1️⃣ How Will You Use Your eBike?

Start by thinking about how and where you’ll ride most often.

🚲 Commuting & Everyday Travel

• Riding to work or college
• Regular, reliable journeys
• Often includes hills, traffic, and stop-start riding

🌳 Leisure, Fitness & Countryside Riding

• Canal paths, cycleways, country lanes
• Gentle exercise with motor assistance
• Longer, relaxed rides

🧳 Carrying Loads or Touring

• Shopping, work equipment, or child seats
• Multi-day rides with panniers

Best suited to:

✔ Mid-drive or hub-drive commuter eBikes

✔ Mudguards, lights, and rack options

✔ Comfortable upright riding position

Best suited to:

✔ Comfort or hybrid eBikes

✔ Step-through or low-frame options

✔ Smooth, stable handling

Best suited to:

✔ eBikes with rear racks and higher weight capacity

✔ Strong frames and stable geometry

2️⃣ Choosing the Right Motor Type

The motor determines how the bike feels when you ride it.

⚙️ Mid-Drive Motors

Motor is located at the pedals

Uses the bike’s gears efficiently

⚡ Hub-Drive Motors

Motor is built into the rear (or front) wheel

Benefits:

✔ Excellent climbing ability

✔ Balanced weight

✔ Efficient power delivery

Ideal for:

✔ Hilly areas

✔ Natural cycling feel

✔ Regular or longer rides

Benefits:

✔ Quiet and smooth

✔ Often more affordable

✔ Great for relaxed riding

Ideal for:

✔ Flatter terrain

✔ Leisure and commuting

✔ Simpler, lower-maintenance setups

3️⃣ Battery Size & Range – What Do You Really Need?

Battery size affects how far you can ride between charges.

Typical eBike Ranges

Short rides & flat routes: 30–50 miles

Mixed terrain & hills: 40–70 miles

Long leisure rides: 60–100+ miles

🔋 Larger batteries = more range, but also more weight and cost.

Most riders charge their eBike every 2–5 days, not after every ride.

4️⃣ Frame Style & Rider Comfort

Comfort is just as important as performance.

🚶 Step-Through Frames

Easy to get on and off

Popular with leisure riders and commuters

🚴 Crossbar / Diamond Frames

More traditional bike shape

Slightly stiffer and sportier feel

🪑 Also consider:

• Adjustable handlebars
• Suspension forks or seatposts
• Saddle comfort (this can always be upgraded)

5️⃣ Gears, Brakes & Practical Features

Small details make a big difference day-to-day.

🚦 Brakes

• Hydraulic disc brakes offer the best stopping power
• Especially important on heavier eBikes and in wet conditions

⚙️ Gears

• External gears: lightweight and efficient
• Internal hub gears: low maintenance and clean

🔧 Practical Extras

✔ Integrated lights

✔ Mudguards

✔ Rear racks

✔ Kickstands

6️⃣ Legal & Safety Information (UK)

All eBikes sold for road use in the UK must comply with EAPC regulations:

✔ Motor assistance up to 15.5 mph (25 km/h)

✔ Maximum 250W motor output

✔ Pedal-assist only (no throttle-only riding above walking speed)

✔ No licence, tax, or insurance required

7️⃣ Still Not Sure? We’re Here to Help