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Top 5 reasons to buy an Ebike this year
Buying your first electric bike can be a daunting experience. If you are a bit uncertain we’ve listed the top 5 reasons to buy an Ebike this year. Due to post-COVID oversupply, electric bikes are currently cheaper than ever.
Strava reports an Ebike BOOM!
Leading fitness app Strava has published its end-of-year report**. As is the case annually, it has highlighted some key trends from it’s data. The company, founded in 2009, boasts over 120 million users across the globe.
What size Electric Bike do I need?
This is one of the most common questions we get asked over and over again. To an untrained eye, trying to work out what size electric bike you need can be difficult. Brands size their bikes up differently to others.
Batribike Ebikes now available
We are pleased to announce Batribike Ebikes are now available via eCycleDirect. Batribike is a British Ebike company that was established in 2007. The aim was to produce an affordable bike without compromising on quality.
Peace of Mind Guaranteed
It’s a phrase or term we use to give our customers comfort they are dealing with a service focussed retailer. Often taken for granted as part of some cheesy sales pitch but what does ‘Peace of Mind Guaranteed’ actually stand for and do we mean it?
Riding an Ebike offroad makes you a better bike handler. Fact.
I’ve been riding and racing bikes for over 35 years. It is my opinion that if you are riding an ebike offroad you will be a better bike handler. Fact. Why?
What car rack do I need for my Ebike?
Big batteries and motors inevitably mean electric bikes are heavy. A fact not lost on riders that want to transport their bikes to nicer places to ride. In this article we’ll explore the key things you need to know and what Ebike car rack you need.
What cycle helmet do I need?
The humble cycle helmet is no longer just protective cycling equipment, it’s a piece of fashion too. Designed to complement any cycling outfit whether you are mum taking the kids to school on your cargo bike or a weekend warrior tearing up the trails at your local trail centre.
Can an Ebike make you ride more?
It’s an alarming and somewhat uncomfortable fact that 70%+ of trips between two and five miles are driven. This often leads to congestion in our towns and cities which, in turn, is a cause of air and noise pollution.
Disc brake noise? How to fix it
Disc brakes are superb when they perform as they should. Quietly. But sometimes, if they get contaminated, that dreaded disc brake noise or squeal happens and they can be the most annoying things on your bike. What Causes Brake Squeal?
