The NEC Motor Home Show 2023. -Richard Baldwin Shows Off The Gron electric Bike

Come and visit us on the Richard Baldwin Stand 3089 – CARAVAN CAMPING & MOTORHOME SHOW. NEC Birmingham 21st -26th February. Experience the beautiful grön e carbon folding e-bike, its strength is in its new lightweight carbon frame with a simple and easy-to-fold patented frame. We look forward to your visit and don’t forget to ask us for a demonstration and any questions you have, it is a great chance to ask Chris & Andy our experts to take you through the bike’s features and to get an exclusive show price offer.

Spring Rides 2022

Spring has finally sprung

Let me start by saying what a fantastic year it has been. We would like to say a big thank you to all our customers who bought our lightweight folding Gron e-bike and for their support on our journey in 2021, it means a lot and we hope the bike provides many years of enjoyment. In 2022 we are bringing new products and new ideas to the Gron brand. In this Spring edition we have a roundup of our news, products and events, past and new.

News

Products

Gron backpack - GR-BPK-001

Our continuing focus at Gron has been on developing sustainable products like our new lifestyle backpack for when you want to carry a few items on a day out. This is made from a new light-weight water-resistant material creating a snug fit on your back, good support and plenty of pockets and more importantly, all your items stay dry. Comfort is at the heart of our new backpack with a stylish grey single colour. The lightweight backpack is now available in our online store.

Dealers & Events

Richard and Laura – Gron Customers enjoy the Derby Dales

Welcome to our new exclusive dealers around the country, where customers can experience a full demonstration with a comprehensive run-through of our Gron e-bike. As we travel around the country demonstrating the new folding Gron e-bike everyone loves the lightweight carbon frame, the ease of fold and the compact fold size for easy storage. We also really appreciate all the positive comments we receive. A big thanks go to our dealers for their support in demonstrating the great Gron experience to new customers at all the shows we’ve attended.

Many thanks to new customers Richard and Laura, who sent us a lovely picture of their family’s trip to the Derby Dales.

Find your nearest dealer.

Tree Planting

Working in partnership with Tree-nation we’re working hard to make our world green again. We gift a tree to every e-bike customer for them to plant in one of our Gron forest projects around the world. We love to plant trees each tree having a 30Kg carbon offset.

Some of you have been asking about servicing a Gron. Please remember it can be done at most independent dealers around the country. Use your local independents, often they are experts offering great value and love everything bikes. We can also recommend Cranks Workshop for our customers based in the Midlands area providing excellent quality service backed up with that all-important care factor. They are experts in handling carbon fibre frames from road to mountain bikes and all taken care of in their service plan. If you need a tyre changed, repair a puncture, service your electrics or adjust your disc brakes it can be done to make sure you are ready to ride this year.

Finally ..

Gron Journeys -iconic locations

Gron Journeys – iconic rides in iconic locations around the country – They are here – we are now introducing the range, beautiful maps and a stunning book and a digital experience with Ordnance survey too.

Whatever you are doing and wherever you are we wish you a great spring ride and look forward to seeing your experiences #gronjourneys soon.

Best Wishes

Gron UK

Our generation eBike guide -New Mobility

An eBike is the perfect green way to get about.

Every generation loves to bike and I have been enjoying new found mobility with an eBike for over a year now. You really start to notice how important movement is, not to just be sitting at a desk with work , it is that freedom that allows you to get about so choosing the right ebike for your comfort and a good ride becomes important.

Let me tell you a certain Dr Roy Shepherd from Toronto University discovered in 2008 that as you reach middle age and above regular cycling can actually turn back the clock by up to 12 years as you get older.

A further study in 2015 at Kings College London examined a group of seasoned cyclists aged between 55 and 79 and discovered they they displayed significantly fewer signs of ageing compared to non cyclists. So point 1 cycling as you get older is great for our health, but what if we have mobility issues ? An eBike is just what you will need.

Make a decision to cycle and then find the right bike

Mobility? - This is where an eBike comes into it's own

Mobility is always a concern as you get older so that is why you should think about an eBike!
What is an eBike? Lets start with the official guidelines as with most things this will help you understand the requirements.

You can ride an electric bike if you’re 14 or over, as long as it meets certain requirements (There is no upper limit I hear you cry!)

What are electric bikes?

Electric bikes are known as ‘electrically assisted pedal cycles’ (EAPCs). You do not need a licence to ride one and it does not need to be registered, taxed or insured. Good news so far I hear you say, and actually there are quite a few incentives around as well to help you purchase a new eBike.

What counts as an EAPC?

An EAPC must have pedals that can be used to propel it.
It must show either: the power output the manufacturer of the motor
It must also show either: the battery’s voltage the maximum speed of the bike
Its electric motor: must have a maximum power output of 250 watts
should not be able to propel the bike when it’s travelling more than 15.5mph
An EAPC can have more than 2 wheels (for example, a tricycle).

E-bikes are electrically assisted bikes, they assist you when you pedal using the pwoer of the battery. If like me ten years ago you had never ridden an eBike when I finally got to have a go on one it was fantastic, the older ebikes back then were heavy steel bikes and the batteries looked like a small power station.

Fast forward 10 years and we now have small lightweight folding ebike’s that can fit in the boot of your car to take away with you or to store in your shed. lightweight with batteries that are no bigger than a shoe box, we have certainly come a long way and now is the time to invest in one, technology has never been better and they are much lighter now and can go upto 40 miles on a single charge, but most of all they are fun, fun , fun..

