Electric Bikes Expiained

Electric bikes also known as e-bikes have been around for a long time.

The first models were made during the early 1890's.

Early models were heavy and had low battery capacity.
Recent improvements in battery and bicycle technologies put e-bikes
at the top of the transportation ladder.

Modern e-bikes are fast, light and powerful.
Unbeatable for economy, ease of use and a thrill to ride.

Electric bikes are revolutionising cycling and commuting in the same way that mobile phones
have changed how we communicate in the modern world.

Try one. You can come to our bike shop and take one for a spin to see if it's something for you.
When you have taken a spin on an e-bike it will be near impossible to go back to an old style bike.



Electric bikes are powered by high capacity lithium-ion power packs.
They can be recharged quickly with the latest technology's intelligent chargers.

The powerpack can be charged quickly and costs very little.
For example a 500kw/hr powerpack uses only half a kilowatt per hour.
1 kWh, of electricity costs less than 20 cents
This means that a full charge would cost around 10-15 cents.

Motors too are of the newest generation.
Powerful and smooth,made by Bosch and Yamaha.
Yamaha's PW-X2 motors offer a lot more torque and power.

German engineered Bosch motors in are designed for long life and reliability.



E-bikes come with an onboard computer.
Speed, power, trip distance and power pack charge status information is shown.
There are also apps available that allow smart phone connection.




The boost is very helpful while riding into a headwind and up hills.

They can really move.

We strongly advise the wearing of a helmet and protective gloves
while riding an electric bike or bicycle.

Below is an example of an e-bike.

The power pack is located in the frame at the Haibike logo.
The motor is at the chainwheel area.

There is a power level and boost selector at fingertip control.
There is also a bar mounted computer.
The bike can be ridden with or without power.

Go for a ride without using power, as far as you can go
and then when you reach your limit, select boost and cruise all the way home.
Stay fit and have a blast at the same time.



Many of our bikes feature motorcycle style suspension forks and hydraulic disc brakes.
This means that there are no brake cables to worry about.Which cuts down on maintenance.

Drilled discs assist with cooling on long downhill rides and also improve performance during wet rides.
One of the many advantages of hydraulic disc brakes is that there are no cables and the pads last a lot longer than tradional brake blocks.
The bike and rider also stay a lot cleaner too.


Once you have tried an e-bike it will be very difficult to go back to a regular bicycle, they are just so exciting to ride.
Take a look at an electric bike in action here. This video shows a Raleigh e-bike.

Raleigh's Centros E-Bike in action.


Keep in mind that we have many more electric bikes in store.
To see more e-bikes visit our All Bikes page.
(Link below these bikes)

A selection of our electric bikes

Haibike SDURO Trekking

Haibike SDURO Trekking 4.0 €2,799
(from €2,259 with Cycle To Work Scheme*)

See our range of Haibike Electric bikes here

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Haibike Electric Bikes

Raleigh Electric Bikes

Some of our Raleigh bikes. Full range on our Raleigh page.


City E-bike - Raleigh Motus Grand Tour
€3,090
Low maintenance hub gear system.
Suspension seatpost and front suspension.
Powerful integrated lighting system.
Excellent model for commuting.

Raleigh Motus Tour
€2,950
Low step e-bike - Raleigh Motus Tour
Full length mudguards and luggage rack - Powerful integrated lighting.
Front suspension for a comfortable ride.

Browse our full range of Raleigh Electric bikes here

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Raleigh Electric Bikes



Winora E-Bikes

Winora Sima 7 E-bike

€2,395Super comfort electric commuter and city bike.
High power integrated lighting - Extra comfort saddle and grips.
Strong luggage rack - Full length mudguards and chain guard.
Powerful Disc brakes - Sidestand.
Front suspension fork.

Winora Yucatan i 120 E-bike

€2,995

Commuter and leisure Electric bike.
Higher capacity powerpack for longer range.
High power integrated lighting - Extra comfort grips.
Strong luggage rack - Full length mudguards.
Powerful Disc brakes - Sidestand.
Front suspension fork.


See all electric bikes here

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