An electric bicycle also known as an eBike is a bicycle with an integrated electric motor which can be used for propulsion. Also known as Pedelecs, the term "pedelec" (from pedal electric cycle) refers to a pedal-assist eBike with an electric motor and a decent, but not excessive, top speed. Pedelecs are legally classed as bicycles rather than low-powered motorcycles or mopeds.

Yes. UK road legal eBikes only assist when you pedal. Riding an eBike is just like riding a conventional bicycle but with various levels of motor assistance to help you when you need it. The motor either helps you get up to speed quicker or helps take the sweat out of hills and longer rides.

No! Our eBikes have a premium quality 250W motors which, although powerful, are barely audible. We want you to look and feel confident on your electric bike, neither you nor anyone else will hear it when you switch to power assisted pedalling.

No. Most eBikes we sell have some sort of puncture protection. Where possible it is never a bad idea to upgrade to an even more robust tyre such as the Schwalbe Marathon or Kenda Nevegal. Tyre manufacturers are constantly working on improving protection to keep us on the road and smiling.

Battery life can vary enormously dependant on the quality of manufacture. Every one of our Batribike and Mark2 batteries are Danish made using the finest components with a built in management system to optimise health. This is why they come with a 3 year warranty (extendable to 5 years). This guarantee is for a minimum of 70% capacity. We use software diagnostics to check battery health and will replace under warranty if the capacity drops below this figure in the warranty period. A well cared for battery has an expected life of 800 cycles, which is a full charge and discharge. So for example if you got 50 miles from a full charge and you cycle 50 miles per week then multiply that by 800 and that is how long, in theory, the battery should be good for.

The eBike battery is easily removable with a secure key so you can simply take the battery inside to charge your Mark2. Mark2 electric bikes are also designed to be strong and rigid enough to allow cycling without the battery attached if you choose.

You can go as fast as you like (within displayed speed limits) on your electric bike, but the pedal assist will cut out at 15.5mph (25kph) to comply with EU law.