Source: Skarper, Cycling Industry News

The LEVA-EU member has formally announced ZyroFisher as its UK and Ireland distributor. The move will bring Skarper’s cutting-edge e-bike technology into 3,000 bike shops, enabling opportunities for more riders to seamlessly transform their bikes into high performance e-bikes, with minimal installation.

The UK brand has stated that the new cooperation is a milestone moment in scaling its unique click-on e-drive to riders nationwide at stores that they already know and trust, presenting demonstration opportunities with convenient dispatch options such as next-day delivery

Making Skarper’s award winning DiskDrive® system more accessible

The groundbreaking design has already won awards at Eurobike, Red Dot and iF Gold, with its ability to easily transform a non-electric bike into an electric version.

The click-on e-drive unit is a 4.5 kg system that can be easily clicked on and off bicycles without modifying their frames. It connects via its rotor interface, which replaces the standard rear brake disc. When attached to a bike, it brings up to 76 Nm of torque assist power through Eco, Cruise and Turbo modes, which can be controlled with the Skarper App. The unit can then be detached in seconds for an unassisted ride.

Skarper is also eligible for the region’s Cycle to Work scheme, enabling riders to receive a discount of up to 47% where applicable.

Stakeholder perspectives on the new collaboration

Ean Brown, the CEO of Skarper, has said the following to Cycling Industry News about the announcement: “Partnering with ZyroFisher allows us to make Skarper available where riders already trust and shop. It’s a vote of confidence in a new category we’ve created – the click-on e-drive – and a step toward making e-bike freedom available to anyone who loves their current bike.”

Sir Chris Hoy, Founding Investor in Skarper and 6-time Olympic Champion, stated: “Skarper’s partnership with ZyroFisher will bring this exciting technology to customers nationwide, making electric performance accessible to even more riders. Skarper is the next evolution in cycling innovation, transforming the bike you already love. I am so excited to see this important development for the business.”

ZyroFisher’s CEO, Tom Ainscough, said: “We are proud to partner with Skarper to drive a genuinely exciting breakthrough in e-mobility through a truly innovative product that expands, rather than replaces the cycling market. The new ground-breaking technology will be available to our 3000 plus retailers across the UK and Ireland, which will provide a super simple and accessible way for more people to experience the sustainability, freedom and joy of electric power, without changing their bike or the way they ride.”

Skarper launches App

Coinciding with this announcement, Skarper has just unveiled its new app, designed to make electric riding experiences for its customers even easier. With this new addition, customers can conveniently check battery levels, change riding modes and put their Skarper into pause mode from their handlebars.

Cycling media BikeRadar has said the following about the new app launch: “Skarper has a solution to the one issue I had with my favourite e-bike conversion kit. The new Skarper companion app brings full control to what I believe is the smartest ebike conversion kit you can buy.”