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What Riders Say About the VOLT Pulse
4.8/ 5
Based on 363 verified reviews
Inaugral ride was electric!
Have owned the bike for nearly three weeks before using a break in the incessant rain to take my first ride. Immediately felt the difference with the power on FULL, especially when setting off on a hill. It's almost imperceptible the amount of assistance the electric motor gives; and it takes you by surprise when you realise it's a third quicker than the conventional bike. Sheffield is very hilly and it makes a massive difference; you still need to put some effort in, but my nearly 70 year old heart is much happier!
2 Year Old Volt bike repaired and returned, great service
I have owned my Volt bike for 2 years, it was one of the best purchases I have ever made. I use it most days for a commute to work about 15 minutes each way. I occasionally use it for further commutes and the battery life is fantastic. I recently had an accident where someone reversed into me. Damaging the rear wheel. I took it to volt bikes they quickly arranged for the bike to be inspected and reported damage to the frame and rear wheel. A new frame was arranged along with rebuilding the motor into a new wheel. for speed I agreed to a slightly different colour frame (which I prefer to the original). The quote was provided quickly so I could collect the money from the third party. The bike was repaired and returned to me super quick and I was happily back on the road. Then a couple of days later, as a good will gesture I was offered an extension on my warranty. I can safely say Volt bikes and the team in London have provided a fantastic service. I cannot recommend them enough.
Have my pulse bike for a week, bike 14 miles a day, volt team arranged for a test ride, at Steve's cycles in Hull, fantastic shop, where customer service comes first, can't fault the bike, at all, it's much better than I expected. Would recommend volt bikes and Steve's cycles, to anyone wishing to purchased a e bike.
Very helpful advice VOLT co.uk and Leith Cycle Company
Very helpful advice from VOLTBIKES.co.uk; having had a chat with Leith Cycle Company, Edinburgh. They were very generous with their time when I tried two Volt Bikes; the first I was not so happy, and went on to choose Volt Pulse. Also Leith Cycle Comp were most helpful with their advice and going over various matters when I went to collect the Pulse from them. Also I very much like your VOLT PRINTED USER MANUAL - which includes a servicing guide in a very practical way....Thank you.
Having spent many weeks researching and reviewing the many e-bikes available, I eventually decided on purchasing the Volt Pulse. Being 65yrs of age and since it’s well over 30yrs since I was last on a bike, it was important that I took the time to research in order that I could have a bike that was most suitable. I could not be more delighted with my new bike. Easy to control using the 4 power modes alongside the 8 gears. I mostly switch off power when riding flats, however the 4 power modes are more than adequate for any riding situation. In the past few months since purchasing my bike I’ve managed to cycle just over 500 miles, and I am due to visit the Outer Hebrides in March for a week long cycling holiday. I purchased a bike rack from Halfords that fits perfectly on the back of my Ford Focus and performs perfectly. weight limit 25kg. Make sure you remove the battery before mounting on the rack, that way the bike should weigh in around the 23kg mark. One small thing to consider, the bike is quite heavy to lift on to a rear mounted bike rack.To make it easier, I purchased a small lightweight adjustable caravan type step from eBay for around £12. Makes a great difference and as it is foldable it is easily stored in your car/van. Hope this review is helpful.
excellent design, excellent build and just outstanding support- they gave me a 100 quid panier box thing which is genius design in itself. if you're buying an electric bike buy british, buy Volt.
I researched carefully my requirements to replace my old electric bike, a Raleigh Motus Grand Tourer, which served me well. My local bike shop, Cycle Fixit, Hythe, has maintained my bikes for years and are agents for your bikes. I discussed replacement with Ross and happily decided to buy a Pulse. Your special offer was fantastic and I am really pleased with my new bike. I was kept informed of progress from order to delivery, it arrived much quicker than I expected, the build quality is excellent, everything works perfectly and I have the comfort of knowing that any spares for the future will be available. My local cycle mechanic Ross is very experienced with maintaining your products and that was a big factor when I made my final choice of bike. The extras in the pack were greatly appreciated. I made a wise choice, thank you. Please feel free to use this review. Nick Fudge.
We bought a Pulse for my wife, second hand but with only 2 miles of use. We were so impressed we bought an Infinity for myself. We use them regularly for commuting and workhorse type tasks, even got a trailer to go with them, replacing use of an internal combustion engine on many occasions. Great bikes!
