Our annual 2015 Haibike Demo day was a huge success, we'd say it was our best to date! Here's a report back about how the electric mountain bike demo day panned out. Setting Fortunately due to the location this year, we didn't have to touch much tarmac at all, it was literally straight out the gate and onto the first set of bridleways that lead to the trails at Blackdown. The lovely Strawberry House had everything we could want, it was the perfect for the Haibikes to really be in their element. Briefing Each ride began with an initial briefing to make sure everyone understood where we were going and what we intended to ride. Followed by a product demonstration on how to operate the eBike by Owner Martin Brown. Now to the riding The ride had plenty of climbs as well as some faster downhill. It gave everyone the chance to experience first hand, what the bikes had to offer across the beautiful singletrack at the top of the South Downs. Each ride covered over 1300ft of elevation over approx 1.5 hours. It was pretty up and down, perfect for the electric mountain bikes! Heres what it looked like on the map: One rider had his Strava enabled on the ride and he set over 10 new (unbeatable?) King of the Mountains.. Oooops! In particular the 'Have A Cigar' route where we shaved off 10 seconds. The ride was surprisingly good with no breaks or punctures picked up, which considering there were up to 15 bikes out on each ride was pretty staggering. We did have one minor alteration, but it was quickly resolved. 2015 eBikes available We had a great mixture of bikes available on the day, everything from hardtails to full sussers and even bigger hitting enduro bikes. Among these were great mixture of Bosch / Yamaha equipped bikes, which was perfect for getting a feel for which one suited each rider best. We stopped at a couple of occasions during each ride for people to swap around to get a feel for different models. What a few had to say Many thanks for organising a great demo day yesterday. Both Paul and I thoroughly enjoyed the chance to try out the Haibike in fantastic surroundings - Tony & Paul I just wanted to let you know that we enjoyed our visit to your demo day - Mike Just to thank you for a great day yesterday! Great to ride with other owners and potential owners. I look forward to the next event - Chris Many thanks for a great afternoon I really enjoyed the ride out and meeting the other guys and hearing their experiences - Paul Hey, Really enjoyed yesterday, was nice to be around other eBike riders and the trails were fantastic - Bernie Can I say thank you..... I thoroughly enjoyed yesterday afternoon, and thought you guys did a fantastic job! - Danny Thank you for a really great demo day on Sunday, which my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed. - Ken Firstly, thanks for the demo on Sunday, it really was great fun, and it certainly helped me to make up my mind" - David After the ride After each ride we had a de-brief to make sure everyone had a great time and answer any further questions people may have over a nice hot drink. We also had plenty of food available from pizza to salads, thanks to the ladies for running around looking after everyone after each ride! (Particularly as it was Mothers Day!) Everyone really appreciated it. Thank you We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the ride, in particular the guys who travelled down with their own bikes to ride beside us. In all it was a great vibe, a great opportunity to demo the bikes and a good place to network with other Haibike owners alike. We also want to say thank you to Haibike for making such brilliant machines! The passed the test of the Great British trails which can be tough at the best of times. Last but not least we want to say thanks to the owner of Strawberry House who let us host the event there, they also provided great hospitality. A perfect day all round! There are more pictures of the event on our facebook album here & new album here. To everyone on the day, please feel free to tag photos and share as you like. Also check back as its likely more photos will crop up, so we will add these as and when we render them. If you have any of your own photos from the day, please feel free to post onto our Facebook page. Missed this one? We have lots of events throughout the year, from owner rides, demo days to exhibitions. Please like our Facebook Page to stay up to date with future events, also subscribe so we can notify you by filling in the below:
E-bikeshop are proud to announce that from today we are an authorised Gocycle eBike premium reseller in the South of England on the Hampshire / Surrey border. This means that we will have the full range of electric bikes, all colours and all accessories on the shelf to hand. Gocycle G2 is the worlds first versatile, lightweight and compact electric bike. Its unique approach offers a true riding position despite its compact design. Simple, clean and efficient Director of e-bikeshop Martin Brown says: We are excited to be working alongside Gocycle to promote these eBikes in the UK. After all it is a British design, designed in London by an ex Formula One engineer! At present we are extremely successful with the eMTB, Trekking & Road electric bikes that we already offer, however we have been searching for a while for something that fits alongside our current full sized eBike range, as a stowable bike that can be stored when not in use. This is where the Gocycle fits perfectly (excuse the pun!). The Gocycle G2 also benefits from the fact that you can compact it down and stow it away in confined storage spaces. This is a real benefit over other eBikes, for all those looking to store their lovely cycle, be it in the boat, back of the car, under your desk at work or even under the stairs. Gocycle is the answer! Why we like the Gocycle G2? E-bikeshop took a liking to the neat electric bike after having one on loan for a while and fell in love with the true practicalities of the Gocycle G2. It's so simple to use, you literally just get on and pedal. Everything is worked out beneath you as the electric motor in the front wheel matches perfectly what you are putting into the rear wheel. It means that the power is very balanced and makes it a breeze to cycle around. It's just like riding a regular bike, but you can take your mind away from things like gear changes, power switches etc. and concentrate on what's going on around you. The fact that you can communicate using your mobile phone to control the bike's functions in different ways is really unique! You can read all of the Gocycle G2 features. We expect the Gocycle to be popular among our client base as a nice addition to their existing electric bike collection. We are holding stock of the full Gocycle accessory packs to compliment the eBike perfectly, we offer all sorts of options from commuter packs with mudguards, lights etc. to travel packs with folding pedals and storage / carry cases. Check it out here - Gocycle G2. Expect a full review shortly as we put the Gocycle G2 through its paces. Watch this space!
