Electric bikes are a great way to cycle - whether it's for the daily commute; popping out to the shops or leisurely Sunday afternoons along the towpath. Whatever your reasons for considering buying an electric bike, you'll want to be sure that the bike is comfortable and suits your needs.

That's where we can help.

We specialise in converting standard bikes to electric bikes, using high quality electric bike kits. At this point you may be asking yourself: "Why bother? There are already hundreds of off the shelf electric bikes available in the UK". And you would of course be correct - there is an overwhelming choice of electric bikes available for you to purchase, but before you dismiss the idea of converting a standard bike to an electric bike let us point a few things out to you:

1) The price of a converted bike is usually less expensive than a factory built equivalent

2) The quality of a converted bike will be better than a factory built equivalent

3) With a conversion you get a choice of battery; controller; gear change mechanism; throttle; seat and so on

4) If you already have a bike that you're happy with we can convert this to electric for you

5) All of our work is guaranteed for 12 months

So you can get an electric bike conversion that's better quality than a factory equivalent; costing less than the factory bike; and you get a choice of components. How does it sound now?

What bikes can be converted?
Most bikes are suitable for conversions: trekking bikes; mountain bike; hybrids; step through bikes and folding bikes being the most popular. Once converted these bikes enjoy the exact same benefits of factory built electric bikes.

What is the specification of the electric kit?
First and foremost we only use the best quality kits that are guaranteed for 12 months. There is a choice of battery style and size; controller; an option for throttle only or throttle and pedal assistance and last but not least we cater for almost all wheel sizes. The kits that we use are 36V with 250w motors.

For more information visit Electric Bike Conversions

Electric Bike Conversion Kit

It’s a tough one isn’t it? You’ve invested in a good quality bike that’s comfortable and has all of the features that you need but, for whatever reason, you’ve now decided that you really want an electric bike. What to do? There’s still plenty of life left in your bike and you really don’t want to part with it just yet…but you really want an electric bike to help with the hills; or to help with the commute; or just because you really want one.

We’re finding that more and more of our customers find a compromise solution to this dilemma – in fact it’s not really a compromise but just a good financial and practical solution. They convert their existing bike to an electric bike!!

Converting a bike to an electric bike is potentially cheaper than buying a “factory electric bike” and when done properly the quality is at least as good. So, what’s involved, what bikes are suitable to convert to electric power and what choices to you get?

Our review of the Green Zebra Classic

What's it like to ride?
Like all of the bikes that we sell, the Green Zebra Classic is a well made, well designed electric bike that is comfortable and gives great assistance when the power is applied. This review is focussed on the detail of the bike, highlighting some of the things that you might want to know when deciding which electric bike to choose.

It's a folding bike - what's the frame like?
The Green Zebra Classic has got a good folding mechanism with good clasps to hold everything in place when cycling. Like all folding bikes it takes a bit of getting used to, but once you've mastered the folding mechanism it's straightforward. The frame of this bike is quite high, so if you're concerned about getting on and off the bike (stepping through the frame) then this electric bike probably isn't for you In every other way, it's a super electric bike.

Configure your own Electric Bike

Have you been finding it difficult to find an electric bike that is perfect for you? There are lots of electric bikes to choose from but are they the right style? Too expensive? Not cool enough for your needs? We might just have found the answer for you. Interested? Then read on…

What if you could choose the style of bike that you wanted and then add the electric components of your choice onto that bike. That would give you the perfect electric bike, right? Even better if a professional electric bike provider offered this service at sensible prices. Too good to be true? Well…No.

At Ebike Superstore the service to assemble the electric bike of your choosing is available, and it’s not as expensive at you might think. With prices starting at £695 it’s an attractive proposition. So how does it work?

To start with Ebike Superstore provide a range of top quality bikes on which to base your electric bike conversion. This is an important consideration because it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that an electric bike is still a bike and it needs to have good a quality frame; forks; shifters; gearsets and brakes. So with the starter bikes, this is all taken care of. Choose from a variety of mens and ladies bikes with a frame size to suit and then you can decide what electric conversion suits your needs.

The standard electric bike conversion comes with a seat post battery (sometimes called a frog battery); front wheel drive and a thumb throttle. You need to decide whether you want a different battery and whether to add a pedal assistance system.

