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3E Electric is looking for UK bike shops to become dealers for its line of e-bikes.
The firm, which exhibited at Cycle Show last month, has three bikes in the range including an offering under £1,000 making it applicable for the cycle to work initiative.
Designed in the UK, the range includes the City Light Mk II, Urban and Sport, with a further model in the works. The Sport features Shimano Acera gears, Tekro disc brakes, wide tyres and adjustable suspension for on and off-road rides, while the Urban is targeted at the commuter market.
3E has recruited Chris Karasavvas as business development manager who has been tasked to recruit dealers and or agents across the UK.
3E director, Bill Upsdale said: “Our UK-based design and commercial team has put together electric cycles that, when combined with our latest battery, offer fun, exciting and reliable cycling from eye-catching cycles that will turn heads on the streets. They are easy to maintain and the new optional battery promises up to 100-mile journeys on a single charge.”
The firm has made a number of pledges to potential dealers, including marketing activity guaranteed at least three times a year, adventure days for its electric bikes where dealers will be invited to participate, contacts with bike insurance and finance companies that can be forwarded to customers and more.
Karasavvas can be contacted by email: chris@3eelectric.com or on 033 33 55 1840.
