It’s no exaggeration to say e-bikes are having an extended moment globally. In Australia, e-bikes now make up about 50% of total bike sales through retailers, according to Peter Bourke from Bicycle Industries Australia, with approximately 250,000 e-bikes sold in the past year.
For many people, however, the upfront cost remains a barrier, with quality e-bike brands selling for anywhere between $5,000 and $10,000. But there is a way for you to join the ranks of those effortlessly sailing up hills for a fraction of that price.
