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UrbanLite 2 now back in stock - only 10.5KG magnesium alloy folding bike

2011-07-14T11:10:00-00:00

Back by popular demand is the Urban Lite 2 folding bike - the lightest folding bike on the market at only £209.99 including a free bicycle carry bag, lock, kickstand, mudguards and luggage rack. It only weighs 10.5KG and comes with 6-speed Shimano Revoshift gears. We now have black, silver and white in stock. Perfect for commuters, caravans and boats. These will sell out fast so order yours now!

Have a hoot on your TP Scoot! Coolest electric scooter on the market.

2011-06-30T17:19:00-00:00

The TP Scoot is really taking off in the UK. Since featuring on the Gadget Show TV show, plus on the main stage at the Gadget Show in Birmingham NEC, featuring in the Mail on Sunday LIVE magazine, the TP Scoot has got round as being the coolest commuting gadget to own. At only 20p a mile to run, the TP Scoot electric scooter makes sense. Read more on www.tp-scoot.com. It also for sale on Buy Buy Bicycles - click here to buy the TP Scoot

Going Green, Skipping Hills and having fun on the City Lynx electric bicyle

2011-05-22T18:28:00-00:00

Everyone is going green. It is becoming apparent that electric personal transport is the way forward. No more petrol costs, noise pollution, dangerous emissions and get to work stress and sweat free! On top of this, it only costs 1p a mile to run an electric bike.

The City Lynx Electric bike is a high quality aluminium electric bike with a powerful battery, that can get you up those dreaded hills in no time. You can opt to pedal, pedal with some assistance, or simply just use the throttle. It couldn't be easier to get around. It is also perfect for those with not as much stamina, so you can exercise for a whole, then cruise when you get tired!

The City Lynx electric bicycle is made for comfort, with a wide comfort saddle and front suspension to help you get over the bumps. At the back you have a convenient rear luggage rack, perfect for your panniers. If you are exploring, you have a compass bell on the front handlebars to help you navigate. With a 19" aluminium frame, the bike is reasonably light for it's size and solid enough to feel safe on the roads.

Oh did we mention it has CE certification / approval? A lower price doesn't mean a lower quality in the case of the City Lynx... Other bikes with the same specification go for over £1000. The City Lynx is just £699.99!

You can use your City Lynx electric bike on or off road. Legally, the motor is 250w and the speed is capped at 15mph, which means you can use them on the roads no problems.

You'll have no problems being seen at night as the City Lynx has front and rear lights which are powered by the battery also.

The battery is 36V with Lithium Ion technology, meaning the battery is reasonably light and can easily be lifted out for recharging. Having a folding saddle also aids the ease of the battery removal. The battery should last you a few years with proper care and a replacement is just £280.

Battery care is very important - specifically you should not leave your battery to go completely flat as you risk killing off the cells. Best to keep the battery always at room temperature and give it at least a 5 hour charge within a 2 month period, just to keep it alive. Don't leave it out in the cold garage over winter!

The City Lynx electric bike is the next generation of personal transport and the environment definitely loves it! It is classed as an ' Electric Urban Vehicle ' (EUV) - a term which is becoming more and more popular. There are many available electric bicycles and electric scooters on the market, but you get more for your money with the City Lynx.

If you would like further information, please visit buybuybicycles.com.

Miss England On the New TPScoot Electric Scooter

2011-05-20T09:52:59-00:00

Miss England looked like she was enjoying herself on the Maximillian TP Scoot electric scooter!

TP Scoot features in the Mail on Sunday

2011-05-16T23:17:00-00:00

In case you missed it, we had a one page feature yesterday May 15th on the TP Scoot in the Mail on Sunday titled "The Germans Take Charge!". Click here to read what the Mail on Sunday thinks of the TP Scoot. We've also updated our website tpscoot electric scooter

TP Scoot At the Gadget Show

2011-04-18T10:35:00-00:00

The TP Scoot had a great success at the Gadget Show Live this week at the NEC Birmingham. Gadget Show Presenter Suzy used the TP Scoot on the stage show and there was a lot of interest from the crowds. The TP Scoot is going to feature on the Gadget Show TV Show tonight at 8pm on Channel 5 - don't miss it! The TP Scoot is set to be the next big thing in Eco-friendly personal transport. Electric scooter gadget show

No more buses or tubes - Power City electric bike

2011-04-10T18:42:00-00:00

The Power-city bike electric bike has been described as "Rolls Royce for the price of a Ford Fiesta". With a powerful 36v battery, you can nip through the rush hour traffic. No more waiting around for unreliable public transport. And it folds, which means you can put it under your desk, or anywhere else for storage!

Other electric bicycles with different wheel sizes are also available at our online bike shop

TP Scoot Electric Scooter - the Latest Electric Urban Vehicle to hit the UK

2011-04-02T15:47:00-00:00

Last week the new TP Scoot electric scooter was launched in the UK. This German made bike is a gadget phenomenon in Germany and is set to do the same in the UK.

Electric Urban Vehicles are becoming more and more polular, considering sky high petrol prices and the damaging effect petrol and diesel vehicles have on the environment. The TP Scoot only costs 1p a mile to run! They can go for up to 20 miles, but the clever bit is that the battery comes in a carry pack inside the bike, so you can easily remove it and then put it on your desk to top the battery up - you are therefore no limited to 20 miles. Furthermore, you can charge the battery as much as you like, as they are made from silicon gel with no memory effect.

The TP Scoot is taking over the test track at the Gadget Show Live at the Birmingham NEC 13-17th April 2011. Definitely worth a demo - they are great fun and very easy to ride.

