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I'm thinking if going into the E-bike business and need a source of good E-bikes, preferably at a good price for a quality product. And suggestions?
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Think real hard about it first.
IMHO, the market is not mature enough yet. Gas is too cheap, battery tech is not there yet (too expensive, not powerful enough) and too many people are too lazy to ride. The bikes available from China are cheaply made and not reliable, incredibly heavy and very single purpose (they are all impossible to ride without the motor). The ones from Europe, etc., are too expensive with the same problems.
In short they are cheap, underpowered motorcycles with lousy range.
I know a couple who started an electric bike business here in DC. They did everything right. Great location on a major road near a bike trail, Insanely low overhead through cheap rent, careful retailing and no labor costs. Plus they were terrific, intelligent very personable folks with a history of successful businesses. It tanked after six months. They said the reason was the poor quality and high expense of the products they could get from China and Italy.
The folks below make the BEST, most powerful electric bike out there but it ain't cheap.They've laid out lots of bucks on R&D and they have a great organization in place with good marketing. They're fairly new and they are looking for dealers. It can't hurt to give them a call.
Have you considered a business retrofitting motors to customer-supplied bikes? That seems to me a better bet for a mom and pop operation.
Good luck with whatever you choose. E-bikes are a solution waiting for the problem to catch up.
Think real hard about it first.
IMHO, the market is not mature enough yet. Gas is too cheap, battery tech is not there yet (too expensive, not powerful enough) and too many people are too lazy to ride. The bikes available from China are cheaply made and not reliable, incredibly heavy and very single purpose (they are all impossible to ride without the motor). The ones from Europe, etc., are too expensive with the same problems.
In short they are cheap, underpowered motorcycles with lousy range.
I know a couple who started an electric bike business here in DC. They did everything right. Great location on a major road near a bike trail, Insanely low overhead through cheap rent, careful retailing and no labor costs. Plus they were terrific, intelligent very personable folks with a history of successful businesses. It tanked after six months. They said the reason was the poor quality and high expense of the products they could get from China and Italy.
The folks below make the BEST, most powerful electric bike out there but it ain't cheap.They've laid out lots of bucks on R&D and they have a great organization in place with good marketing. They're fairly new and they are looking for dealers. It can't hurt to give them a call.
Have you considered a business retrofitting motors to customer-supplied bikes? That seems to me a better bet for a mom and pop operation.
Good luck with whatever you choose. E-bikes are a solution waiting for the problem to catch up.
What motorcycle gear do I need for all weather riding?
Gregg F
Hi, I have just got a hyosung 125gtr and I don't have any gear yet atall. what I would like to know is what gear I need, where to get it and how much it costs? Links to items would be great!
Also any starter riding tips, stuff to look out for and maintenence would be great!
Please only people from the UK answering as American websites and currency is no help to me! Thanks alot.
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Hi Gregg F
Your local bike shops maybe alot more help with the riding gear you need.
But in saying that I spend half the year living and riding in Europe and there is one place I source most of my riding gear from www.louis.eu
They are a German company and on there site you will find a link to there catalogue of products which is very extensive. There may be a agent for Louis in the UK. I suggest you order the paper back version of their catalogue.
I have a little experience with the weather in the UK and as such would advise you to buy a pair of waterproof textile pants, a waterproof textile jacket, a pair of waterproof boots and 2 pair of gloves. If you intend to ride in the winter get a pair of electric heated gloves or at least some handle bar warmers. The problem with most winter gloves is that if they get soaked in the rain and you go to remove them they pull the lining out and it is a hassle to get the lining back in and feeling right.
Hope this helps
Hi Gregg F
Your local bike shops maybe alot more help with the riding gear you need.
But in saying that I spend half the year living and riding in Europe and there is one place I source most of my riding gear from www.louis.eu
They are a German company and on there site you will find a link to there catalogue of products which is very extensive. There may be a agent for Louis in the UK. I suggest you order the paper back version of their catalogue.
I have a little experience with the weather in the UK and as such would advise you to buy a pair of waterproof textile pants, a waterproof textile jacket, a pair of waterproof boots and 2 pair of gloves. If you intend to ride in the winter get a pair of electric heated gloves or at least some handle bar warmers. The problem with most winter gloves is that if they get soaked in the rain and you go to remove them they pull the lining out and it is a hassle to get the lining back in and feeling right.
Hope this helps
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