Steps to choosing your perfect eBike:

1. Riding Type & Frame Style

2. Motor & Battery Position

3. Brand of System

You should consider the type of riding you’re most likely to do and choose a frame type designed for that application. Reid offer bikes built for comfort with an upright position, bikes with a more aggressive forward posture built for speed and handling and tough mountain bikes for control over rough terrain.

Whether commuting to work, getting around town or touring on paths over the weekend, Reid offer a great range of eBikes with a more upright posture for improved visibility, comfort and reduced strain on your back and neck.

Built for convenience and everyday use, these bikes also feature mudguards and pannier racks to make riding a breeze.

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Although still versatile all-round performers, our fast commuter collection is optimised for getting around the city quickly with safe, confident handling. These frames feature a more aggressive forward posture for pedalling efficiency and taking corners at pace.

These bikes feature gearing and disc brakes designed for fast riding, with a mid-mount motor positioning and downtube battery placement for improved handling characteristics.

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These bikes are built strong for the rigorous demands of mountain biking. Bikes like this have no problem backing up as commuters though and are a popular choice for people wanting a bike to fulfil both duties.

Built around mid-mount motors with downtube battery packs, these bikes all feature powerful hydraulic disc brakes, strong components and suspension forks for comfort and control over broken ground.

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Given the weight of the motor and battery pack, the positioning of these units can have a big influence on the handling characteristics (and aesthetics) of your eBike. The guide below will take you through the two main types of motor positions; mid-mount motors and front & rear hub motors

The mid-mount position offers more options in terms of gearing, smoother acceleration and lowers the centre of gravity of the bike giving a more stable ride over broken ground or when cornering. This benefit is really felt when off-road or riding at speed.

Our performance oriented eBikes also position the battery pack on the down tube to further keep the weight low and centred for handling.

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Hub motors offer a more discrete, lighter, and more affordable choice. The major trade off is handling at speed or over broken ground. If you are primarily looking to cruise along roads and river paths though, this will not be an issue.

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Each brand offers features and benefits you should consider. The guide below will help you to find the balance between performance and price that suits your intended use

Partnering with technology leader Shimano for the drive system and supplying the eBike direct from the manufacturer, Reid Cycles is able to offer this premium eBike system to Australian riders at the best price in market.

Reid Cycles chose to partner with Shimano on these new ranges as the Steps system is a proven performer in the eBike category. Shimano Steps now also offers a local support centre in Australia to support these pedelec systems and Shimano warranty all products (including their Lithium-Ion batteries) for 2 years.

Shimano delivers fast charging, reliable performance, near silent operation and smooth power delivery.

Model: E5000

Motor position: Mid-mount

Distance on single charge: 100 - 150km depending on conditions.

Motor weight: 2.5kg

Charging time: 80% capacity in 2 hours, 100% in 4 hours

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Reid have specified Ananda electric bike motors to offer customers a more affordable mid-mount choice over the Shimano system. Although slightly heavier and with a reduced range, the Ananda unit is rated for all-weather use and offers impressive performance at a cheaper price point.

The M100 featured on the E-Trail 2.0 was chosen for the additional torque (100nm) offered by the unit which really comes in handy on pinch climbs on the trail.

Model: M80 or M100 (refers to maximum torque)

Motor position: Mid-mount

Distance on single charge: Up to 100 km+ depending on conditions

Motor weight: 3.7kg (M80) / 4.3kg (M100)

Charging time: 80% capacity in 2 hours, 100% in 4 hours

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Bafang are the largest eBike hub motor manufacturer in the world with a huge presence in the Asian, European and US markets. The motor is light and unobtrusive, recharge time is quick and the range is good. Considering how affordable these systems are, a new eBike now makes a lot of sense for more people.

Model: Bafang 250W

Motor position: Rear or front hub

Distance on single charge: Up to 60 km (8.7Ah battery) - 70 km (10.4/11Ah batteries) depending on conditions

Motor weight: 2.9kg

Charging time: 80% capacity in 2 hours, 100% in 4 hours

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Thinking of trying an eBike? Read the FAQs below, contact us or speak to our in-store experts at your nearest Reid Cycles store for a free test ride.