January 16, 201412 yr A shock announcement that the German makers of the AVE e-bikes owned by some members are insolvent, due to the difficult trading conditions in the past year. A restart is hoped for: Fuller information on this link
January 16, 201412 yr Such a shame. AVE bikes were competitively priced, perhaps it's part of the problem. The other part is the rise of Chinese made bikes advertised in ebay.de - most Chinese bikes are sold quite cheaply by internet marketing like the recent adverts for the Mosso, causing further erosion. Perhaps also a bigger picture emerges that the German market has stopped growing and it's time for German e-bike brands to consolidate. Pantherwerke who is supposed to have bought the brand does not make bikes in Germany. Will we see AVE bikes made in China in the future? Edited January 16, 201412 yr by trex
January 16, 201412 yr Thanks for the heads up flecc, I will be keeping an eye out for an eddieO ebay bargain offer;)
January 16, 201412 yr Thanks for the heads up flecc, I will be keeping an eye out for an eddieO ebay bargain offer;) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301068836401?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
January 16, 201412 yr My apologies to eddie0:) It looks like he had his ear to the ground back in November - he eyes are always on the ball: http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/My-new-Haibike-e-bike/33142/ mind you that £500 offer now looks tempting:rolleyes:
January 16, 201412 yr What does this mean for someone who had just bought a new 2014 Ave bike... would there still be warranty and support? (I was nearly just about to buy one..
January 16, 201412 yr Author Thanks for the heads up flecc, I will be keeping an eye out for an eddieO ebay bargain offer;) Eddie has already had an email quoting the bankruptcy and looking to buy it at a rock bottom price! No chance, Eddie says he's going to put the price up as it's now become a collectors piece!
January 16, 201412 yr Author Eddie has already had an email quoting the bankruptcy and looking to buy it at a rock bottom price! Apparently the "buyer" was a leg-pull from CycleZee!
January 17, 201412 yr Has Eddie served his sentence yet? Isn't it time he was allowed back to liven things up a bit, subject to a period of probation of course?
January 17, 201412 yr What does this mean for someone who had just bought a new 2014 Ave bike... would there still be warranty and support? (I was nearly just about to buy one.. your warranty and support should come from the person you buy it from.
January 17, 201412 yr Author Has Eddie served his sentence yet? Isn't it time he was allowed back to liven things up a bit, subject to a period of probation of course? He is sort of back. Having been sentenced to Pedelecs Forum death, he's returned as a ghost to forever haunt the forum in threads such as this.
January 17, 201412 yr I have heard that everything will be carrying on as per normal. I imagine the takeover will be confirmed in due course.
January 17, 201412 yr Has Eddie served his sentence yet? Isn't it time he was allowed back to liven things up a bit, subject to a period of probation of course? Have you been drinking ??? Lynda
January 17, 201412 yr ........Obviously with Vodka.........Im surprised at you.......with your blood it should be whisky... Lynda
January 17, 201412 yr ........Obviously with Vodka.........Im surprised at you.......with your blood it should be whisky... Lynda Definitely not Lynda, I hate spiritso_O
January 18, 201412 yr Definitely Lynda, I hate spiritso_O Except free ones, which most cyclists are to a degree.
January 21, 201412 yr Just noticed Eddie has dropped the price of his AVE MH7 a bit. You can see it here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301068836401?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
January 21, 201412 yr Just noticed Eddie has dropped the price of his AVE MH7 a bit. You can see it here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301068836401?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 No doubt he would tell us that's still more than he paid for it.
January 22, 201412 yr IMHO that's still about £400 more than what it'll sell for. Full price new £2K, available discounted at £1,700. Eddie's is coming up two years old. No doubt it's in good nick, but I can't see it at any more than £1,000. Quite fancy one of these, actually. Anyone had a go on one?
January 22, 201412 yr They are brilliant.....probably the only 20" wheeled bike i've ridden that feels (almost) as stable as "a proper bike"....Really like it with the older bosch HMI- just a shame the new models are so expensive for the sake of a few changes to spec...excluding new bosch motor additions of course. Great hill climber, and surprisingly comfortable with saddle changed. Probably not so good for people over 6'something though
January 23, 201412 yr They are brilliant.....probably the only 20" wheeled bike i've ridden that feels (almost) as stable as "a proper bike"....Really like it with the older bosch HMI- just a shame the new models are so expensive for the sake of a few changes to spec...excluding new bosch motor additions of course. Great hill climber, and surprisingly comfortable with saddle changed. Probably not so good for people over 6'something though Martin, Thanks for that. I thought it might ride quite well. My Brompton is great for carrying in the car, but not so clever on anything other than asphalt. If I had an MH-7, the world would be my lobster. Easy enough to take the bike in the car, and good to ride when I got there.
January 23, 201412 yr If you could get one for around £1000-£1200 in immaculate condition i'd say it was worth spending £500 on a battery....only downside is it would weigh more than the brompton at 20kg with the battery on (which is still light though).
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.