An electric bike specialist on Orakei Road in Orakei, Auckland, that says its bikes are designed and engineered in New Zealand, and that also offers electric bike hire. The business says it has been refining its models since 2014 for steep hills, coastal weather and rough roads. Its range covers city, trail and mountain bikes, step-through frames for comfort, and fold up options. Batteries run from 504Wh to 840Wh, with a range of up to 140 km per charge, and the batteries can be removed to charge at home or work. The bikes use mid-drive and hub motors, and parts come from Shimano, SRAM, Bafang and Schwalbe. A free test drive is offered.
Reviewers praise the friendly, knowledgeable staff, who give practical advice on routes and bike trails. The hire is well equipped, with helmets and locks supplied with the bikes, and the shop has easy access to the cycleway. The business says its step-through designs suit carrying luggage on panniers and baskets, and that its trail bikes have cable routing and fender protection, which suits riders on rail trails and rough roads.