Ampere Tourer Hybrid Crossbar Electric Bike

I waited until I had done about 150 miles before writing this review. I purchased the 16amp version with a throttle and the basic display. I already had a Cateye trip computer at home ready to fit.
I chose to assemble the bike myself. It's a large bike but I am 5 ft 9 inch and it's ok for me. Assemble was fairly straightforward but I did have 2 small problems..
1) The battery would not lock to the frame. The lock bolt would not go into the hole in the plastic mounting plate. Opening up the hole slightly with a knife allowed the bolt to lock into the plate easy. A simple easy fix.
2) The front mudguard seems slightly too small for the tyre. The mudguard wire supports are only 1-2mm from the tyre. Trying to align the mudguard Sivas not to catch the tyre was very fiddly.
Overall the bike is very well built. The front light works well and the rear rack is very useful.
This is my second electric bike. I wanted something with longer range and as I am 58, have lung problems and live on top of a steep hill I wanted something that was not too heavy and good on hills. The area I live in is a mixture of flat ground and short but very steep hills. This bike climbs the hills very well and is even light enough for me to use on the flat without power if I choose. Just tried it as an experiment. So far the longest run I have done was 35 miles on hilly terrain on a windy day. I used mostly power setting 3 of 5 and gears 5 and 6. Higher power and lower gears on the steeper hills. After my 35 mile ride I still had about 50% of the battery left. Very impressed.
In summary I am very happy with this bike. It is well built, good on hills and has a good range.
Ecobike were excellent to deal with and I would happily recommend both the company and the Ampere Tourer.

At 61 decided to get back into biking ( keep a bit fitter and loose weight 😂 ) my bike came and was easily put together Was presently surprised at gearing ( had tried friends bike ) but found gears more suited for me Bought the larger battery but think the smaller one would have done there’s enough power when I need to use it My “jornts “ getting further so feeling a little fitter 😃 Very pleased with my purchase

the ampere has been great yes its a little heavy on the back end but that is to be expected with the motor there. overall its a nice smooth ride and the motor packs a decent punch making riding uphill feel like flat ground

Everything I was hoping for, great bike, excellent service.

I just wanted to let riders know who don't know that sometimes forget the bars on the LCD screen. It's more to do with voltage. Ampere tourer fully charged battery starts on 41.2 to 41.6 volts. When it gets to 30 volts the battery is gone. Example I rode 60 miles ,the bars on the LCD said non left. The voltage was still 35 volts. Meaning I had 5 volts left. If you are riding in different power modes watch the voltage. Uphills it'll go right down but goes back to the level before the hill. If your riding slightly downhill in power mode 1 look at voltage then switch to power mode 5. You'll go faster but voltage stays the same as in power mode one. Because slightly downhill or fully downhill the motor not straining at all so go faster in power mode 5. If you have for example 32 volts left and your on power mode 5 going uphill the battery will cut out with no volts left. That's because it's using more than the 2 volts going uphill in 5. As soon as your back in the flat or downhill your 2 volts will come back. Just leave the voltage showing on your LCD screen and experiment away. You'll find you have more miles left than you think looking at voltage rather than the 4 bars. Happy riding guys. The ampere tourer is brilliant

I have held off my review of the ampere tourer,black, for 9 months. I feel I can now write one. Bike arrived, built, and out in half an hour. Absolutely great, except back brake didn't stop me but squeeled loudly. Contacted eco,and they sent me a bleed kit. Still no brake. contacted eco, they said go to a bike shop at their cost. Bike shop confirmed I had bled correctly but they did it again. No difference. Still no brake.so I gave up and have ridden 2,000 miles with no back brake. A few weeks
ago I decided to sort it by buying a Shimano 160mm rear rotar and new brakes pads. Fitted myself and sorted.(I also changed pads on the front.) I did ask ecobikecompany if I could upgrade to a 180mm rotar and while asking they remembered me and my problems with the rear brake system. They kindly offered to pay for the back rotar and back pads. Absolutely brilliant customer service from Sasha and jarred. As for the bike. 2,100 miles and still loving the bike. You can go out when you want, how far you want, ( 16ah will go 75 miles in power 1 and 2) 40 miles on full power, 5, the whole ride. I did buy another battery, 19.2ah from elsewhere and get even further. If ridings hard I use the required power. Well that's why we purchased an electric bike isn't it? Our legs are still moving.!!! Anyway, bike is fabulous, sturdy and looks nice. It really does make you feel like you want to get out every day exploring new places. I have literally ran out of places to go within a 25 mile radius. !! (Remember you have to get back) so bike, perfect, price excellent customer service, above and beyond. You wouldn't get this anywhere else. So don't think about it, just do it I have told so many people that . Don't think. Just buy. I'll guarantee you won't regret it. One more thing. If you upgrade to a LCD screen you may not have the correct settings. I'm more than happy to help with those settings. I have informed ecobikecompany of this. So happy riding guys.

