Ask Flecc: How to buy and sell second-hand electric bikes?
February 24, 2014
Buying a second-hand electric bike Buying an e-bike means a test ride is essential before committing to buy, since many faults on the electrical side... Read more
Electric Bikes Buyers’ Guides
How to choose an electric bike
February 6, 2014
No doubt you've also googled every permutation of e-bike/electric bike/pedal assist bicycle and followed every thread back and forth about pedelec vs. throttle control, front wheel driver vs. rear wheel drive and brushed vs. brushless motor. If you have I feel your pain. I know exactly how confusing this process can be. I've done it. Several years ago now when I first got into the industry I needed to get a feel for what was out there and what products would best suit different types of customer.
Electric mountain bike buyers’ guide: start here with our Q&A
February 5, 2014
Pedelecs speaks to E-Bikeshop about eMTBs and what to consider if you’re thinking of buying one. How does an electric mountain bike differ to other... Read more
Electric bike motors and sensors
January 10, 2014
Motors Modern pedelecs (electric bicycles) run on brushless electric motors that draw power from a battery contained in the bicycle frame or on the bicycle... Read more
Electric bike batteries – a general overview
January 10, 2014
The heart of any electric bike is the battery; it should be high quality and have at least enough capacity to power your bike for... Read more
Electric bike servicing, maintenance and repairs
January 1, 2014
The following guide of ‘insider’ top tips has been written by the Electric Transport Shop. If you are considering purchasing an electric bike (e-bike) or... Read more
E-bike roadside troubleshooting and fault checks
January 1, 2014
In conjunction with The Electric Transport Shop’s electric bike servicing, maintenance and repairs guide, this is a quick checklist for fault-finding if you should... Read more
How much does an electric bike cost?
December 2, 2013
Let me start by saying that price is not the most important factor when choosing an electric bike. Getting the right machine for the job... Read more
Electric bike range – how far will your new bike take you?
November 23, 2013
How will you know how far any bike will keep you moving? People buy electric bikes for all sorts of reasons: leisure, exercise or simply... Read more
NiMh, SLA and other electric bike battery types
November 22, 2013
Lithium based batteries have become the standard for almost all e-bikes in the western world since they are so suited to this application. However, there... Read more
What is an S-Pedelec ?
November 15, 2013
There are two groups of Pedelecs and a main distinction between them is the maximum speed at which the rider receives assistance from the electric... Read more
Lithium batteries – UN38.3 battery testing and certification
July 30, 2013
UN38.3 certification has been specifically set up to cover the safe storage and shipping of lithium batteries. Lithium ion electric bike batteries are safe as... Read more
Electric bike insurance
July 8, 2013
Having your electric bike stolen can be a complete disaster. Over half a million bikes are now stolen every year in the UK. Only a... Read more
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