Please enquire if this is something of interest & we can run you through the options. What do we think? The current Orbea Gain alloy frame models took us by surprise, we've been overwhelmed with the popularity to date. No other eBike supplier ticks all those boxes when producing an electric road bike that's: Agile, Lightweight, Resistance Free, Fully Integrated and comes with full road groupsets. We expect the demand to be even higher on the new 2019 Carbon bikes to complement to alloy frame models and to top it all off the pricing across the range is extraordinary. In particular, we see the Shimano Ultegra Di2 model (Gain M20) with the fully integrated groupset on the Carbon frame to be one of the most popular models where the eShift completely complements the eDrive system - this is the future, but right now. When can I get one? We are taking behind the scenes orders to reserve bikes and we have already placed factory reservations here to ensure we are the first with stock to hand. Based on the expected popularity, we are taking reservations on a queued basis. For those lucky to get on the list, we expect the first drop of bikes from August, September and October onwards (Depending on spec/size/colour). Bikes will be supplied on a first come first served basis. Models can be reserved with a small £399 deposit or payment upfront on MyO spec models. View the full range of Orbea Gain eBikes to pre-order here → Orbea Gain 2019 eBikes.
EMTB Forums joined Martin Brown director of e-bikeshop.co.uk at their HQ in Farnham, Surrey. A tech talk on the development of electric bikes, future technology & the eBike industry. EBIKE TECH TALK The guys from EMTB Forums came down for the day and interviewed Martin at E-bikeshop to cover some of the biggest topics in the electric bike industry. The talk covers some interesting subjects including; Battery range/charging, acceptance of eBikes and changes in the market. Future tech is also in there, how technology/innovations have changed in the electric bike world and the communities that surround them. If you are an eMTB rider or interested in the communities behind them, check out EMTB Forums. Want to learn how eBikes work & can benefit you? Take the 5 Step eBike Journey now.
On Sunday 27th May the E-Bikeshop Owners Club visited Bedgebury Forest for an action-packed ride on electric mountain bikes. This trail centre is located in Kent & has some great trails on offer! We all met at the main carpark at 10:30am, after a quick coffee and catch up we set out to ride the trails, which are all marked Red, Blue and Black. We learned a new member of the club - Dale, was a regular around Bedgebury Forest, so he led us up to the first trails off-piste to avoid the rather dull fire roads. It was a really hot day with the temperature scaling 26 degrees, but the forest had suffered a thunderstorm the night before which left the trails nice and sticky, which was great with zero dust! After a couple of the main trails, Dale led us off the site to cover a little more ground including some fun singletrack, bridleways and a little road too. It was nice to extend the route and mix it up a little. We headed back onto the main trails, completing a circuit led us back to the main cafe where we all had a cuppa, snacks and a natter. The group then went for another lap of the circuit in the afternoon. https://www.relive.cc/view/rt10000250742 All in all a great day, with no major mechanicals (apart from James snapping a chain link!). It was really nice weather and a great addition to the bank holiday weekend. Special thanks to Dale for leading this ride and taking us on the excursions. Looking forward to the next ride! The next ride is up and live now on the Owners Club page. So take a look and click ‘Join’ to confirm attendance. We will, of course, publish all the photos of this ride on the ebikeshop club page in the next few days, don’t forget to tag yourself in them. The E-Bikeshop Owners Club is a closed group of riders, if you have purchased an eBike from us and want to get involved, please find all the details here: E-Bikeshop owners Club.
