Cyclezee is a UK based supplier of eZee electric bicycles and conversion kits. We can supply you with a complete bike or kit and installation guide so that you can convert any bicycle yourself or we can perform the conversion for you if you prefer.
Operation is safe and simple. Our kits are supplied with both a throttle for e-bike mode and a pedal sensor for pedelec mode, you can choose how assistance is delivered.
Why go electric?
1. Faster travel. In theory a car can average a high speed, but in practise speed often falls below 10mph in cities. The problem is congestion - motorcycles get around this to some extent, but they're still confined to the road network. An electric bike can maintain a higher average speed than a bicycle, yet take advantage of the same network of cycle facilities, giving access to routes that cars, motorcycles and public transport cannot reach. The result is often a faster door-to-door journey time than any other mode.
2. No Sweat! Sweat may not be a serious issue when you're out for a leisure ride, but it's more important if you're cycling to work, and arriving at work sticky puts a lot of people off cycling. Although some employers are rather grudgingly providing showers and other facilities for cyclists, the great majority have no intention of doing so. An electric bike eliminates the problem at source. Oddly enough, you won't sweat on an electric bike, even if you put in the same amount of effort as you do on an ordinary bike. This is a matter of physics as well as exertion – higher road speed and greater air flow mean instant sweat evaporation. In hot weather, it's possible to maintain a normal schedule by transferring a bit more load to the electric motor. In colder weather - or if you feel in need of exercise - just throttle back, or turn the motor off.
3. Safety. It sounds unlikely, but the mathematics is compelling. Think of a steep and busy road, with cars climbing at 30mph. If you previously slogged up the hill at 6mph, but can tackle the same gradient at 12mph with an electric bike, you will see 33% fewer cars and they will pass you at 18mph rather than 24mph. Whatever the figures, there's no doubt that an electric bike helps to keep you out of danger. The same general principle applies to road junctions and roundabouts - the faster your acceleration, the sooner you can get out of trouble. And with no need to rush the hills, you won't be tempted to ride downhill at breakneck speed... another useful safety feature...
4. Hill Climbing. That may sound obvious, but it's the primary advantage. A good electric bike effectively flattens hills, increasing your average speed and eliminating the 'groan' factor when a gradient comes into view. Provided you supply a reasonable amount of effort, you can expect to climb hills of 1 in 10 (10%) on an electric bike with ease, and clear a maximum gradient of 1 in 7 (14%), or much more. In hilly country, the effect is nothing short of miraculous.
5. Running Costs. Purchase cost is more than for a conventional bike, mechanical wear and tear is about the same, and electricity is so cheap as to be largely irrelevant, but there is an extra expense in terms of battery depreciation. Consequently, an electric bike costs more to run - typically 8 - 12 pence per mile against 3 - 7 pence per mile for a non-assisted bike. However, electric bike running costs should really be compared with those of a moped or a car, typically 20-40p per mile by bus, 20-60p by train and 32-145p for a small car.
6. Motorised, but no Red Tape! Electric bikes are bicycles in the eyes of the law, so they require no tax, insurance, MoT or licence. You are of course free to insure the machine if you wish, but there's no compulsion to do anything but enjoy yourself!
7. Personal Fitness. Surely a conventional bike will keep you fitter? That, of course, depends how much - if at all - you use it. Research has found that 46% of conventional bikes are used only once or twice a week, with a further 30% being used once a fortnight or even less. By contrast, a recent survey of electric bike owners reveals that a third ride their bike at least once a day and 81% use the bike at least once a week. The figures confirm that an electric bike typically gets used at least twice as often as a conventional machine. Because riding an electric bike is a great deal more enjoyable in hilly country, or when carrying heavy loads, riders tend to make better use of them. The motor provides up to half the effort, but more regular use means more exercise for the rider.
8. Fuel Consumption. Electric bikes are the most fuel efficient mode of transport in everyday use. Typical fuel consumption is 8-16 watt-hours per mile, or something like a tenth as much as a small motorcycle. In old money, that's the equivalent of 800-2,000mpg.
9. Sustainable. This is a bit weird, but apparently true. Ride a normal bicycle and you will have to top up with extra calories at Tesco’s. Producing and transporting that food takes a lot of energy, and it's typically more than the electric bike battery needs to do the same amount of work. Depending on the source of the electricity and the air-miles of the food, an electric bike is responsible for 3.6-8.5g/CO2 per mile, and a normal bike 6.6-11.6g/CO2 per mile. Incredible!
10. High Resale Value. At £400 to well over £2,000, an electric bike costs more to buy than a conventional machine, but they tend to hold their value better, so you get more of your money back if you decide to sell.The advantages of electric bicycle conversion kitsIf you have a favourite bike or are not keen on mass produced electric bikes, then a conversion is the answer for you.
Electric bike conversion kits include a replacement front or rear wheel fitted with a motorised hub. They are available at a wide range of prices, from £500 to £2,000. Kits vary in quality a great deal too. The cheapest tend to be unbranded Chinese or Indian products using low quality cheap components, with limited warranties and back-up, so don't expect to use this sort of thing for daily commuting! More expensive electric bike kits are usually kit versions of proprietary electric bikes sold by manufacturers such as eZee Kinetics Technology Co.
1. Faster travel. In theory a car can average a high speed, but in practise speed often falls below 10mph in cities. The problem is congestion - motorcycles get around this to some extent, but they're still confined to the road network. An electric bike can maintain a higher average speed than a bicycle, yet take advantage of the same network of cycle facilities, giving access to routes that cars, motorcycles and public transport cannot reach. The result is often a faster door-to-door journey time than any other mode.
