A manufacturing company with a London base has tapped into the knowledge offered by seasoned electric bike experts, to produce an electric bike called the Emu.
The Emu Electric Bike Co Ltd is an offshoot of Delbanco Meyer & Co Ltd. Established in 1936, the company is steeped in history. Delbanco Meyer & Co is more famous for being the largest bristle merchants in the world, but recent decades has seen the firm move into textiles, property development and now, right on cue for modern consumer demands…an electric bike.
The Emu’s mantra is ‘Roam Free’, latching on to the bird’s nomadic instinct of travelling great distances on foot, with those strong legs also providing the ability to sprint at impressive speeds of over 30mph on leg power alone.
For the rest of us, a 250w motor can also equip us to explore the world around us however. The Emu is available in both step-through and crossbar, both with a price tag of £999 to slot neatly just under the Cycle to Work Scheme limit to offer a tax break for commuters.
The company’s brightly-coloured Emu was recently on show at the Norwich’s city centre Forum.
The company say: “Emu gives you a feeling of wellbeing and liberation that is good for the soul as well as the wallet.”
The Emu is the result of a 5-year design process, according to the company, partly to provide an alternative to clogged city traffic but also to capitalise on a growing industry.
The company told Pedelecs: “We believe the bicycle is one of man’s greatest ever inventions and the e-bike is arguably the greatest improvement since the Penny Farthing. We have sourced the best quality components including Shimano 7-Gear Nexus hub, V-brakes and Samsung SDI batteries as standard, all with a 2 year warranty and have also included a USB port to charge your mobile phone while you cycle.”
Specification:
250W front hub motor
Digital display and controller: showing 6 power modes, battery charge status, speedometer
Samsung battery, 374 Wh, integrated in frame, removable
Range: 40-80km
Charge time: 6-8 hours from flat
Frame: aluminium 6061 with smooth welding
Sizes: step through: 46cm, crossbar: 50cm
Colours: Step through: light blue or white / Crossbar: orange or black
Gear hub: Shimano Nexus 7 gear hub, Grip shift
Brakes: Shimano V-Brakes, Tektro power cut off brake lever
Lights: powered from the bike battery, switch on/off using display on handlebar
Grips: Ergonomic
Saddle: Velo Senso Easy Comfort
Bell: Integrated in left brake lever
Wheels: Alloy double wall rims
Tyres: CST Sensamo Allround puncture resistant tyres 700x45C
Extras: walk assist, mudguards, chain guard, pannier rack
Weight: 23kg inclusive of battery & rack, Battery: 2.4kg
Warranty: 2 year warranty (excluding normal wear and tear)
Price: £999
Full range of matching cycling accessories also available from emubikes.com including waterproof jackets, trousers, helmets, locks and cargo bags.