The new Raleigh 2018 electric bike range consists of 4 key models available in various specifications, colours and sizes. The models include the Motus, Motus Tour, Motus Grand Tour and a Raleigh Centros for 2018. To date the Raleigh, Bosch powered, electric bike range has been very popular, great bikes with a good spec at affordable prices. For 2018 Raleigh expand the range, introducing more models and choice for each rider. Raleigh Motus & Centros Electric Bikes The new 2018 Raleigh Motus eBike range splits into 3 key models, each available in a Crossbar or Low Step variant. Also, a new electric bike is introduced called the Raleigh Centros with an integrated Bosch 'InTube' battery setup. Let's break these Raleigh electric bikes down and take a look at the available options: Raleigh Motus The new Raleigh Motus is available in both 26" and 700c wheel size options on the low step variant and in a 700c wheel on the crossbar variant. The crossbar model comes in one colour and two sizes. The low step comes in two sizes and two colours. Price: £1650 | To learn more click → Motus Low Step or Motus Crossbar Crossbar - Colour: Grey | Sizes: 46 & 53cm | Wheel Size: 700c Low Step - Colour: Grey or Green | Sizes: 46 & 50cm | Wheels: 700c or 26" (46cm Only) Raleigh Motus Tour The Raleigh Motus Tour is available in both a Derailleur & Hub Gear option. The Low Step is offered in both 26" & 700c wheel sizes, where-as the Crossbar model is on the 700c wheels. The Crossbar comes in Blue, there are two colour options on the Low Step - Grey & Cream. Price: £1850 (Derailleur) / £1950 (Hub Gear) | To learn more click → Motus Tour Low Step or Motus Tour Crossbar Crossbar - Colour: Blue | Sizes: 46 & 53cm | Wheel Size: 700c Low Step - Colour: Grey or Cream | Sizes: 46 & 50cm | Wheels: 700c or 26" (46cm Only) Both Available with Hub or Derailleur Gears Raleigh Motus Grand Tour Like the Tour, the Raleigh Motus Grand Tour is available in both a Derailleur & Hub Gear option. The Low Step is offered in both 26" & 700c wheel sizes, where-as the Crossbar model is on the 700c wheels. The Crossbar comes in Black and the Low Step in Grey. Price: £2150 (Derailleur) / £2250 (Hub Gear) | To learn more click → Motus Grand Tour Low Step or Motus Grand Tour Crossbar Crossbar - Colour: Black | Sizes: 46 & 53cm | Wheel Size: 700c Low Step - Colour: Grey or Black | Sizes: 46 & 50cm | Wheels: 700c or 26" (46cm Only) Both Available with Hub or Derailleur Gears Raleigh Centros The new Raleigh Centros is a brand new platform with a built-in Bosch 500Wh 'In Tube' battery system. It's available in both Crossbar and Low step options. The Low step is offered in a 26" and 700c wheel size option with either Hub or Derailleur gears. Price: £2750 (Derailleur) / £2850 (Hub Gear) Crossbar - Colour: Black | Sizes: 46 & 53cm | Wheel Size: 700c Low Step - Colour: Grey | Sizes: 46 & 50cm | Wheels: 700c or 26" (46cm Only) Low step available with Hub or Derailleur Gears Range Summary We attended the Raleigh 2018 pre-launch event and are really excited about the new Motus range. The subtle colours and wide options available will make them very popular. The complete Raleigh range features the new 2018 Bosch eBike Active Line system. The entry-level Motus is offered with a 300Wh battery, where-as the Motus Tour and Grand Tour will be both offered with a 400Wh Bosch battery. You can view the full range of Raleigh eBikes here → Raleigh Electric Bikes.
