Electric Bicycles: A Review
Fans of eBikes adore the accessible, easy use; long-battery life or enhanced mounting capacities are several of the main reasons that they enjoy travelling on electric bicycles.
Still, more advantages, benefits are on hand.
Trending widely now as a popular transport mode are electric bikes.
Alternatively termed e-bikes, such bikes are well known for their superior driving power, mounting capabilities, ease of pedaling.
Electric Bikes: Modes of Operation
Defined simply, very basically, an electric bike very much resembles a conventional bicycle, albeit powered through an electric motor which generates a forceful boosted drive, forward thrust, as the rider pedals, controls the throttles, brakes.
Bikes are built with rechargeable batteries, motors, controls, Drive-train or, with certain instances, Pedaling Sensors.
Charged batteries drive motor power, that then channels applied kinetic energy to power Drivetrain.
Charged drivetrain drives applied torque or generated power over to drive bike wheel rotation.
Cycle safely on eBikes
Varying according to design, eBike rides could come in many various ride forms.
Riding on EB6, EB8 fat-tire eBikes, to consider, you might choose Power-Only, Pedal-Only, perhaps some blending of power-assisted Pedal-To-Go.
Many Electric Bicycles replicate general appearances or sensations of conventional bicycles.
Still certain eBikes, including the Swagcycle range of Electric Bikes, lack any Drivetrain and Pedals.
Rather, these charge from electric batteries.
To many riders, these resemble some traditional electric scooters fitted up with seats more than bicycles.
To certain groups, eBikes trends have posed rising, growing threats, since this would diminish demand, interest for use of conventional bikes.
Still, one need not actually fear using electric bikes, since these were not produced for reducing, eliminating human-powered modes of travel, but rather to enable ease of use.
Within 2016, retail of e-bikes in the U.S. saw some approximate 70% growth in revenue.
Further this trend is likely to persist.
Still, higher sales do not indicate more value, or that eBikes are better investments generally.
Electric Bicycle Retailer |
Minimotors |
| Specialty | They are official distributors of Minimotors Brand, Dualtron, Speedway Electric Scooters. Based in Singapore, Minimotors Singapore. They provide the longest warranty period, with up to 12 months of extended warranty. Personalize your eScooters with a wide range of accessories. eScooters models are the hottest selling product in 8 different countries.
Services: Venom 2 Electric Bike, Venom 2+ Electric Bike, Scorpion Electric Bike, E6 Carbon Fiber Electric Bike. Ullmax-MTB24 Electric Mountain Bike |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: sales@minimotors.sg |
| Website | https://minimotors.sg/ |
| Address | Woodlands Cl, 11 #03-05, Singapore 737853 |
| Telephone | +65-6262 3744 |
| Opening hours | 11 am to 8 pm |
Electric Bicycle Retailer |
JIMOVE |
| Specialty | JIMOVE Singapore team works directly with their factory to bring you the best design, great quality Ebikes direct to you without the distributor and retailer markup. By passing the savings directly to you, they believe ebike will be your top choice. LTA Approved PAB. Electric Bicycles. Direct From the Makers.
Services: JIMOVE LC Ebike, JIMOVE MC Ebike, Foldable Bicycle 16inch 6-Speed (Brompton, CAMP, 3sixty, Pikes ALIKE), JIMOVE Tyre, JIMOVE Brake Pad |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: sales@jimove.sg |
| Website | https://jimove.sg/ |
| Address | 547 Geylang Road Singapore, Singapore 389502 |
| Telephone | +65- 8399 2679 |
| Opening hours | 12 pm to 8 pm |
Electric Bicycle Retailer |
Mobot |
| Specialty | Mobot is a team dedicated to providing the ultimate solution for your transportation woes. With a wide range of Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) like bicycles and electric bicycles, they cater to people from all walks of life. They offer full servicing, repairing and maintenance of every product that they offer.
Services: ORCA Electric Bicycle, NAKXUS NF1 Electric Bicycle, JI-MOVE MC Electric Bicycle, DYNAMIC MINI 16 Electric Bicycle, VIRGO Electric Bicycle |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: info@mobot.sg |
| Website | https://mobot.sg/ |
| Address | 62 Ubi Road 1, Oxley Bizhub 2, #03-01, 408734 |
| Telephone | +65-65382817 |
| Opening hours | 12 pm to 7 pm |
Electric Bicycle Retailer |
Scorpio Electric |
| Specialty | Scorpio Electric is a global brand and electric vehicle company, specializing in electric motorcycle manufacturing with a focus on performance. They are redefining the concept of an electric vehicle and driven to bring about a new era of transportation. Mission: To be a global brand, technology innovator in eBike circles.
