{"id":145102,"date":"2016-11-23T09:03:21","date_gmt":"2016-11-23T09:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=145102"},"modified":"2017-03-03T11:01:44","modified_gmt":"2017-03-03T11:01:44","slug":"buying-e-bikes-x-mas-made-easy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2016\/11\/23\/buying-e-bikes-x-mas-made-easy\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying E-Bikes for X-Mas Made Easy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Having trouble getting the right gift for that special someone at Christmas?\u00a0 Here are some easy fits to get you inspired.<\/strong><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Silver Cyclist<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>People are living longer, healthier lives, so everyone wants to retain their freedom for as long as possible.\u00a0 If you want to cycle into your 90s, you may welcome a bit of help from a motor \u2013 so why not try the Pulse ZL2?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-145104\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2016\/11\/Screen-Shot-2016-11-23-at-09.43.53.png\" alt=\"screen-shot-2016-11-23-at-09-43-53\" width=\"1229\" height=\"706\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This hybrid has a step-through frame, and a robust pannier rack capable of holding plenty of weight.\u00a0 The motor gives you a reassuring 250W of assistance, helping you glide noiselessly uphill.\u00a0 It\u2019s pretty smart in blue.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Commuter<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you love to cycle, come rain or shine, but you need to pack some serious weight, why not try the dashing Raleigh Array E?\u00a0 With the battery hidden under the panniers, unless you\u2019re paying attention to the front hub, you wouldn\u2019t know this bike is electric.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-145105\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2016\/11\/Array_Crossbar_Black.jpg\" alt=\"array_crossbar_black\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The front wheel assistance alone will take you up to 15 mph, after which you have plenty of high gears to take yourself faster should you wish.\u00a0 The full front and rear mudguards keep the underside of your bike clean, and your trousers dry.\u00a0 Helpful if you\u2019re heading to the office.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Adrenaline Junkie<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If that special someone in your life has a nose for trouble, why not treat them to the Cyclotricity Stealth 500W Dual Power?\u00a0 It may not be pretty to look at, but this bike is more beast than beauty.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-145106\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2016\/11\/Screen-Shot-2016-11-23-at-09.47.24.png\" alt=\"screen-shot-2016-11-23-at-09-47-24\" width=\"573\" height=\"556\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Make sure you check the laws in your country before splashing out on this British-made animal \u2013 the 500W of power will easily take you over the road-legal 15mph limit set in most countries.\u00a0 If you\u2019re taking the Stealth out on private land, don your helmet and armour, switch it to sport mode, and cane it around the trails to your heart\u2019s content.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Lone Trader or Family Man<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For the small businessman, a cargo bike could be the perfect addition to their fleet.\u00a0 The Urban Arrow Electric Cargo is an elegantly practical platform for hauling your wares \u2013 or your children.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-145107\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2016\/11\/urban-arrow-cargo-bike-family-version.jpg\" alt=\"urban-arrow-cargo-bike-family-version\" width=\"2237\" height=\"935\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The motor provides enough power to allow you to carry 150 kg, and you can swap between a flight case and a buggy box for the kids, depending on your duties for the day.\u00a0 Or you could leave your cares behind, pump up the tyres, and cycle into the countryside for a relaxing break.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having trouble getting the right gift for that special someone at Christmas?\u00a0 Here are some easy fits to get you [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":145109,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[329],"tags":[647,522,348],"global-categories":[],"class_list":["post-145102","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-road-cycling","tag-christmas","tag-e-bike","tag-e-bikes"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.3 (Yoast SEO v25.9) - 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