2. No Sweat! Sweat may not be a serious issue when you're out for a leisure ride, but it's more important if you're cycling to work, and arriving at work sticky puts a lot of people off cycling. Although some employers are rather grudgingly providing showers and other facilities for cyclists, the great majority have no intention of doing so. An electric bike eliminates the problem at source. Oddly enough, you won't sweat on an electric bike, even if you put in the same amount of effort as you do on an ordinary bike. This is a matter of physics as well as exertion – higher road speed and greater air flow mean instant sweat evaporation. In hot weather, it's possible to maintain a normal schedule by transferring a bit more load to the electric motor. In colder weather - or if you feel in need of exercise - just throttle back, or turn the motor off.
3. Safety. It sounds unlikely, but the mathematics is compelling. Think of a steep and busy road, with cars climbing at 30mph. If you previously slogged up the hill at 6mph, but can tackle the same gradient at 12mph with an electric bike, you will see 33% fewer cars and they will pass you at 18mph rather than 24mph. Whatever the figures, there's no doubt that an electric bike helps to keep you out of danger. The same general principle applies to road junctions and roundabouts - the faster your acceleration, the sooner you can get out of trouble. And with no need to rush the hills, you won't be tempted to ride downhill at breakneck speed... another useful safety feature...
4. Hill Climbing. That may sound obvious, but it's the primary advantage. A good electric bike effectively flattens hills, increasing your average speed and eliminating the 'groan' factor when a gradient comes into view. Provided you supply a reasonable amount of effort, you can expect to climb hills of 1 in 10 (10%) on an electric bike with ease, and clear a maximum gradient of 1 in 7 (14%), or much more. In hilly country, the effect is nothing short of miraculous.
5. Running Costs. Purchase cost is more than for a conventional bike, mechanical wear and tear is about the same, and electricity is so cheap as to be largely irrelevant, but there is an extra expense in terms of battery depreciation. Consequently, an electric bike costs more to run - typically 8 - 12 pence per mile against 3 - 7 pence per mile for a non-assisted bike. However, electric bike running costs should really be compared with those of a moped or a car, typically 20-40p per mile by bus, 20-60p by train and 32-145p for a small car.
6. Motorised, but no Red Tape! Electric bikes are bicycles in the eyes of the law, so they require no tax, insurance, MoT or licence. You are of course free to insure the machine if you wish, but there's no compulsion to do anything but enjoy yourself!
7. Personal Fitness. Surely a conventional bike will keep you fitter? That, of course, depends how much - if at all - you use it. Research has found that 46% of conventional bikes are used only once or twice a week, with a further 30% being used once a fortnight or even less. By contrast, a recent survey of electric bike owners reveals that a third ride their bike at least once a day and 81% use the bike at least once a week. The figures confirm that an electric bike typically gets used at least twice as often as a conventional machine. Because riding an electric bike is a great deal more enjoyable in hilly country, or when carrying heavy loads, riders tend to make better use of them. The motor provides up to half the effort, but more regular use means more exercise for the rider.
8. Fuel Consumption. Electric bikes are the most fuel efficient mode of transport in everyday use. Typical fuel consumption is 8-16 watt-hours per mile, or something like a tenth as much as a small motorcycle. In old money, that's the equivalent of 800-2,000mpg.
9. Sustainable. This is a bit weird, but apparently true. Ride a normal bicycle and you will have to top up with extra calories at Tesco’s. Producing and transporting that food takes a lot of energy, and it's typically more than the electric bike battery needs to do the same amount of work. Depending on the source of the electricity and the air-miles of the food, an electric bike is responsible for 3.6-8.5g/CO2 per mile, and a normal bike 6.6-11.6g/CO2 per mile. Incredible!
10. High Resale Value. At £400 to well over £2,000, an electric bike costs more to buy than a conventional machine, but they tend to hold their value better, so you get more of your money back if you decide to sell.The advantages of electric bicycle conversion kitsIf you have a favourite bike or are not keen on mass produced electric bikes, then a conversion is the answer for you.
Electric bike conversion kits include a replacement front or rear wheel fitted with a motorised hub. They are available at a wide range of prices, from £500 to £2,000. Kits vary in quality a great deal too. The cheapest tend to be unbranded Chinese or Indian products using low quality cheap components, with limited warranties and back-up, so don't expect to use this sort of thing for daily commuting! More expensive electric bike kits are usually kit versions of proprietary electric bikes sold by manufacturers such as eZee Kinetics Technology Co.
The advantages of electric bicycle conversion kits
If you have a favourite bike or are not keen on mass produced electric bikes, then a conversion is the answer for you.
Electric bike conversion kits include a replacement front or rear wheel fitted with a motorised hub. They are available at a wide range of prices, from £500 to £2,000. Kits vary in quality a great deal too. The cheapest tend to be unbranded Chinese or Indian products using low quality cheap components, with limited warranties and back-up, so don't expect to use this sort of thing for daily commuting! More expensive electric bike kits are usually kit versions of proprietary electric bikes sold by manufacturers such as eZee Kinetics Technology Co.
Electric bike conversion kits include a replacement front or rear wheel fitted with a motorised hub. They are available at a wide range of prices, from £500 to £2,000. Kits vary in quality a great deal too. The cheapest tend to be unbranded Chinese or Indian products using low quality cheap components, with limited warranties and back-up, so don't expect to use this sort of thing for daily commuting! More expensive electric bike kits are usually kit versions of proprietary electric bikes sold by manufacturers such as eZee Kinetics Technology Co.
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