I rang the company to discuss suitability and availability. They couldn't have been more helpful and guided me through the scheme and purchase. I arranged a test ride and my bike was delivered to my favourite store, cycle care in Wycombe, who professionally assembled and prepared the bike for me. Seamless process!!
Fantastic communication and great friendly service when picking it up. The bike gets a free service at 6 weeks to make sure all is well. I really couldn’t recommend Volt enough.
Elliot could not have been more helpful in arranging a trial ride or the sale. Absolutely delighted with the bike which has made short work of the hills in Hampstead and Finchley.
Very helpful staff when I phoned with a query before ordering, ordered late on Friday afternoon and bike arrived via local bike shop the following Saturday (8 days later) in time for my wife’s birthday. Good quality, very impressed.
The whole process was easy to follow using purchase process on the Webb site,and to be able to collect the bikes from the local agent was great. We are really pleased with our bikes so far.Having an electric bike is a game changer.
the company have been really helpful and communication is really easy- they always answer the phone and call back when they say they will. I bought using cycle2work scheme, so it wasn't straightforward, but hey are really knowledgeable. The bike is amazing -proper quality workmanship, great information, easy to understand the manual, and I feel like I can pick up the phone and ask anything if I need to
The Pulse is a well made, great to ride bike. Look no further if you’re looking for a good quality English made bike. The company is great to deal with too. Highly recommended
After a lot of research I decided to give the Volt Bikes a test ride. The price point appealed to me as did their workshop location, they also participate in the ride to work bike scheme my employer has.
I found the experience of the test ride really enjoyable. The bike has gears which I can actively control. Other ebikes I’ve tried, the gears change automatically which I’ve found a bit frustrating. I also really like that I can choose which power setting to put it on. So when the roads are clear I have it in Normal which gives me a good amount of boost. Or cycling through a busy area I put it in Low. It’s also good that the bike can be serviced at either Volt’s workshop or a local bike store if I choose. The team at the Volt workshop in London Bridge were really helpful and contactable. They respond to emails and phone calls quickly.
I paid extra for the GPS tracker which I find really reassuring especially when I lock it up for work. I can see exactly where it is and that an alarm will sound if someone tries to move it.
It’s made my commute to work really enjoyable. My partner is also likely to get one so I’m pleased we get the referral code on purchasing from Volt.
From ordering my Volt Pulse,i was kept in the loop,i found the customer service to be top notch.On collecting my bike from Bays Bikes Morcambe i was given a full run through of the bikes systems and capabilities,i couldn't be more chuffed
I'm a 68 year old male with mild COPD. Purchased Volt Pulse E-Bike a fortnight ago and it has made my daily commute to work a very enjoyable experience. I had put off buying an e-bike because "its not real cycling is it". Was offered a trial ride by Andy at Barbourne cycles Worcester and never looked back. The ride is comfortable and the gearing is such that the motor is not needed on the flat. It comes into its own on hills, flattening them out. Would I recommend this bike? A big yes.
Test rode a bike at the local dealer before going ahead and buying. It was good to be able to do so. The bike is excellent, really well made and very comfortable to ride. I’m loving it. The power settings feel just right and together with the gears enable you to easily decide how much effort you want to put in at any given time. Volt are a British company and I thoroughly recommend them.
Not ridden a bike in years and recently had a triple heart bypass I needed a way to build up my strength. The pedal assist means I can increase the amount of energy or decrease it as I need to.
Would highly recommend volt bikes they are one powerful bike!
Would highly recommend volt bikes they are one powerful bike! And amazing battery to boot And delivery of bike is very quick and easy would definitely recommend them to friends and my local bike shop tav cycles helped me on choosing this fantastic bike
My husband and l have just purchased the Pulse and the Burlington models. We cannot find anything negative to say about them. They allow us to enjoy cycling once again without the fear of hills. Thank you
I didn’t want to leave a review for my bike straight away as I thought it would be better to wait until the bike has been broken in a bit to get a proper feel for it. I’ve now had my Volt Pulse Hybrid Bike for around 6 months and I feel now would be appropriate for me to give my thoughts.
Firstly, let me say that the team at Volt were very helpful in the ordering process and answered all my queries regarding the bike and the cycle to work scheme fully and clearly. The delivery of the bike was very quick and was communicated effectively.
I ride my bike to work and back 5 days a week alongside popping home at lunch. In total this is a 3 miles round trip twice a day. According to google this is an 80ft incline and 95ft decline. The bike makes this journey a breeze and I have no problem with any of the hills I have to climb. I do switch to the highest assistance mode for the hills but do the rest of the ride in normal setting. I’m a bit heavier so with this taken into account this means that after a week of rides the battery (XL version) needs recharging. I’d have thought the larger battery would achieve closer to the 80-mile estimate than 30 miles in reality. The charger for the bike is easy to use but it does take nigh on 3-4 hours to fully charge.
