{"id":7285,"date":"2023-03-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpmigr.edinburghbicycle.com\/blog\/5-reasons-to-buy-your-electric-bike-from-us"},"modified":"2026-02-24T11:57:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T11:57:49","slug":"5-reasons-to-buy-your-electric-bike-from-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/ebco\/blog\/5-reasons-to-buy-your-electric-bike-from-us","title":{"rendered":"Why Buy An Electric Bike from Us?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/222\/2025\/04\/8516_1952_4919_e-bikes-5-great-reasons-newsletter-banner.png\" alt=\"e-bikes-5-great-reasons-newsletter-banner.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>1. We Know Our Stuff<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019re not new the electric bike trend, we\u2019ve been selling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/electric-bikes\"> e-bikes<\/a> for years.\u00a0At the Bike Co-op, we are fervently non-elitist. We believe any initiative or innovation that gets more people pedalling is a good thing, so we\u2019ve been quietly championing electric bikes for two decades.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve built up knowledge, we\u2019ve built up relationships with suppliers and we know what questions to ask you to help identify which bike is best for you.\u00a0All this experience means that when you visit our shops, including our online helpline, we will be delighted to advise you on which electric bike model(s) in which size might best suit your needs.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to discuss \u2018Wh\u2019 ( <em> Watt hours <\/em> \u00a0\u2013 governs run time per charge), torque (measured in Nm or \u2018Newton meters\u2019) and the relative benefits of different motor units in greater detail, you can be confident that you\u2019ll be talking to someone well versed in electric bike technology.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/electric-bikes\/electric-hybrid-and-city-bikes\"> We have electric bike shops Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Leeds and Newcastle <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>2. You Can Borrow An Electric Bike For Two Whole Days To Try Out<\/h2>\n<p>As with any bike on display in our shops, you can ask to take one of our electric bikes out for a quick spin. Better still, you can arrange to take one away for a full <strong> \u00a0one or two-day demo\u00a0 <\/strong> so you can discover for yourself just what it\u2019s capable of and how it would suit your lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/blog\/demo-bikes\"> Have a look at our demo range <\/a><\/p>\n<h2>3. We Stock The Best Electric Bike Brands<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/222\/2025\/04\/5516_1952_4920_endeavour-3-B-move.jpg\" alt=\"endeavour-3-B-move.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We don\u2019t stock the cheapest electric bikes. We stock\u00a0 <em> the best <\/em> \u00a0electric bikes such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/specialized\"> Specialized Bikes UK<\/a>, and we\u2019re proud of that. After testing electric bikes from dozens of companies over the years, we are confident that our current electric bike range could not be bettered in terms of the attributes we look for in electric bikes \u2013 that is reliability, power, range, technical backup, value for money and, perhaps most important of all, grin factor.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\" style=\"text-align: center;padding: 5px 0 10px\"><span style=\"margin: 10px 5px\"> \u00a0 <a class=\"button lane-btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/bike-sizing-guide\/mens-electric-bikes\"> EBike Size Guide <\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Whyte \u00a0\u2013 trust the UK experts in bikes made to ride in the Great British weather to pioneer Shimano\u2019s STEPS electric bike system, famed for offering the smoothest auto-transition between pedal and pedal assist mode. Our Whyte electric bike range includes hybrids, road and mountain bikes \u2013 all with electric assist.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/specialized\/electric-bikes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Specialized<\/a> \u00a0\u2013 One of the world\u2019s biggest bike manufacturers are no strange to electric bikes either. Their range includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/specialized\/electric-bikes\"> Specialized E mountain bikes<\/a> (including their famous Turbo Levo range), hybrids and road.