You can change the seat post battery for either a bottle battery or a pannier battery – both of these will give better performance. There are pro and cons of the different types of electric bike batteries but that’s a subject for another time.

The final decision is whether to add a pedal assistance system. It’s hard to see why you wouldn’t want to add PAS to your electric bike – it’s great fun, makes cycling more interesting and just makes life so much more comfortable when you reach a hill. It also ensures that you prolong the life of your battery.

Even with the most expensive starter bike; battery upgrade and PAS added the final price of the conversion is still well under £1000 which is great value for money given that a number of electric bikes still retail for well over £2000.

More details can be found at Ebike Superstore.

Our review of the JuicyBike Classic

Time for our second review...the JuicyBike Classic

What's it like to ride?
Like all of the ebikes that we sell, the JuicyBike Classic is a well made, well designed electric bike that is comfortable and gives great assistance when the power is applied - you just need to decide which Granite model is right for you. This review is focussed on the detail of the bike, highlighting some of the things that you might want to know when deciding which electric bike to choose.

Now for the science and technology lesson...

If you want to know more about ebikes technology then read on. Of course, the technology varies from ebike to ebike, depending upon the specification (you can find details at ebike Superstore against each ebike), but in general we can think about the battery, motor and overall design of the frame and components.

So just what exactly is an ebike?

An ebike (electric bike) is like a normal bicycle but it has a battery driven motor that assists you when pedalling. This makes cycling much easier because you have to expend far less effort when pedalling.

ebikes are relatively new to the UK and the popularity of these power assisted bikes has been incredible

Our review of the Batribike Diamond LCD

We like to review every bike we sell at ebike Superstore.  We try to cover all the things you'd like to know before making a purchase and this makes it easy to compare different bikes.

We'll be posting a few of our reviews on the blog over the next few weeks and this is the first...the Batribike Diamond LCD...

How Electric Bikes Can Help You Stay Healthy and Fit

Staying healthy and fit is easier said than done. Lots of people try to lose weight but they struggle to do so because they are either unable to control their eating habits are they do not exercise enough. Electric Bikes can actually be a solution to your problem. By using Electric Bikes, you can stay healthy and fit and exercise on a regular basis, while doing something that you love and enjoy. Below, you will find the ways that Electric Bikes help people tone their body, shed fat, and finally get into shape.

Electric Bikes are a fun and innovative way to lose weight

Losing weight by riding Electric Bikes is actually fun. You can ride your bike around the city, you can go on trails, or you can do anything that you want. The electricity within the bike helps you get more power when you are going uphill, which can help take some of the work off of your legs and core. It makes exercising more fun, because you get a little bit of assistance throughout the process, so that you do not have to do everything on your own. Electric Bikes generate electricity as you ride in this electricity is used to propel you down the road. When you need a little extra kick, the electricity powers up and gives you a boost, so that you do not drain all of your energy trying to climb hills and make your way around.

Electric Bikes are inexpensive

You can actually purchase Electric Bikes online for a very affordable price. There are a lot of online sellers that provide these types of bikes and they are considerably cheaper than what retail stores sell them for. Now is your opportunity to ride in the bike around, so that you can lose weight and get healthy, without straining yourself. Electric Bikes are fun and innovative, they are solution to all of the problems that you have. If you want to lose weight and get in shape so that you can be healthy for your children and for your spouse, now is the time to take action.

Electric Bikes generate electricity as you ride

Electric Bikes are very cool because they are actually used to generate electricity as you ride. As you pedal, this creates friction which is used to generate electricity inside the battery. After the battery has electricity and energy built up, it is used to propel the bike so that you do not have to try as hard in order to move around on the bicycle. It’s a very efficient and useful tool, can be particularly helpful if you are traveling long distances on your bicycle.

Electric Bikes are the best way to lose weight in 2013

If you are looking for innovative ways to lose weight, Electric Bikes are the answer. An Electric Bike uses modern technology to make losing weight more enjoyable and easier than ever before. Losing weight in 2013 is going to be a challenge for anyone, but it can be much easier if you put your mind to it and purchase something like an Electric Bike.

Electric Bikes a Hit Amongst Cash Conscious Commuters

They’re a major hit in China, with over 120 million sold over the last decade. With rising fuel prices and congestion fees popping up all around the country, e-bikes – an incredible new form of electronic bicycle – are quickly becoming the ‘next big thing’ in Europe thanks to their tiny form factor and incredibly low cost of use.

