
You’re running late. Google Maps says 35 minutes by U-Bahn, 20 by car and 28 by bike. Which do you pick? More and more commuters are leaning towards the latter option, swapping delayed trains and non-stop parking drama for the joy of pedal power. And it’s power that’s driving this trend: electric bikes in particular offer an actually viable alternative to car or train, even if you need to cross the whole town. One of the companies riding the wave is Ampler Bikes, an e-bike maker from Estonia. Aimed at the more design-conscious rider, the brand’s latest Nova and Nova Pro models are assembled in Estonia and avoid the chunky electric bike look by hiding the battery within the bike’s down tube. Both provide an advertised range of 50–100 km per charge which, uniquely, is done with a standard USB-C charger. The Pro version boasts upgraded components, including optional belt drive that promises easier maintenance. Ampler is hosting a launch event at their showroom on Yorckstraße this Friday and Saturday (11 & 12.04.2025) where you can drop by and test drive the models. If you have never experienced the breezy cruising of e-bike riding, it might be worth dropping by just to sample the thrill of overtaking all those cyclists who don’t have the benefit of an electric boost. Whoosh!
Text: Benji Haughton / Photos: Ampler Bikes
Ampler Bikes, Yorckstr.27, 10965 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Launch Event 11.04. 11–19h & 12.04.2025 10–18h
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