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/giant\/electric-bikes\"> Giant<\/a> &#8211; The Taiwanese powerhouse produces exceptional electric bikes for men and women and offer excellent value for money. From leisure bikes all the way to full suspension e-mountain bikes, there will likely be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/giant\/electric-bikes\"> Giant e bike<\/a> to suit your needs. They also have a sister company who produce the amazing women&#8217;s specific <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/liv\/electric-bikes\"> Liv Electric bikes and Liv electric Mountain Bikes <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/brompton\/electric-bikes\"> Brompton electric bikes<\/a> \u00a0&#8211; If you are looking for an electric bike that is easy to store or take on public transport then the Brompton is probably for you. The Brompton electric bikes fold down incredibly small and the battery is easily removable while offering you enough range and power for city riding. We also have your back for aftercare with a wide range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/collection\/brompton-spares\"> Brompton spares<\/a> and parts<\/li>\n<li>Riese &amp; Muller &#8211; Quality German engineering in an e-bike. The &#8216;spares no expense&#8217; brand for when you are looking for all the best kit including the incredible reliable and powerful Bosch electric systems for massive range and assistance.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/tern\/electric-bikes\/electric-cargo-bikes\"> Tern <\/a>&#8211; Best know for their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/tern\/electric-bikes\/electric-cargo-bikes\"> Electric cargo bike, Tern<\/a> \u00a0can carry up to 200kg or 2 children on the back. Perfect for the school run, your weekly shop or for those that want to take the car less.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/gazelle\/electric-bikes\"> Gazelle Bikes in UK<\/a> &#8211; Gazelle are a Dutch brand that make comfortable, upright electric bikes that are incredibly reliable and are available in step-through and non step-through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><u><strong> We also stock replacement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/components\/electronics\"> electric bike batteries and chargers <\/a><\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<h2>4. We Keep Your Electric Bike&#8217;s Brain Up To Date<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/222\/2025\/04\/7116_1952_4918_components-wide.jpg\" alt=\"components-wide.jpg\" \/> New technologies require new maintenance skills. Be assured that our mechanics have the training, the experience and the tech required to run diagnostics on the major electirc bike systems (STEPS, Bosch, Brose, Yamaha and Impulse) so we can upgrade yours with the latest updates and ensure that the electronics are working at an optimal level. This service is usually \u00a320 per update however for any new ebike you buy from us, this is free for the original owner for the lifetime of your e-bicycle.<\/p>\n<h2>5. We Offer A Specially Tailored Electric Bike Service<\/h2>\n<p>Electric bikes, like any bike, have moving parts which demand care and attention. On top of that, the electronic parts need looking after. With all our electric bike expertise, we\u2019re now happy to offer a specific electric bike servicing option which means we\u2019ll get your e-bike working good as new.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/servicing-bicycle-repairs-custom-builds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Read more on e bike servicing and repairs\u2026 <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/electric-bikes\"><span style=\"color: #e01b14\"> SHOP ALL ELECTRIC BIKES <\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/electric-bikes\/female\"><span style=\"color: #e01b14\"> Shop all electric bike for women <\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/electric-bikes\/male\"><span style=\"color: #e01b14\"> Electric Bikes for sale &#8211; Edinburgh Bicycle Coop <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Why Choose An Electric Bike At All?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/222\/2025\/04\/7916_7896_2298_26202.jpg\" alt=\"26202.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Electric Bikes Have Come Of Age<\/h2>\n<p>Electric bikes used to not be as nice to look at as their non-electric counter parts, they were extremely heavy (even heavier than the 20-odd kilos they are now), the range on the battery wasn\u2019t great, and the electrics weren\u2019t dependable. As long as you stick with\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/electric-bikes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> reputable brands like the ones we offer<\/a>, we\u2019re delighted to say all of that has changed.<\/p>\n<h2>Big Grins<\/h2>\n<p>They are great fun! Try out any of our electric bikes and we defy you not to come back with a grin on your face.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/222\/2025\/04\/7116_7896_2431_93921-52_vado-sl-40-st-eq-whtsge-blkrefl_hero.jpeg\" alt=\"93921-52_vado-sl-40-st-eq-whtsge-blkrefl_hero.jpeg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>They Look Less and Less Like Electric Bikes<\/h2>\n<p>With the motor integrated into the bottom bracket and the battery pack looking like it\u2019s part of the frame, today\u2019s best electric bikes look pretty much like regular bicycles. This is a good thing because other riders won\u2019t know you\u2019re enjoying up to 90Nm torque power assistance when you\u2019re overtaking them.