More more information on the TP Scoot Electric Urban Vehicle (EUV) visit www.tp-scoot.com

New Mens Road / Racing Bike with Microshift Gears

2010-07-21T13:02:00-00:00

Fab Mens Road / Racing bike with Microshift Brake Lever Gear System - only 12.5KG! http://www.buybuybicycles.com/teman_mens_racing_bike.html
ONLY £279.99

New website launched today!

2010-07-14T17:53:00-00:00

Check out our new website! Much better we think! If you have visited our website recently, the website might be "cached" so make sure you hit F5 on your keyboard or refresh on your browser to see the new design! www.buybuybicycles.com

Lighter Cycling with the Urban Lite Range of Bicycles

2010-06-25T21:15:00-00:00

The new Urban Lite Range of folding bicycles offers the commuter a performance bike that folds in 15 seconds and weighs in at a welcome 9.5kgs!

Every commuting cyclist wishes for a lighter framed folding bike that they can easily carry as they use trains, buses and bicycles to get through the morning traffic. Now the Urban Lite range of folding bikes is being offered online at way below RRP.

The Urban Lite Range of Bicycles
Urban Lite bikes have the lightest frames in the world! Made from sturdy Magnesium alloy and folding in seconds, the Urban Lite range of bicycles are made for the urban commuter. The Urban Lite 1 is an extremely popular item in the range and comes in online at only £189.99 (RRP: £249.99). It is offered in a range of colours and sports Shimano 6 gears system with Revoshift twist changer, folding pedals, 16? wheels with lightweight alloy rims and a quick release seat.

This is the lightest foldable 16 inch bike in the world at 9.5kg and it folds to just 70cm x 50cm x 30cm! It?s magnesium alloy frame is stronger than aluminium and doesn?t rust like steel.

The maximum weight allowance is 105kgs and it comes with a twelve month warranty and an unfold time of just twenty (20) seconds! Currently on offer online with a FREE carry case, kick stand and lock worth over £34.00. Nice buy!

The lightweight frames ensure the Urban Lite range of bikes weigh in at under 10kgs with the lightest being the Absolut Lite carbon folding bicycle. This is the lightest 20? folding bike available on the internet today weighing in at 7.9kg! Online stockists are offering this lightweight commuter at £999.00 (well under the RRP of £1599.99.) A must for serious city commuters.

For those considering something lower in price, the Urban Lite 2, 20?, 10.5kg folder would be perfect at £199.99! Available in a variety of colours, it comes complete from some online stockists with a FREE carry case, kick stand and lock valued at around £37.00. We love the powder blue!

Online stockists now offer a broad range of light weight frame folding bicycles for adults and children encompassing mountain bikes, commuter bikes, electric bikes and recumbent bikes at prices well below recommended retail price (RRP) and often with added value items such as FREE locks, chains and kick stands.

Thinking of changing to a Folding Bike
Over half of the world's population lives in a city and each day we all endure the commute to offices, schools, coffee shops, malls and home again. One in three London commuters use the train to help ease the strain and many are now using bicycles to complete the journey either to or from the train station.

At some stage they have to carry their bicycle and, at some time in the near future trains, buses and aeroplanes will stop allowing full size bicycles on board as the push for space and weight limitation increases. So, if you are a cyclist it makes sense to buy a light weight folding bicycle now.

Owners of folding bicycles are liberal in their praise of folding bicycles. Here are a few of the advantages they've shared with us:

Folding bikes make commuting easier
The Urban Range is lighter to haul on and off public transport and generally more accepted as it folds quickly and into a small pack
It doesn't take up much room at home in an apartment or terraced house/flat
The specifications are higher on folding bikes these days
The prices are comparable to traditional upright bikes now
They are not as flimsy as they look
There is a wide variety of colours and types of fold ups now
As parking prices rise the demand for folding bikes will increase
A folding bike is less likely to be stolen as you can carry it with you
Owners feel they are helping the cities go 'green'
Folding bikes can be adjusted substantially to fit all (Children from around 14 years)(Max rider inside leg is 34")

As Britains 'eco-town' policy grips the country, more and more commuters will be swopping their cars for folding bicycles. Cyclists are increasingly looking to online shopping sites such as www.buybuybicycles.com to ensure that they get the bike they want at the price they can afford.

Folding Bikes in the News

2010-05-29T13:31:00-00:00

There has been change as sales of "folders" are on the rise in the UK - about 75,000 of the 3.5 million bikes sold last year. Market leader Dahon says its sales are growing by about a third each year. UK-based Brompton says it's unable to keep pace with demand.

It may be down to technical improvements - folding bikes have improved greatly both in perfomrance and how quick and easy they are to fold (15-20 seconds for an Urban Lite folding bicycle).

Other factors have also driven sales: the London congestion charge (and similar plans in 10 other UK centres); growing awareness about exercise; affordable folding bikes, looking after the environment, and the 7 July bombings which converted many to pedal power.

The city now boasts a high-profile cycling mayor and will this year host its second folding bike race for commuters. Across the rail network, standard bikes are either banned by train companies at peak times or must be booked-in.

Urban Lite 1 still the lightest bike available on the market!

2010-05-29T11:36:09-00:00

We are glad to announce that our Urban Lite 1, 16" folding bicycle is STILL the lightest and cheapest available on the market. With it's magnesium alloy folding frame, alloy parts and weighing in at only 9.5KG, this bike really is special. You can really only appreciate this bike when you finally lift it up. Take a look at our video demonstrating how to fold one up!

Welcome to our new blog!

2010-05-28T23:04:22-00:00

Hello and welcome! Please feel free to add your comments to our weekly blogs. Here we will publish interesting articles, new products, bicycle reviews, pictures, videos and much more....