Electric Bike Review

We have spent some time researching the electric bike market and testing models. These ranged from very cheap models right through to ones costing several thousand pounds.

In the end we have picked the ranges listed as the best all round bikes at sensible prices. This means that we have a good insight into which bikes will suit your specific requirements and are happy to discuss these with you.

Please remember Price is only one element of these bikes. Efficiency is one of the main factors , you can have similar looking specifications but vastly different REAL performance. Combine that with quality, materials and reliability and you have many things to consider

We have tried to give you that information below in our review tables ......and there is always the telephone if you need more 0117 9087153

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Urban Mover Review

The design and build quality of these bikes make them stick out. We found the motors very effective and useable, giving a clear advantage over other bikes. The moment you try an Urban Mover a real “grin factor” starts as you see how nice an electric bike can be

 

 

UM24

UM36

UM44

UM55

Weight (kgs)

22.4

22.5

22.5

22.5

Voltage

24v

24v

24v

24v

Motor Watts

200w

200w

200w

200w

Amp Hours

8AH

8AH

8AH

8AH

Battery *

NiMh

NiMh

NiMh

NiMh

Motor

Brushless in rear hub

Brushless in rear hub

Brushless in rear hub

Brushless in rear hub

Charger

Digital Charger

Digital Charger

Digital Charger

Digital Charger

Max Range

25 miles

25 miles

25 miles

25 miles

Max Speed

15mph

15mph

15mph

15mph

Frame

Alloy - folding

Alloy - MTB

Alloy hybrid

Alloy step-through

Controller

Digital VPac

Digital VPac

Digital VPac

Digital VPac

Wheel size

20”

26”

26”

24”

Brake

V Brake

V Brake

V Brake

V Brake

Rear Gear

Shimano 6 Spd

Shimano 6 Spd

Shimano 6 Spd

Shimano 6 Spd

Rim/Spokes

Alloy/St Steel

Alloy/St Steel

Alloy/St Steel

Alloy/St Steel

Charge time

 

 

 

 

Bike Warranty

1 year

1 year

1 year

1 year

Battery Warranty

1 year

1 year

1 year

1 year

Frame Warranty

3 years

3 years

3 years

3 years

Comments

This is the nicest folding bike we have seen. Great attention to detail to make it really practical. Combine the efficiency of the motor with the build quality and this is a winner. Carry bag also available

Simply the best Mountain Bike out there. It has won enduro races, Gadget Show tests and proves its reliability time after time. Looks the nicest as well. Go for the battery upgrade because you will want to just ride and ride

 

VPAC control makes this a joy to ride. It gives you just enough power to deal with the every situation while saving battery charge – clever !

Gel saddles add to the whole comfort feel

Slightly smaller wheels and a step-through frame is ideal for people with restricted movement. The built in parcel rack is also very useful

* LiPoly battery available

Range increases to about 38 miles

This battery doubles battery life and gives you 50% more range whilst being lighter. Its available on all models as an extra and really is a great upgrade

This battery doubles battery life and gives you 50% more range whilst being lighter. Its available on all models as an extra and really is a great upgrade

This battery doubles battery life and gives you 50% more range whilst being lighter. Its available on all models as an extra and really is a great upgrade

This battery doubles battery life and gives you 50% more range whilst being lighter. Its available on all models as an extra and really is a great upgrade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Powacycle review

A good range at this price level covering most styles. We have picked out the ones that we feel offer the best value and will give good performance without breaking the bank

 

Powablade

Windsor

Salisbury

Windsor LPX

Salisbury LPX

Weight (kgs)

30

24

24

22

22

Voltage

24v

24v

24v

24v

24v

Motor Watts

200w

180w

180w

180w

180w

Amp Hours

10AH

8AH

8AH

10.5AH

10.5AH

Battery

Lead Acid

NiMh

NiMh

Lithium poly

Lithium poly

Motor

Brush in rear hub

Brushless in rear hub

Brushless in rear hub

Brushless in rear hub

Brushless in rear hub

Charger

std

std

std

std

std

Max Range

12 miles

18-20 miles

18 -20 miles

30 miles

30 miles

Max Speed

10mph

15mph

15mph

15mph

15mph

Frame

Steel

Alloy – step-through

Alloy

Alloy step-through

Alloy

Controller

std

Motor/assisted

Motor/assisted

Motor/assisted

Motor/assisted

Wheel size

12”

26”

26”

24”

26”

Brake

Caliper Brake

V Brake

V Brake

V Brake

V Brake

Rear Gear

1

Japanese Shimano 6 Spd

Japanese Shimano 6 Spd

Japanese Shimano 6 Spd

Japanese Shimano 6 Spd

Rim/Spokes

Steel

Alloy/St Steel

Alloy/St Steel

Alloy/St Steel

Alloy/St Steel

Charge time

6-8 hours

4-6 hours

4-6 hours

4-6 hours

4-6 hours

Bike Warranty

1 year

1 year

1 year

1 year

1 year

Battery Warranty

6 months

6 months

6 months

6 months

6 months

Frame Warranty

2 years

2 years

2 years

2 years

2 years

Comment

Great fun bike that is suitable for a wide range of people. The cost makes this something that you can get without worrying too much about the bank balance

Adult step through with a chunky look. Even at this price you get stand, rear rack and alloy mudguards. One of the best sellers within its price band

The best selling model in the range. Large ,comfortable with adequate motor. If you are on a budget this will suit the bill

The well-known Windsor now lighter and with a Lithium battery. Get the extra range and extra battery life for only £100 more

At last the Salisbury with all the advantages of Lithium. Less weight and extended range

Price

£199

£499

£499

£599

£599