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The UK has a burgeoning electric bike market, with several homegrown brands leading the way in innovation, design, and quality. These brands offer a range of e-bikes designed to cater to the diverse needs of cyclists, from urban commuters to off-road adventurers. Here are some of the best electric bike brands based in the UK:
Brompton Electric
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Brompton, known worldwide for its iconic folding bicycles, has entered the electric bike market with the Brompton Electric. Designed and built in London, these e-bikes maintain the brand's reputation for durability and portability, making them ideal for city commuters who need to save space.
Gocycle
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Founded by former McLaren Cars designer Richard Thorpe, Gocycle is based in Chessington, Surrey. Gocycle's e-bikes are known for their innovative design, lightweight, and integrated technology, making them some of the most stylish and advanced electric bikes on the market.
Ribble Cycles
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With a long history in traditional bicycles, Ribble Cycles, based in Preston, Lancashire, has embraced the electric trend with a range of e-bikes. Their offerings include electric road bikes, hybrids, and gravel bikes, all designed with the performance-oriented cyclist in mind.
Volt Bikes
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Volt is a London-based electric bike brand offering a wide range of e-bikes, including urban, hybrid, and mountain bikes. Known for their quality and performance, Volt bikes are designed in the UK and cater to a broad audience, from daily commuters to weekend adventurers.
Whyte Bikes
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Although primarily recognized for their mountain and road bikes, Whyte Bikes, based in Hastings, has also developed electric versions of their popular models. Their e-bikes are known for their quality, innovative design, and performance, especially suited for the UK's varied terrain.
Cyclotricity
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Based in Southampton, Cyclotricity focuses on affordable electric bikes and conversion kits. Their range includes urban, folding, and cargo e-bikes, designed to make electric cycling accessible to a wider audience.