This was a very nice flat bar carbon fibre road bike that came into our shop with a customer asking us options for it to be electrified. Complete carbon fibre bikes represent one of the few difficult categories of bikes to retrofit an electric bike conversion kit to. The problem lies in that using a hub motor is too powerful for either the front or rear axle dropouts to handle and the chance of snapping the bike forks or the rear axle dropouts is too high to risk. General rule of thumb is never to install a hub motor onto anything carbon fibre; they are just not made to withstand the rotational forces of the electric motor axle. Mid-drive kits in our experience have never been able to be installed due to the gap being too small on the motor between the shaft that goes through the bottom bracket shell and the motor itself. Usually carbon fibre bikes are built up around this area compared to steel or aluminium framed bikes. On this particular bike, it was quite a minimal gap so we tried a few different motors to see if one could be installed. Both the Tongsheng and Lingbei torque-sensing motors could not fit, just 1mm off but even 1mm was too much. However, the Bafang mid-drive kit (BBS02 we used) just fit with a bee’s Johnson clearance. Thus, this became the first fully carbon fibre bike that we converted to be electric. Enough said…

Our iconic Solarbike model the BUSH RANGER is now available in titanium white aswell as the classic matte black. The BUSH RANGER is designed to handle all kinds of conditions from the city to even the harsh Australian outback. Whether you’re riding it in the city, to the beach, or out in the bush the Bushranger always offers a reliable, comfortable ride. 

From fire trails to the hustle and bustle of the city’s streets, the BUSH RANGER is equipped for every situation. Its key features include a high capacity 36V 14.5Ah Panasonic Lithium-Ion battery integrated into the frame for excellent range and superior weight distribution, a BAFANG rear hub motor, front and rear hydraulic disc brakes and a 9 speed SHIMANO drivetrain for seamless shifting performance. All components are oriented towards robustness and dependability making the Bushranger a versatile all-rounder that won’t let you down, no matter the conditions.

Finally, its sleek alloy frame finished in matte black or titanium white with alloy details and an iconic Ned Kelly motif emblazoned on the side. It’s sure to turn a few heads while your cruising around.

Motor: 250 watt rear BAFANG hub motor

Battery: 36V 14.5Ah PANASONIC lithium ion

Rims: 27.5” (650B) Alex Double Wall 36 hole, Forged Alloy hubs

Tyres: Kenda Small Block 8 27.5”x 2.125 Fine Tread Mtb Tyre

Fork: Suntour XCT Coil Suspension, 650B 100mm travel

Frame: TIG Welded Alloy with integrated battery holder

Crankset: Prowheel Alloy Diamond Taper with guard

Gear shifter: Shimano Rapid Fire

Power Control: Programmable pedal assist system with LCD display and throttle over-ride

Speed: 30km/h

Range: Between 30-80km depending on power setting

Gears: 8 Speed Alivio, wide range long cage derailleur

Brakes: Front and rear Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors

Colours: Titanium White, Matte Black

The Zihni from Solarbike is our electric folding bicycle. This elegant design has the battery cleverly tucked away in the main tube of the frame. It is designed for comfort, elegance and convenience. Perfect for Camper Vans, Caravans or even just someone who doesn’t have much space. Zihni is truly the master of small spaces.

If you purchase the ‘Zihni’ before the end of July we will include a hundred dollars worth of extras for free! (Helmet, Lock, etc…). Can be picked up in our Fremantle shop or delivered Australia wide for an extra $100.

It’s features include integrated front and rear lights powered by the main battery and operated from the LCD display on the handlebars, Shimano 7 Speed gears, Tektro mechanical disc brakes and both throttle and pedal assists systems. Electrified with a 250W Bafang rear hub motor, powered by a 36V 10.5Ah Samsung battery. The Zihni packs a suprisingly powerful punch for such a small bike.

Model: Zihni folding bike

Motor: Bafang 250W rear hub motor

Battery: 36V 10.5Ah Samsung

Operation: Throttle and Pedal Assist

Forks: Rigid Alloy

Brakes: Tektro mechanical disc

Gears: Shimano 7 Speed

Tyres: Kenda 20″

Lights: Integrated front and rear lights

Accessories: Mud guards and carrier rack

Instructions: www.solarbike.com.au/manuals

Sleek, beautiful and stylish the XDS Street 700 is the bicycle you cant live without, converted with a Solarbike 500W mid drive motor powered by a slim 48V 10.5 Ah battery, it packs a serious punch!

The metallic finish ocean/blue steel looks fantastic with the white rims creating a ride that’s both practical and very easy on the eyes, be the envy of all your friends on this beautiful bike. It looks like a fixie, but rides like a Flatbar.