The components of the bike are all good quality components but even now the brakes still sound like they are trying to stop a train even with the lightest of touches. The pedals feel like they grind a bit as I peddle but I’ve not investigated this yet so not sure of the cause.
I am currently on circa 330 miles according to the odometer but the service light has come on. Having flicked through the manual, one part says to service the bike every 500 miles and another part says to service it once a year or every 1000 miles. Whichever comes first. The light function of the bike from the cycle computer requires a long press to turn it on but I have to do this at least 3 times before the light actually comes on. Finally, recently sometimes the battery seems to require 2 long presses to turn on.
With all this bared in mind I would rate the bike somewhere near the 6/10 mark. The quality of the bike is decent enough but the aspects I’ve listed above make it so it doesn’t seem to live up to the price tag.
The delivery of my bike was spot on,at all times I was kept informed of delivery dates etc. The guys in Hythe bike shop were more than helpfull, which is the main reason that I went there in the first place. Sadly due to covid I have not really ridden it since I collected it.On the road to recovery so looking forward to clocking up lots of miles on it.Mike Bond
Very easy to order online. Extremely helpful when I had a few queries about which size to order as I was buying bikes for myself and my wife. Opted for the Pulse and Pulse LS, not received them yet due to living on a remote island (Fair Isle), waiting for a weather window for boat to sail.
Great communication, speedy delivery, wonderful bike
Communication from the moment of making order was great. They called me up to talk about which local bike shop they would deliver to (not restricted to official Volt dealers). They made arrangements with that local bike shop to receive the delivery and do initial set-up and get paid for it (this is all included within the advertised selling price). Meant I had a working bike in my possession within a week of ordering and a local bike shop benefitted out of the deal too. Still seeing whet my Volt Pulse can do, but so far very impressed with its ride, and performance. Feels like a solid, quality product. Easily knocked 10 minutes each way off my daily commute, and flattened the moorland hills, enabling me to go further and faster on leisure rides….upping my level of exercise along the way.
Bought two bikes online a very smooth process. They were dispatched four days later and were ready fully assembled at our local dealer in Lerwick Shetland a week later. I also needed an invoice for a bike loan and that was emailed the same day.
Ordering was easy on line. We ordered two pulse bikes with the larger batteries, but they came with the smaller batteries. Asked for one bike to come with a ladies saddle, again not supplied. One had to go back after 10 miles for loose mudguards. This said, I'm impressed with the bikes quality and all issues now sorted.
My volt pulse is a very high quality bike and a joy to ride. The build quality is fantastic and everything you need on a bike is included.The expertise and product knowledge from my local supplier Ross cycles Castlewellan Co.Down is fantastic.I would have no hesitation in recommending Volt and my local agent.
I couldn’t be more impressed with a bike as the volt pulse. Really smooth running ride, smooth gear changing, useful things include integrated back wheel lock, lights and the throttle override boost is fabulous. Marvelous bike Volt, well done I would recommend to anyone. Thank you
One week in and I'm in love with my Volt Pulse. Delivery was quicker than I anticipated and I had some convincing to do on the price to my better half. But she's very impressed.
Volt will send to the house but they give an option for delivery to the nearest dealer to you....in my case in Portsmouth. Once there it gets assembled and they ask you for any additional stuff you might want....in my case I needed a full charge. The dealers do the extensive safety checks and ensure the bike is ready to ride. They were very helpful and like Volt they were the model of excellent customer service.
The bike itself is a heavy beast , coming in at around 21kg but it's beautifully built. Every about the bike oozes quality including the rather tiny Bell. I bought the optional chain lock for the additional security on the built in wheel lock, and the phone holder.....again allvery good quality. You get an extensive but jargon free manual with the bike plus a nice Volt branded hi viz vest. It has built in LED lights front and back operated from the motor controller. You also get very sturdy mudguards for those rainy days and the rear rack for carrying stuff. I added a tidy BTR bag to the rear and some good rear view mirrors. The bike looks great.
Now to the ride. It's fantastic. Faultless. The motor has 4 settings from 'off', these are LOW, NORMAL, HIGH and POWER. The knack is using 'off' on flats and downhills, and the others depending on the incline. It's weird at first but no doubts it takes the sting out of hills.