As you know we are very pro-active in the eBike world, each year we like to do something new to promote the use of eBikes, whilst achieving new records / goals at the same time. Last year you will note we achieved a new eBike world record for the fastest eBike across the Isle of Man TT course, this year is no different as we plan to push the bar one step further. This year's plan is on a slightly longer & larger scale than before as we plan to push the eBikes even further to a possible 20,000km across Europe! We introduce our rider Mr Gary Corbett below, who along with his partner Rachel, will be pushing our Haibike Trekking RX eBikes to the limit over the duration of this new challenge.. Cycling’s Elixir of Youth and the Plan to Set a New World E-Bike Distance Record It’s a scenario all of us are familiar with as we get older … no matter how hard you train and no matter how hard you try, you are no longer able to replicate the physical achievements of your youth. Gary and Rachel Corbett - the E-Bike Cycle Tourists - set off from London in late April in a bid to set a new world record for the longest ever e-bike journey. Sure, the head may be older and wiser, but the body just isn’t up to the physical challenges of 10, 20, 30 or even more years ago. To put it bluntly it is a fact of life we all have to come terms with – ageing sucks. But thanks to new technology there is a solution – in the cycling world at least – that not only helps 40, 50, 60, and 70 year olds cycle as far and as with as much vigour as they did in their youth, but even helps people with health and physical problems ride a bicycle often for the first time in years. The elixir of youth for ageing cyclists and anyone else keen to enjoy the thrill of cycling, is an electric bike – otherwise known as e-bikes or pedelecs – and despite pockets of cynicism and derision from (mostly young) cyclists who see e-bikes as no more than battery powered motorbikes, the fact of the matter is that e-bikes are very quickly becoming the new frontier in the cycling world. As an aside, it would be interesting to be able to peer into a crystal ball to see how many gung-ho 20 and 30-something cyclists of today who ridicule anyone who rides an e-bike actually take to riding one in the future when they themselves start to suffer from aching joints or weight and health problems. Huge Advances in E-Bike Technology Such has been the huge leap in e-bike technology and design over the past 10 or so years that the quality of electric bikes has gone from nothing short of a bad joke to cutting-edge technology in the wake of manufacturing giants such as Bosch, Yamaha, Panasonic, and Shimano taking up the challenge to develop state-of-the-art e-bike electric motors and highly advanced battery systems. With hundreds of bicycle manufacturers now incorporating this new technology into their bicycle designs, millions of people around the world are now reaping the born again benefits of e-bike riding. Included in that ever-growing list of e-bike converts are my wife Rachel and I – from now on known as the E-Bike Cycle Tourists – who would never have entertained the thought of riding an electrically assisted bicycle just a few short years ago. But times and attitudes change and like those millions of people worldwide who have jumped on the e-bike bandwagon, we just love them. To cut a long story short, our transformation from knowing nothing about e-bikes to becoming nothing short of e-bike ambassadors basically goes something like this. A career newspaper journalist, I was made redundant from a leading Australian newspaper company – as have far too many other journos worldwide in this internet obsessed world. What to do? Reinvent myself of course! Now a few short years down the track thanks to the burgeoning organised cycle touring industry, I have written two e-books on the subject and am contracted to a number of organised cycle tour companies to write blogs, feature articles and to generally improve their written website content. And what do you do if your job is to write about cycle tourism – go cycle touring of course! Never one to sit around and do nothing, my “fact finding” tours over the past few years have seen me ride well in excess of 30,000kms completing guided, self-guided, bike and barge and solo long distance cycle tours in Europe, South America, Asia and Australia. But what about Rachel? While she was able to complete some of the shorter guided and bike and barge tours, the longer self-supported tours that require carrying anything up to 25kg of gear on