Enjoy the flexibility of a 5 speed hub gear without sacrificing the style of a fixed gear bike. The internal hub gear cycles through 5 gears of resistance, while isolating the gears to exposure from the elements.

Specifications:

Colours: Ocean/Mettalic

Frame Size: 53cm

Frame: Steel

Fork: Steel (700C 28.6 x 25.4 x 30 x 174mm)

Handlebar: Alloy (540 x 40mm)

Grip: Rubber

Stem: Alloy (28.6 x 40 x 70mm)

Seat Post: Alloy (25.4 x 350mm)

Seat Clamp: Quick Release

Saddle: Zero Sports Saddle

Pedals: VP-530 9/16″

Brakes: Tektro R340

Brake Levers: Alloy

Shifters: Sunrace 5 Speed

Freewheel: Sunrace CSISW.16F (1/2″ x 1/8″ x 16T) KMC

Chainwheel & Cranks: Prowheel Solid-246T-F-1

Chain: KMC Z410A (1/2″ x 1/8″ x 94L)

Chainguard: PVC Clear

Bottom Bracket: Steel

Headset: Alloy A-Head

Front Hub: KT (14G x 32H 3/8″ x 100 x 140)

Rear Hub: Sunrace 5-SPD Internal (14G x 32H x 13/32″ 119x 175mm L:32mm R:24mm)

Weights: 12.6kg

Spokes: 14G Stainless Steel

Tyre: Kenda (700C x 25C x 30TPI)

Rim: Alloy (700C x 23C x 14G x 32H F/V)

Battery: 48V 10.5 Ah Panasonic Lithium Ion

Motor: Solarbike 500W Mid-Drive motor

Interface: Pedal Assist and Throttle

The LEKKER Jordaan – brings Dutch efficiency and convenience to the streets of Australia.The E Lekker Jordaan is all about comfort and quality, with a superlight aluminium frame it is like nothing else on the market – combined with the comfort of extra large tyres, deluxe sprung saddle and ergonomic grips it is the ultimate in cruising comfort. Lightweight and maneuverable, it of course stays true to the Dutch upright seating position so you really do ride like a prince or princess.

It’s slim rear mounted battery is discrete and powerful, packing 36V and 14.5Ah paired with a Bafang 250W brushless motor, also featuring integrated wiring this model is aesthetically gorgeous and rides like a dream. Available in both men’s and womens versions.

Come in and test ride one today and see what all the fuss is about!

Specifications:

Frame Aluminium 6061 28″ Step Through

Fork Reinforced steel 1″steerer

Headset Shimano Steering Lock

Bottom Bracket Neco sealed bearing

Cranks Prowheeel aluminium 38t

Brakes Tektro Hydraulic Disc E-350 W/ electric cut off

Rear Hub Nuvinci 330 Infinity stepless shifting 20t

Battery 36V 14.5Ah, Samsung cell

Front Motor Bafang 250W brushless motor

Charger Phylion AU plug

Display M5 centre mount LCD display

Rims 700c Aluminium 36h

Tyres CST Zeppelin 700x47c APL puncture proof

Pedals VP alloy with rubber grip

Chain KMC rust buster

Grips Velo Ergonomic lock-on vinyl

Saddle Lekker cruiser saddle by Velo

Seat Post Lekker Aluminium 27.2mm

Handle Bar Lekker alloy city bar 25.4mm x 600mm

Stem Lekker alloy 40mm x 25.4mm

Fenders Alloy 54mm width

Front Rack Lekker Dutch alloy rack max 10kg

Rear Rack Lekker Alloy with bungee max 25kg

Kickstand Centre mount alloy adjustable double kickstand

Lightseat Spanniga Premium LED lights with AAA batteries

Bell Aluminium

“You couldn’t wipe the smile off his face!” -Amy, Solarbike customer; re her husbands first electric cargo bike experience.

We received some feedback and a couple of images from a customer of ours. They had recently just converted this Bakfiets Cargobike with one of our electric bicycle kits. Bakfiets are the safest way to transport your children on a bicycle according to ADAC. Their concept of carrying children in a cargo bike was innovative and is now accepted world-wide as an alternative and green form of transport.

For many parents using a Bakfiets.nl Cargobike is a liberating and life changing experience especially on the school run and condensed urban areas. Since the first model there has been continuing development to allow you to carry babies, children, dogs, shopping and cargo with ease and in safety. Electrifying one of these kits is a fantastic option to help carry the extra weight that the Bakfiets allows you to carry.

This customer test rided the Bakfiets with a 40km round trip to the beach and back with his son comfortably seated and wearing a safety belt in the front.

Interested in electrifying a cargo bike or bicycle?