Make sure you choose the right style of eBike. There are lots of eBikes out there but you need to think about the bike that suits you best. A lightweight bike is easier to handle and will be easier also to move around when folding, make sure you still have manual gears as well as electrical assist in other words if you need the battery off you still can ride it like a normal bike.

Different styles of bikes for different terrains.

Mountain Bikes – For heavy tracks in aforest and often rough terrain riding, larger tyres , heavier and more powerful bikes needed in some cases.
Touring Bikes – Often light frames for general road use, nice and easy to ride but you need to match the frame size for your height thinner tyres for a smooth ride.
Hybrid bikes – Off road and on road bikes. A mix of rugged tyres and often suspension for on road and off road use.
Folding Bikes – bikes you can fold and put in your car and take with you on holiday, up to 20 inch wheels and very light and one size fits all can be used on smaller trails, roads and a great bike for cycle paths.

A lighweight eBike makes it easier to ride a bike if you have small mobility issues.

An eBike gives you back a lot of independence, you can meet people and go greater distances.

Choose your eBike with easy to use controls and clear LCD screen for speed, mileage and night time view.

Make sure you feel comfortable by adjusting all the handlebars and seating. Good eBikes can all be adjusted.

Always start off without the assist - It is easier to get your balance and then add the power as you get use to 5 levels of assist.

Good Health and Wellbeing

Reduce Inequalities

Sustainability

We would recommend using a built in LCD screen for power, speed and trip monitoring.

Often when you see different eBike’s you get told you need to use an app, and lets be honest a lot of people don’t want to have to get out a phone, find an app and turn on bluetooth and drain the battery on your phone.

We feel with an eBike you should just have everything at hand, it should be easy to turn on and press a button and go no waiting for a connection or a worry the weather will get your phone wet.

LCD screens are simple to use, they don't require a phone and are clear to read day and night.

We recommend using a simple LCD for reading your speed, power and trip. It can light up at night and it is simple to press to adjust your speed . You can use the + and – button to increase or decrease the power and everything can be easily seen when riding. Safe – Secure and Sound. Any bike you buy the mechanism for adjust the speed is crucial for your ride and comfort.

A good eBike should be easy to ride and assist you.

Checkout the range, how far you can cycle before having to charge the battery again most are around 40 Miles.

Ask about the recharge time - A bike will have come with a charge adaptor and often just takes a few hours to recharge the battery.

Ask about spare parts for your eBike.

Buy local is often the best way, a company that supports you will give you added value miles. Most eBike online stores have their own service networks at Grön we have a small network of dedicated Grön service engineers.

At Grön we have a special deal for you you can book an appointment now and we will give you a personnel demonstration to run you through our bike and to get the chance to ride it in safety and comfort of our experts. We can do this at HQ in Northampton or in Milton Keynes just book online.

If you feel you need to try before you buy, you need to experience an eBike first hand then contact us with the title “Back to Ride” Scheme and we will sort you out with a visit and make sure you have gone through all the right questions and of course take that first ride.

We guarantee it will put a smile on your face , and take you back to your childhood where bikes were everywhere and you came home at tea time.

We created Grön for people who wanted to take their time, to enjoy their journey and not be in a rush. We wanted to deliver you to your destination safely, we are not about speed but we are alll about enjoying the journey, making the most of your life with a lovely lightweight eBike. We know people love to travel so it was important you could take a bike with you, with Grön, you can fold it and put it in your car, and have that mobility at your caravan, beach house or simply at your cottage rental.

An ebike can give you freedom of course at any age but a special mention to a few of our customers we have had Frank a 71 year old enjoy Grön taking it 30 miles without feeling the saddle or aches, also a grandfather of 83 who took it on the Sussex lanes and did not want to give it back. What fun to be had in later life, an eBike makes hills disappear and long journeys shorter, a family affair where Grön does the work and those summer care free days await.

The top 5 features of our folding eBike

A new Folding eBike for the greener generation.

The Grön eBike in Stock for Christmas – winter rides and smiles

ebikes in stock for christmas

Whenever you take an Autumn or winter journey on your bike you never forget the wonderful colours in trees this time of year. Having taken the Grön e on many country and town journeys, it is easy to see how an eBike makes a big city smaller and a small town greener.

We have just taken stock of our latest model, which includes the new lightweight mudguards, and an attractive black shopping rack that we have had designed specially for the new Grön e. While we are all faced with new challenges one of the best ways to improve your health and well being is cycling, and making that small journey by eBike and not by car.

We want you to enjoy life the Grön way, this means getting on your eBike and cycling to work, or down a tow path, taking it to the park or simply to the shops. Once you discover the joy of riding an electrically assisted bike you will want to jump on it every day, and enjoy the winter rides to feel that little bit normal again.

❤ – With a Grön Just Switch On

50 Trees and counting – Folding eBike

The eBike that wants to make a difference to the environment

Trees are key pillars of the world for both humans and the environment. They benefit us by purifying water, air and creating better social conditions. They benefit the environment by providing homes for various forms of life, cooling our climate and improving our soil. Quote By – Tree Nation

We wanted to make sure our eBike and new company did it’s part for the environment and that is why Gron UK has teamed up with Tree Nation to allow the planting of a tree for every bike we sell. We start off that pledge with 50 new trees that offsets 3500Kg of CO2. We try to make smart changes with the choices we take today, this is our promise with our bikes.

When you buy a new Gron eBike you will receive a certificate for your tree alongside your bike knowing that your contributing to a better environment, and for us, that is why we started Gron.

Green eBike