About Us

50cycles is a family owned and run UK electric bike company that specialises in finding the best electric bikes for our customers from top manufacturers. We started out back in 2003, when electric bikes were still more of a novelty than a serious way to get around. Since then we have provided powered bicycles to thousands of electric cyclists of all ages and backgrounds. For many it is their favourite mode of transport, as the reports we've had from our customers testifies.

New Electric Bike Technology

We have a knack of finding the next big technology before any other electric bike company. We were the first to offer an electric bike with Lithium power pack in early 2004. We were then the first to offer Lithium technology as an option across all our models in 2005.

Bicycle Accessories

Our range of bike accessories also reflects our ability to find the next big thing, whether it's cycle helmets that don't compromise your style or ingenious little gadgets that make your ride safer or more entertaining.

The Best Electric Bikes

A major milestone was the launch of the Kalkhoff range of powered bikes in 2007. They have now established themselves as the most reliable, capable and comfortable powered bicycles on the market. The 2011 season will see the first long range electric bikes capable of covering the magic 100 miles per charge with the introduction of Kalkhoff's new 18Ah battery technology.

Outstanding Customer Service

It's not just about selling electric bicycles, we also offer the most responsive and knowledgeable after-sales service. An electric bike expert is only a call or a click away and you shouldn't be surprised if we respond to your enquiry outside normal office hours, it's just the way we like to work at 50cycles.

Great to deal with, know their stuff, responsive and all round good guys

My personal recommendation is 50cycles for service that is second to none

I would recommend 50 Cycles to someone looking for an electric bike. They are knowledgeable, and sell very good quality bikes.

We're not in the ebike business to make a quick buck - too many here-today-gone-tomorrow companies have tried that. We know electric cycles are the most efficient and satisfying means of transport ever invented and we're determined to spread the word, one customer at a time. Here is some praise from recent customers:

Why 50cycles?

50 cycles (or 50 Hertz) is the frequency of the alternating current used in UK mains electricity. This means that the current changes polarity 50 times every second.

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Scott and Tim Snaith - Founders of 50cycles