Come in and chat to one of our friendly staff today and explore your options!

Like it’s sister model the Discovery-E Low the AVANTI Discovery-E Steps is a marvel of modern engineering. It’s sleek modern design is geared towards comfort and efficiency, with a soft seat, an upright riding position and Shimano STEPS drive system its perfect for the daily commute.

Avanti is a world class bike brand from New Zealand producing bikes for Olympic athletes right through to kids, all built with a strong design ethos. Each Avanti has been designed with the rider in mind, to not only exceed expectations but also deliver the best experience possible on two wheels.

Some of the features of the Discovery-E Low are Shimano hydraulic disc brakes for responsive braking, rain, hail or shine, durable Avanti Formtech Alloy low standover frame for easy mounting and dismounting, 9-speed Shimano gears for on-demand, quick gear changes, aswell as a fast charging battery which will go from flat to full in just 4 hours.

Frameset
Frame: ADT 6061 Formtech Alloy, Shimano STEPS mount, Low Step
Fork: HL Zoom 189 Suspension fork, 65mm Travel, Hydraulic Lock-out

Wheels
Rims: Alex TD26 Double-wall Alloy 36H
Hubs: Alloy QR Disc, Cassette Disc Rear
Spokes: Stainless Steel
Tyres: Kenda Small Block 8, 1.95

Drivetrain
Shifters: Shimano Altus 9 Speed
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Acera M3000
Crankset: Shimano E6000, 44T
Motor: Shimano STEPS E6002, 50Nm, 250 Watt
Chain: Shimano HG53
Cassette: Shimano HG200 Cassette 11-34T 9-Speed

Components
Brakes: Shimano M315 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotors
Brake Levers: Shimano M315
Handlebar: Alloy Riser 31.8mm, 38deg sweep
Stem: Alloy Ahead 31.8mm, adjustable
Headset: Integrated Aheadset 1-1/8″
Grips: Zero Comfort
Pedals: Nylon Comfort
Saddle: Zero Comfort
Seat Post: Alloy Micro Adjust with Suspension, 27.2mm

Other
Stand: Integrated rear mount
Extras: Shimano System display, 418W Battery, Alloy Rack, Mudguards

The AVANTI Discovery-E Low is a marvel of modern engineering. It’s sleek modern design is geared towards comfort and efficiency, with a soft seat, an upright riding position and Shimano STEPS drive system its perfect for the daily commute.

Avanti is a world class bike brand from New Zealand producing bikes for Olympic athletes right through to kids, all built with a strong design ethos. Each Avanti has been designed with the rider in mind, to not only exceed expectations but also deliver the best experience possible on two wheels.

Some of the features of the Discovery-E Low are Shimano hydraulic disc brakes for responsive braking, rain, hail or shine, durable Avanti Formtech Alloy low standover frame for easy mounting and dismounting, 9-speed Shimano gears for on-demand, quick gear changes, aswell as a fast charging battery which will go from flat to full in just 4 hours.

Frameset
Frame: ADT 6061 Formtech Alloy, Shimano STEPS mount, Low Step
Fork: HL Zoom 189 Suspension fork, 65mm Travel, Hydraulic Lock-out

Wheels
Rims: Alex TD26 Double-wall Alloy 36H
Hubs: Alloy QR Disc, Cassette Disc Rear
Spokes: Stainless Steel
Tyres: Kenda Small Block 8, 1.95

Drivetrain
Shifters: Shimano Altus 9 Speed
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Acera M3000
Crankset: Shimano E6000, 44T
Motor: Shimano STEPS E6002, 50Nm, 250 Watt
Chain: Shimano HG53
Cassette: Shimano HG200 Cassette 11-34T 9-Speed

Components
Brakes: Shimano M315 Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotors
Brake Levers: Shimano M315
Handlebar: Alloy Riser 31.8mm, 38deg sweep
Stem: Alloy Ahead 31.8mm, adjustable
Headset: Integrated Aheadset 1-1/8″
Grips: Zero Comfort
Pedals: Nylon Comfort
Saddle: Zero Comfort
Seat Post: Alloy Micro Adjust with Suspension, 27.2mm

Other
Stand: Integrated rear mount
Extras: Shimano System display, 418W Battery, Alloy Rack, Mudguards

The Norco Scene is not another hybrid re-run. Rated ‘R’ for rad, the Scene’s modern spin on the upright, hybrid bike will have you doing a double take. Don’t let the step-through design throw you – it’s all part of the Scene’s laid-back personality, offering casual convenience for all – especially when hauling heavy loads like kids’ seats and trail-a-bikes.

