Sinch Bikes is an electric bicycle company based in New Zealand. Sinch Bikes was founded by Stephen James and Kim Struthers – the son of John Struthers, who was the founder of New Zealand's best-known bicycle company Avanti.[1]

Sinch Bikes
Company typePrivate
IndustryBicycles
FounderStephen James, Kim Struthers
Headquarters
ProductsElectric bicycles
ParentDelve DMD
Websitesinchbikes.co.nz

History

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Stephen James[2] and Kim Struthers,[3] whose father John Struthers founded Avanti Bicycles in the 1980s,[4] launched Sinch Bikes in 2019. Sinch Bikes focuses on e-bikes.

Sinch Bike's parent company is Delve DMD.[5] It currently has 32 locations in New Zealand.[6]

Sinch Bikes has also partnered with Shimano and only uses mid-drive Shimano systems.[7]

Models

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The bicycles are designed for diverse users, ranging from serious athletes to casual bikers and children.[8] Sinch Bike models include:

  • Jaunt (for comfort and ease of use)[9][10]
  • Mode (for on/off-road riding)[11]
  • Rush (for commuting)[12]
  • Junior (for the shorter rider)[12]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Wynn, Kirsty (9 June 2019). "Avanti founding family and cyclist Stephen James launch new e-bike venture Sinch". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  2. ^ "Sinch electric bikes to be launched in NZ with best quality and value for money". Miles Continental. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  3. ^ "The Good Life Guide". Skoda. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Sinch electric bikes to be launched in NZ with best quality and value for money". Dev Discourse. 13 April 2019. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  5. ^ Dobson, Geoff (15 April 2019). "New e-bike 'further, faster, easier". EV Talk. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  6. ^ "For the love of cycling". Good Magazine. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  7. ^ Wynn, Kirsty (9 June 2019). "Avanti founding family and cyclist Stephen James launch new e-bike venture Sinch". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  8. ^ "Sustainability… It's a Sinch". Stuff NZ. 21 September 2019. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  9. ^ "Electric bikes: Sinch Jaunt 2". Consumer NZ. 2019. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  10. ^ "Best Electric Bikes 2020: A Guide to Buying an Electric Bike in New Zealand". MoneyHub. 22 April 2020. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  11. ^ "Electric bikes: Sinch Mode 2". Consumer NZ. 2019. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  12. ^ a b "It's a Sinch – new e-bikes hit NZ market". Scoop NZ. 13 April 2019. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
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