I will leave a more technical review for the bike on Ampere's site via Trustpilot but the condensed version is that the bike, which is my first ebike, and service from the Ecobike Company is excellent!

I was a little concerned that the 19" frame would be too big, but the ladies at Ecobike who were very friendly on the phone, assured me it would be ok for me and my intended use and they provided accurate advice. Bike took about a week to arrive well packaged, with easy partial assembly required. Fits me perfectly as a 5'8", 55 year old man with short 29" inside leg and long arm reach and at a weight of 13 stone 8, I managed 50.5 hilly miles over 3 rides on countryside lanes in Derbyshire on my first charge, which took me down from 4 to 1 bar of power. 4.5hrs to recharge from 1 bar to full. On this basis, I reckon the 16Ah battery will be good for up to about 60miles under these conditions at my bodyweight, with a fair amount of hills. I find myself riding in 4th gear most of the time and use the power up and down buttons more than the gears, which no doubt helps conserve the battery. Power level 0 downhill, 1 on the flat, 2 to 3 in headwinds and 4 up hills. On the very steepest local hills I drop to second gear using max power and some effort is required, but you will leave cycling partners on unpowered hybrid/mountain bikes in the dust..... You still get a pleasurable workout, and though I know mid drives and 48v motors are technically better, my conclusion after 7 rides, is that for general city riding and rides round pretty hilly country lanes (probably not very long, very steep mountain climbs) the ampere crossbar hybrid bike is an excellent bike. You cover miles surprisingly quickly and with ease and 10 to 20 mile rides as an average non-fit person become a real pleasure and you arrive home without breaking a sweat and without being exhausted for the rest of the day. Its like having bionic legs or being a fit road cyclist and the bike really flattens the hills. Starting off from traffic lights and junctions under power is a great safety bonus in my opinion, and setting off and arriving home under power feels lovely and really encourages you to get out cycling and get more excercise. If this is your first ebike purchase I strongly recommend it, and buying it through the Ecobike company. Sign up for their newsletter before purchase to get a discount code. I got the blue frame which is a lovely vibrant colour. Highly recommended!

As had been promised the bike arrived 95% assembled. I just had to fit the front wheel, seat and a few bits and that was it and after charging the battery, I was out riding my bike. Eco Bike was so quick to get my bike delivered, it arrived before I expected it. To date I have had no reason to go back to Eco Bike for anything because I am so happy with my bike and dealing with them online has been nothing but a wonderful experience. If you are looking for a bike go to Eco Bike. I am a happy customer.

Was very pleased with my purchase, easy to assemble makes hill climbs easy,the bike is quite heavy so wouldn't want to cycle to far without the power assistance

I love this bike. I have a fold up mountain bike but wanted a more bike looking bike, and this is fantastic. Bought the larger battery with up to 75 mile range and dont think it'll be far away. 30 mile ride using various power modes from 1 to 5 and still had about half the battery power left. Added throttle is a bonus (although a pain to fit) for pulling away from crossings and traffic lights but only used it for that purpose. averaged about 14.5 mph in level 3 on battery on various terrains and ascents/descents. I have purchased a different saddle but that's just my preference and one with the bike is fine. This was a great choice for me and i cant wait till i get on it again and look for an excuse to ride. if your looking at this bike, i dont think your be disappointed, i know im not.