For those who think ebikes are cheating .....well there's no assistance unless you are pedalling so you're still working out without damaging knees or worrying about having to walk the steep inclines. There is a throttle to 3mph which is useful for hill starts or if you need to walk the bike. The kickstand is robust. This bike is a joy to ride, it looks great, goes off road (where you can set the forks to suspension mode) on trails, bridleways etc. It's not for serious mountain biking though, but as a hybrid it masters all its designed to do.
Without this bike I couldn't see myself cycling again as age takes its toll, especially next to the South Downs where I live. It might even make me take the carbon road bike out again once my fitness gets closer to normal. And that's a good thing. Highly recommended on every count. Keep the fantastic customer service ethos going and keep the quality high. I'll be back soon to buy my wife a Volt Kensington
Excellent communication from the team when enquiring about which bikes best suited our needs. This communication continued through to delivery. Volt found a local bicycle shop to receive our bikes and assemble them for us, prior to handing over. This enabled them to make sure that there was no damage during transit and any assembly issues could be resolved directly. We purchased a Pulse & a Pulse LS. They are dream to ride, stunning to look at and appear to be extremely well built. We are very happy indeed.
I was super impressed by how quickly my bike as dispatched and how quickly my local dealer got the bike set up and checked. Riding the Pulse is a pleasure and the hills just melt away.
It was a pleasure from beginning to end, from the moment I went into TaV cycles in ryde to ask questions, which were immediately answered, and offered a test ride which was unexpected which I took them up on, they had a range which was good, then ordered over the net, bike arrived three days later, was assembled and checked, when I arrived in store was shown over controls, and away I went. Couldn’t have been easier, or more pleasant.
So far, a weeks use in North Wales, I am very pleased with the performance of the Pulse. Just what I needed it for, assistance in hill climbing. It has not disappointed. Will need more time to explore all the features more fully. First impression is very good.
Would be 5 stars but nothing is perfect. However, the pulse is such a lovely bike. Comfy with smooth gear changes, the assist is a steady change, not massive so you always have the right level for your needs. The security features are wonderful, and starting her up looks so posh! The range is also excellent. Did 45 miles and still had 2 bars left, and I'm 14 stone. The only negative, and its just for the sake of putting one, the bike feels a little heavy at times, but that's to be expected
Excellent service from Volt customer care. I spoke to the team several times prior to buying my Volt Pulse, they provided the answers to all my questions. Ordered on a Tuesday and picked my bike up on the following Friday. The local dealer allowed me to test ride the bike prior to purchase. Rode my Pulse to work for a week and it has been fantastic. Would recommend the Pulse to friends and family.
Two weeks in with the Pulses and two years on from the lockdown, which is when we kind of stopped using our old, non-electric MTBs. So far, it's been a brilliant experience, riding them is a pleasure and definitely no regrets. A bit heavy to lift on to the Thule tow-bar rack, even with the batteries removed, but OK. Easy to start off on hills using the walk-assist and the levels of power for the steep climbs mean we can go further than ever without getting worn out or worried about getting back after 20 miles or so. The only gripe so far is that we've been unable to get waterproof panniers to fit the proprietary rear rack. Even went too our local Tri shop and tried the top three makes - Ortlieb, Altura and Topeak. Volt indicate there is a Topeak top bag that velcros on to the rails, but that doesn't allow for much to be carried and isn't really waterproof enough for Scotland! A bit of an oversight. Overall though, the bike's the thing and it's fantastic. Highly recommend the Pulse for getting back in to road cycling and for pretty reasonable track, bridleway and other off-road use too.
Only had my Volt for two weeks but I'm loving it. A massive upgrade for a cheep e- bike I had, great build quality and components, looking forward to many more miles
I picked up my Volt Pulse 4 weeks ago and have been enjoying it hugley. The back up of power on the home journey has given me confidence to go further, the battery range has been impressive so far: after 28 miles it was still over 50%. I have been able to cycle sociably with my adult son who is a keen cyclist because I have been able to keep up with him! The gears and electrics are easy to use, and teamed with a Topeak saddle bag/pannier I have scarcely needed to use my car. I have done 150 miles, which although some may say ot is cheating with an e-bike, these are 150 miles I wouldn't have done otherwise. Completely thrilled and friends now thinking of taking the plunge.
Delivery was spot on and as for the bike I have up to this point only been out on it 3 times but I am really impressed it is a great bike highly recommend
New Volt Pulse Since suffering a traumatic brain injury from an accident back in November, I have not been able to drive due to the huge backlog at DVLA and the doctor says I can not drive until they say I am safe to do so.