<\/p>\n<h2>Long-Range Big Battery Capacity<\/h2>\n<p>Electric bikes have benefitted from the billions of dollars ploughed into battery technology research by the likes of the mobile phone and electric car industries in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s best electric bikes consistently deliver 30 miles in max (300%-plus) power assist mode in the most challenging conditions, and over 100 miles in 50% power assist in eco mode.<\/p>\n<p>Such capacity pretty much banishes \u2018range anxiety\u2019 \u2013 the concern that the motor might run out of gas five miles from home, as was sometimes the case with first generation electric bikes.<\/p>\n<p>A useful analogy is to consider how far high-power bicycle front lights have come on since the 1990s when you only got around an hour run time from the kilo-plus lead-acid external battery that powered the 100-lumen halogen lamp.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/222\/2025\/04\/1716_7896_2577_c8_.jpg\" alt=\"c8_.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Electric Bikes Might Be Heavier But They Ride Light<\/h2>\n<p>With its motor and a high capacity battery, an e-bike\u00a0 <em> might <\/em> \u00a0be 6kg heavier than an equivalent non-electric bike (although with newer models, this weight difference could be quite a bit less), but this weight penalty is barely noticeable when its engine bestows the electric bike with gravity-defying power, which makes the bike feel weightless whenever you point it uphill or into a headwind. Plus, many have walk-assist so even if you\u2019re pushing it, you won\u2019t feel the weight. Take out the battery and that also makes the bike easier to manoeuvre when not riding. This allows you to load the bike with luggage such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/accessories\/giant\"> Giant e bike accessories<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Cargo Carriers<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/222\/2025\/04\/9716_1952_4921_tern-stuttgart.jpg\" alt=\"tern-stuttgart.jpg\" \/> An electric bike\u2019s power assistance means you really don\u2019t notice the weight of anything you carry on it \u2013 shopping, touring panniers or your first-born.<\/p>\n<p>Its cargo-carrying capacity therefore makes an e-bike more practical and useful for everyday riding than, say, a nice lightweight acoustic bike, which you might not be inclined to use as a packhorse.<\/p>\n<p>If you need to carry more than a couple of panniers or\u00a0children \u2013 we also stock a range of\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\/electric-bikes\/electric-cargo-bikes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> electric cargo bikes<\/a> \u00a0\u2013 which are great options for both personal and business use.<\/p>\n<h2>No Sweat<\/h2>\n<p>Haven\u2019t been on a bike in a while? Or is the purpose of cycling enjoyment, rather than getting sweaty and achey? That\u2019s where an electric bike comes into its own. A leisure trip on local routes or on holiday is infinitely more fun and manageable knowing you have the added boost whenever you need.<\/p>\n<p>Ride to work on one of today\u2019s power assisted electric bike and you can arrive at your destination cool and collected, no matter how hilly the route or howling the wind.<\/p>\n<p>The comparative lack of effort required doesn\u2019t just make an electric bike attractive to people who never previously considered cycling. Today\u2019s typical electric bike rider is as likely to be a regular cyclist who just doesn\u2019t fancy a long, unassisted pedal every day as our Simon revealed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/blog\/owning-an-electric-bicycle\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>High Torque For High Climbs<\/h2>\n<p>Today\u2019s 60 to 90Nm motor units have the turning power and acceleration required to boost you up the steepest inclines.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/222\/2025\/04\/7716_7896_2768_95221-10_levo-pro-carbon-redwd-smk-blk_hero.jpg\" alt=\"95221-10_levo-pro-carbon-redwd-smk-blk_hero.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Electric Mountain Bikes<\/h2>\n<p>Bicycle shops on the Continent are reporting that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/mountain-biking\/bikes\/electric-bikes\">e-MTBs<\/a> now account for half their mountain bikes sales.<\/p>\n<p>Why? Because when you can ride the long, gruelling climb four times faster, you\u2019re more likely to repeat that experience again and again.<\/p>\n<p>An e-MTB opens up options for different kinds of riding.<\/p>\n<p>You could ride three times farther and enjoy the same level of workout as you would on your regular circuit. Or you can get round your favourite circuit much quicker when time (and\/or your energy level) is at a premium. Also, an e-MTB can be a great leveller if your riding buddies\/partner are significantly faster or slower than you on a regular bike.<\/p>\n<h2>Last Word<\/h2>\n<p>Our customers who like to initialise sometimes refer to Edinburgh Bike Co-op as\u00a0EBC. 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