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FreeGo Spare Parts? We Have You Covered!

As some may know the European Union has imposed hefty tariffs on Chinese e-bike makers. In some cases the duty on bikes is close to 80%. This has already had a big impact with the UK e-bike brand FreeGo going into liquidation in January. For FreeGo customers that might be a worry in terms of sourcing replacement parts and advice from the experts... Fear not! E-Bikes Direct have you covered.

A very Juicy e-Bike!

Juicy by name, Juicy by nature. The British electric bike company based in the southern Peak District, not far from Stoke on Trent! Another great, pure British brand of e-Bikes that should really appeal to people who dont want to empty the entirety of their bank balance into a German CEO’s wallet, someone who instead wants to support British industry!

Electric Bikes for sale...

New to e-bikes? Want to spend a little less initially to see how you get on, and perhaps more when convinced of using one? Perhaps you’re the sort who never pays the ticket price and always likes to squeeze people like us for a good deal? These and many other reasons are why you are after an electric bike for sale.

How to ride an E-Bike as opposed to a traditional.

Having parted with a decent sum of cash on an electric bike, you will soon find that riding one is very different to a traditional bicycle. Here we will discuss how to ride an electric bike to maximise its effectiveness on the road or trail.

E-Bikes Direct Stock Westhill Electric Bikes

Westhill are an upstart UK electric bike company that we at E-Bikes Direct are proud to support. Check out what's what, and what all the fuss is about.

Electric Bikes - How exactly do they work?

Electric bikes in the EU and UK are pedal bikes with power assist motors that give you assistance as you pedal. They differ from electric motorbikes as you are the primary source of power. Reading this article on how an electric bike works, you should get an idea of how to use it.

MERIDA a high quality and beautiful ride

There is a city called Merida in Yucatan, Mexico. Wrong Merida I’m afraid - this is a Taiwanese company whose three syllables - Me, Ri, and Da roughly show in Hoklo Chinese, “beautiful and high-quality products enabling anyone to reach her or his destination as pleasantly as possible.”

Electric Bikes - Which is best for you?

Who you are may dictate which electric bike to choose...The majority of our customers are older people who want an e-bike to get fitter, get about town, and perhaps go riding with younger members of their family. Many of them use them instead of their cars. Whatever your reasoning for wanting an e-Bike or what you plan on using it for, we have you covered.

LaPierre - how it's done the Francophone way...

France is arguably the centre of the cycling universe. Their very culture celebrates individual feats even when part of a team. The country has moved far beyond the stereotype of the onion seller touring the UK on his rusted old pedal bike, and so has its cycling machines.. We introduce LaPierre

CRUSSIS A pure entry level ebike brand

According to Crussis, “It all started in 2012, when we decided to prepare our first collection of electric wheels and to enter as a new brand on the Czech market. We succeeded in doing this and, under our own CRUSSIS brand, we first introduced our electric bike at the FOR BIKES trade fair in March 2013…” and the rest is history.

CUBE ebikes go live with E-Bikes Direct

Here at E-Bikes Direct we proudly announce we’re selling the new line of CUBE e-bikes. Founded in 1993, this Waldershof, Germany cycling manufacturers have seen sales growth regularly topping 10% a year and are now one of the biggest independent ebike makers in Europe and aren't sowing signs of slowing down!

Electric bikes - insurance, speed and licensing

When considering buying an electric bike, people have a lot of questions. In this article we will try to answer the following three questions:

MAMILS - Winter Time is e-MTB Time

So, you’re a Middle Aged Man in Lycra (MAMIL) and proud of it. You’re fighting fit (or getting there) and want to keep up the training intensity as you go into the winter months. You may have spent the sort of cash your partner cursed at so are financially committed to getting your blood pressure, BMI and joie de vivre back. Problem: the gales, rain and ice of winter is coming and that really isn’t fun on your road bike, no matter how streamlined your 100km weekends may have made you over summer… We do however have the solution in the form of a Haibike!

Electric Bikes as Effective as Traditional Bikes

New research from Switzerland suggests that riding an electric bike to cycle to work every day is as effective at tackling obesity as traditional bike riding. For those traditional riders out there, there's other evidence that e-bikes really aren't cheater bikes too.

