The BUSH RANGER is designed to handle all kinds of conditions from the city to even the harsh Australian outback. Whether you’re riding it in the city, to the beach, or out in the bush the Bushranger always offers a reliable, comfortable ride. 

From fire trails to the hustle and bustle of the city’s streets, the BUSH RANGER is equipped for every situation. Its key features include a high capacity 36V 14.5Ah Panasonic Lithium-Ion battery integrated into the frame for excellent range and superior weight distribution, a BAFANG rear hub motor, front and rear hydraulic disc brakes and a 9 speed SHIMANO drivetrain for seamless shifting performance. All components are oriented towards robustness and dependability making the Bushranger a versatile all-rounder that won’t let you down, no matter the conditions.

Finally, its sleek alloy frame finished in matte black with alloy details and an iconic Ned Kelly motif emblazoned on the side. It’s sure to turn a few heads while your cruising around.

Motor: 250 watt rear BAFANG hub motor

Battery: 36V 14.5Ah PANASONIC lithium ion

Rims: 27.5” (650B) Alex Double Wall 36 hole, Forged Alloy hubs

Tyres: Kenda Small Block 8 27.5”x 2.125 Fine Tread Mtb Tyre

Fork: Suntour XCT Coil Suspension, 650B 100mm travel

Frame: TIG Welded Alloy with integrated battery holder

Crankset: Prowheel Alloy Diamond Taper with guard

Gear shifter: Shimano Rapid Fire

Power Control: Programmable pedal assist system with LCD display and throttle over-ride

Speed: 30km/h

Range: Between 30-80km depending on power setting

Gears: 8 Speed Alivio, wide range long cage derailleur

Brakes: Front and rear Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors

Colours: Black

Solarbike ‘Olive’

The Olive from Solarbike takes city living to a whole new level of convenience. The Olive’s sleek modern design does not instantly conjure up thoughts of an electric bicycle. With most of the wiring and electrics concealed internally or packaged neatly your friends might not even realise you’ve gone electric. Available in two different colours, it’s easy to match ‘Olive’ to your lifestyle or mood.

The Olive comes equipped with a front fixed basket, rear rack, mudguards, lights, and an intuitive display monitor making this E-Bike the ultimate city commuter. The Olive’s running gear is oriented towards reliability and ease of use featuring Shimano Acera trigger shifters, powerful hydraulic brakes & 1×9 Shimano Acera drivetrain. Additionally, the Olive’s stepthrough alloy frame and 26″ wheels makes getting on and off a breeze, perfect for city life.

The integrated battery is rated at 36V 14Ah paired with a 250w Bafang Rear Hub-Drive Motor that offers you an easy power transfer via throttle or pedal assist.

Specs

Motor: 250 watt rear Bafang Hub Motor

Battery: 36v 14Ah Panasonic Integrated Battery

User Interface: Throttle & Pedal Assist

Wheels: 26 inch

Gear Shifter: Shimano Alivio 9 Speed

Brakes: Hydraulic

Speed: 25km/h

Range: 40-50km

Colours: Black/White  

We often get asked in the shop about the difference between cadence sensors and torque sensors. Nearly all hub motors have what is called cadence sensing, that means that the motor is activated with revolutions of the crank; you need to pedal about half a turn before the motor gets activated. The system is very robust and is the most popular system on the market but its main downfall is when you are stationary and need to start pedalling up a hill. Because you need to do the first revolution unassisted it can be difficult because of the hill and the extra weight. Torque sensing systems come standard on nearly any high-end mid-drive motor like the BOSCH or SHIMANO system and they differ in that the motor is activated by pressure, as soon as you push on the pedals the motor is activated. This system is superior due to the more instantaneous activation of power and higher levels of feedback from the sensor providing a smoother riding experience.

For the last few years we’ve been trying different torque sensors to work with our hub motor kits and we’re finally pleased to be able to supply the market with one. The system is a touch on the expensive side, adding $350 to an existing hub motor system, but it does provide great pedal assist activation. The kit comes with a variety of parts; a bottom bracket torque sensor, an LCD display, cables, front chain ring, front and rear lights, throttle and a controller. Installation requires a little more work than usual because you have to remove your existing bottom bracket and fit the new one, you also need to drill a hole around 5-10mm in the bottom of the frame to allow the cable from the sensor to exit the frame.

This system can be retro fitted to any electric bike with a hub motor. Please click here to see dimensions, specifications and some basic installation instructions of the torque sensor. Click here to see instructions for programming the LCD display.

Avanti Discovery 2 – 36V 14ah Panasonic battery + 250watt Mid-Drive Motor

The Avanti Discovery 2 Hybrid Bike fitted with Bafang Mid-Drive 250watt motor and 36V 14Ah Panasonic battery is performance at an affordable price. With its strong 6061 Aluminium frame and chrome alloy suspension fork, it’s more than up to the rigours of everyday use. The suspension fork has a lockout feature to smooth out riding on or off-road. With a Shimano 24 speed drivetrain, it gives you a wide range of gears to work with going up the climbs or into the winds. The wide tyres are great for a little bit of off road use, but mainly give great control for commuting in the city. Also, the Tektro mechanical disc brakes offer dependable and superior braking in all conditions.

We have fitted the Avanti Discovery 2 with our Electric Conversion Kit allowing for an easy and fast ride.

The 36V 14Ah Battery gives you a decent range for the price point and the Bafang 250watt Mid-Drive motor with cadence based pedal assist gives you a great boost as you pedal. This model comes with an integrated display monitor with a readout on battery level, speed and distance among other things.

Choosing between Mid-Drive and Hub Motors simply comes down to personal preference but explained in short; Mid-Drives have better weight distribution as the motor is located right on the bottom bracket, whereas with hub motors, the weight is added at either end of the bike, which can alter the handling balance of the bike. Oftentimes, however, these differences are seen as reasonably minor. You can use the electric throttle or pedal assist depending on your suits you.

At our store, Perth Electric Biycles, we have a huge range of electric conversion kits you can choose from, so if you are wanting to upgrade the battery or motor, have a chat with our staff. We can walk you through the different option and find what suit you and your needs.

Due to an unfortunate sequence of events, our favourite Fremantle mayor’s lovable steed got nicked by some low-life. As all clouds have a silver lining he made his way into our shop to get it replaced by something far nicer – and get a photo with his picture! Keep up the good work around town Mayor!