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
This year some of the e-bikeshop team will be available to meet at The Cycle Show 2014 @ Birmingham NEC. On the Sunday (28/09/2014) we will be taking bookings in advance for our new or existing customers to talk through the electric bike range and show what 2015 has to offer. This years cycle show is set to be the biggest yet with the expansion into another hall and more exhibitors than ever showing off what's hot for 2015! We will obviously be focussing on the eBikes. We will be happy to work through the Haibike, Raleigh & Moustache 2015 electric bike ranges. Some of which will also be available to demo on the electric bike test track. Brand Stands - Haibike D29 Moustache K200 Raleigh D41 I can be called on the Sunday on this number in the event of any issues - 01252 279 279 All appointments are on a one-to-one basis so spaces are limited throughout the day. Please book below and we will return via email to confirm your appointment time - Appointment form now expired.
Here's a quick first look over the brand new All Mountain range from Haibike for 2015. The xDuro AllMtn range has been expanded for 2015 to include 3 models of different specification. Haibike All Mountain Overview The Haibike xDuro all mountain bikes have been one of our most popular ranges of eMTB's in the last few years. The fact that the bike is not too small or too big a travel, makes it a bit of an all rounder for All Mountain & Trail riders alike. The suspension on each model is also very adjustable, so this makes the bike pretty versatile both on and off road. The air pressures can be set up by us for the riders weight to ensure a spot on riding experience tailored to each individual. The Haibike xDuro AllMtn range for 2015 all feature the Bosch Performance drive system and a Bosch 400Wh battery so riding all day is possible with this bigger capacity battery pack. Below we'll give you a brief overview of each Haibike AllMtn eMTB for 2015 - Haibike xDuro AllMtn Pro 2015 Brief Overview: The top of the range AllMtn bike, set up with top spec components, from the excellent Crank Brothers wheel set to the Sram 11 Speed Drivetrain, the AllMtn Pro is the ultimate package. This model is equipped with the Bosch Performance drive and the brand new Nyon multifunctional LCD display. Price: £5499 Wheel Size: 27.5″ (650B) Sizes: 40, 44, 48 & 52cm Frames Haibike xDuro AllMtn PRO 2015 Full Specification Haibike xDuro AllMtn RX 2015 Brief Overview: The AllMtn RX is based on the same chassis as the above, still with 150mm Fox suspension, but this time with a 10 speed Shimano XT drivetrain and XT hydraulic disc brakes. The AllMtn RX comes equipped with the same Bosch Performance system and the Nyon multifunctional display. A well equipped bike without the extras of the PRO. Price: £4399 Wheel Size: 27.5″ (650B) Sizes: 40, 44, 48 & 52cm Frames Haibike xDuro AllMtn RX 2015 Full Specification Haibike xDuro AllMtn RC 2015 Brief Overview: The AllMtn RC is the entry level All Mountain bike within the Haibike xDuro range. Again based on the same travel and chassis as its 2 bigger brothers. However this is a more budget friendly option for a good all round AMT bike. Still equipped with the Bosch Performance system, we lose the Nyon display and offer a lower grade of components. A good all round All Mountain bike without breaking the bank. Price: £3699 Wheel Size: 27.5″ (650B) Sizes: 40, 44, 48 & 52cm Frames Haibike xDuro AllMtn RC 2015 Full Specification Bosch Nyon Overview video - What do we think? The Haibike xDuro all mountain eBikes have always been our most popular range of bikes. This is set to continue through 2015 with the larger range and wider price points. We love the AMT PRO, mainly because of the 11 speed drivetrain, new twin piston brakes and of course not forgetting those super sexy Crank Brothers twin spoked wheels. All the AMT bikes are built on Haibike's German built frame which is not only super agile but flows very well with the componentry selected. We like the internal cable routing, it keeps the bikes looking sleek and fresh in their clutter free appearance. It also reduces the risk of any snags whilst out on the trail. The Nyon display is a great on the top 2 bikes in the range offering a complete all in one system for exploring the great outdoors. The dropper post is also a handy addition on these models too, for ultimate adjustability whilst riding. View the full range / specifications / availability here - Haibike xDuro All Mountain Bike Range 2015
You may have seen our recent articles supporting Mat Dibb to set a new electric bike world record on the IOM... Well last weekend Mat set off to attempt the fastest man round the Isle of Man TT mountain bike course. Mat, who suffers from chronic kidney disease, will soon require a transplant. Mat came up with the idea of riding the Isle of Man TT mountain bike course on an electric bike to raise money for South West Thames Kidney Fund & also set a new world record at the same time! You can read the opening article here. The original record was set by Conor Cummins. Conor completed the course in 2 hours 41 minutes. This included stopping along the way for a cup of tea at his mums house. Something that Mat replicated on the new record challenge. On the 14th September 2014 Mat set off to the Isle of Man, with his support team & electric bike with a goal to become a new Guinness World Record Holder. We are pleased to announce that Mat completed the course in a staggeringly low time of 1 hour 28 minutes. That smashes the previous record by over an hour!.. Very impressed! Here Mat is getting ready and set up to start the World