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Cycling is powerful and beautiful. Almost everyone can remember their first bike. Whether it was a shining new bike or a hand-me-down from an older sibling, it didn't matter because it was your first taste of freedom and adventure. Do you remember the wave of butterflies from that day you took off your stabilisers; staging races between your childhood friends, proceeding to a large tumble into a bush of nettles, ouch; or learning to fix a puncture because losing that freedom was not an option? Steeped in nostalgia yet? Good. The issue is, as we get older and adulthood starts knocking on the door most of us lose this connection.
Distracted by life it is as if we almost fall into pit and forget how much cycling really meant to us. Well great news, an electric bike is the best way to rekindle your relationship with cycling. The perfect portal of access to great days out with the family, trekking across Europe, taking apart in social/community events, and improving your physical and mental well-being. It a guaranteed fun filled package. If its been a while since you sat in the saddle of a normal pedal-powered bike, not to worry. An eBike is going to be your new companion in the adventures to come.
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There are many options available for you to choose from. You can convert your existing bicycle, but this is often heavy, less efficient and the electrics are not as smooth. Kits often built in the far east. Although this is a great option, we do not recommend it, purely because conventional bikes are not designed to take the extra stress and weight of a conversion kit. The heavy nature of this option also makes them a pain to cycle if the battery runs out during your ride. The more modern option, that has transformed how people look upon electric bikes, is a Crank Drive Pedelec. These offer far superior electronics that are smooth, integrated, lighter in weight and are generally more efficient. Extra miles means further enjoyment. Crank Drive Pedelecs are also broadly maintenance free and equipped with batteries offering double the lifespan.
Modern electric bikes still ride like a conventional bike but with some added benefits. They remove the barriers and challenges that you may face with a normal pedal-powered cycle, aiding you with efficiency when climbing hills and cycling against heavy winds. Combining these benefits allow users to experience a longer additionally satisfying cycling experience. Breathing new life into the sport of cycling, so you are more likely to take to the saddle sooner.
To assist you in finding the right companion, we have compiled this little guide. Running you through the basics. We hope it helps. Alternatively we are just a phone call away.
Comfortable. Light. Luxurious.
Raleigh is a very prestigious brand here in the UK. Based in Nottingham, they have been making bikes since late 19th century. Its the brand we all know and love from our childhood. As a company they are the only UK based manufacturer that are truly committing themselves to eBikes and a support team to match the fast growing market of eBikes. It was recently announced that they will be firing up the UK assembly line again, putting that 'Made in GB' stamp back on their bikes.
The Raleigh range caters for all budgets and serves mostly the leisure and commuting market. There eBike's have been designed from the ground up for the needs of the UK. Ensuring a refined and comfortable ride from there eBike range.
Made in Holland. Royal Dutch Gazelle is the most renowned and largest bicycle manufacturer positioned in the Netherlands. A place where eBike's have truly found their feet and almost amassed over conventional bikes. These guys know the importance of a comfortable, light-riding bicycle. Coalesce this with refined manufacturing techniques; the most stringent quality control procedures and the result is an electric bike you never want to stop riding. After all, it's their motto “makes you feel like cycling”.
The Gazelle range has been lightly orientated towards the leisure and comfort seeking eBiker, with superior mid-range comfort and quality components. Priced moderately in the middle of the market. Almost all the Gazelle eBike's feature the traditional Sit-up-and-beg style frames, for a delightful riding posture.
The ultimate in quality and comfort. Built in Frankfurt, Germany. These brilliant Electric Bikes exhibit a Full-Suspension sit-up-and-beg frame. Not a commodity usually associated with leisure/trekking bikes, although a perfect match. To accomplish this the rear of these superior frames has been engineered to integrate a small shock, absorbing all the nasties from the roads and bridle-paths. Combined with front suspension, it should feel like riding on marshmallows.
The Riese and Muller range are primarily focused on delivering the most comfortable and luxurious electric bikes. Although they also have a few eMountain bike's to spice up their range. Their price range is affixed to the premium eBike market.
One of the very first British eBike manufacturers, Wisper have now been around for over a decade. Building a strong brand platform that delivers quality and components you can trust, at a sensible price. A Wisper eBike rides just like some of the higher end models, with a conventional frame geometry. Utilising slightly more affordable components for a great entry level eBike. Compared to some other brands, brandishing far-east components, the price tag adds a fresh bit of honesty.
The Wisper range makes for a great entry-level eBike. Yet, still manages to maintain a reliable and comfortable set-up. Delivering high quality components at an affordable price.
Smooth. Harmonious. Reliable.
The Active line crank drive offers the highest level of build quality, to integrate perfectly into most styles of eBike. Combined, advanced electronics and components from the automotive industry supply the user with a smooth and balanced assistance. Over 70 manufacturers now make use of the Bosch, tastefully integrating their components into specialised eBikes. The delivery of power from the active motor can be described as intuitive and well matched for any rider.
Motor BehaviourTorque OutputMax. Battery SizePotential Range
Harmonious50nm500wh146miles
Although quite a late entry into the eBike world with there ShimanoSTePS system, it’s still a head turner for a couple of reasons. One, the fact that such a huge giant in the bicycle industry has taken on eBikes is revolutionary to the market. Two, Shimano is the building blocks of bicycle DNA and implanting this DNA into an eBike Pedelec system can only mean good things for the future. Whilst the STePS drive is not as strapping as the Bosch counter-part. It is a little bit quieter and still packs a punch.