Not one to be typecast, the Scene is perfect for family rides, cruising with the crew, or quick trips around town. And with inspiration from Norco mountain bikes – such as 1by drivetrains and 650B wheels with large volume tires – the Scene is a real showstopper.  

The SCENE converts so seamlessly over to electric it’s almost as if it was meant to be electrified with the option to conceal all the wiring within the frame. This one has been upgraded with a 36V 11.6 Ah Tiger Shark Battery and 200W Solarbike rear hub mini motor, with both Pedal Assist System and Throttle. The end result is aesthetically brilliant and rides like a dream.

FRAMESET 

FRAME

Norco Scene, Aluminum, 9x135mm QR Dropouts 

FORK

Norco Hi-Tensile Steel Hybrid Fork, 9x100mm QR 

HEADSET

Zero Stack Headset w/26mm Cone Spacer – Black 

HEADSET SPACER

2x10mm, 1x5mm, Aluminum 

DRIVETRAIN 

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano Altus FD-M310, 3 Speed 

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano Altus RD-M310, 8 Speed 

CASSETTE

Shimano CS-HG31, 11-32T, 8 Speed 

CHAIN

KMC Z7, 8 Speed 

CRANKSET

Shimano Altus FC-M311, 165mm (S) | 170mm (M/L/XL), 48/38/28T 

BOTTOM BRACKET

Sealed Cartridge BB, Threaded BSA 68mm 

PEDALS

PP City Pedal w/Traction Inlay – Black 

SHIFTER FRONT

Shimano Altus M310, RapidFire Plus, 3 Speed 

SHIFTER REAR

Shimano Altus M310, RapidFire Plus, 8 Speed 

COMPONENTS 

GRIPS

Dual Density Ergonomic, Lock-On, Black 

HANDLEBAR

Norco Custom High Rise City Bar – Black 

STEM

Alloy 17 Rise – Black 

SEAT POST

Alloy, 15mm Offset, 27.2mm 

SEAT POST CLAMP

Alloy, Quick Release, Black 

SADDLE

Norco Comfort Saddle w/Elastomers – Black 

FRONT BRAKE

Tektro MD-M280, Mechanical Disc, 160mm Rotor 

REAR BRAKE

Tektro MD-M280, Mechanical Disc, 160mm Rotor 

BRAKE LEVERS

Shimano Altus M310, 2 Finger Levers 

WHEELS 

FRONT HUB

Alloy Sealed Disc Hub 

REAR HUB

Alloy Sealed Disc Hub, 32 Hole, 10x135mm QR 

SPOKES/NIPPLES

Stainless Steel w/Brass Nipples – Black 

RIMS

Double Wall Alloy, 32 Hole, 27mm Interal Width 

FRONT TIRE

Kenda Kwick Seven.5, 27.5×2.2”, 60 TPI 

REAR TIRE

Kenda Kwick Seven.5, 27.5×2.2”, 60 TPI 

REAR HUB SKEWER

Alloy Quick Release – Black 

FRONT HUB SKEWER

Alloy Quick Release – Black 

Brand new from Lekker, the X series bikes take style and convenience to a whole new level. Influenced by founder, Meindert’s Dutch roots and the beach culture of Australia, Lekker combine the latest technology with sleek aesthetics to create a range of bikes for the urban cyclist. The X series is the latest ebike to join the Lekker range.

The X series is a bold, robust, and lightweight urban commuter stripped of all excess. An e-bike that serves every practical purpose and is a joy to ride. 

The Lekker X is designed with one single goal in mind – get urbanites the best possible ride around city streets. Uncomplicated, functional, robust and featuring a riding position unparalleled in comfort, the Lekker X is rolled straight from the drawing board and offers all that – nothing less. Its stylish looks are backed up with excellent efficiency and quality featuring premium components (Shimano, Tektro, Samsung, Bafang) all carefully composed in a straight forward and affordable E-bike with a gorgeous aesthetic.

It’s step-through frame allows for easy mounting and dismounting, meaning anyone can get maximum enjoyment out of this bike. A combination of Dutch design and the laid-back Australian lifestyle really is a match made in heaven. With a growing cycling culture in many cities around Australia is increasingly seeing the need for better urban bike options and, to this end, Lekker are certainly leading the charge.

The X series is a lightweight bike, meaning optimal battery efficiency with an average range of 50-80 kilometres per charge cycle. Ride effortlessly with its cruiser-style geometry and powerful 250W Bafang front motor. The integrated battery charges in just under 3 hours and can easily be removed to charge with the key lock system. The Lekker X’s ‘one size fits all’ frame is built to suit a wide range of riders and offers easy access. It can handle every type of surface with the plush Kenda K-Wick tyres and comfort-oriented contact points.