I was asked if I had considered an e-bike? At first, I wasn't sure, I've not ridden a bike in over 30 years, I mean, yes I needed my independence back, I needed to get out and about again and not rely on others to be there to help me, drive me to and from work etc.
After a couple of weeks of thinking it all through, reading reviews, and watching videos I decided that this was the better option, it could be another 6 months to a year before I am allowed to drive.
During my research, I came across Volt, some excellent reviews from other users, some great looking bikes and not badly priced, considering. From my first contact asking for advice on which they thought would be more suited to me, I had nothing but excellent service. Mathilde, my first contact was great, she pinpointed what she felt was the best bike for the use I needed it for. The Volt Pulse :-)
A couple of weeks later after a reading reviews, watching what videos I could find (could do with more guys) I had decided that this was indeed the bike for me, it seemed perfect for what I needed it for, so, the test ride booked at my nearest Volt dealership.
Tuesday 19th April, the day of the test ride. All I can say is, that the bike looked far better in real life than it does in photos, I mean, it looks bloody awesome in photos but in real life, OMG!!!
So, to cut this short, within 10 seconds of the test ride on the first hill, my mind was made up. The dealership had one in stock, the finance was done within the hour and I was back at the store later that day collecting it. I wasn't expecting to have it until at least a week later so extremely happy.
I've done just over 22miles so far, work and back and some other random rides, and yes, I have a lot to learn, changing gears when to shift up and down, what power level is best for each part of the journey etc. I will get there, practice makes perfect. The best thing is, on my 16-mile round trip to work, I had already completed my calories for the day so I could spend the remainder of the day resting!
My only gripe, small as it is, is I have questions I need answers to, I know am being a pain in keep email Volt but I truly am new to all this and still have not heard back from you guys :-( I still have other questions but am afraid to ask due to you having so many. I am patient though and know you are probably busy so hopefully, I will hear from you soon. I am hoping to come to London soon for the day so maybe I will pop in for a chat and get a proper run-through of the bike and how best to operate it to give me the best outcome all around. In the meantime, I look forward to hearing from you soon, hopefully :-)
Still a good 5 start though, all-around great service and bike, love it. Thanks guys
Early days but the bike has been fantastic. The folk at Bristows in Peterborough very helpful, gave great advice and are lovely and friendly. Very pleased indeed with my Volt Pulse electric bike
It’s a week since a collected my Volt Pulse, it seems excellent no complaints so far. Have not ridden either of my other bikes since, might be a bit strange going back to them
Well I've only had my Volt Pulse for 2 days but I can truly say I'm very happy with my purchase. I got it from Hornchurch cycles and they could not have been more helpful. I have used it to commute to work since I got it and it's been fun getting to know the features of the pulse.
Hi I bought my Volt Pulse from Jardine Cycles and must say Terry was true gent and went out his way to help get the right bike. After having a bad experience with Halfords with an electric bike it had put me off but that was until I saw and test drove the Volt Pulse what a great bike 2nd week of having it and its awsome about 50 to 55 Miles on a full charge.
The Volt Pulse is a brilliant EBike does everything well also easy to ride on the flat with no battery back up . I plan to do some longer rides when the weather permits . The battery is a doddle to take off and replace to frame . So thank you Volt for the good service
Purchased the volt pulse from Bart my local stockiest, the bike is brilliant it take the effort out of the hills around Yorkshire. My local stockiest was very good and very knowledgeable about the bikes nothing was too much bother. I would highly recommend the bikes and if you live in Calderdale Bart at juiced up bikes should be your first place to go.
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Initially apprehensive because of cost,,BUT when you see what you get against other ebike manufacturers its a no brainer. I purchased the Pulse from A1 Braintree and could not be happier,bike is awesome as we live in sticks and multitude of hills and makes cycling more enjoyable.On flat roads turn battery down or off. Wife has ordered Pulse LS and cant wait.. Highly recommend a Volt bike and its British..
I ordered my bike direct from the Volt store online. The order was processed quickly and my new bike delivered within 2weeks. So far it has performed really well and I am really pleased with it.
I have the new Volt Pulse for my daily commute, 22 mile round trip over some sizeable hills carrying an 80 kilo person with a 20 kilo bag.
The bike itself is comfy, well designed and copes with the variety of terrain well. On the steepest of hills (250 ft in a mile) the 'high' motor setting allows me to get up with some work but without turning into a sweaty mess (no showers at work). The rest of the ride, 'low' or 'normal' are fine. It's a nice easy ride of a bike and the motor will smoothly take as much of the work away from you as you fancy.