Services: Smart electric motorcycle, sustainable mobility, smart electric vehicle, zero-emission, fully electric motorcycles |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: jingwen@financialpr.com.sg |
| Website | https://scorpioelectric.com/ |
| Address | 30 Teban Gardens Cres, Singapore 608927 |
| Telephone | +65-6970 8004 |
| Opening hours | 9 am to 6 pm |
Electric Bicycle Retailer |
Falcon PEV |
| Specialty | Established in 2013, Falcon PEV is Singapore’s specialist electric scooter, electric bicycle company. They are exclusive distributors for major e-scooter brands Inokim, KOBRA, E-TWOW, ZERO, and Ninebot. All the products they carry are of the highest built, manufactured quality, having been tried and tested for many years by the manufacturers, themselves.
Services: UllMax 48V Electric MTB, KUDU Electric Bicycle, JI MOVE MC E-BIKE, MIDO E-BIKE PAB, Minimotors Venom 2+ E-Bike |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: sales@falconpev.com.sg |
| Website | https://www.falconpev.com.sg/ |
| Address | 2 Alexandra Road #05-02 Delta House Singapore 159919 |
| Telephone | +65-8748 4565 |
| Opening hours | 10 am to 7 pm |
Electric Bicycle Retailer |
MKP Bikes |
| Specialty | MKP Bikes ventured into the electric bicycle arena. The strong support given by their regular customers spurred the increase of their product range and sales for the electric bicycles, that drove up the need for technical innovations and research. This strengthens their mechanical and electrical know-how of the electric bicycle.
Services: Personal mobility devices, electrical vehicles, Wheel Heavy Duty Mobility Scooter, Wheel Heavy Duty Mobility Scooter, Tornado T22 Mobility Aid |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: servicecentre@mkp.com.sg |
| Website | https://www.mkpbikes.com/ |
| Address | Blk 221 Boon Lay Place, #01-128, Boon Lay Shopping Centre, S (640221) |
| Telephone | +65 8125 9155 |
| Opening hours | 9 am to 11 pm |
Electric Bicycle Retailer |
Eco Biz International |
| Specialty | Their journey began in 2007. They Import and distribute various products such as folding bicycles, electric bicycles, mobility devices, and wheelchair related products. They hold popular brands such as Tzora, Maruishi and Brizon and they are the sole distribution of these products in the Asian region, a mobility sharing platform.
Services: Qualisports – Lightweight Folding Electric Bike, Qualisports – Samsung Battery, Tzora – Foldable 4 Wheel Mobility Scooter (Lite), V-Tec Easy 3, Tzora PD6A |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: enquiry@ebike.sg |
| Website | https://ebike.sg |
| Address | 115A Commonwealth Drive #01-03/04 Singapore 149596 |
| Telephone | +65-66776433 |
| Opening hours | 9 am to 6 pm |
Electric Bicycle Retailer |
Neuron Mobility |
| Specialty | Neuron Mobility was founded in Singapore in 2016 by their CEO Zachary Wang and CTO Harry Yu. After expanding into other parts of Southeast Asia, the company quickly refocused to distribute widely in Australia and New Zealand where it is now the leading rental e-scooter company and micromobility technology developer.
Services: Neuron N3 e-scooter, Neuron EB-1 e-bike, pedal-assisted e-bike, e-scooters, sustainable way to travel |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: marketing-neuron@neuron.sg |
| Website | https://www.rideneuron.com/ |
| Address | 37 Jln Pemimpin, #07-17, Singapore 577177 |
| media@neuron.sg | |
| Opening hours | 9 am to 6 pm |
Electric Bicycle Retailer |
Coast Cycles |
| Specialty | Score the perfect two-wheeler at this industrial-chic store. It carries a range of quality bikes including the sleek Coastliner designed by ex-national cyclist Jansen Tan, which allows you to navigate the city with ease. The store also doubles as a workshop where you can bring your bikes for a tune-up.
