GIANT QUICK E+ (2018)

Some people might think it's cheating... other people might think it's the smartest invention ever... but either way, no one can argue with the benefits of having an e-bike on longer rides. Can anyone honestly say they've never been slogging it out and just said to themselves "I wish someone else would just pedal for me"? Well, with an E-bike, your bike can literally help do some of the work for you, especially when you need it.

Regardless of where you stand on this, the reality is that it enables people to do rides that they would not tackle if unsure about their fitness level. When it comes to fitness, don't be deceived. This is a great way to gain fitness, at a level that you are comfortable with. And there are no gym fees. Sure the cost of the bike is a factor, but the overall cost is small.

An E-Bike battery's life is estimated to be around 25,000-50,000 km. Most E-Bike batteries cost around $600-$1,000 to replace. That equates to a cost in the region of $0.03 per km. Not a lot when you relate it to the amount of fun that can be had. If you use the bike to commute it would recoup it's cost very quickly.

The Quick-E has a range of around 100km per charge. Of course, this can be extended or reduced according to the amount of effort you wish to apply. When riding to work, it is likely that you will wish to avoid perspiration, and that is easily achieved with an E-Bike. It is just so easy to regulate the amount of effort you apply. You may wish to take it easy on the way to work but feel quite willing to push harder on the return home.

With the general concern about health, an E-Bike is a fantastic way to introduce a fun way to get out and about. You can exercise at a level that is progressively improving if you so desire. But probably the greatest benefit is that it can be fun gaining that fitness. You may be surprised at the distance that can be travelled on bike paths.

Curious? Well come in a have a free test ride, you may be in for a treat.

Fitted with a powerful Yamaha motor with 5 torque settings.

The Yamaha delivers an incredible 80 Nm of Torque with 5 power assist settings

1. ECO      = 100% of your effort
2. BASIC   = 175%
3. ACTIVE = 250%
4. SPORT  = 300%
5. POWER = 360%

Battery 500-watt-hours - Charge time 3 hours

• Weight of motor    3.1 kg 
• Weight of battery  3.0 kg