Seagull's the name!

[indalo]

Spotted today on ebay:

This gent's model of a full-sus ebike, apparently known as a Seagull, has, amongst other attractions, an adjustable rear wheel! In a separate ad, there is the lady's version which looks pretty much the same thing in the pic with the exception of smaller wheels.

There's no obvious reserve price set and bidding starts at next to nothing. The seller has a 100% feedback rating so if you like the slightly quirky style of these machines, you could be the proud owner and have enough change back from a tenner to buy an ice cream.

ps Cancel that; the bidding has shot up to over ten quid!

Mens Electric Bike | eBay

Indalo

 

[shemozzle999]

Another Chinese import indalo:



★★seagull electric bike Manufacturers★★，Reliable seagull electric bike Manufacturer and Suppliers at Alibaba.com

They make a 700C bike and its even cheaper!

 

[smudger1956]

Does that bike look like it has 2 hub motors..?

 

[jazper53]

A quirky design, specs looks good, but a bit ugly looking and could have a better paint job, could lose yourself on the white lines.

 

[Cakey]

His and hers. " a flock of seagulls" comes to mind .
Sorry
Ear worm. I ran ( so far away )
I need a bike like youuuu

 

[mike killay]

But isn't it the case that these sorts of things are preventing e-biking becoming more popular?
With all respect to the advertiser, the paucity of details in his advert, the absence of any suggestion that he is a bike dealer, no mention of repairs, spare parts etc.
It is so easy to nip over to China, collect a container of bikes and flog them on ebay.
Naturally, I am not imputing anything against this particular seller, but many buyers have purchased underpowered, old, defective cycles and been bitterly disappointed. The result is that they spread the word that e-bikes are useless.

 

[eddieo]

everyone has to start somewhere, dont get me wrong, I dont think these are in anyway going to catch on and become established, UK & European tastes very conventional....... But some of our best known makes started this way with the odd container. I wish anyone luck who can identify a decent bike with a consistent supply and make their mark..more choice the better (not including this kind of thing though!lol)

My wife keeps trying to get me to do it.....Problem being most chinese bikes are simply a crock of ****e

 

[jazper53]

everyone has to start somewhere, dont get me wrong, I dont think these are in anyway going to catch on and become established, UK & European tastes very conventional....... But some of our best known makes started this way with the odd container. I wish anyone luck who can identify a decent bike with a consistent supply and make their mark..more choice the better (not including this kind of thing though!lol)

My wife keeps trying to get me to do it.....Problem being most chinese bikes are simply a crock of ****e

I expect ur right, but that does not leave a lot left, except the very expensive models

 

[Cyclezee]

everyone has to start somewhere, dont get me wrong, I dont think these are in anyway going to catch on and become established, UK & European tastes very conventional....... But some of our best known makes started this way with the odd container. I wish anyone luck who can identify a decent bike with a consistent supply and make their mark..more choice the better (not including this kind of thing though!lol)

My wife keeps trying to get me to do it.....Problem being most chinese bikes are simply a crock of ****e

Eddie, it is one of those occasions that I agree with everything you say.

It might be worth mentioning to your lady wife that it will not make you a multi millionaire overnight

 

[eddieo]

Jasper, but surely if you base your price perception on cheap Chinese bikes it is a fallacy...

Proper cycling has never been cheap, electric cycling even more expensive.You want cheap transport buy a moped. This E bike lark is a lifestyle choice and not a cheap interest.

 

[Cyclezee]

Jasper, but surely if you base your price perception on cheap Chinese bikes it is a fallacy...

Proper cycling has never been cheap, electric cycling even more expensive.You want cheap transport buy a moped. This E bike lark is a lifestyle choice and not a cheap interest.

OMG Eddie, you have done it again, totally agree

 

[flecc]

Does that bike look like it has 2 hub motors..?

No, it has the NuVinci CVT continuously variable gear hub.

Here's all the gen on it at Eclipse Bicycles:

Seagull e-bike

High specification, but not efficient.

 

[jazper53]

Jasper, but surely if you base your price perception on cheap Chinese bikes it is a fallacy...

Proper cycling has never been cheap, electric cycling even more expensive.You want cheap transport buy a moped. This E bike lark is a lifestyle choice and not a cheap interest.

How do u define Proper cycling, sounds like something out of a fantasy manual ??

 

[eddieo]

good bike cost good money = proper cycling........NEXT!

 

[bode]

My wife keeps trying to get me to do it.....

If you do, don't mention your products in this forum, or some angry bloke will start having a go at you...

 

[funkylyn]

If you do, don't mention your products in this forum, or some angry bloke will start having a go at you...

Oh......bring it on.......then I would KNOW there is a god .......

Lynda

 

[eddieo]

Ha ha ha........Angry? what sheltered and precious things some of you are....Not to worry, I will rejoin under a pseudonym

 

[funkylyn]

Oh come ON Eddie.......who is being precious now ?.....wheres your sense of humour gone.....you've been in Spain too long, the depression there rubs off after a while.....open another bottle and stop trying to scupper our plans for a bit of fun and some payback time

Lynda

 

[eddieo]

My bikes will be far to cool for your tastes.......There will be no throttle far a start

27 deg and another beautiful day, high winds last few days and it can be unpleasant cycling then.... only 2 weeks left, not looking forward to my return. I can see the novelty wearing of if stuck in an apartment, but on a campsite I could stay for months, and will do if health OK next winter.....

 

[flecc]

You're missing some horribly wet weather in our area Eddie, hopefully it will be over in two weeks, in time for your return. You certainly chose your absence at the right time.