Services: BUZZRAW Classic, BUZZRAW PRO, Buzzraw X, e-bike, rear suspension architecture |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: enquiries@coastcycles.com |
| Website | https://coastcycles.com/ |
| Address | 54 Siglap Drive, Singapore 456176 |
| Telephone | +65 6681 6681 |
| Opening hours | 9 am to 6 pm |
Electric Bicycle Retailer |
E-scooter Division |
| Specialty | Their founder started bringing in Electric scooters in middle of year 2015. The Electric Scooter sales fared well, he needed more space, so he moved to a small commercial space. Today they are a Reputable Electric Scooter Retailer and Electric Scooter Supplier with many Electric Scooter factories, Resellers and Partners.
Services: Joyor Cruiser, Darknight Gen 4, FIIDO – UL2272 Certified, Darknight Gen 3, S6 Extreme+ |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: Escooterdivision@gmail.com |
| Website | https://www.escooterdivision.com/ |
| Address | 3 Soon Lee Street Pioneer Junction #05-24 Singapore 627606 |
| Telephone | +65 9012 1247 |
| Opening hours | 11.30 am to 5.30 pm |
Electric Bicycle Retailer |
Nuovo Electric |
| Specialty | Superior to traditional petroleum powered motorcycles. EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE. Electric costs are reduced to a mere fraction of fuel costs per 1,000 km. They have a total of 3 models, and each is built with energy-efficient engines. Their motorcycles can last for 8 hours, enough for a trip back-forth from home to office.
Service: Original Electric Motorcycle Models, mileages with 100 km, energy-efficient engines, Long-lasting battery life, Lightweight motorcycles |
| Pricing | Request for a quotation: hello@nuovoelectric.com |
| Website | https://nuovoelectric.com/ |
| Address | 33 Ubi Ave 3, #04-42, Singapore 408868 |
| Telephone | +65-6282 3044 |
| Opening hours | 9 am to 6 pm |
Electric Bicycle Retailer |
Brompton Bikes |
| Specialty | The bikes are entirely hand made. Inspectors expect a factory full of machines but actually witness a string, cluster of people at workstations. For a decent folding bike that folds up into a smaller carriage, (not just a full-size bike that folds in the middle), this would likely cost £750-£1000 for a new model in the UK, for entry-level models.
Services: BROMPTON X CHPT3, Brompton Electric, Ebike, folding bicycles (e-bikes), pedal assist |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: https://brompton.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new |
| Website | https://www.brompton.com/ |
| Address | 9 King Albert Park #02-01 kap, 598332 |
| Telephone | +65-9820 8642 |
| Opening hours | 12 pm to 6 pm |
Electric Bicycle Retailer |
Stark Holdings |
| Specialty | They are a leasing company leasing Class 2B, 2A Bikes from $20 onwards. Minimum rental period would be 2 days. All prices are net price, they do not do reservations. Please bring along your NRIC/EP/Passport and a valid Singapore Driving License or an International Driving License. New license is welcome.
Services: YAMAHA, FZ V2, FZ-16, HONDA CB190R, CB190X, CBR150R V2, HONDA ADV, AEROX |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: smithstarkholdingspteltd@gmail.com |
| Website | https://www.starkholdingsinnbikeleasingpteltd.com/ |
| Address | 149 Shun Li Industrial Park, Kaki Bukit Ave 1, Singapore 416009 |
| Telephone | +65- 92201069 |
| Opening hours | 11 am to 8 pm |
Electric Bicycle Retailer |
TWD Bicycle |
| Specialty | TWD Bicycle Pte Ltd is Singapore’s most trusted source of Premium Euro-Designed Power Assisted Bicycles (Ebike) that support a sustainable green and healthier environment. All TWD Powered Assisted Bicycles are legal to use in Singapore and has passed the highest Euro safety standard EN15194 and with LTA approval, electric bicycles.
Services: Large LCD Computer Display, Pure Joy Rear Wheel Drive, Compact Powerful Electric Motor, Dual Disc E-brake + Pro Rapid Shifter, Adjustable Front Suspension with Lock Function |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: twdbicycle@gmail.com |
| Website | https://www.twdbicycle.com/ |
| Address | 194 Pandan Loop, #05-07 Pantech Business Hub, Singapore 128383 |
| Telephone | +65-9738 9114 |
| Opening hours | 11 am to 5 pm |
Electric Bicycle Retailer |
Kernel Scooter |
| Specialty | Being one of the top electric scooter vendors in Singapore, they possess the capability to provide solution to solve any mobility related problems. They have multiple collaborations with clients such as MINDEF, Grab, Foodpanda and other private companies. They supply flagship products like Mustang GX PRO, GoBoard Titan and AM-GT.
