ElectroBike - Mk2 & Mk3

We have designed these bikes using our knowledge of pedal folding bikes, which we have designed & sold for a number of years. We are the sole importers of the Electrobike Mk2 and Mk3 so you buy direct from us for the best price. Both of these models are our compact 20" wheel bikes, for a full size 26" model check out our Electrobike+ It has a very simple twist grip throttle with a push button switch that allows you to switch between either pedal power or throttle power. We recommend the use of the throttle as no power is used until this is opened. This means you can ride the flat roads and down hills as an ordinary cycle and only use power when the going gets harder on the slopes or hills. The bike is powerful enough to start from standing on throttle alone but we recommend pedalling a bit to help generate the high torque required to get moving. Our customers tell us the range of the Mk2 is nearly 40 miles in throttle mode rather that the 20 miles when on pedal assist. The 36V Mk3 offers a 50% increase on this for those who need a longer range. The bikes are a great way to get gentle exercise without ever pushing yourself too much and as you get fitter you use the throttle less and less. Both bikes have a soft start motor, and we have improved the throttle power by 20% over last years Mk1 model. The Mk2 now has a 200W motor, and the Mk3 has a beefy 250W motor (the largest permitted under current EEC regulations) We have fitted front forks, double vee brakes and both now have a Lithium battery fitted with power indicator. The bike is fully weather proof and electrics are sealed, however high pressure washing isn't advised. The bike has an aluminium frame for weight reduction and steel suspension forks for strength. It has a quick release battery system so when you load the bike you only lift the 18.5 kilos not the 21 when the bike is complete. Combined with the speedy folding/unfolding mechanism this makes the bike extremely easy to transport. The battery is fitted with a key lock to prevent unauthorised removal. Both models have a full 6 speed Shimano gear system with a left hand grip shifter so you have all the normal gears as well as electric power. The bike feels light when riding and feels no different from a standard pedal type folder as the high quality brushless motor has no resistance when going forward.
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Model Number - Electrobike Mk2 & Mk3 Rider Size - Small - Large Wheel Size - 20" Alloy rims Gear System - 6-speed Twist Grip Frame - Aluminum Alloy Brakes - Front - Heavy duty Vee Rear - Vee Brake Mudguards - Folding Handlebars - Folding Pedals - Battery - Lithium 24V(Mk2) / 36V(Mk3) Charge time - Approx. 4 hours from flat Drive - Pedal or twist grip throttle assisted electric

Range - 30-35km(Mk2) / 45-50km(Mk3) on pedal assistance 60-70km(Mk2) / 90-100km(Mk3) on twist grip throttle (depending on usage) Top Speed - Approx 15mph Motor - 200W(Mk2) / 250W(Mk3) Brushless Rear Carrier - Quick release saddle - Quick release frame - Quick release handlebars - Total Weight - 18.5 Kg + 2.5Kg Battery Folded Size - 850mm x 410mm x 800mm Saddle Height - 750mm - 980mm Handlebar Height - 1100mm Wheelbase (between spindles) - 1070mm

The battery on either bike is Lithium which has no memory. This means you do not have to discharge it fully before recharging as you do with lead acid or ni-cad batteries. Each time you return from your ride you can just top up the charge. There is an indicator on the battery so you know how much power you have left to use. Charging time from flat is approx 4 hours but after your ride normally much less than half that is required. The battery will take approx 1000 complete recharges so can last for up to 20000 miles cycling! If you are used to motor homing, caravanning or canal boating you may charge the battery through an inverter which should be 300 watts or larger. We think our replacement battery prices are also some of the best prices in the country. Can electric bikes pull you up a hill on battery power alone ? We're afraid the answer is no. None of the road legal electric bikes will do this as the power output of the motor is strictly governed by E.E.C. regulations. Also the electrical power must legally cut out at over 15mph. If you are on pedal assist mode the power must also cut out when you stop pedaling. The bike must also have the capability to be pedal assisted which is why the electric scooters without pedals are illegal. When these regulations are met no tax, insurance, MOT or license is required. When you reach the slopes and hills the bike with the power on only requires gentle pedal assistance to climb them. All normal slopes and hills then feel like you are still riding on the flat. They will not climb Ben Nevis slopes but they will surprise you as to what they will climb. The Electrobike puts all the fun back into cycling without any downside. Many of our customers are seniors who see this type of exercise as an ideal way to keep all the joints mobile or to strengthen arthritic or poorly knees and help cut down the exercise needed when suffering from angina or bad hips. Are they are lazy persons bike? Well we do not think so. All of our customers want to do some exercise but none of them want to push themselves too hard. Having power to use when needed gives you confidence to have a go because you the know if the knee starts to hurt put the power on and it takes the pressure off. Ease yourself back into cycling and have all the fun and benefits without worrying about damaging yourself in the process. The bikes will happily take 18 Stone but if bought in pairs the lighter persons bike is always faster! The bike has a 12 month no quibble warranty (excluding punctures). If you live a long way from our base and you had a warranty problem that required the bike to be returned to us the maximum expense you would have in your one year warranty period would be £15 to send the bike back to us without battery or about £10 to send the battery. We will then fix and send back to you no charge. We are excellent mechanics having previously run a speedway motorcycle shop for 13 years and a large village garage for 10 years. We still have the same staff after all these years and we have never found anything we cannot fix or some solution to a customers problem. We attend shows all year round (see our show list) and would invite you to come and see our products (most outdoor shows you can try them out and ride them). Pictures are one thing, trying it out and seeing for yourself is another. We also are mentioned many times in motor home blogs and the letters are very complimentary and our E Bay feedback is still brilliant since 2003. You may visit our home base Nr Coventry Mon & Weds 9am to 4pm by appointment to also try out our bikes and our mechanics will try to tailor the bike to suit your particular requirements. Please just get in touch for help or directions. Our postcode for Satnavs is CV8 3FS