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An E-bike with more than 250 watts of power is a moped, warns industry orgs.

8/3/2016

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It is possible that higher powered electric bikes may be allowed on UK roads in the future, but under current law, any kind of electrically powered e-bike exceeding 250 watts in power is considered a moped and requires registration and insurance, amongst other legislations.
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Do not be fooled by cute sales spiel, there are 'no grey areas' regarding on or off-road use. Unless on private land, a motor with a power rating above 250 watts cannot be used in the UK, full stop.

'Bike Biz' recently addressed this matter in their article by Carlton Reid. The complete article can be viewed by clicking the Bike Biz logo below.

Keep it legal, keep it safe and keep smiling.
Brighton E-bikes. More Smile per Mile :)
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"I have just completed 2,000 miles on a Bafang powered bike converted by Brighton E-bikes and am convinced that bespoke after-market conversions are the way forward.
I first met Darren whizzing around on one of his conversions on a local bike ride last summer. I was riding my 1990 Specialized Stumpjumper which had given me really outstanding service with frequent 20 mile rides on the hills before breakfast and on full days easily doing double that amount. For a few years though I had been struggling along with damaged knees caused by sports injuries and wear & tear and this had prevented me doing more than 10 miles on relatively flat ground without pain. We immediately started chatting about bikes in general and in particular about the Bafang motor unit he was using for his bike conversions. So I set him a challenge “put one onto my 25 year old Stumjumper in the next week and I’ll take it to France on holiday” When he started work on it he phoned the same evening to say the bottom bracket bearing was so corroded it was looking doubtful he could remove it without the possibility of damage in which case it was likely the bike would no longer be usable - he wanted a decision? It was made immediately “keep at it”. After another 2 days of soaking and fiddling he finally succeeded and exposed the shell of the frame which cleaned up beautifully. The bike was delivered by Darren a day or so later. He looked as proud as punch and I was delighted. The bike had been called many things during this process and there is a picture on his website “A Pig of a Job” demonstrating what can be achieved with patience, skill and due diligence.
Since that holiday I have been completely sold on the product and Darren’s passion and enthusiasm, so in January I purchased a new Specialised bike. The motor unit was transferred onto the new bike and I am now doing the same distances and rides as before without pain or stress to the joints, but having the full benefit of the aerobic exercise. It’s so good to ride the South Downs Way and see the top of the hills again! Thank you Darren & Brighton E-bikes."
Trevor  Shoreham  2016

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  • Home
  • About
  • Store
    • Bafang BBS motor and battery kits >
      • Bafang® BBS01B 36V 250W 14.5Ah
      • Bafang® BBS01B-ETM 36V 250W 14AH
      • Bafang® BBS01B-ETM 36V 250W 17.5Ah
    • Lekkie® Bling Rings >
      • Bling Ring BBS01/02(B) - 42T
      • Bling Ring BBSHD - 42T
      • Bling Ring BBS01/02(B) - 46T
      • Bling Ring BBSHD - 46T
      • Bling Ring BBS01/02(B) - 36T
      • Bling Ring BBSHD - 36T
      • Bling Ring BBS01/02(B) - 52T
      • Lekkie BBS01/02(B) spacer
      • Lekkie BBSHD spacer
    • Complete electric bikes >
      • Complete E-bike conversion incl. motor kit and battery
      • Installation service (customer supplies motor kit, battery etc.)
    • Bafang BBS01/02(B)/HD parts and accessories
  • Contact
  • Gallery
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Useful links and resources
  • Terms and Conditions