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by Frank Witowski | Nov 30, 2022 | News

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Lyn Inglis
I absolutely love my new lightweight carbon fiber ebike built by Frank. More power, comfortable seat and and great suspension.
The service is amazing, and Frank is available help with any little issues anytime.
I am happy to recommend Hybrid Bikes.
Response from the owner:Thank you very much, Lyn, for your wonderful review. It was great to meet you and understand exactly what we could do to design a Hybrid Bike that lets you have plenty of fun on the trails — and confidently tackle the hill you face every time you head home. Welcome to the Hybrid Bikes family! 🚴‍♀️ A big thank-you from Frank and the entire Hybrid Bikes team.
Anna Wright
I had been looking at the Hybrid bikes online for ages. We went to see them at the Outdoor Show in ChCh and decided to buy one. Frank was at the show and he was so knowledgeable and helpful and enthusiastic. The bike arrived down from Nelson so quickly and Simon went out of his way to put it together and set it up for me, late on a Friday afternoon. He was also super knowledgeable and helpful. The whole experience was excellent. Frank has since been in touch to check on the bike and be available if I need any help.
I have been on some lovely long rides and it goes like a charm. First time on 29 inch wheels so I am still getting used to that but such a treat having the power. My husband sure enjoys tucking in behind on his regular bike and using me as a wind break!
Response from the owner:Hi Anna, thank you very much for your wonderful review. It was great to meet you at the Christchurch Show and share all the details about our bikes with you. I’m so happy to hear that after following Hybrid Bikes for so long, you’re now part of the 4,000+ people who have joined the Hybrid Bikes family. Thank you so much for your trust in our New Zealand brand. A big thank-you from me and the entire Hybrid Bikes team — your feedback truly means a lot to us.
Mike Locke
After six years with my previous E-Bike I decided to upgrade and bought a Hybrid bike. I ‘m so pleased I did. After three weeks I can say, I think the Hybrid bike is sensationally good. It is so comfortable to ride and is set up perfectly. The extra torque and power makes so much difference to my rides. I cruise along now with no problem into the strongest head wind and up the steepest of hills. I ride a lot with a fairly large group and I was struggling to keep up, now I’m easily up with the front riders and having a ball. This bike has given me more years of biking to come and at 82 that’s not bad 😊
Response from the owner:Thank you very much, Mike, for this wonderful review! 🙏 It was fantastic meeting you at our E-Bike Expo and catching up the following day at our HQ. I’m really glad we spent the time together to fully understand what you were looking for in an e-bike — especially the importance of getting up that hill! Knowing that we’ve delivered exactly what you wanted makes us extremely happy. Thank you once again, and welcome to the Hybrid Bikes family! A big thank-you from me and the entire Hybrid Bikes team — your feedback truly means a lot to us.
Neil Al
I like to understand what I am spending my money on. Honestly, I didn't enjoy the process of researching and finding a suitable e-bike.
Speaking to most of the local bike shops I found to be really frustrating and sometimes downright patronising, comments like "you won't ever run out of battery" are not helpful.

Frank, however, is a little different & a breath of fresh air, he's knows the bike he has designed inside out, he's honest about expected performance and it's limitations. That was one of the key reasons I went with Hybrid bikes.

Initially, I still wasn't 100% sure I had make the best choice, but after 4 days and over 200km I can now say this has exceeded my expectations in every way.
Its a really nice bike, lightweight (relatively), the frame feels solid & handles as nicely on windy cycleways as it does at higher speeds. The motor gives solid output, you can fly along if required, or still happily cruise for more range. It eats hills for breakfast.

Little touches like a decent bell, good pedals, mudguards and a rack as standard add to the premium feel of this bike.
Response from the owner:Thank you very much, Neil, for this epic review! 🙏 It was great spending time with you in our garage, listening to everything you wanted your bike to do for you. I’m so glad we could help you find the right Hybrid Bike for your daily needs. Hybrid Bikes is a local brand built on solid values and honesty toward our customers, and we’re thrilled that we could deliver something that ticks all your boxes. Welcome to the Hybrid Bikes family! 🚴‍♀️ A big thank-you from Frank and the entire Hybrid Bikes team
Sally Briffault
This is my second E-Bike and it is amazing. It is really light and comes with so many extras and attention to detail from someone who cares and really understands what you want from a bike. Apart from being so much lighter than my other one, it has all the helpful, finer details like a carrier included, easy to see display screen, gear indication, bell, comfortable seat, your choice of handle bars and grips … This bike actually makes you want to go for a bike ride!
Response from the owner:Hi Sally, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly pleased to know that we were able to design a Hybrid Bike that ticks all your boxes — and that it’s much lighter than your previous one. Welcome to the Hybrid Bikes family! 🚴‍♀️ A big thank-you from me and the entire Hybrid Bikes team — your feedback means a lot to us.
John Taber
We are extremely happy with our Hybrid e-bikes, and we appreciate Frank’s excellent personalized service and attention to detail. We were new to e-bikes, and Frank answered all our questions, helped us choose the components that matched our needs, and carefully set up our bikes to ensure they were an optimal fit. The bikes are very comfortable to ride, and we like the wide gear range with plenty of power for hills, as well as the long battery life
Response from the owner:Thank you, John, for your wonderful review! I’m very happy that we were able to deliver on all the expectations you had for your Hybrid Bike. We’re also extremely pleased that you chose our local brand in the end, and that we could make you so happy with your decision. Thank you very much for me and the entire Hybrid Bikes team.
Russell Pickersgill-Brown
Frank literally bent over backwards to make our choice, our purchase and our collection a wonderful experience. We have been riding for over 4 years until we discovered Hybrid Bikes, and so thrilled our friends recommended we try one out. W love riding these bikes. We love the choices, the range, the smooth ride and t(e back up available. Cheers to Frank and t(e team for a local, top quality product. Blessings and favour on your future business.
Response from the owner:Thank you very much, Russell, for this wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear about the fun you’re having on your new F22 Hybrid Bikes and for your support of our local business. It was fantastic to design something that ticks all your boxes and lets you take on any trail in New Zealand with ease. A big thank you from Frank and the entire Hybrid Bikes team!
Alan McKenzie
We have been customers and now good friends of Franks from his beginning of the business a few years ago. His bikes are just superb…someone is always asking us where the bikes came from and we are always proud to tell them. Nothing is ever too much bother, we know we can call Frank and if there is a problem, often with Jim’s help, it’s fixed straight away, cheerfully.
Having done hundreds of k’s, we still love our Hybrids and would so recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Alan, for this awesome review! We’re proud to have had you as one of our very first customers back in 2018—and even more grateful for the friendship we’ve built since then. It’s great to see you upgrading your wife’s bike to a newer model, and we can’t wait to hear the stories of where your Hybrid Bikes take you both this summer. A big thank you from me and the entire Hybrid Bikes team!
Maggie Barry
Response from the owner:Thank you very much Maggie for your kind review. A big thank you from Frank and the entire Hybrid Bikes team!
Janet Tavener
I have had my hybrid e-bike for two years now and I love it! It is lighter in weight than many e-bikes which makes it easier to handle. It is very comfortable to ride. The company is good to deal with and provide a great, friendly service.
Response from the owner:Hi Janet, Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re so happy to hear that you love your Hybrid Bike and are enjoying the weight difference the F18 offers compared to other brands. A big thank you from Frank and the entire Hybrid Bikes team!
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