traditional touring bikes were, to put it simply, too physically demanding for her to come along. With the lure of another long distance cycle tour beckoning in 2015, a solution had to be found to the problem that would allow both of us to ride together. The solution? An e-bike! Given that you can use as little or as much electric assist as you want while you peddle on an electric bicycle, they provide the perfect solution for Rachel to be able to effectively iron out the hills and to tame annoying headwinds. With electric bicycles providing the answer to enable us to complete a long distance self-supported cycle tour together, and promote our love of a clean environment at the same time, the planning for an extended cycle tour was taken one giant step further – to set a new world e-bike long distance record. After all, how dull would life be if you didn’t get out of your comfort zone every now and then! And that, in a long winded way, is the story behind the E-Bike Cycle Tourists’ World E-Bike Long Distance Record attempt. Follow us as we try to better the current unofficial world record of 16,047kms – the official Guinness World Records record is a measly 6721kms – over the course of about 12 months of cycling in the United Kingdom, Europe and Scandinavia. It should prove to be an amazing journey! We will be blogging up to and during the new challenge, so please make sure to pop back and follow this exciting journey.
Following the success of last years event we are pleased to announce our annual Haibike Electric Bike Demo Day for 2015. We are excited to show you what 2015 has to offer by taking you for an action packed blast around off road trails and forestry in the South East of England. This years event will be held at Strawberry House in West Sussex. This country house offers the perfect setting for our demo day, across the top of the South Downs, with ample parking, food refreshments on site, expert eBike advice and of course some fantastic scenery along the ride! This year we also giving the opportunity for previous customers who already own one of our eMTB's the chance to come along too! Use the booking form below just the same, but make sure to tick the box to say you are bringing your own bike! Book the first time slot, then if you are feeling ambitious you can always join us on the 2nd or 3rd ride! As one of our guests, you'll also be able to grab a free bite to eat on us too. Perfect! There will be nothing too serious within the route and we will have a mix of abilities so, therefore, don't want anyone to be out of their comfort zone. There will also be some good descents and most importantly some decent climbs. The ride will be led by a qualified cycle instructor, who is also one of our senior technicians, so he will be able to assist you in using the bike during the ride should you have any queries. The demo day will be held at Strawberry House, West Sussex. We will email full directions and details for all those who successfully register a place ahead of the ride. Half way round there will be an opportunity to swap bikes with others so you can try more than one eBike. We will have a mix of the latest Haibike sDuro (Yamaha) & xDuro (Bosch) 2015 electric mountain bikes to hand. Please Note: We will be taking you OFF ROAD, so please bring appropriate clothing, helmet (mandatory) & gloves. Also, spare change of clothes would be good for your travels home. If you require the use of SPD shoes, please feel free to bring your shoes and pedals along and we can fit them prior to the ride. However this may negate your opportunity to swap bikes half way round. Sunday 15th March 2015: THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED!!
This year we will again be at The Bike Show (Excel, London) for 2015. This year is set to be the biggest yet with over 50K visitors and more than 300 brands showing off the latest and greatest in the cycling world. Martin will be attending on both weekend days (14th & 15th February 2015) to offer the very latest advice on electric bikes and to talk anyone through the new ranges on offer for the 2015 line up. We are taking appointments on either of the 2 days for new and existing customers to join Martin from e-bikeshop for a short meeting to discuss the new eBikes available & give the chance to answer all those important technical questions. Please book your time below.. This year we will be focussing on the Raleigh & Haibike 2015 electric bike ranges. Both stands are close by, you can find them at the following stand numbers: Raleigh & Haibike @ Stand LB40-30.