Smooth50nm 418wh77miles
Restricted to only models manufactured by the Derby Cycles group, manufacturers of Kalkhoff, Focus and of course Royal Dutch Gazelle. Derby cycles believed that the system should be designed alongside the bike, to create a unity and synergistic Pedelec drive. Motor design and construction is outsourced to Duam Electronics, Bavaria. The Impulse 2.0 drive system is probably the most often compared to the Bosch Active drive and is said to be more powerful, we say decide for yourself.
Jarring70nm 612wh127miles
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Okay, so we are not like most retail shops. We are focused on delivering you something special. A truly personal customer service experience. When your ready to try out a few eBike's you have a couple of options. 1/ You can come visit us on one of our open days. No commitments, just turn up as you please. We operate two open days during the week. Monday + Saturday. Mid-day until Seven. Feel free to pop by have a chat and drink some coffee. 2/ If however, you would prefer our full dedicated attention, no distractions, you can make an appointment for any of the other days in the week. This will then dedicate a
whole day of our time, to spend just with you. Giving you ample opportunity to go over our range and filter out your next companion. What we like to do on these demo days is hand-select a few bikes for yourself and drive over to our local Thetford forest, where you can really try each eBike and make an educated decision before buying. 3/ The final option is, we can come to you. Yes that's right if your stuck for transport or tied up with work life. We can bring a bunch of eBike's to your doorstep. This way you can get the same unique in-store experience at home. This service is limited to within 100miles of the store, currently.
Any Budget. Any Purpose.
Choosing a budget electric bike that is going to be reliable, aesthetically pleasing, and smooth is important. We have hand-selected our Economy range to meet these needs. Choosing the best entry-level eBike's on the market, with excellent service and support should the unfortunate happen. Comfortable traditional style frames make these eBike's great for leisure riding. The electric's are straightforward and dependable matching even the highest demands of an Electric Bike. Our Economy eBike's start at £1000.
This is where the magic really starts to happen. Harmonious, Great Quality German/Japenese motor's fitted to lightweight and innovative eBikes. Our Pedelec leisure range is designed to maximise your cycling experience. The motors are more intuitive, delivering an unparalleled assistance. Equipped with user-friendly controls and batteries capable of up to 90miles. Typically fitted with higher quality and efficient components, that ensure every pedal counts. Our Economy/Leisure eBike range starts at £1700.
If you're thinking about a long cycling holiday across the continent, you may find unity with a trekking electric bike. Equipped with all the necessities you could need on your adventure. Pannier Rack, LED Lights, Puncture Protected Tyres, and forgiving suspension are just a few that come to mind. Powering these eBike's you will find motor's that provide increased torque and assistance, perfect for carrying heavy gear in pannier's. The hybrid frame style offers a great balance between comfort and speed. Our Trekking/Road Range starts at £2350.
Mini but Mighty. The compact electric bikes offer great advantages in applications where space counts. Motorhome, Caravan, Narrow-Boat, or a small apartment. Defined as Compact because they do not fold in the middle, compared to the full folding eBikes. Although this does give them an advantage, by not folding manufacturers are able to fit these with the same Pedelec motors fitted to full-size models. Offering the same unparalleled and intuitive assistance, in a manageable tidy little package. Our compact eBike's start at £1800.
The commuters weapon of choice. A folding eBike offers increased flexibility. The easy folding mechanism allows these small machines to be portable. While the refined electrics ensure you won't be disappointed. Unlike the compact eBikes these models are fitted with hub motors. The downside to this is that they can be noisy and there may be a delay before the assistance engages. Hill climbing is still a breeze, with up to 50nm of torque when you need it. Great for frequent or occasional riders looking for an eBike to chuck in the boot. Our folding eBikes start at £1500.
Swing low. Swing high.
When it come's to choosing your frame type, there is more to it than just Ladies and Gents. The cross-bar option adds stability to the middle of the eBike and models will often feature a frame mounted battery. Combined this offers great handling and a low centre of gravity. The option for a mid-step frame is also available, making it a little easier to swing your leg over.
Generally conceived as a Ladies frame, we do not think this is the case. It's now common that couples both buy low-steps. Sweeping the frame low and eliminating the cross bar allows for easy access and a comfortable stand-over position. Modern strengthened aluminium keeps the frame stiff, but you can usually notice a little bit of flex in the frame. Low-steps are normally fitted with a Rack Mounted Battery.
Here at Charged, we don't believe in a bike-in-a-box. We prefer to deliver our eBikes by hand. This allows us to meet our customers and spend time with you. Introducing you to your eBike, how it operates, including a run down of all features and ensuring the eBike is set up to suit you. So don't worry you don't need to know what pound per square foot of air you need in your suspension. Operating our delivery service like this also means that you can choose the time it is delivered. So there is no waiting around all day for a courier.
We are one of the only eBike bike specialists in the UK to provide this exceptional service. Delivering your new companion out of a box fully built and fully charged. So you can start riding immediately. This also means that if there are any doubts about frame sizing, we can bring multiple models along with us for you to try and find the best match. There is a small charge for this service in the checkout, to cover our fuel and time. But don't worry this is a non-profit service. Prices may vary for delivery to places further afield, like Scotland.
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Why you should choose us.
All of our staff are fully trained eBike mechanics, Bosch + Yamaha certified. Equipped with years of experience, under our belts. Cycling is also our passion and the sport we love.
If you're not happy with your Electric Bike and its still in a saleable condition, we will give you a month to swap it for a different size or another model altogether, as long as it's in stock.
We DO NOT believe in a bike in a box, which is why we take pride in our Personal Delivery service. When we arrive we adjust all furniture and components to suit you.
24/7 support. If you have any technical issues, we are just a phone call away. Outreach repairs and remote diagnostic support are just a few way we can help any eBike owner.
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