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    Traditional Bike Feel

    Some riders want an e-bike that still feels like a proper bike. These picks keep things simple: lighter frames, more direct handling, and setups that don't overwhelm the riding experience with tech. The motor helps, but you're still very much in control. If you want that connected, familiar feel, start here.

    Riese & Müller UBN Five Commute

    Riese & Müller UBN Five

    The UBN Five Commute is a lightweight e-bike designed for fast, comfortable urban riding. The Fazua Ride 60 system provides quiet, natural assistance with a 430 Wh removable battery for practical charging. The Commute edition adds a drop bar, GRX drivetrain and a 60 mm suspension fork, making it ready for rough city streets. Full mudguards, a rear rack, integrated lighting and smart phone connectivity complete the package. Why UBN Five Commute? Lightweight urban bike with Fazua Ride 60 assistance 430 Wh removable battery for easy charging Drop bar, GRX gearing and 60 mm suspension fork Integrated LED hub display with SP Connect and USB-C Full mudguards, rack and powerful lights RX Connect security and ride logging For riders who want speed, style and practicality in the city, the UBN Five Commute is hard to beat.

    £4,494.29In Stock
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    Dan's recommended configuration

    Chain drivetrain. Keep the setup simple and lightweight.

    Moustache Xroad FS

    Moustache Xroad FS

    The XRoad FS is a true crossover e‑bike that blends urban practicality with off‑road poise. Full suspension front and rear smooths broken tarmac, towpaths and light trails while the bike still carries a rack, mudguards and lights for everyday use. The upright position keeps you relaxed and in control and the 27.5 inch wheels with wide tyres add grip and stability. Power comes from Bosch Smart System drives matched to the build level: XRoad FS 2 uses the Performance Line motor with 75 Nm of torque, XRoad FS 4 and FS 6 step up to the Performance Line CX with 85 Nm. Battery capacity is model-specific and fully integrated in the frame – 540 Wh on FS 2, 600 Wh on FS 4, 625 Wh on FS 6 – giving confident range for commuting and weekend rides. All models use Shimano CUES drivetrains for simple, reliable shifting. Why XRoad FS? Full suspension for comfort and control on mixed terrain Bosch Smart System motors by model: FS 2 Performance Line 75 Nm, FS 4 and FS 6 Performance Line CX 85 Nm Integrated batteries matched to each model: 540 Wh (FS 2), 600 Wh (FS 4), 625 Wh (FS 6) Shimano CUES derailleur drivetrains with 9, 10 or 11 speeds, depending on model Fully equipped with mudguards, rear rack, lights and kickstand 27.5-inch wheels with wide Schwalbe Smart Sam tyres for stable handling Practical loads: system weight up to 135 kg on FS 2 and FS 4, up to 160 kg on FS 6 If you want one e‑bike that does Monday to Friday as well as a Saturday loop on bridleways, the XRoad FS is the practical choice with real comfort and range.

    £3,699.00In Stock
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    Dan's recommended configuration

    Chain drivetrain. Keep the setup simple and lightweight.

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