Choosing an electric bike is the part most people find hardest. There are more brands in Australia than ever, the specifications are written in a language nobody teaches you, and the difference between a $2,000 bike and a $5,000 bike is rarely obvious from a photo. These guides are what we'd tell you across the counter at Marrickville — what actually matters, what doesn't, and how to work out which bike is right for how you'll ride.
Start here
- The Complete Guide to Electric Bikes in Australia — The full picture in one place: how e-bikes work, what they cost and what to look for.
- What is an electric bike? — The short version, if you're starting from scratch.
What it costs
- How much should I spend on an e-bike? — What you get at each price point, and where the money actually goes.
The technical bits, explained plainly
- Hub motor or mid-drive: which should you choose? — The single biggest decision on the spec sheet, and the one that changes how a bike feels.
- Brakes on e-bikes explained — E-bikes are heavier and faster. Brakes matter more than they do on a normal bike.
Where to buy, and what to watch for
- Thinking of buying an e-bike online? Read this first. — Four things that are easy to miss until something goes wrong.
- Electric bike conversion kits: the pros and cons — Why we no longer recommend converting an existing bike.
Ready to ride?
Glow Worm Electric Bikes, 117 Addison Road, Marrickville NSW 2204. Showroom Mon–Fri 9–5, Sat 10–3. Workshop weekdays. Get in touch.