Electric Bikes UK

The stylish Cambridge Aluminium Electric Bike

I have rather mixed feelings about Electric bikes. The truth is I’m a bit of bike snob. I like the simplicity, purity and originality of human powered machines. An electric bike is a bit like climbing to the top of Mount Everest using a helicopter. True, you get to the top of the mountain, but, where’s the achievement? The think I really like about electric bikes, is that it gives you an undeserved feeling of pride (the bike probably has a speed limit of 15 mph) when you can cycle faster than them, especially going up a hill. It is the same kind of false pride you get when ‘overtaking’ a porsche stuck in a traffic queue.

Anyway, if we can ignore my unjustified prejudices the electric bike has many advantages:

• Beat congestion and traffic jams
• Good for the environment
• Easily Climb up any hill.
• Don’t have to worry about riding into a wind

The good news is that developments in battery capacity have made electric bikes more practical and give a longer charge, sufficient for a good days commute. For those commuting on the train, you can also get folding electric bikes.

Electric Bikes and UK Law

When does an electric bike become a motorbike. The limits for an electric bike are:

• Speed limit of 15mph
• Weight of 40Kg
• Maximum power of 200Watts
• Max power of 250 watts for tricycles and tandems
• Cycling laws and regulations

Reviews of Electric Bikes

The Cheapest electric bikes start from £200.

The PowaBlade costs £199.99 from Amazon and looks truly awful. If you don’t mind looking absolutely terrible, this could be the bike for you. Tip don’t take this on a local club run, if you wanted to fit in with the ‘cool crowd’ The PowaBlade at Amazon.co.uk

The Milan 2.

• At £349.99, the Milan 2 attempts a little more.
• It looks reasonably stylish and gives a satisfactory maximum speed of 15mph.
• Range 15-20 miles
• This is fine for short journeys on busy road, though you are likely to get a bit frustrated on flatter road. The Milan 2 Electric Bike

Cambridge – Electric Bike £499

• Lightweight Aluminium Frame
• Range: 18 to 25 miles
• Weight including battery: 25kg
• Independent twist grip throttle – 200W intelligent brushless motor – Japanese 6 speed mechanism – V brakes front and rear – 26 inch wheels
• Motor power only: 15mph max speed – Assisted power: Motor and pedals = 15mph – Cycling only: Without motor assist – any speed you like Cambridge Electric Bike

Urban Mover

Urban mover

• battery charge of 4-6 hours giving 20-25 mile range at 15mph.
• This gives quite a comfortable, upright riding position
• The Urban mover sprite edition has a step through frame
• Urban Mover at halfords

Puma LPX

The Puma LPX – Electric Bike is one of the more expensive bikes coming in at £599.99. The main advantage is that it enables an easy combination of cycling and electric back up power. With 6 gears it enables riders to get some of the aerobic benefit of cycling whilst also providing electric power for up to 6-8 hours.Max speed of only 12mph Puma LPX at Amazon.co.uk

Cambridge Electric Bike

• Adult sized unisex aluminium frame – Front and seat post suspension – Handlebar height: 104 to 109cm – Saddle height: 85 to 94cm – Length of cycle: 175cm – Weight including battery: 25kg
• Independent twist grip throttle – 200W intelligent brushless motor – Japanese 6 speed mechanism – V brakes front and rear – 26 inch wheels

• Cambridge Electric bike at Amazon.co.uk

Salisbury Electric Bike

• Range: 18-25 miles – Rechargeable battery 500 cycles – Full battery recharge in 4-6 hours
• Adult sized aluminium frame – Front and seat suspension- Weight including battery: 24kg
• Independent twist grip throttle – 200W brushless motor – Japanese Shimano 6 speed mechanism – V brakes front and rear – 26 inch wheels
• Motor power only: 15mph max speed – Assisted power: Motor and pedals, 15mph max speed – Cycling only: Without motor assist, any speed you like

• Salisbury – Electric Bike at Amazon.co.uk

See also:

• Electric Bikes at Halfords
• Folding bikes