It isn't often a bike manufacturer brings out its own clothing range. But Haibike are true riders and in true rider fashion (excuse the pun!) I am excited to bring you an introduction to the new clothing range from Haibike for 2015. It's a small range but allows rider and bike matched gear. Most of our customers are so proud about their Haibike eBikes, why not wear the kit too! The small range consists of a few rider essentials, the gear is top quality to match the bike products on offer, it all comes in at an affordable price too considering the look and feel of the garments. Haibike All Mountain Shirt This shirt is well designed and offers a rider cut fit. Its breathable and offers full UV protection to the rider. The lightweight, breathable and fast drying material used means you can ride sweat free and it'll dry fast too if you hit a quick rain shower. Built into the front of the Haibike All Mountain Shirt is a half cut zip which offers a small chin guard to save any discomfort whilst out on the trails. To the rear it features a handy zipped pocket too which is tapered to match the unique design of the shirt. Featuring the unique Haibike logo across the front and smaller style logo on the rear this jersey is made from 100% polyester. Haibike All Mountain Shorts Well you can't have the shirt and not the shorts to match! Or mix it up and wear at different times.. These tidy shorts offer full movement whilst at full pelt. The stretchy fabric offers superior comfort whilst being resistant to the saddle and other rubbing areas. It gives a feel of freedom, rather than a tight set of shorts that feel controlling when you need to move around. The All Mountain shorts offer a tough, resistant back panel to make sure they stand up to tough hits in the saddle and the occasional fall! They offer a front zipper for any 'wild ones' while out on the ride with top poppers to ensure they don't come undone unannounced. Haibike All Mountain Rain Jacket The new Haibike Rain Jacket for winter / spring / just about anytime essential in the UK. Made from a lightweight material that means its not heavy to wear and can be rolled up and tucked away neatly ready for any occasion. This new All Mountain jacket is both water & wind resistant, whilst being breathable at the same time, a clever combination of materials means that it does all of this and still comes in at just 185g! It also features fully welded zippers and seams to keep any moisture out. The rain jacket offers a neat little hood with ring pulls each side to pull in tight if required. Front full length zip & velcro cuffs. All in, a nice fitted style jacket that you could even stroll up to the pub in! When can you get your hands on it? We are expecting the new 2015 clothing to land just in time for spring, its actually available to order right now in various sizes through the e-bikeshop site for delivery as soon as it lands here. We expect it to be very popular with new and existing Haibike owners alike
Have you got an older Bosch Classic+ eBike and a newer Active / Performance line eBike? Tired of swapping chargers over or carrying 2 around with you? Well Bosch have come up with an ingenious answer! Finally all those with the 2 different Bosch eBike styles can use one charger for both battery applications. By using the new inexpensive Bosch adaptor you can use your Performance line battery charger to charge both batteries. Simply just plug the new adaptor into your Performance charger and it doubles up as a Classic+ charging unit. This converts all 2014 onwards Bosch battery chargers to work with the 2013 or earlier Bosch eBike batteries. This should go without saying, but it obviously cannot be used in reverse to charge a later Bosch eBike battery using the older style charger. The Bosch adaptors are in stock now & available now to order from e-bikeshop. You can find these on the dedicated Battery Charger Adaptor page.
