Good question. Jordaan Urban is our lightweight front motor eBike with 8-speed gearing. It’s the perfect step-through commuter electric bike, agile in every urban environment, ideal for quick rides to and from work (and everywhere in between). Oh, and it’s super-responsive too.

Jordaan GTS is a little heavier with a slightly larger frame. The Mid-drive motor by Bafang, together with the Enviolo integrated hub provides a heavy power boost and full control when riding.

Ah, you must be a serious electric cycling tech-head. OK here goes.

The Jordaan Urban has a powerful Bafang® H400 Front Hub Motor to spice up your commute, make hills feel flat and effortlessly get you up to speed. The Pedal-Assist system, with 5 levels of power-assist, keeps you in full control of the 250w output. The Shimano Nexus 8 Speed gearing hub is the best fitting lightweight gearing hub that syncs perfectly with the Front Hub Motor.

One question at a time please, don’t rush us. OK. First up, yes every LEKKER eBike has a removable battery, so you don’t have to take the whole eBike inside for charging. Plus, upgrading or replacing’s easy. Which brings us to question 2. Here are the battery specs for the Jordaan Urban.

Standard: 36v 10.4Ah, up to 373Wh capacity Range: Up to 70km
Upgrade: 36v 14Ah, up to 504 Wh capacity Range: Up to 100km

Go for it. You can take it on the road, off the road, on gravel and through light mud. All-purpose for everyday cycling (but the experience is far from same-old, same-old). But it’s probably best to stay off the mountains and hardcore mudtracks though.

The intelligent TFT displays on our Jordaan Urban 8 Speed and GTS bikes have an IPX7 rating, meaning they are fully water proof and protected against water, dust, oil and other non-corrosive material.

We’re not going to answer that because it would be a Very Bad Thing To Do. We want you and your fellow road users to stay safe. And we’re law-abiding people. So you need to know that riding tuned eBikes with a speed limit above 25km/h is against the law. It will void the warranty on your eBike and your insurance coverage too. Plus, it can have serious legal consequences. Like we said, a Very Bad Thing To Do.

But wait! Although your motor’s capped at 25km/h, your eBike won’t be gated. So if you feel the need for speed (and your legs are strong like Marianne Vos) you can pedal as fast as you want.

It sure is. Our bikes are made for babies (as passengers – babies aren’t great at riding bikes). They’re sturdy, light and comfortable – perfect for taking junior on an adventure. We don’t sell baby seats, but we can recommend the Bobike One, which fits perfectly.

Sorry, the Jordaan Urban's motor isn’t quite up to the task of hauling around your sprogs, dogs and, er, logs. But if you’re looking for an eBike with more pulling power, how about the Jordaan GTS?