Complete Electric Bikes
estelle Comfort 26" & 28"
estelle Tour 26" & 28"
estelle Elegance
estelle Elegance Speed
estelle Sport
estelle Sport Speed
powered by Heinzmann - XC 2009
The HEINZMANN system comes either as a complete bike, specified to individual needs, or as a retrofit kit for an electric bike conversion on an existing or preferred frame type. The estelle range of complete bikes and retrofit kits are both supported by highly experienced retailers.
The HEINZMANN system for powering e-bikes and pedelecs is renowned for being one of the best, if not the best, wheel hub motor system due to its high performance, reliability and superior driving characteristics.
When it comes to UK road legal systems we refer to pedelecs and e-bikes. A pedelec may only provide motor support when the rider is pedalling. An e-bike may support the rider at all times whether pedalling or not.
Click on the image on the left to get an overview of the estelle range and on the bike images to the right for bike specifications and optional equipment.
Retrofit Kits
What does a Heinzmann Retrofit Kit comprise?
Standard kits comprise a motor, control unit, throttle, pedal sensor (pedelec only), extension cable (front mounted motor only), luggage carrier (for mounting the controller and battery), battery and battery charger.
These kits come with choice of motor for low inclines/city, moderate inclines and hilly terrain. Motors may be fitted to either front or rear hubs although this must be specified at time of ordering.
Non-standard motors or individual components may also be ordered as spares or to make up a custom kit. Discuss your needs with your specialist Heinzmann retailer.
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Can I fit the kit myself?
There are a few things to watch out for when fitting the kit and not all bikes are suited to standard kits. It is therefore recommended that someone with specialist knowledge of the kits and bike assembly be consulted for retrofit kit installation. Look for the "Retrofit Kit" icon on our List of Retailers for those offering the Retrofit Kit fitting service.
Click here for more PDF information on the Heinzmann Retrofit Kit.
Click here for dimensional drawing for the front hub motor.
Click here for dimensional drawing for the rear hub motor.
What is a Pedelec and E-bike?
Pedelecs (officially known as EAPC, Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle) are a motorised vehicle generation, whose concept is that despite motorised assistance are classified as pedal cycles within the EU and accordingly exempt from registration.
The system works very simply. Motor assistance is only provided when the rider pedals, as detected by a movement sensor. The level of assistance is controlled by twist-grip and thereby the speed. According to EU regulations, pedelecs may have motor assistance of up to 250W up to a maximum speed of 25km/h. (UK: 200W, 15mph - see below).
There is no requirement to wear a helmet but riders must be aged 14 years or over. In contrast to pedelecs the e-bike, as with moped, is provided with motor power solely through turning the twist-grip. Motorisation and muscle power therefore work independently of one another. E-bikes may not only be ridden in mixed operation, as with the pedelec, or purely as a cycle, but also with motor power alone.
How do the United Kingdom regulations apply?
Despite attempts to harmonise rules throughout the EU E-Bike and pedelec legislation still varies from country to country within the EU. In the UK the EAPC Regulations 1983 (Statutory Instrument 1983 No 1168 ) permit both e-bikes and pedelecs subject to a maximum motor-assisted speed of 15mph, maximum continuous power rating of 200W (250W for tandems and trikes) and maximum vehicle weight of 40kg including batteries (60kg for tandems and trikes).
Further information may be found at the Department for Transport website or by clicking here for the pdf version.
Image Gallery
To see a gallery of images of our
E-Bikes and Retrofit Kits, click here (Appears in separate window)
Test Ride
Arrange an estelle electrobike Test-Ride today. Look out for the "Demo Bike" icon on our List of Retailers and call to arrange a test-ride.
Sales and Service
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Installation and Operating Manual
Click here for the 2008 version of Installation and Operating Instruction manual for the latest range of estelle electrobikes and Retrofit Kits describing the latest digital control elements and Lithium battery technology.
