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Maybe try these guys in Holland? V-Fiets

Pedelec - Tabelle

Yes...A lot of the hub powered bikes don't live up to expectations in hilly areas, plus how many people do you see riding bikes in general where you live? If it's anything like Australia, bicycle infrastructure is very poor, 99.6% of people use cars and public transport. It's a double whammy! :D

No worries! :D I travel to The Netherlands a lot and if you ask a bike shop owner there why E-Bikes sell so well it is quite simple, "People like the easier cycling" is pretty much all you hear. Double that with 1st class infrastructure and a population that ride's bikes almost every day and...

Example: Everyone drives cars (Because the government has put so much money into road infrastructure), then a car comes out with power steering. As people try it, they prefer power steering and then sales of cars with power steering booms. In The Netherlands, sales of non-electric bikes are...

This is all directly related to the fantastic infrastructure in The Netherlands and the fact that 90% of the population use the bike weekly...not because it is flat. :)

The reason you see so many more E-Bikes in The Netherlands is because.....drum roll......there are sooooo many more cyclists there and because of the infrastructure. Belgium bicycle infrastructure is way behind The Netherlands....can't compare. Because there are so many more cyclists in...

Interesting... Dutch E-Bike story:D

This is pretty interesting from the dealers in Holland. E-Bikes are really taking off there. Click on WEBLOG in menu at top and have a read what the shops think is the best E-Bike. Dutch bicycle trade website:D

Awesome thanks guys!:D

"I believe there are four different types available but the Lithium Ion Phospherous is claimed to be best." Can anyone answer this question for me? Thanks in advance!

I've got one here in Sydney and it works very well. I've had a go on the Easy Glider too but haven't tested it in Sydney yet. Cycle safe, Paul.:D

Gazelle Chamonix Innergy wins bike of the year 2009 The Gazelle Chamonix Innergy has won the Dutch Bike of the year 2009. Translated version of http://www.tweewieler.nl/ Cheers, Paul (In Australia):)

Gazelle Innergy........:) Gazelle videos

Good point Flecc......although at least they still ride a lot more than the average country.......