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I should say that many well run tiddlers on the continent five years ago are now important players. One company in Holland that works in the same way as Woosh buying from China and selling directly to the end user now sell 40,000 bikes a year, not huge but not too shabby! All good news. All...

I agree Cyclebuddy and we do. Anyone here will tell you that I was one of the founders of the British Electric Bicycle Association. A group of small importers and manufacturers who got together to promote the industry. We still all work together within the the BAGB. I have never known a business...

I completely agree Flecc. The bike market in general does not follow normal rules. If we look at the Dutch And German markets arguably the biggest in the word for Ebikes it's full of smaller brands like Wisper and Woosh, with the IBDs controlling the retail market. We are tiny as I say, but...

Forgot to say, despite the banter here, I am very supportive of Hatti and Woosh they are a great group of people, as I am of all our competition and they are of us. It's a small market and we all get on very well. It really is a great business and we do get on with each other, despite the odd...

I thought you may be retired Cyclebuddy, good luck to you! At 62 I am still in the saddle and loving every minute. We are off to Taipei, Beijing and Kunshan in a few weeks to research new components and see our partners in China. All in an effort to keep ahead of the game. I am very happy in...

The "Oh Dear" was a comment on your obvious frustration and not your naivety. We are a little business, really tiny compared to many others, but I beleive we have a good strong future because we care and are good at what we do. We may yet be flattened and put out of business by the huge...

Oh dear! All the reasons Southend that made the correct and intelligent decision have already been stated simply and effectively in previous posts. I am absolutely delighted to be working all over the country with superb dealer's offering individuals, businesses, town and county councils...

Thanks Flecc. Cyclebuddy, They (Bike Base) are actually pretty good at looking after our bikes, but of course one of our tech team is always available to all our dealers if they come across something that snookers them. Developing, building and importing bikes is a different business to...

That's the whole point of dealing with a local expert ebike dealer, rather than an importer many miles away. If there is an issue the council, wherever they are simply, have to walk the bike to the local dealer they don't have to send the bike all the way back to the supplier. In this case...

I don't think they are stupid at all. Supporting a big local bike dealer and buying the best product for the job. Bikebase Southend have many different models and brands of ebike and offer expert and impartial advice. http://www.bikebasesouthend.co.uk/ Win, win in my opinion. :) All the...

They are supporting local businesses, our dealer has high street premesis in Southend, employs locally and pays business rates. Both Brands are Built on China. They no doubt buy the best police cars for the job too. I suppose that's another advantage to buying from a local dealer, all sales go...

Me? Never! :)

This is very bike is very different. Completely different actually. There are so many differences it's tricky to know where to start. It's a generic Chinese frame built to a tight budget for a mass market. Nothing wrong with this kind of bike built to be rebadged and sold at a keen price, but a...

John Heath is no longer with FreeGo. The company is still in the same very capable hands. All the best, David

We are currently working on bikes for the 2018/19 season. There will not be a fat boy (we have one of those already!:oops:) or full sus in our range. The fat bike we beleive is a bit of a fad and won't be around very for much longer in areas that don't have a lot of snow and sand riding. Full...

The Nevo is one of the strangest looking Ebikes out there. It was designed as a step through that can be comfortably ridden by everyone regardless of height and weight. The large frame version is perfect for 6' plus and 20 stones. The styling is aimed at both men and women. The designer H...

Absolutely Dave, this bike has been knocking round for years. Maybe the decals were designed in Sweden! All the best, David

Thanks Hatti.

Unfortunately, we couldn't be there as we were exhibiting at The Bike Place Exhibition at Silverstone. The number of cycle shops wanting to take on ebike dealerships was staggering. It seems the industry have finally accepted Ebikes will be a very important part of their business. We signed up...

I understand your point Cyclebuddy. The "posh brands" spend fortunes on R and D. Without their spending power, products would not be developed at such a high rate. I am absolutely positive the likes Bafang would not have a centre motor if Bosch had not spent nearly a billion Euros on their...