So many of you may have used the new Bosch Nyon eBike computer by now, some of you may even own a Bosch Nyon equipped eBike. Learn 10 secrets you may not know about the functionality of the latest electric bike computer from Bosch. Some of this you may already know, but some of it is a little hidden within the Bosch Nyon system itself. E-bikeshop gives you a quick guide of these features. We bet you'll learn at least one thing you didn't know before about the new Bosch Nyon system features! 1) Use 'Ambient Light' for screen brightness Bosch have integrated transflective properties into the Nyon head unit's LCD display. If you haven't noticed, look closely directly above the joystick, there is a small light sensor (Highlighted in red circle below). This detects how bright the screen should be, for example if you are indoors, outside & at night time. You can automatically turn this on within the Settings tab on Bosch Nyon here: 2) Customise your ride screens Did you know that once connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth you can customise your ride screens with any preferential ride data you may want on the Nyon's 'Ride Screen'. This includes many features from Speed, Distance right through to feet climbed. Here's a great example: 3) Set the Home Button to a preferred screen You can actually alter what the 'Home Button' (highlighted below) does when pressed. Go into the settings within Nyon & select your preferred screen to navigate to with the use of the 'Home Button': 4) Use Nyon to map distance by battery capacity Why not make use of the Bosch Nyon's GPS receiver. You can actually produce a map of how far you can go depending on your Bosch battery capacity and current usage. This will re-adjust every 15 seconds and is based roughly on the last mile & riding conditions. To find this go into the 'Map & Navigation' Screen, then scroll right into the sub menu and select 'Battery Range'. Example here: 5) Create your own assistance levels Fed up of the pre set 4 modes? - Eco, Tour, Sport & Turbo. Do you like to tinker? Did you know that you can create your own assistance levels? You can customise up to 4 of your own modes, for example you can create different modes for fitness training or particular routes. Custom assistance modes are indicated in yellow as opposed to the normal blue bars as standard: 6) Automatically reset trip values Resetting the previous trip values before every ride can be tedious. Did you know you can set Nyon to automatically reset the last ride metrics every day at midnight? This wont delete all your map and fitness data, but will reset the basics of the 'Ride Screen' like trip distance, average speed & trip time etc. Do this by scrolling down to 'Auto Reset' within the 'My Nyon' tab in the Settings menu: 7) Use Bosch Nyon to determine effective fitness training When you set up the Bosch Nyon system for the first time, it takes certain physical fitness data from you, the rider. It then uses this data to determine your own personal performance profile. Did you know that all the time you are riding, Nyon tracks both navigation and fitness data in the background, even if you are not using the fitness or navigation features. This is then compared to your stored fitness data & displays the effect of your current physical endurance. Whilst riding this effect is displayed as the 'Training Effect'. This will change depending on the level of activity you are performing during the ride. Handy to keep an eye on because it will even tell you if you are Overreaching. The example below shows that we are 'Maintaining Fitness': 8) Use Nyon to predict your overall cost saving You may have noticed in the 'Dashboard' screen, that Bosch Nyon will track savings on CO2 and monetary values against using your car for example. Although a little gimmicky, you can even tell how many tree's you have preserved!. It goes further than this though, rather than just your current ride, did you know that you can see your overall data, since you very first stepped over your new eBike. To do this scroll right on the 'Dashboard' screen into the sub menu, then scroll to display over longer timescales: 9) Its easier to use your phone to create routes Although the Bosch Nyon display and controls are easy to navigate and intuitive, its much easier to use the smart phone app to create destinations and select routes, with a full keyboard. Did you know you can also preset a work address as well as your home address? Once created, choose if you would prefer a Scenic, Fast or Short route, then fire it straight over to your Nyon using bluetooth: 10) See incoming text messages on screen Once you link the Bosch Nyon system to your smartphone via the application. You can be alerted when an incoming text message comes through directly on the Bosch Nyon Display. This means you'll never miss a meeting again! For safety Bosch won't allow you to read the message until you have stopped cycling, it just alerts you: That sums up our top 10 hidden features of the Bosch Nyon system. Hope you enjoyed the read & most of all learnt something. E-bikeshop are fully trained Bosch technicians both in terms of the mechanical side and the software itself. We have been trained by Bosch themselves on multiple training courses throughout the year. Not tried it yet? Book an appointment with us to come as see this latest tech, or view the full range of Bosch Nyon equipped bikes here. Dont forget to stay glued to our blog for more updates, we are adding articles all the time. We have many more articles already live for you to learn more here. Coming Soon: How to use Bosch Nyon Music Player.. N.B: You must have the 'Bosch eBike Connect' application installed on your smartphone to use features 2, 5, 9 & 10 above. Some features require a one off in app purchase.
Earlier this month we visited Haibike UK to undertake some special dealer official training in anticipation of the new Yamaha powered sDuro electric bikes in the 2015 Haibike eBike range. We strive to exceed in the knowledge and aftersales that we can offer on the eBikes that we sell. So its very important for us to be certified by the manufacturers Yamaha & Haibike themselves. Having visited essential training courses in the past we were extremely excited to get the low down on the new Yamaha eBike system. Although we have already had the Yamaha eBike system in our workshops to test the product and ensure that we can strip down, support & offer the correct spares, just in case they are required further down the line. It was great to cover any issues that we had not previously come across and how to address them correctly. The course started out understanding the product range of new Haibike sDuro eBikes for 2015. We then studied the individual components of the Yamaha electric bike system in detail. Including items like the battery, display, controls, motor & charger.
