Should I charge my ebike after every ride? or should I wait until the battery goes completely flat? The battery on your ebike is one of the most expensive components so these are valid questions often asked to make sure you maximize its life- span and don’t get into bad habits when charging Read on … Read more
Which e-bike is suitable for a 20 mile commute? and is the manufacturer’s stated range accurate? It’s a fact that more people are turning to electric bikes for their commute to work due to the cost savings that can be achieved alongside the environmental impact and health benefits, but choosing the right model can sometime … Read more
What’s in your handlebar bag? Bike Handlebar Bags really are one of those useful things that you don’t realise you need until you have one, so when Craft Cadence asked us to review their 3.5ltr fully waterproof version we were excited to try it out on some very wet, wintry commutes into central London. So … Read more
Here is my tried and tested Craft Cadence Top Tube Bag Review of their 1.5ltr Waterproof frame bag. Behind every decent bag there is usually a great story – Craft Cadence was formed by a group of London bike commuters who knew there was a gap in the market for bike commuter products that lacked … Read more
Many Carrera Ebike owners are wondering “How Can I Make My Carrera ebike Faster?” and “can I de-restrict my Carrera Ebike? Halford’s Carrera ebike range offers some solid entry-level budget electric bikes that are competitively priced and a popular choice, but as with all electric bikes, there comes a point in the ride when the … Read more
Within the Ebike Community I often hear the question Can I Add a Throttle to My ebike? Well, yes you can (in some cases) but there are several things to understand first which we will explain here. Can I Add a Throttle to My ebike? Yes, you can retrofit a throttle to most e-bikes … Read more
So, what is the best e bike for a 30 mile commute to work that will tick all of your boxes in terms of style, reliability and rider experience? Here we will run through what’s important and what’s not including our top 5 picks for 30 mile commuters so that you make the right choice … Read more
Is an e bike actually worth it? or are they just an expensive alternative for the lazy rider? With the average cost of a decent electric bike being upwards of £1500+ this is a perfectly valid question to ask, but there is a trade off to be had with Electric bikes where the benefits may … Read more
I am often asked how reliable are e bikes? and what should we be looking out for to get the best value for money? It goes without saying you get what you pay for in most cases and there is a reason electric bikes can vary dramatically in price but if you are a commuter … Read more
If, like me you have had several bikes stolen over the years, you will know only too well the paranoia that can set in when leaving your bike in public for long periods of time, especially if you have invested in an electric bike you should be asking the question how do I keep my … Read more