Electrify NZ Christchurch is an electric bike specialist at 23 Elgin Street in Sydenham, Christchurch. The shop stocks a range of e-bike brands for commuting on the city's new cycle paths and for electric mountain biking in nearby parks. Free test rides are offered, along with specialist advice, support and servicing.
Recent news: a Smartmotion clearance sale offers savings of up to $1,500 on Smartmotion e-bikes, and warehouse clearance prices apply to premium e-bike accessories. Aventon e-bikes are arriving soon, and the shop is taking pre-orders.
The site explains that an e-bike rated up to 300 watts can be ridden on cycle paths, cycle lanes and rail trails. Most of the shop's bikes are pedal-assist, and most motors top out at around 35 km/h.
Open Locally lists six other bike shops within a kilometre. The closest, Cycle Trading / Electrify NZ, is at the same spot, with a rating of 4.6 from 76 reviews. Scotty Browns Bike Emporium, 0.3 km away, has 4.9 from 167 reviews.
Our pick in Sydenham for a first e-bike, with a test ride before you buy.