So with the new Bosch Nyon system now on our shelves for 2015, a lot of customers are asking if the new Bosch Nyon system can be retro fitted to their existing electric bike? E-bikeshop explains.. We have been testing the new Bosch Nyon satellite navigation advanced display for some time at e-bikeshop.co.uk. Its certainly a revelation in the eBike world, with features like smart phone integration, fitness tracker & sat nav mapping. We have the full article of Nyon features here. Many have been asking if this system can be retro fitted to their existing Bosch eBike? Well today we reveal all, as we manage to reverse fit the custom head unit onto a Haibike that comes as standard with the Bosch Performance Intuvia controls. So it can be done with some Bosch experience! Does Nyon work on all Bosch eBikes? Yes: Nyon will now work with both Active and Performance Line eBikes from 2014 onwards. You can tell what Bosch motor you have by checking the model year first. Most 2014 bikes come fitted with the later Bosch 250w motor. Nyon is not currently compatible with S Pedelec 350w Motor versions. How did we upgrade to Nyon? Firstly we need a 'donor' Bosch electric bike, to perform the upgrade on, we chose the Haibike NDURO PRO 2014 model that comes equipped with the Bosch Intuvia display as standard. Then, the easy bit, we fit a new Nyon head unit display and control buttons by taking off the old controls and installing the new control buttons with the little navigation thumb control on board and Nyon LCD display. Once fitted when you turn the Nyon head unit on; the Bosch system will immediately flash up with an error code. Error 414: 'This eBike is not equipped for the use of Nyon". You cannot operate any of the functions when the system is in this state. Now the difficult bit, we connect to our in house Bosch diagnostics computer and fool the diagnostics into thinking the electric bike comes as standard with Nyon. We can't go into too much detail here but it involves many software remaps to ascertain the correct functionality & container file. The photo above shows the programming in progress once we have the correct software map in place. Once done we can unplug the system, re start it & Voila! We have a working Nyon system on our 2014 Haibike. We have tested this and all functions can be used as new. We can also save the old container file in case you ever want to go back to the original Intuvia display. We can flash the original software back onto the eBike without any problem. When is Nyon available to upgrade? At present Bosch are not supplying the parts separately for users to upgrade their Intuvia displays. The Nyon head unit and control buttons are only available on a warranty 'like for like' replacement to support Nyon users at present if they damage their original controls. We are told by Bosch that this should be possible to purchase separately later in the year. http://youtu.be/jk9pnOmjLqg We will be allowing our EXISTING CUSTOMERS ONLY the option for us to upgrade their current Bosch Performance system Intuvia Display to the Nyon LCD & Controls within our Bosch workshops, by our Technicians. As usual we are not offering this service to anyone who has not purchased their bike from us. For more information why we only serve our customers, please read in the F.A.Q page here. UPDATE: Nyon can now be upgraded for our existing customers. You can upgrade the kit yourself by ordering the complete Nyon display system here. It is also possible to upgrade when ordering new bikes for a reduced cost by selecting this as an option on the bike pages.
Our Lapierre Overvolt FS 900 2015 electric bike was reviewed by stuff Magazine this month. Pretty pleased to see the eMTB in such an iconic gents gadget magazine. 4/5 Stars.. Not bad considering these guys are 'indoor boys'. Stuff Magazine Issue: November 2014 We at e-bikeshop.co.uk are the UK's exclusive Lapierre eBike dealer. As a UK Bosch Service Center & Lapierre Authorised dealer we are able to support you and your eMTB for the long term not just at point of sale. You can see the full range of 2015 Lapierre Electric Mountain Bikes Here. Or download a PDF of this review in better quality.
