Urban & Commuter Electric Bikes

Most bikes in this category will cover 40–100km, depending on the battery size, the terrain, your weight and how much assistance you use. Hills, headwinds and higher assist levels all reduce this distance; riding on low power increases it.

No, provided the bike meets the road legal definition of an ebike. In NSW that means pedal-assist up to 25km/h with a motor rated at 250W continuous. Electric bikes meeting this standard are treated as bicycles — no licence, no registration, no compulsory insurance.

The days of "men's and women's" frames are long gone. Choose a step-through if you want to get on and off easily, ride in work clothes, or carry anything on top of a rear rack. Choose a step-over if you prefer the look, and don't mind swinging a leg over. If you aren't sure, try both.

A hub motor drives the wheel directly. It's simpler, cheaper and has a more propulsive feel. A mid-drive sits at the pedals and drives through the gears, so it feels smoother and uses battery more efficiently. We find most people have a strong preference for one or the other, so it's worth test riding both.

A carbon belt doesn't rust, doesn't need lubricating, doesn't mark your pants and lasts far longer than a chain. If you ride daily and don't want to think about maintenance or live near the beach, a belt drive ebike could be worth considering.

Yes. The bikes in this range are built for year-round commuting. The electric system is splash proof.