November 14, 2025Nov 14 Retailers and Cycling Bodies are expressing concern at plans to limit the value of eligible bikes by re-introducing a cap on tax saving purchases . Dan Parsons of the Retailer` Fully Charged` is especially upset at the prospect . He is worried that if the cap is set at £2000 he would lose a lot of his business . Apparently he doesn`t stock ebikes at £2000 or below and says that there are no good electric bikes out there under £2000 . Wisper and Woosh to name just two might have differing views on that ! My Brother and I have `cheap` Ebikes between us varying from 2 years to 15 years old and they have been excellent . A 13 year old Woosh has just had it`s first replacement battery and like my 15 year old Batribike is still going strong after a recell years ago by Jimmy . I have just looked at the` Fully Charged `site and must admit that I find the prices eye watering , no wonder that some are discounted by £900 . Others in the Trade express view that the cheaper Ebikes and Bike Conversions are going to increase the battery fire issue . No encouragement for potential purchasers there then .
November 14, 2025Nov 14 Those who criticise bikes say below 2k do so because there is less profit in it for them and the fact, they don't like the generic bike because owners are able to repair them themselves where as the non generic bike needs a dealer and the owner has no right to repair. Tbh they are just moaning for the sake of it , not every one wants a 3k mtb or a TS bike that doesn't suit them.
November 14, 2025Nov 14 I have read that a 3k max limit being mentioned but as with anything it is all hearsay until the economy wrecker Reeves announces the budget.
November 14, 2025Nov 14 All the major brands of mid-drive motor are available in £2K or so bikes these days, unlike 4 years ago when mine came along. No reason to subsidise wealthy purchasers who as often as not don't ride to work anyway.
November 14, 2025Nov 14 [quote="matthewslack, post: 755529, member: 37969" No reason to subsidise wealthy purchasers who as often as not don't ride to work anyway. Agree.
November 15, 2025Nov 15 How to get a taxpayer-funded £3,000 e-bike before Reeves takes it away Splurge on new wheels and accessories before the Chancellor curbs the generous ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/consumer-affairs/how-to-get-a-taxpayer-funded-4000-e-bike-before-budget
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