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| The EBT “monthly” newsletter is back! I’m guilty of a long break between newsletters. Consequently, this one will be brimming with stories! Sinch bikes founders at EBT Wednesday from 6pm – please join us! new products: – angle grinder resistant U-locks and new Xroad 4 from Moustache Introducing new EBT team member Helen King in 1135 words Le Velo Studio’s superlight e-bikes test ride demo days @EBT next week ebike specials list – slowly shrinking but still plump Shop fit-out news – recently finished (ramp and map) and soon to come (lighting) Train station update – photos from a personal tour 40m below Karangahape Rd |
| Sinch evening at EBT This Wednesday 6pm when the shop usually closes, we’ll be hosting Kim and Stephen, founders of Sinch. Come hear about and test ride their new e-bikes with automatic gear shifting! RSVP (for drinks and nibbles) by email and/or on the Facebook event here |
| Bike security arms race The thieves have had the upper hand in recent years, stealing e-bikes with battery angle grinders. We now offer 3 different options of angle-grinder resistant U-locks at EBT – simply fit for purpose for the Auckland e-biker! |
| New team member! Introducing Helen King Fellow Aucklanders might know Helen already from journalism or from the ‘Nutters Ride Together‘ initiative years ago.You’ll now find Helen at EBT from Saturday-Tuesday helping Aucklanders get onto their own e-bikes! And what better introduction than her fantastic article “Letting my car go – embracing the cargo bike lifestyle“ |
| New Moustache Xroad 4 The Xroad 3 changed the game for rail trail e-bikes in NZ. They’ve upped the ante again with the Xroad 4, now with: – Wider tyres for more off road – Shimano Cues gearing for smoother shifting – Inbuilt wheel lock and brighter front light |
| Le Velo Studio test ride days @EBT April 3 + 4 Wānaka start up Le Velo Studio is touring the country offering test rides of their lightweight, minimalist e-bike. Closer to bike than ‘e’, it’s half the weight of a typical electric bicycle. Come in store anytime Thursday or Friday to meet the maker and try the bikes! |
| E-bike market update – what’s still on special? Supply of e-bikes continues to outstrip demand, due to the slowing economy. There’s still overstock out there and some recent shop closures. Despite this, the diversity of clearance bikes is steadily decreasing, particularly in the sub $5000 category. All e-bikes still on sale can be seen here >> |
| EBT shop fit-out updates Our fit-out continues, 9 years and counting. EBT mechanic Ben and I spent Labour Day weekend building a DIY entrance ramp which we’re both very proud of. Having run out of time and talent, Charlie the professional finished off the hand railings last month. Speaking of professionals, Carol Green’s latest masterpiece is opposite the ramp on the entrance wall – a backlit map of Auckland City cycleways. Next long weekend’s project will be showroom track lighting from a bargain auction haul! |
| Karanga-a-Hape train station to open next year Next stop – EBT! Competing with our shop fit-out for longevity, the new train station build across the road is coming along nicely. I was beside myself with excitement on a tour of the station construction (Thanks KBA!) some 40m below ground level. When it’s running, you’ll be able to take a train (with your bike) from Hamilton right to our door step and everywhere in between. If only there was a way to continue that trip North as well… More photos from below here >> |