Electric bicycles have been around for a long amount of time, with models on sale in the United Kingdom for the better part of twenty years. Formerly used by hobbyists as an inexpensive transportation option, electric bicycles are now going mainstream in the UK, with an estimated 700,000 electric bikes sold in Europe throughout 2010.

Given the rising cost of getting around towns and cities in the UK by public transport and private vehicle, it’s easy to see the advantages of electric bikes. But many riders report being drawn to electric bicycles for reasons other than their low costs, ‘green’ record, and their comfort for riders.

Many electric bicycle owners are former cyclists who have grown tired of riding to and from work on cool mornings. Preferring to save their energy to use as their job, these former hobbyist cyclists have taken to electric bikes thanks to their surprising amount of power and reasonably efficient use of electrical energy.

A single battery charge is often enough to drive an electric bike and its rider for over twenty miles – in some cases, even further when the pedals are used lightly. As most office workers would prefer to avoid performing a Tour De France feat of endurance every morning, the self-riding electric bikes have gained a large amount of users.

Another key benefit amongst electric bicycle users is the low electricity usage and fantastic green record of e-bikes. While motorcycles use a large amount of petrol – in some cases, far more per passenger than a larger car – many former scooter and motorcycle riders have turned to electric bikes as a clean and green alternative.

The average electric bicycle puts out no emissions and uses only a nominal amount of electricity as it pushes its rider along their commute, research shows. As such, it’s a great green idea to ride an electric bicycle to and from work instead of using your car, your motorcycle, or any number of other polluting forms of transportation.

Finally, the low cost of operating an electric bicycle is an obvious draw for workers and commuters searching for a cheap form of transportation. With the cost of public transport on the rise and petrol now at extortionate levels, the low cost of charging an electric bicycle is a small price to pay for a simple, stress-free daily commute.

From their environmental advantages to their cost-cutting benefits, electric bikes are growing in popularity for good reason. Now the de-facto form of city transport in many parts of China and a growing travel choice in Continental Europe, electric bikes are rapidly becoming the UK’s number one personal transport choice.

Holiday On An eBike.

What better way to enjoy all the scenery on a holiday to Cornwall than on an eBike? A Cornish cycle company has introduced a brand new fleet of eBikes to their collection to enable tourists of all ages and abilities to tour the county and go sightseeing on two wheels. The first and only company in Cornwall to offer these electric bikes to tourists, Cornish Cycle Tours have said that they are perfect for people of mixed ages such as a family with one or two generations like grandparents and it is a way to keep fit too.

The company which was founded six years ago provides a service to tourists so that they can have a safe and enjoyable cycling holiday in Cornwall and visit all the splendid scenery. The holidays are set along certain routes that vary in length and distance and difficulty, to cater for all abilities. The owner of Cornish Cycle Tours said 'We want to make Cornwall by bike accessible for everyone no matter how fit or experienced a cyclist they are. These new electric bikes are perfect for those looking to set a more leisurely pace for their holiday, or for groups with varying fitness levels.'

The eBikes made hardly any noise at all and have three different levels of assistance which are eco, normal and sport. The level you choose depends on the amount of exertion you want to make. The power for the bikes can be topped up at power sources along different points of the route or can be charged up each evening.

Cornish Cycle Tours have thought of everything to make your holiday an enjoyable experience from luggage transfers and detailed maps and information about the particular tour you choose to take, with step by step instructions for each day of the touring holiday. Prices are reasonable and start at £275 per person for a three day tour of Cornwall on an ebike.

Of course there is lots to see and do in Cornwall, so if a cycling holiday isn’t your thing then don’t be put off! In fact, if you know you want to stay in the area but aren’t sure what to do then a quick search online can help. Lots of tourist places have websites now, which means that you should find it easy enough to find places to visit. This is great news because it means that whatever type of holiday you enjoy there will be something to suit you.

On the flip side of that if you enjoy cycling but don’t want to visit Cornwall,  you can see enjoy an eBike. Whether you buy your own, or hire one locally they can be enjoyed almost anywhere! Aren’t sure of a retailer that can help? A quick search online for eBikes should be able to help. In fact these are often so easy to get hold of that you can be on your local cycle paths much quicker than you imagine!

