Adventure eBike Charcoal

The Adventure electric bike is a versatile commuter and all-round urban adventurer equipped with the new Shimano Steps E5000 drive system for smooth, pedal-assisted power.

The Adventure ebike includes Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, shifters and derailleur plus mudguards and pannier rack to meet all the demands of a hassle-free weekday commute. This elegant all-rounder is also built with a front suspension fork for comfort and control over uneven ground for weekend explorations along the hidden paths of your city. This electric bike thoughtfully incorporates the latest technologies to deliver the best of all worlds at an affordable price.

Electric bikes use a battery powered motor to give you pedal-assistance up to 25km/hr to help you ride further, with less effort so you can get there faster and in better shape.

The Adventure electric bike features a Shimano Steps mid-mount electric motor. Mid mount eBikes offer more options in terms of gearing, smoother acceleration and lowers the centre of gravity of the bike giving a more stable ride over broken ground or when cornering. This mid motor makes these electric bikes great options for exploring on the weekends.

The Shimano Steps e5000 series of mid motors delivers a fast charging, reliable performance, near silent operation and smooth power delivery. Reid Cycles chose to partner with Shimano on these new ranges as the Steps system is a proven performer in the eBike category.

Other features of the Adventure Electric Bike include trusted Shimano 9-speed gearing, with powerful hydraulic disc brakes and a reliable quality wheelset with puncture resistant tyres for the toughest city conditions.

Our range of Electric Bikes all include the industry-leading Reid Warranty: lifetime on frame and rigid forks, 2 years on non-consumable parts, 1 year/5,000 km (whichever comes first) warranty on eBike system components and 2 free services within the first 12 months. We also offer our Online customers a 30 Day Test Ride to guarantee you get a great deal.

Key Features

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• \nSmooth and powerful acceleration from the latest industry-leading Shimano Steps E5000 series mid-mount electric motor. This system will provide pedal assistance up to 25km/hr (in line with Australian pedelec regulations) for an impressive range of up to 125km on a single charge.
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• Custom hydroformed smooth-weld alloy frame with internal cabling to keep cables for gearing, brakes and electrics neatly hidden.
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• Trusted Shimano 9-speed gearing, with powerful hydraulic disc brakes and a reliable quality wheelset with puncture resistant tyres for the toughest city conditions.
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• Suntour NVX HLO 75mm travel front suspension fork with hydraulic lock-out for comfort and control over uneven ground.
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• Rugged and weatherproof mid-mount motor system for a low centre of gravity and reliable operation in all conditions.
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• Approx. weight 22.5 kg
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INSTORE / CLICK & COLLECT BIKE ORDERS

Bikes purchased Click & Collect or instore from our Ascot Vale, Dandenong, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth stores are fully assembled by a bike mechanic and ready to ride.

ONLINE BIKE ORDERS

For online home delivery orders, bikes are shipped in a box 85% assembled and require some basic final assembly like turning handlebars and inserting pedals. Click here for our Assembly Video Guides that give instructions on how to do this step-by-step.

FAQ - Electric Bikes

Q. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A MID MOUNT ELECTRIC MOTOR?

Mid drive electric bikes offer more options in terms of gearing, smoother acceleration and lowers the centre of gravity of the bike giving a more stable ride over broken ground or when cornering. This benefit is really felt when riding an eBike off-road or  at speed.

Our performance oriented eBikes also position the battery pack on the down tube to further keep the weight low and centred for handling.

Q. HOW FAST DOES AN EBIKE GO?

eBikes in Australia are limited to 250w and will assist you up to 25km/hr - going faster than this is up to the effort of the rider. Any motor providing more power will be classified as a motorbike and must be registered and ridden by a licenced rider.

Q. HOW FAR CAN I TRAVEL ON A FULL CHARGE?

The range you can expect depends on how hard the battery is working. This will be affected by factors like the weight of the rider, how much luggage you’re carrying, tyre pressure, hills/terrain, road condition, wind and the level of assistance or power setting you use.

You can expect the Shimano Steps system to last around 100km on the highest assistance setting even with hills and extra weight (ranges up to 185km under ideal conditions have been reported by Shimano in testing). The Bafang and Ananda electric bike systems will cover up to 70km depending on conditions.

Q. HOW DO I CHARGE AN EBIKE AND HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

Simply plug the charger into a standard wall socket at work or when you get home. To charge the Shimano Steps battery from 0% to 80% will take 2 hours, 100% in 4 hours. Most of the time though you’ll just need to top up rather than completely refill. Charging times are similar for the Bafang and Ananda systems.

Q. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO CHARGE?

The Shimano Steps system uses a 418Wh battery. At 30c/kWh x 0.418kWh = 12.5c for a full charge. Costs are similar with the Bafang and Ananda systems.

Q. CAN I RIDE IN THE RAIN?

Yes, all of these units are sealed and made for all-conditions riding.

Q. CAN I SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE AND RIDE IT LIKE NORMAL?

Yes. Remove the battery pack and it will feel very much like a normal bike.

Q. WHAT DOES ‘PEDELEC’ MEAN?

The most popular electric bike system in Australia is the pedelec (or pedal assist) system. You ride a pedelec by pedalling as normal, while the electric motor adds power to each pedal stroke - flattening out the hills and getting you up to speed with much less effort.

Q. HOW OFTEN SHOULD I SERVICE MY EBIKE?

We recommend your electric bike is serviced during the first 3 months of ownership as components bed in. Frequency of servicing after that depends on usage and what maintenance you choose to do yourself in terms of caring for the chain and other basic tasks. A regular rider who does not perform any maintenance may benefit from servicing every 6 months. Click here for more information on servicing.