Urban+ eBike Black

Leave the car behind and avoid the need for public transport – the Urban+ electric bike will gives you more of the things you love about riding a bike, and will make you want to do it more often.

If you enjoy riding a bicycle but would like to make things a little easier then a new electric bike from Reid is the answer you have been looking for. Our 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. Leave the car behind and experience more of the things you love about riding.

With the new Urban range, Reid and Shimano Steps deliver a sleek and cleverly designed eBike package to answer all the challenges of riding around your city or heading out on touring adventures. 

This electric bike uses 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.

The Urban+ electric bike features the Shimano Steps E5000 mid mount motor system. A mid drive electric bike offers 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 mid drive electric bike off-road or at speed.

This electric bike also features 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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• Smooth 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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• 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 18.64 kg
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INSTORE / CLICK & COLLECT BIKE ORDERS

Bikes purchased Click & Collect or instore from our North Melbourne, 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 SHIMANO STEPS MOTOR?

A mid drive electric bike offers 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 mid drive eBike off-road or at speed.

Reid Cycles chose to partner with the Shimano Steps system as it is a proven performer in the eBike category. Shimano delivers fast charging, reliable performance, near silent operation and smooth power delivery.

Q. HOW FAST DOES AN EBIKE GO?

Electric bikes 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 on a full charge depends on the weight of the rider, how much luggage you’re carrying, hills/terrain and the level of assistance or power setting you use.

You can expect the Shimano Steps system to last over 100km on the highest assistance setting even with hills and extra weight (you can go up to 185km under ideal conditions). The Bafang and Ananda electric bike systems will cover a minimum of 70km.

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 pedaled assisted eBike 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.