We check out the brand new Haibike Enduro Bikes set for the 2015 line up. Following the success of the PRO & RX 2014 models we expect these to be just as popular with some all new features!.. Haibike NDURO Overview The new 2015 Haibike Enduro electric bike range is perfect for those looking for a true 180mm travel eMTB. They are rigged up with bullet proof components and are built for harder hitting riders looking for Bosch assisted Enduro / DH / Trail Center eBike. Forget the uplifts, just ride back to the top. This way you don't need to book in advance, just turn up on the day, pull your Haibike out and go! No more uplifts = More Ride Time = More fun.. Lets Go! One of the biggest changes for the 2015 Haibike NDURO bikes is the integration of the new Bosch Nyon eBike system where you track your ride, navigate using GPS, track fitness & even connect to your smart phone for ultimate rider integration. More can be read about the Nyon system here. Or check out the video below. Lets take a first look at the 2 models on offer - Haibike xDuro NDURO Pro 2015 Brief Overview: The NDURO PRO is the top of the range Enduro eMTB. It features an amzing spec from the new Sram XX1 11 Speed Drivetrain, Fox 38 Talas 180mm front forks together with matching Kashima coated rear Fox CTD X Rear shock, to the brand new Sram Guide RSC dual piston disk brakes. Even the wheels on this beast are Mavic's top end Crossmax Enduro wheels with a Cane Creek Angleset and Thompson finishing kit. Price: £5999 Wheel Size: 26" Sizes: Small, Medium, Large & X Large Haibike xDuro NDURO PRO 2015 Full Specification Haibike xDuro NDURO RX 2015 Brief Overview: The NDURO RX is the younger brother to the PRO, so it shares the same 180mm chassis, but is a little easier on the pocket with a different components spec. The RX features a 10 speed Shimano XT groupset with SLX disc brakes. We still user the Fox Talas 36 forks and Fox CTD rear shock without the Kashima coating. We also move onto a DT Swiss 26" wheel set and as with the PRO a KS dropper seatpost Price: £4599 Wheel Size: 26" Sizes: Small, Medium, Large & X Large Haibike xDuro NDURO RX 2015 Full Specification Bosch Nyon Overview video - What do we think? The new range of NDURO bikes is set to be popular as it was last year. Its actually the only proper 180mm travel specc'd eMTB available on the market today, so this combined with the bulletproof Bosch Performance system and the proven Haibike German build make it a wise choice for any aggressive mountain biker looking to ride longer, harder & faster. We like the fact that the new models have the Bosch Nyon system, this really does transform the ride and it's always nice to have the latest tech eh? It's really trick to have on a bike and makes it much easier to go out all day with some guidance and being able to log everything without relying on your mobile phone to do the work. We think the PRO will always be the more popular option. Yes, it is £1400 more but if you were to get the RX and bung the kit of the PRO on at a later date you'd be looking at more like £2-3K to make the upgrades. That said the RX is a little easier on the pocket for those looking for a reliable, German-built, crank drive eMTB.
Here we take a sneak peak at the best Bosch eBike money can buy. Say hello to the brand new Haibike Full Carbon ULTIMATE to enter the Haibike electric bike range for 2015. e-bikeshop.co.uk visited Haibike in Germany a few weeks back and got to check out the Haibike Full Carbon Ultimate first hand. Heres an overview of this amazing bike.. The Haibike Full Carbon Ultimate is the worlds first full carbon Bosch crank drive electric bike. Although in prototype so we have no confirmed weight as of yet, it should also be the worlds lightest full suspension electric Bosch driven eBike. This bike is built on a combination of sheer beauty and Haibikes ability to engineer the frame work perfectly to integrate the Bosch motor unit within this super lightweight carbon chassis. It simply is the best eBike money can buy. Its almost as if the designers sat down at Haibike and said; Right lets built the worlds Ultimate electric bike, and actually name it the - ULTIMATE! All of the components have been chosen with super light weight in mind to match the carbon frame. Haibike compliment this base with carbon wheels, handlebars, seat post, saddle & even carbon cranks! Haibike have opted for one of the worlds lightest suspension forks. The RockShox SID XX World Cup forks are 120mm travel & feature a fully air adjustable setup for each riders preference and of course the new XLoc lockout system for conserving energy whilst climbing. The Haibike Full Carbon Ultimate's rear shock is matched with a super light RockShox Monarch XX air adjustable shock. Close up photo of the Haibike Full Carbon Prototype set for production in spring 2015. Not only does this FullCarbon bike feature the very best and lightest components, but it also integrates the brand spanking new Shimano XTR Di2 gear system. This whole gear setup is electronic, the advantages of this are its all integrated within the ultimate frame and fits perfectly with the Bosch system. It also means no cable flex, minimal adjustment and silky smooth shifting. This 11 speed setup uses a 11-40t rear cassette for a truly incredible gear range to use along with the Bosch Performance motor. The wheels on this beast are also full carbon, they are hand made by Bike Ahead in a 650B format to ensure fast rolling