Sinch Bikes

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

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]

History

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

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

References

  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. 27 August 2019. 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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