Services: ECO Drive Ebike Electric Bicycle, ORCA Electric Singapore Bike Bicycle Ebike, Mobot Dynamic EN15194, Venom 2 Plus Ebike Power Assisted Bicycle, Venom 2 ebike electric bicycle |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: https://kernelsingapore.com/pages/contact-us |
| Website | https://kernelsingapore.com/ |
| Address | Tat Ann Building, 40 Jln Pemimpin #04-06A Singapore 577185 |
| Telephone | +65- 6721 9505 |
| Opening hours | 12 pm to 6 pm |
Electrical Bicycle Retailer |
Hummingbird |
| Specialty | The best design paired with the latest technology is what sets their folding eBikes out from the pack. Hummingbird bicycle frames are made out of carbon fiber, an advanced composite material used in aerospace and racing due to its high-performance qualities in terms of bike weight, stiffness, and vibration dampening.
Services: Electric Hummingbird, lightest folding electric bike, Hummingbird Electric, lightest electric bike, portable electric bike |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: hello@hummingbirdbike.com |
| Website | https://hummingbirdbike.com/ |
| Address | 9 King Albert Park #02-01 kap, 598332 |
| Telephone | +65- 9820 8642 |
| Opening hours | 12 pm to 6 pm |
Electric Bicycle Retailer |
Fiido Electric Scooter |
| Specialty | In contrast to other electric scooters in the market, FIIDO Q1 Electric Scooter is different in its unique design. FIIDO Q1 Electric Scooter was designed to generate power use from some powerful Lithium Batteries instead of the bulky normal batteries, while this improves, upgrades, the travelling speed of the rides, while feeling light and easy to transport on the move.
Services: Fiido Q1 UL2272 Certified Electric Scooter, eBikes, FIIDO Q1 Electric Scooter, Lithium Battery, electric scooters |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: Sales@Fiido.sg |
| Website | https://fiido.sg/ |
| Address | 1 Irving Pl, #05-03 The Commerze @ Irving, Singapore 369546 |
| Telephone | +65-9181 4105 |
| Opening hours | 10 am to 7 pm |
Electric Bicycle Retailer |
Tern |
| Specialty | At Tern, they work to build a sustainable future based on a core belief that the bicycle—the ultimate high-efficiency vehicle—is central to that vision. They build bicycles with the aim of changing the world. Tern bicycles allow users to travel less by car, more by bicycle, electric bicycles.
Services: Verge D9, high-efficiency vehicle, Verge X11, HSD P9, Vektron D8, BYB P8 |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: north.america@ternbicycles.com |
| Website | https://www.ternbicycles.com/sg |
| Address | 30 Tai Seng St, #02-14 BreadTalk IHQ, Singapore 534013 |
| north.america@ternbicycles.com | |
| Opening hours | 9 am to 6 pm |
Electric Bicycle Retailer |
Dahon Bikes |
| Specialty | The pioneers and leaders in Folding Bikes since 1982. Small enough to fit under a train seat and big enough to fill your ambitions of freedom. DAHON folding bikes are among the most compact in every class (16″, 20″, 26″), folding up into a neat carriage, easy-to-store under train, bus seats.
Services: SUV D6, DAHON HIT, PIAZZA D7, MARINER D8, MU D8 |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: contact@dahon.com |
| Website | https://usa.dahon.com/ |
| Address | 201 Henderson Rd, #03-11, Singapore 159545 |
| contact@dahon.com | |
| Opening hours | 9 am to 6 pm |
Electric Bicycle Retailer |
YADEA |
| Specialty | Yadea is the largest two-wheel electric vehicle producer in the world taking the leading role in e-vehicle industry. Its major business consists of design, research, development, manufacturing, and sales of two-wheel electric vehicles including electric scooters and bicycles. Yadea adopts premium positioning strategy to establish itself as high-end eBike brand.
Services: Electric vehicle, electric-powered motorcycles, bicycles, scooters, two-wheel electric vehicles |
| Pricing | Request a quotation: export@yadea.com.cn |
| Website | https://www.globalyadea.com/ |
| Address | 281 Geylang Rd, Singapore 389329 |
| info@aspgroup.cz | |
| Opening hours | 9 am to 6 pm |
Do electric bikes measure up?
