Electric Bike Solutions
Electric Bike Solutions
Based in Swindon with demo facilities in Berkshire, Devon
Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Somerset and Wiltshire Contact us today for a test ride! We bring the bikes to you!*
01793 704545
0845 6435 725 (local call rate)
07770 633364
info@electricbikesolutions.co.uk
How could you benefit from yours?
- Save money on fuel and parking charges?
- Get to work and back home quicker?
- Arrive at work less stressed by the traffic?
- Get fitter without the sweat?
- Help save the planet?
How would you use yours?
- A trip to the shops?
- Sunday lunch at a village pub?
- Visiting friends and family?
- A leisure ride in the country?
- Mountain biking?
What would you find with yours?
- The nearest village to your campsite?
- The sea or harbour?
- The best pub in the area?
- Breathtaking scenery?
- Freedom to explore – anywhere?
Our vision is simple – we want everyone to get the most out of cycling. For commuting, a trip to the shops, for those who are not so fit and those who are not so young; can pedal away with ease. It's cost effective and sustainable; and it's lots of fun!
We bring the electric bikes to you!
We decided that all our investment should go into good quality bikes and great service and not on expensive shop premises.
So if you want to trial an electric bike we will bring one to you* at your home or at your office. Email us to arrange – click here.
*Normally within a 50 mile radius (or we can meet you half way which increases the range we can service to 100 miles!)
What is A to B Magazine saying about Kalkhoff Electric Bikes?
A to B magazine published the original review of the Kalkhoff Agattu e-bike back in 2008 and they have tested dozens of e-bikes since. Editor David Henshaw says the latest version; the Agattu Impulse has "easily the best mileage figure we've seen" and is "one of the most economical bikes we've tried".
He also describes the 15Ah battery pack as having "a whacking great capacity, but physically quite small and weighs only 2.9kg. That's an energy density of 180 watts per kilogram, a figure that breaks new ground against all the Chinese tat. It's a spectacular advance."
He concludes that the "the option of riding continuously for at least four hours up hill and down dale will be a terrific bonus" for many electric cyclists.
How are Electric Bikes powered and what are the advantages?
There are two main ways to power an electric bicycle. Both have their advantages, but there's a clear winner in terms of efficiency, safety, ease of use and reliability.
- Twist & Go aka Full Power aka Hub motor The easy way to build a powered bike is to put the motor in one of the wheels, hook it up to a battery and control power via a throttle. The big advantage is there is often no need to pedal but you will need a bigger battery to cover the same distance. There are often noise and other ergonomic issues to consider.
- Pedal Assist aka Power Assist aka Pedelec aka Centre Motor aka Crank drive This is the best way to power an electric bike within the limitations imposed by physics and the law. A centre motor (as used in motorcycles) will efficiently multiply your own pedal power giving you total control over the motor at all times, a wider choice of gears and brakes plus far greater reliability and range, superior efficiency and hill-climbing. That's the theory – in practice it's a bike you'll want to ride every day.