Haibike 2018 Sale What Does All The Jargon Mean

Coming toward the end of the summer season for electric mountain biking, here at E-Bikes Direct we have a number of Haibike electric bikes on sale. Other than the price you will probably want to know a bit more about what the different Haibike jargon means..

How to Care for Your Electric Bike

Dust and grime not only makes your investment look dirty, it can also compromise performance. Thankfully, all you need to keep the bike looking as good as new is to get a cloth, and use some elbow grease to wipe your electric bike clean.

Keep your electric bike safe with a good lock

At Electric Bikes Direct you could spend a lot of money on an e-bike, but once you spend the money you will want to keep it safe. In this article we will show you some ideas around keeping the bike once you've bought it!

Couples Cycling Together Increased Motivation

We have observed a peculiar phenomenon - couples buy near identical bikes to go riding together. Doing some digging we have found a lot of neurobiological evidence to show why this might be the case - cycling together can give a boost to the love hormone oxytocin.

Why a Folding E-Bike May Be The Right Choice

Not all of us have double garages to keep our boats, cars and bikes in. Space is often a premium, yet people's transport needs dont change. You need to get to work. You need to get about town and to see friends. Let's look at why you may need a foldable electric bike.

Machines & gadgets that caused a stir at Eurobike

E-Bikes Direct were at the Eurobike show in Friedrichshafen, Germany this week and boy were we impressed at what we saw! Reflecting the growth of the electric bike market there were electric bikes exhibited in every hall with massive sections devoted to the machines that we love.

A beginners guide to buying an e-bike

Last week the E-Bikes Direct blog looked at many of the reasons that people go to electric bikes. This week we will go a bit more technical and look at how to choose the right e-bike for you.

Why Should I Buy An E-Bike

There are dozens of reasons you should consider getting an electric bike. In this article, we will look at the different reasons for going electric.

Why Electric Bikes Are So Much Greener Than E-Cars

Last week we published a story on why we want an electric bike subsidy. This got people talking and there were a few comments on Facebook that we could not answer in just a few short words.

Whats Better a Greenedge CS2 or a Gtech Ebike

Here at E-Bikes Direct we have a machine that is probably a better buy than the Gtech ebike – the Greenedge CS2 Electric Bike. Let’s compare them.

Growing calls for UK electric bike subsidies

You can have a grant of up to £5000 toward an electric car in the UK, so why not electric bikes?

E-Bikes for Weekend MTB Trails

Electric bikes arent just for boring things like going to work! They are very good for getting out on the road and for mountain bike trails to enjoy cycling to the max.

Commuting, electric bikes get you out the car

Electric bikes take the sweat out of commuting, which can be very good even for the non-cyclist who doesn’t have to put up with your fragrance.

Win a GreenEdge CS2 Electric Bike

Win a GreenEdge CS2 Electric Mountain Bike. Visit the UK Summer Motorhome and Caravan Show, 8-10 June, 2018, and be in with the chance to win a GreenEdge CS2 Electric Bike

Electric Bikes Hub vs Crank Motor

Whats the difference between hub motors and crank motors on electric bikes?

Electric Bikes and older riders

Electric bikes are very popular among older people. Around 40% of our customers at E-bikes Direct are over 50 years old. You won’t find such a large number of people from that group buying traditional bikes. What’s the draw to e-bikes by older folk?

Dumped On By An Anti-Dumping Investigation

E-Bikes Direct and our fellow low cost electric bike sales companies are being dumped on from a great height. In 2017 a group of European electric bike manufacturers complained to the European Commission that Chinese companies are flooding the market with subsidised e-bikes and components and they say this is injuring their business.

WIN a Brand New Apple iPad

Celebrate the launch of our NEW E-Bikes Direct website by getting the chance to WIN a Brand New Apple iPad

E-Bikes max out with BDS Pro rider Riley Jenner

E-Bikes max out the power ratings in test with traditional mountain bikes.

Save money all round with an e-bike

Although the widely anticipated fuel duty increase did not materialise in the recent Chancellors Budget, the latest rise in insurance premium tax and another 0.5% increase on top of the 3% increase announced last November will mean that the cost of running a car or motorcycle continues to rise.