Try a bike

Electric bike (e-bikes) are bicycles fitted with an electric motor that provides an 'assist' to the bike's rider making hills and long distance cycling so much easier. 

We have a fleet of different models of electric bikes which allows us to offer a 'try-before-you-buy' service*. E-bikes are quite an expensive purchase so being able to test different types before making a decision is obviously beneficial. We have eight e-Bikes that range in both size and type of bike. 

We have the following adult** bikes available for people wanting to try out an e-bike.  Please note that the sizes are given as a guide only.  

How to try out an e-bike

If you would to try one of our e-bikes then please contact us to discuss sizing and requirements. In order to try out a bike, you will also need to provide us with the following documentation:

• Current photographic ID such as driver licence or passport
• A recent utility bill with your address on it

Our bikes

Emu Foldaway 

• Hub drive foldaway electric bike
• Folds down for easy storage at home or at work and for easier transportation
• Suitable for people from 5’ 4” to 5’ 9” in height
• Battery and charging port are located in the seatpost
• Full charge time is 5 hours from empty
• Shimano Nexus 3 gear hub and cable disc brakes
• 250w motor (front hub)
• Range is 12-20 miles (5.2 Ah battery) or 18 – 30 miles (6.8 Ah battery) per charge
• Price is between £999 and £1099 depending on configuration

Cube Touring Hybrid 400 

2 small bikes, 1 medium

• Comfortable multi-purpose bike for on-road and light off-road use
• Small bike suitable for a rider 5' upwards and medium suitable for a rider upto 5'10""
• Battery is situated in the downtube. Can be charged in-situ via port.
• Full charge time is 5 hours from empty
• Bosch Active Plus motor (250 watt)
• Bosch PowerPack 400
• Shimano Altus 9 speed gears
• Hydraulic disc brakes
• Range around 70 miles in Eco mode
• Price is around £1600

Ridgeback Electron Di2 

46cm medium

• Comfortable step-thru with an automatic gearing system paired to the pedal assist
• The bike is suitable for people 5'6"upwards in height
• Battery is situated in the rear rack. Requires removal to charge.
• Full charge time is 5 hours from empty
• Shimano STEPS E5000 motor (250w)
• Shimano Di2 electronic shifting
• Shimano Nexus rear gear hub
• Hydraulic disc brakes
• Range is around 70 miles in Eco mode
• Price is around £2400

Bergamont E-Horizon N7

Small

• Comfortable hybrid/commuting electric bike
• Smallest of our ebike fleet suitable for people 5’ 1” to 5' 7"
• Battery is situated in the downtube. Can be charged in-situ via port.
• Full charge time is 5 hours from empty
• Bosch Active Plus motor (250 watt)
• Bosch PowerPack 400
• Shimano 8 speed Nexus hub
• Hydraulic disc brakes
• Range is around 70 miles in Eco mode
• Price is around £2250

Cube Cross Hybrid 400 

50cm (large) and 54cm (v large)

• Comfortable multi-purpose bike for on-road and light off-road use
• The 50 is suitable for people 5’6” to 6’ in height and the 54 is suitable for people 5’9” upwards
• Battery is situated in the downtube. Can be charged in-situ via port.
• Full charge time is 5 hours from empty
• Bosch Active Plus motor (250 watt)
• Bosch PowerPack 400
• Shimano Alivio 9 speed gears
• Hydraulic brakes
• Range around 70 miles in Eco mode
• Price is around £1600

Giant Prime

Medium

• step-through bike with a Bosch bottom bracket motor
• hub gears

Cannondale Kinneto 

Medium 

• Hybrid bikes with a Bosh bottom bracket motor.
• Can be used equally comfortably on the road or for light off-road riding
• Bosch motors, strong brakes and adjustable suspension. 

Giant easy-e 

Small 

• Step-through bikes with a front hub motor
• A comfortable upright riding position, mudguards, lights and a rack
• Perfect for around town and cruising along cycle paths.

How to try out an e-bike

If you would to try one of our e-bikes then please contact us to discuss sizing and requirements. In order to try out a bike, you will also need to provide us with the following documentation:

• Current photographic ID such as driver licence or passport
• A recent utility bill with your address on it

Our E-Bike Library is FREE to use for Stirling residents.

*Please note that the Hub is not a bike trader and we do not sell bicycles or accessories.

**By law we cannot loan e-bikes to anyone under 14

E-bike loan 

If you are considering purchasing an e-bike there is a new, exciting funding opportunity available in Scotland through Energy Saving Trust. This scheme is funded by Transport Scotland (an agency of the Scottish Government). 

The eBike loan is for up to £6,000 with a repayment period of 4 years and covers the following (per household):

• 2 x ebikes capped at £3,000 each
• 1 x family ecargo bike capped at £6,000
• 1 x adaptive ebike capped at £6,000

Further information can be found on the EST website.