What advantages do these provide riders compared to alternative transportation modes?
These are concerns more thoroughly addressed upon your personal experience with advantages of shifting to Electric.
Makes Pedaling Easier
To further consider, many brands of eBikes are retailed.
Several resemble electric scooters more in rides – massive power, almost zero pedals.
Still, most seem rather similar to traditional, ordinary bikes, albeit fitted up with Drivetrain or Pedals.
Suppose you seek to increase, expand fitness or riding activity, such Pedaled electric bikes remain ideal, particularly in case these provide power-assisted Pedal attachments.
Many EB ranges provide options for alternating, opting between All-Pedal, All-Power, perhaps some switching between these.
Ride these ebikes with or without pedaling.
Suppose one requires more added power for mounting hilly, demanding terrain, perhaps one merely desires less hard pedaling, opt for power-assisted pedaling, perhaps throttle-only, then allow the electric bike to throttle you over smoothly to the destination.
Suppose one is mature, older, recuperating from sprains, perhaps just starting to resume riding after extended braking, the eBike provides very optimum solutions to transition back to riding, cycling more actively.
Environmentally Friendly
Relative to automobiles or motorbikes, eBikes run on smaller volumes of power, or utilize almost zero oil and gas. Such renders these relatively eco-friendly, green to many that seek to reduce their carbon footprint. Electric bikes gradually decrease waste or reduce general carbon emissions, or gases which release toxic, hazardous fumes out externally. Thus, supposing you seek conservation of environment, the planet, then buying an electric bike remains a very sound investment generally considered.
Easy Travel
Many eBikes provide many advantages for eBike riders, particularly to enable easier, quicker rides, travel. Still, not significantly more compared to electric bikes, that provide a similar ride experience to the conventional bike – that many users may affirm they have some experience riding.
Travelling on eBikes does not just let you avoid traffic congestions but alternative heavy traffic. Installed electric motors enable smooth rides with less exertion. By leveraging support of motor pedalling, one may travel at much faster speeds over more extended rides. Certainly, with eBike use generally, one may travel to one’s office or all destinations fast. Hence, sit back, relax, and enjoy the easy, effortless rides.
Less Costly to Use
Generally considered, using an electric bike could reduce travel expenses substantially overall. These could come priced at steeper retail prices relative to conventional bicycles, still this is not always the case. Stretching beyond just purchasing, eBikes alternatively remain less costly for maintenance, relative to cars or motorbikes. One saves on gas expenses generally also.
Comfortable to Ride, Convenient to Park
Ride on electric bikes rather than drive cars to close destinations, to run errands. Hitch bikes to a bike rails rather than pay for lane or street parking. Avid cyclists resoundingly affirm in general – parking bikes are more easy or less costly than parking cars.
Is it worth investing in eBikes?
Many eBikes deliver savings over extended use. This applies to electric scooters, hoverboards, or eBikes. Suppose these do not, demand would not grow, expand this rapidly. The issue at hand is not if electric bikes are worth purchasing, rather one might ask: Do eBikes suit one’s preferences, needs?
One essential step to find a good e-bike which provides better value is to ask what matters most to you. Do you seek to save on transport expenses? A bike that may reduce the fuss, hassles of commuting, travelling? A bike that enables leisure riding, sports riding, or just exploring more challenging terrain for leisure, touring?
Personal preferences vary with distinct individuals. These could vary, change over the long term. Still, generally considered, an eBike could truly prove a wise, prudent investment.
Electronic Bike Pricing in Singapore:
| Z1 9S Carbon Fiber Folding Bike | $1,290.00 |
| E6 Carbon Fiber Electric Bike | $2280 |
| SK Eco Drive 20 E-Bike EN15194 | $949 |
| Veebike F7 Foldable Electric Bike | $1199 |
| ROGI Max Electric Bike | $1788 |
| Scorpion Electric Bike | $999 |
| Kudu Electric Bike | $1069 |
| Eco Drive Electric Bike | $980 |
| Zebra Electric Bike | $1080 |
| Ullmax-MTB24 Electric Mountain Bike | $1399 |
| Apollo Smart 1S Plus Electric Bicycle | $3599 |
| Zebra PM07 Electric Bicycle | $1099 |
| Mobot Dynamic Mini | $1200 |