School Cycling Fundraiser.

Cycling the Tour de France requires years of dedication and hard work just to complete the three week race, and the 2,000 miles it requires each cyclist to pedal, just ask Bradley Wiggins who won the race last year to become the first British rider in the history of the event. So if someone said to you a group of cyclists were going to cycle a combined total of 1,337 miles in just 24 hours, and on just three bikes, you would laugh at them wouldn't you?

Well a team of dedicated people from the Lathallan School just north of Montrose in Scotland have done exactly that, despite taking an extra 45 minutes to complete the 1,337 miles, but considering the distance involved what's 45 minutes between friends!

Staff, pupils and parents came up with the novel idea of a cycle-a-thon to raise money for the schools forthcoming rugby and netball tours to Dubai. The schools Under 18 Rugby team are taking part in the prestigious two day Dubai College's Rugby 10s Tournament, while the schools senior Netball team are playing games against Repton College Dubai and Dubai College.

The team of intrepid cyclists set up three static bikes in the schools ballroom and as you would expect there was plenty of support on hand. All the pupils that are going on the tour took part in the cycle-a-thon, as well as numerous other pupils and teachers from the school. There were regular water breaks and plenty of sweets on hand to keep the cyclists going as they pedalled for glory. During lesson time the younger pupils added their support by working out how far the cyclists had travelled and how far they had left to go.

The school posted regular updates on their Facebook page so everyone could monitor their progress. If you wish to donate to the cause you can still do so by contacting the school direct and asking for Mrs Howie or Mr Horne, who will be only too glad to take your donations or sponsorship monies from you.

How many miles do you think you could cover in a 24 hour period? The great thing about this story was there were no climbing the Pyrenees or climbing the Alps like in the Tour de France, everything was done indoors, but none the less it was a truly remarkable effort by everyone that took part. 

The great news is that this shows you can do something if you put your mind to it. A indoor cycle shows that you can even do a massive fundraising event in a relatively small space. If you want to do some fundraising why not try and range something similar? Cycling not your thing – don’t worry! Simply get searching online for fundraising inspiration and find something that tickles your fancy – you are bound to find something that suits you perfectly!

Ebike-Superstore

Well Necessities Ltd

www.ebike-superstore.co.uk

When it comes to riding a bike you often think of those hot summer days when you spent hours riding around the neighborhood with your friends. While over the years you have aged and the way bikes have been built has changed the one thing that remains the same is the love for riding them. This is why reputable companies have made it their priority to create a bike superstore giving you access to a wide variety of bicycles ranging in price.

There are many different ranges to choose from including classic electric bikes, electric bikes, commuter electric bikes, folding electric bikes, step through electric bikes, sports electric bikes and electric bikes by brand and electric bike kits that allow you to build your own bike from start to finish. Regardless of what your personal preferences are or what your daily life consists of they have a bike to suit everyone and to fit in almost any budget.

Some of the more popular bikes include the Bartribike Breeze, Juicy Bike Classic, Batribike Diamond LS, Green Zebra Classic, Juicy Bike Sport, Bartribike Dash and the Bartribike Granite XL just to name a few. The prices vary depending on which one you choose so before deciding on which to go with you should consider checking out the battery details and cycling range for each one.

In order to determine which one of the bikes that is perfect for you it will require you to browse through the individual bikes and choose one that can provide you with all of the specs that you are looking for. Each one has a different battery and cycle range in which they can accommodate so to ensure comfort and stability you will need to choose one that can cover the range that you need.

Whether you are buying your first electric bike or just looking to replace your old one you can confident that your purchase will be made from a reputable company that caters to the needs of thousands of shoppers each year. The electric bike kits allow you to add to your current bike saving you time and money in the long run. Why spend money on a new bike when you can use the kit to transform your current one? All of the kits are legal in the UK and with the DIY pack you can see how things really work.  Just make sure that you follow all of the instructions to ensure that everything is put together properly.

If you are unsure about what electric bike is right for you or have specific questions you can contact the provider directly that you choose to go with for assistance. Most companies are available via email and phone to help address any concerns that you may have and to help with selecting and purchasing your new electric bike. You can quickly and easily get the support and service that you need and once you have placed an order you will be joining the electric bike revolution in no time at all.