Every year Bosch eBike Systems evolves its product line up. For 2019 Bosch offer new features for its eMTB community based on rider feedback. Let's look at the new features. The great thing about the Bosch eBike system is that it's fully updateable. This means the system is totally futureproofed, where current users can have dealer updates to their existing electric bikes. Let's face it, the Bosch Performance Line CX is pretty much one of the best systems on the market for its punchy power, smooth torque curve and new features like the eMTB mode. In fact, Bosch actually won the Design & Innovation Awards 2018 for their new 'Uphill Flow Trail' where they used expert trial builder Diddie Schneider to offer a new trail which actually flows uphill specifically designed for eMTBs & these features. So what can Bosch possibly expand on? Well, based on rider feedback they have made certain improvements to the system itself. We'll delve into a little more details about these: New 2019 Bosch eBike Features Include New Update For Short eMTB Crank Arms Most riders run regular length cranks (170-175mm) but on an eMTB you tend to tackle harder climbs and the electric mountain bike allows you to navigate up rocks/obstacles etc. With full-length cranks, pedal strikes become more apparent. This means many riders have been fitting short Bosch eBike crank arms (165-150mm) which allows more ground clearance for more adventurous riding. The trouble with just swapping the cranks is that it alters the feedback the drive system gets. Which in turn alters the output of the motor assistance feel, torque curve and in particular the characteristics when in eMTB mode. For 2019 Bosch introduces software updates via a Bosch eBike dealer, who can program each bike to suit the preferred crank length. This adapts the progression curve in eMTB mode and also offers increased support in Tour mode, offering maximum power up-hill. New Bosch Kiox LCD Display The new 2019 Bosch Kiox display is neat and compact with a super crisp resolution LCD display screen. It mounts in the centre of the handlebars, unlike the Intuvia or Nyon (which mount on the handlebars themselves) the Bosch Kiox display has it's own mount which bolts to the top of the stem top cap bolt. The Bosch Kiox display offers all the rider credentials in a neat and easy to read user interface. Riders can see important factors like speed, distance and battery range on the screen. The newly designed 2019 control buttons, which sit to the left of the bars allow scrolling of this screen. Other data includes ride summaries, fitness levels and heart rate monitoring (by connecting a Bluetooth BLE heart rate monitor). The control buttons have been redesigned in 2019 for easier use and navigation of the display. The buttons are slightly bigger and easier to use with gloves on for example. They also feel really positive/satisfying to operate. Bosch Kiox is a small and robust unit, which magnetically clips onto the display. It's a very strong magnet and requires a tug to remove it from the display bracket. When clipping back on it quickly glides back into place quite satisfyingly The newly designed screen uses Gorilla Glass on the front which is scratch resistant. New Bosch Fast Battery Charger Bosch already has a Standard Charger and a Compact Charger. For 2019 Bosch eBike introduce a Fast Charger. This new charger is slightly larger and about 200g heavier than the Standard charger but offers a 6Ah charge rate. This brings the charge time down by around 50% compared to the compact charger. Typically a Bosch 500Wh battery will take 7.5hrs to charge on the Compact Charger, 4.5hrs on the Standard Charger and 3hrs on the new fast charger. The new 2019 Bosch Fast Charger is currently the fastest charger on the market of any system provider. Ideal for those more frequently charging their Bosch eBike batteries. Compact Charger Standard Charger Fast Charger Max Charge Current 2A 4A 6A Size Approx 160 x 75 x 45 mm 190 x 86 x 54 mm 200 x 90 x 60 mm Weight Approx 600g 800g 1000g 500Wh Charge Time 7.5hrs 4.5hrs 3hrs The new Bosch Fast Charger is compatible with all Bosch eBike systems to date. You can also use it on the original Classic+ line by using this adaptor. New Faster Walk Assist Operation Yes, eBikes are made for the climbs, but every now and again you want to use the walk-assist when beside the bike for navigating obstacles or manoeuvring the bike up steep slopes. Bosch recently updated the walk-assist button, as it was smaller and more difficult to hold underneath or above the controls. Now you simply press the 'Walk' button and then hold the '+' button within 5 seconds to activate it. It's easier to do with gloves on and more natural to hold this way. We do know that they are extending this 5 second activation time by a few seconds soon to make it easier and for users to navigate the two buttons in tandem. The current walk assist is good, but some riders have said it lacks grunt. New for 2019 Bosch offer a software update to fix all of this. Now with the improved use of the gradient sensor, the walk-assist can adapt to changes terrain in both steepness and obstacles. The walk assist, automatically adapts to the slope it's on offering the rider full support where it's needed most. The new more powerful walk assistance enables sharp increases in walking speed to be mastered more easily with your eMTB. A new application ensures optimum power transmission - even on electric mountain bikes with short cranks. What's Next? It's an exciting time for Bosch as they continue to dominate the market & react to rider feedback. No doubt they'll be a few more updates coming very soon. We also know that up until now the eMTB mode comes as standard as part of the latest bike firmware update. This is not optional, but in July the dealer diagnostics will give the option to turn it on/off. It's important to note, as mentioned above, all of these Bosch eBike updates will come as standard on 2019 Bosch electric bikes, but is also completely update-able onto previous model years using the Bosch Performance CX motor. Find your new Bosch powered eMTB today → Full range of Bosch powered eBikes.