Record Challenge, last few preps, GoPro being mounted ready. Calm before the storm. Setting off the start line in full anticipation of setting the new Electric Bike World Record! Mat looking rather serious in mid flow here, full attack position, overtaking the boys in Lycra! Mat crosses the line in record breaking time! Looking rather exhausted, the first thing to greet him is his son jumping for a big hug, one proud son right there. The official Guinness World Record lap time now set of 1 Hour 28 minutes & 37 seconds. A rather happy looking Mat as reality sets in that he's set a new World Record on an Electric Bike So there we have it - The fastest man round the Isle of Man TT Mountain Bike Course on an electric bike. Mat completed the course on the Bosch powered Moustache Dimanche electric road bike provided by e-bikeshop. Mat told us what he thought about the bike after setting the world record - "The Moustache Dimanche never missed a beat and without question played a fundamental part in achieving my world record. It's a real wolf in sheep's clothing (a racing sheep!)." We are privileged to have helped Mat complete his challenge, Mat said - "It was the outstanding support from e-bikeshop, and the opportunity to discuss technical requirements in finite detail with Martin Brown that brought this world record within reach. The rest was down to me on the day." Mat actually tracked his route on Strava. This showed just how tough the course was. He travelled a distance of 38.2miles in total covering over 2800 ft of elevation throughout. The toughest part was the last climb at over 1300 ft of climbing. Of which he got to race back down the other side on this fast electric road bike! Lets hope the locals don't come chasing as Mat sets 32 new unbeatable king of the mountains during the event! Oooops! Building up to the event Mat has raised over £1432 with donations still flowing in. Please help Mat to reach his target of £2k raised for South West Kidney Fund. Don't forget although the event is over you can still show support on the official event facebook page here.
We are very proud to announce the new 2015 collection of Electric Mountain bikes from Lapierre. The Overvolt range was popular in 2014, however 2 new models to offer a wider price range have been revealed! 2015 Overvolts just got a whole load better! Exclusively Available @ e-bikeshop.co.uk Why Lapierre Overvolt eMTB's? Lapierre have been at the forefront of both Road & Mountain Biking for several years now. The bikes are still handbuilt over in Dijon, France. This offers a great cross over brand for regular mountain bike enthusiasts to move across to electric mountain biking with a well respected brand that has previously been voted 'Bike of the Year'! Lapierre are very lucky to have Nico Vouilloz (10 times MTB World Champion) on board to refine the eBikes in respect of components build and frame geometry to offer the perfect balance of trail / all mountain eBike to ride what your doing already, just longer, harder & faster. Lets GO! Lets take a look at what 2015 has to offer in the Lapierre Overvolt Range - Lapierre Overvolt FS 900 2015 Brief Overview: This is the top of the range model within the Overvolt eMTB range. The FS 900 features a full Shimano XT gear system and hydraulic disc brakes. Built on a 140mm chassis, using the latest RockShox Revelation forks up front & Lapierre's own rear shock. All powered by the latest Bosch Performance system. Price: £3499 Wheel Size: 27.5″ (650B) Sizes: 39, 45 & 51cm Frames Lapierre Overvolt FS 900 2015 Full Specification Lapierre Overvolt FS 500 2015 Brief Overview: This is the younger brother to the FS 900, built on the same Overvolt full suspension chassis and with 140mm travel. The Overvolt FS 500 comes with more budget friendly components and uses the more subtle Bosch Active line electric system. A sub £3K all mountain / trail electric mountain bike. Price: £2999 Wheel Size: 27.5″ (650B) Sizes: 39, 45 & 51cm Frames Lapierre Overvolt FS 500 2015 Full Specification Lapierre Overvolt HT 900 2015 Brief Overview: The Overvolt HT 900 is the top end hardtail mountain bike within the 2015 Overvolt range. It features a full Shimano XT / SLX drivetrain and Deore hydraulic disc brakes. Latest RockShox Reba RL 120mm travel forks with lockout and of course the top end Bosch Performance drive system. Price: £2899 Wheel Size: 27.5″ (650B) Sizes: 39, 45 & 51cm Frames Lapierre Overvolt HT 900 2015 Full Specification Lapierre Overvolt HT 500 2015 Brief Overview: Just like the full suspension models the 500 is based on the same hardtail 120mm chassis as its older brother the HT 500 but offers a budget friendly package with the Bosch Active system. This one offers a full Shimano Deore drivetrain and the RockShox XC32 forks up front. Price: £2499 Wheel Size: 27.5″ (650B) Sizes: 39, 45 & 51cm Frames Lapierre Overvolt HT 500 2015 Full Specification Teaser Overvolt eMTB video - What do we think? As with 2014, the 2015 Overvolt range is set to be popular with avid mountain bikers and 'newbie's' alike. Lapierre have done a fantastic job of spec'ing these eBikes and bringing them in on the price points set out. In particular the Bosch Performance line models will be popular but its nice to be able to also offer a budget based build of each full suspension and hardtail model for 2015. We are very proud to be the UK's exclusive Lapierre dealer, we can offer the eBike with full piece of mind from our Bosch equipped workshops and technicians. The 2015 models are available to pre order now, with the first drop due with us early October 14. View the full range / specifications here - Lapierre Electric Mountain Bike Range 2015