speeds and easy maneuverability combined, super light, super strong & super looks tick all the boxes for these lovely wheels. To grip these rollers to the floor Haibike have opted for Schwalbe's Thunder Burt German made tyre. These rubbers are very fast rolling but give a decent grip across varied conditions. Yet again they are one of the lightest tyres Schwalbe produce. Another close up of the FullCarbon Ultimate prototype here. Everywhere you look is carbon, carbon carbon! To slow this incredible machine down we have, Magura MT 8 hydraulic disc brakes with carbon composite levers. Again german made, these stoppers are maintenance free and offer superior amounts of stopping power through their large piston design. The whole approach to how this electric bike is designed is very sleek indeed. From the way the battery integrates into the frame, to the logos stretching across it. It just feels right! To top off this huge spec Haibike have fitted the FullCarbon ULTIMATE with the very latest Bosch Performance drive system, combined with the latest Bosch Nyon head unit to bring so many new features to this top end electric bike. With Nyon you can use features like, Satellite Navigation, Bluetooth connectivity with your smartphone, fitness tracking & more. Read more about Bosch Nyon here. What do we think? This incredible machine is quite possibly the most beautiful bike going. The sheer design and thought put into this makes it something very special indeed. From the first time we saw this in Germany we simply fell in love with the ULTIMATE eBike - Does this sound crazy?! We love the integration of this bike, everything from the gearing to the actual drive becomes integrated within the frame to create an all in one bike that you can of course also link your computer and smartphone too. This bike will be available in Spring 2015. Haibike have already told us its on a first come first served basis, with orders already in @ e-bikeshop.co.uk, be one of the few to grab this awesome exclusive machine. You can preorder, view pricing, full specification & pictures here - Haibike FullCarbon Ultimate 2015
We announce the new Raleigh Captus electric bike today to compliment the Raleigh eBike range for 2015. This Bosch powered electric bike is the younger brother to the Raleigh Motus already available. Why Raleigh Captus? The Raleigh Captus will follow the Motus into the 2015 season at a lower price point and a specification to match. Whilst the Motus retails at £2000 the Captus will come in at just £1750 to offer a more budget friendly eBike into the range without breaking the bank. As with the Motus the Raleigh Captus will be available in both Low Step & Cross Bar variants. This bodes well as a 'his & hers' or the low step unisex version is suitable for those looking for easy manoeuvrability. What is the Raleigh Captus designed for? The Captus is a hybrid style, trekking bike. Its suitable for road riding with larger 700c fast rolling wheels. This electric bike can also be used on light cycle paths, bridleways and canal paths etc. This style of bike is popular with commuters and leisure riders alike, due to its versatility, its not just restricted to the road which means darting across that field on the way to work or riding along the river side becomes a viable option. What do you get on the 2015 Captus? It comes pre equipped with all those essentials - Mudguards, Prop Stand, Comfy Saddle, Adjustable Stem, Semi Wrap Back Handlebars & a pannier rack on the low step version. The Raleigh Captus comes with the latest Bosch Active line system to offer the latest technology for maximum range, reliability and usability. You can read more about the Bosch system here. Raleigh Captus Components out the box? The components on the Raleigh Captus are well thought out with a derailleur gear and light weight V Brakes. The Captus benefits from 700c alloy double wall rims for strength and a corrosion free finish. The tyres on this model are a hybrid tyre suitable for both road and light of road and have a puncture resistant lining within them. Adding to a comfortable ride is an adjustable stem, with slight wrap back bars. These handlebars give a nice natural position whilst riding and offer dual zone comfort rubber grips. The saddle is comfortable out the box and we have a suspension fork on the front to take the shock out of the road. The suspension forks are low travel and designed just to take the edge off the terrain. The user can also lock them out whilst riding up hill to conserve energy. What's the Verdict? On first impressions the Raleigh Captus is finished in a lovely Satin finish. Its not completely matte and not glossy, so it looks rather more expensive than the price tag it possesses, but is also easy to clean. Those looking for a slightly better specc'd bike should check out the Captus's older brother - The Motus. But the 2015 Captus offers an affordable way onto a Bosch crank drive eBike without breaking the bank. For just a little more you can be in possession of a lightweight Bosch equipped trekking bike over any hub drive eBike, offering more durability and a reliable well respected system. When can I get one? We are expecting first stock of the Captus in January 2015. As the Motus has proved twice already, it's sure to sell out ahead of arriving. Please find more information, pictures, reviews & full specification on each model preview here: Raleigh Captus Low Step 2015 & Raleigh Captus Cross Bar 2015