The Davis Bike mk i
Be careful, When going out your door with a Davis bike mk i, for there is no knowing where you might be swept off to.
Urban Electric Bicycles
Crafted, not produced.
Our ethos is simple, to create spellbinding bicycles that are sustainably crafted that simply work.
Uniquely crafted with three core elements, wood, steel and leather. Every part flows harmoniously into each other, entwined around akin to a grape vine. The Davis bike mk i starts off with a beautiful vintage frame full of character, bringing a beautiful analogue feel to the Davis bike mk i but don't be fooled it's pure digital quality.
Wood
Re-clamed or sustainable sourced quality hardwood mud guards. Soaked in the north sea and bent into shape which provides all the protection you need on those damp days.
Steel
Unique high quality vintage steel frame set, which we coat in high quality anti rust paint, brush on to create a unique look, increase the amount of paint applied and reduces wast.
Leather
Top quality leather saddle, bar tape and trim, for a comfortable luxuries ride.
More on Steel and Frames
We only use interesting unorthodox vintage frames that are in great condition and made of STEEL. The amazing metallurgical properties of steel allow it to be recycled continually with no degradation in performance, and from one product to another.
Adaptive reuse
We use recycled, up-cycled and re-clamed materials and parts were possible to decrease our and your carbon footprint.
Colour
Colour contrast, "Contrast is the difference in luminance or colour that makes an object distinguishable", for example red will look most vivid against the yellowest background; and the same is the case with all colours when next to their strongest contrasts
History
All the charm of analogue, with all the benefits of digital.
No phones, No trying to read a book standing up, just you and the open road.
Gears
No, single speed gives everything you would need in an urban environment. Gears are great on a mount Bike, but in truth they add weight, maintenance needs and more things to go wrong. This being said we are not anti-gears if you really want some we can add them.
Fully Assembled
We do not expect people to build their own bikes or go and buy pedals, mud guards etc. What you see in the pictures is what you get, fully assembled and ready to go, simple.
Enchanted for you
The ultimate tool for todays congested streets.
250 Watt
All motors on our bikes are U.K. street legal 250 watt motors, types may vary depending on the vintage frame.
30 mile + Range
All batteries are top of the range lithium Ion, If you need increased range you can order a bigger battery, we can help to work out what is best for your needs.
15.5 mph
Limited to 15.5 which is the U.K. speed limit for Pedelec bikes.
Costs of constitution of a Davis Bike mk i
A quick table to show the difference of alternative travel options in the city of London, looking at speed, carbon dioxide per kilometre and monthly running costs, not to mention reducing air pollution.
| Average Speed (city of London) | CO2 per km (including production) | Monthly running costs | |
| London Bus | 8.1 mph | 101 grams per passenger | £80.00p |
| Underground | 20.5 mph | 52.6 grams per passenger | £120.00p |
| Car | 9 mph | 271 grams | £43.00p |
| Davis Bike | 12.4 mph | 6.5 grams(not including production) | £8.40p |
| E bike | 12.4 mph | 22 grames | £8.40p |
Source European Cyclists Federation (ECF)
Davis bike production method decreases co2 cost compared to E bike.
A Pedelec
Pedel with power. Literally.
Pedelecs can be used legally without registration, road tax, a driving licence, insurance or the use of a crash helmet (we think you should use a helmet). They can be cycled on a cycle path and the rider must obey the laws appertaining to a standard pedal driven bicycle.