When electric bikes are mentioned, the word “cheating” often follows. But is that fair? First off, lets clarify what exactly is an electric bike: An electric bike is like a regular bicycle – particularly in the fact you have to pedal it if you want to go anywhere. However, an electric bike is fitted with… Read more »
This review is for the Whyte Clifton 2019, but we will soon be receiving the 2021 model, which boasts a battery range of 75km (46miles) in High, 105km (65miles) in Normal and 150km (93 miles) in Eco; 650b wheels and 47c RoadPlus, WTB Byway tyres. Shop all Whyte Electric bikes here. Leeds longest-serving mechanic, Ian, turned to… Read more »
10 uses for an electric cargo bike Not sure an electric cargo bike is worth the investment? Here we run through ten ways a e-cargo bike can easily fit into your daily life. Electric Cargo Bikes Home and Family The School and nursery run. Yes, you can use the car but it’s nots teaching your… Read more »
Electric Cargo Bikes Ever thought about a cargo bike for your business and/or family but don’t think your legs are up to? Well times have changed! Electric cargo bikes are now powerful, easy to handle and quite likely more convenient (and faster) if your journeys usually involve stop-start traffic or searching for a parking space.… Read more »
Specialized might have not been first to the electric mountain bike party but boy, was it’s fashionably late appearance worth the wait! The first Turbo Levo was introduced in 2016 and set the bar high for all e-mtb makers. Their motto “innovate or die” stands true today and every year the range has developed and… Read more »
Are you in Leeds and been thinking about getting an electric bike? One of the best ways to decide if a bike is for you is to take it for a test ride. Book a demo for an electric (or “acoustic”) bike from our Leeds shop and if you’re not sure where to go, we can help! Graham,… Read more »
Kalkhoff: The best electric bikes around If you’re looking for the best electric bike in 2019, take your pick from these Kalkhoff e-bikes. But why are we such big fans? Here are three reasons: Current Kalkhoff Electric Bikes Best quality: German engineering at it’s finest! Kalkhoff bikes are designed and assembled with precision in… Read more »
Freya, a friend of the co-op, recently demo’d the Specialized Turbo Levo FSR Comp 29 and here’s what she has to say about it: About me My name is Freya and I took up cycling couple of years ago as a way of getting back into shape and keeping fit. About ten years ago now, I… Read more »
Have you seen this video? Son surprises former racing cyclist 88 year old dad with e-bike This 88-year-old cyclist was at a loss for words when his son surprised him with a top of the line e-bike. Oh yeah and he rode up Ventoux at 86 💪 Posted by Cycling Pulse on Tuesday, 17… Read more »
Whyte take a unique approach to bike design, whichever style of bicycle they make. Here’s why we love Whyte Women’s Bikes.
We are extremely proud and chuffed to announce that Brompton have chosen our Canonmills store to be one of the first bike shops in Britain where you can view and try out the all-new Brompton Electric. If you’re interested in being one of the first people to actually own a Brompton Electric, you have an… Read more »
Love Food: Hate Food Waste We all know that food waste is bad. It’s not good for the environment, consumers, producers or retailers. That’s why we’re supporting this campaign by Food Sharing Edinburgh. It’s a simple concept – some might say it’s as easy as riding a bike! They want to purchase two electric cargo… Read more »
Reason #1: Folding Bikes are super convenient As obvious as it sounds, they fold. Therefore they’re small. They’re designed to be stored in small places like under desks, in cupboards and taken on trains, buses and cars. Reason #2: Folding Bikes are stylish and cool They come in a variety of designs, colours and styles.… Read more »
What actually is an electric bike? An electric bike which can be known as an ebike, e-bike or motorized bicycle, is essentially a regular (or acoustic) bike: it’s still got the look of a regular bike (breaks, chain, handle bars etc)… and you still need to pedal (but maybe not as hard as you would… Read more »
Written by Co-op member and proud e-bike owner, Simon (not pictured above – that is a handsome model) I’ve owned an electric bike for the past two years while I’ve been working at Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op HQ in the rural outskirts of Edinburgh, and I love it. When I first started here I did cycle… Read more »
