Sponsored by ELECTRIC BIKES Powacycle
THE PRAGUE LPX e-bike has three modes of operation – assisted, normal cycling or motor powered. It makes use of an intelligent brushless motor in the rear hub, features Shimano six-speed gears and helpfully uses modular components for easy serviceability. Also up from
Powacycle is the Riga LPX e-bike. It too uses the three modes of operation – assisted, normal cycling or motor power and like the Prague, the Riga has an intelligent brushless motor in the rear hub, Shimano
six-speed gears and those all-important modular components for easy serviceability. The motor is lightweight with greater than 80 per cent efficiency, the firm says. Interested dealers should contact
Powacycle through sales@powacycle or on the good old fashioned telephone on 01279 821243
EBC
TARGETTED SQUARELY at the cycle to work customer, EBCO’s UCL-30 is available as a low step-over or standard top tube arrangement. With a Nexus three-speed internal hub, it’s a clean build, capable of between 19 to 22 miles in Eco mode on a single five hour charge. The handlebar-mounted LED screen will show the user the remaining power and enable them to select the level of input they require to get up hills. Utilising a proven TranzX-PST brushless high torque electric motor, the UCR-30 is part of EBC’s drive to bring quality components to the electric bicycle market in order to change perceptions brought about by
some of the market’s notoriously dodgy early bikes. EBCO also imports AVE, now just £1,299 and built around a eight-speed Alfine hub and a torque sensor that matches the level of power input given by the rider. The Ch Edition claims to have a 50-mile range. Hydraulic discs give this bike a greater level of stopping power too.
01926 437714
Ecobike
SUPPLIED TO the trade via Cycling Made Easy, US electric brand EcoBike is now available in the UK – with three bikes currently available to stock. Powered by an
innovative hub-mounted, brushless permanent magnet motor with a triple planetary gear drive system and proprietary heat resistant materials, the EcoBike delivers a high torque, yet runs extremely quietly. Each gear in the motor is individually cut by precision CNC machinery, and each motor is hand wound and tested, ensuring the highest quality. The enhanced frame design features comfort ergo-geometry
that is more upright than a traditional mountain or road bike. This keeps the back straighter and relieves stress on the shoulders, arms, and back. Every EcoBike is outfitted with suspension, front forks (except the Vatavio) and seat post, delivering a smoother ride. 020 8660 8823
Fli Distribution/ KTM
WITH ONE of the largest lines of electric bikes available in the trade, KTM produces 25 models, plus variants in different styles. They’ve e-bikes for a variety of uses, including new for 2013, a 650b electric mountain bike carrying Panasonic’s wheel driven system. Developed exclusively for KTM, this new Panasonic drive is lighter (21.2kg) and significantly more powerful than before. The super easy and user friendly pedal assist system adds up to 400 per cent extra power to what the rider puts into the pedals. Suspension is provided by Rock Shox, while Shimano spec is seen throughout.
Also new this year from KTM is the Macina Nuvinci commuter, built around Bosch’s proven and increasingly popular drive system, as well as Nuvinci’s unique gear hub. In simple terms Nuvinci’s product is an internal gear hub with massive range with no fixed gear ratios or ‘indexing’. This build carries a 400 Wh battery
which pushes ride distance to 190km between charges (tested on flat surfaces) with up to 250 per cent pedal assistance.
0161 304 8555
Juicy Bikes
JUICY HAS a three bike range that dealers will find caters for both a variety of price points and male and female customers. The entry level bike with low-stepover retails for £885 and offers a sit-up-and- beg style that riders will find both comfortable and practical for covering longer distances. With a lithium battery, powerful motor, three levels of power assist and a throttle, this build carries a warranty on all the main components and is carried in four colours, including the pictured ‘classic blueberry’. Top of the line is Juicy’s Merlin, costing £1,289 at retail and specced with sensitive hydraulic brakes.
Maxtrack
DISTRIBUTORS FOR BH’s electric bike catalogue, Maxtrack has just taken stock of fresh models found under the Neo banner. These bikes have the battery integrated into the frame so they look more like normal bikes.
This year the Neo line includes three new builds – The Jumper, 29er and Race builds, with the former retailing for £2,999 and the latter two £2,375. Later on this month Maxtrack will
also take delivery of two more slightly exotic builds – the Neo Carbon at £3,225 and Nitro at £3,225. The distributor will have a couple of attractive new bikes for the ladies in
the Xenion range, complete with Bosch battery and motor. The Xenion City Wave at £2,375 and
the Xenion Epoque Wave £2,655 can be pre-ordered now via Maxtrack. Dealers interested in BH e-bikes can take an account out by emailing
info@maxtrack.com or by calling the number below. 01531890955
Each of the bikes is easily
upgradable to carry larger volume batteries for those who want to put in the miles. A 60-mile range is
achievable on the firm’s XR 16AH battery. All three bikes have twist and go, as well as three levels of pedal assist. To help dealers
achieve maximum impact through stocking a range
of styles and colours, Juicy is offering a ‘Flying Start’ interest free credit deal this spring to new dealers when ordering their first bikes. 01663 308 409
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