As for range, well given the weight it's carrying - pushing 125 kilos in all with the bike - and terrain, then I am always going to be at the lower end. If I am not being lazy I can get two commutes comfortably out of the battery. On lazy days it doesn't quite get the last mile in - so pretty much dead on advertised spec. I am sure that if I rode on the flat and took it easy I'd get something close to the 60 miles advertised.
My only slight issue is the square tubing used for the rack doesn't fit my side pannier clips - or any I've seen. That's probably not an issue for 90% of people though.
All told I can wholeheartedly recommend this bike - and have found Volt a lovely bunch of people to deal with.
***Thanks for the reply. No complaints about the range just reviewing for others.
Also, I'm only adding about 100kg to the bike - the other 25kg is the bike - the motor has to push it all. Point taken though, I will attempt to loose some weight!
Very happy with the bikes. Having test rode the Volt bike I was impressed with the design as well as safety and security features. Excellent all round performance. Love it.
Volt Pulse ordered through Jardine Cycles, Coventry
So far very good. The bicycle is working well. We had a small problem with aligning the front wheel so that the disc brake wouldn't squeek. We brought the bike home in a car with the front wheel off. The weight of the bike makes refitting the wheel difficult.
My new Volt bike is so liberating and fun to ride. It enables me to visit places I couldn't possibly have reached on my old non electric bike. The Volt is so easy to use and would highly recommend.to anybody thinking about purchasing one.
Personally i think the new Hybrid pules is Fantastic bike i have a minor issue that will be Corrected when i take bike for 6 week Check would highly recommend
I picked up my bike from Portsmouth Cycle Centre,Steve explained everything to me in detail on how to use it.The Pulse is excellent value,I've done over 100 miles on it thus far & have only had the bike for 2 weeks.I would highly recommend getting one.
The whole process of ordering the bike was easy enough. When it came to speaking to a person they were always courteous and helpful. However I was let down by was not being told the bike was ready to pick up after I’d paid for it. After a week I had to call to check this and told that it was ready to pick up. In their defence they were apologetic and again courteous. Upon pick up I was given a full brief of how the bike works and given ample time to check the bike over and the staff member were professional. The bike has worked well and I’m happy with the purchase. However a screw has come loose on the rear mudguard which I’ll need tightening.
I love my new Volt Pulse, it is a very stylish matt black with good solid construction. It's a great touch having inbuilt lights, pannier rack and lock. The only reason it is 4 stars and not 5 because after 60 miles my bike computer failed to display. I took it straight back to my local bike shop who supplies Volt bikes and they swapped the computer - no problem. It copes well with loose gravel and rough bike tracks as well as roads. You can lock off the suspension if you wish. I have just returned from a 20 mile quite hilly bike ride and it has just dropped to 3 bars of charge from 5 bars. I ride it on Low assist, going through the gears as I would normally until I want a little more assistance, then I flick it on to Normal power. There are still 3 more power levels available to me if I come across a nasty hill or start feeling tired. I am a 53 year female of moderate fitness - height 5'2".
Had a 2 month wait for the bike, but was kept updated about progress, bike was delivered to my local cycle shop that had a Volt franchise, was assembled and checked out, Had the basics explained to me before pick up, and so far I've cycled approx 50 miles on it. After a test run, I charged to battery, and did a 38 mile cycle ride using the 'low' setting, battery was still half full afterwards. I have changed the seat for a slightly softer seat, and handle grips to a more ergonic grip. Very happy with the ride and performance so far.
The new Volt pulse hybrid with large frame and large battery built into the frame ( removable ) far exceeds my expectations makes even the steepest hills a breeze. Looks like this is going to be one of my best purchases for a long time and is both fun and easy to ride.
Well equipped lovely ride even out of electric mode rear wheel lock a good feature also got the security chain lock and phone charger free !!! Would recommend to everyone
Very well engineered. Lovely to ride. Screws loose on rear mudguard which dropped onto tyre pulling wires to rear light. Bolt securing handlebars came loose. Luckily I had a set of Allen keys.
I ordered my new Pulse at the beginning of March and received bike in June which was longer than I was hoping but Covid and the container ship getting stuck in the Suez Canal were likely causes of delay. Have been out on bike and am delighted that I can go places I couldn’t have managed on my old bike due to a Heart condition. Where we stay we have a lot of hills which I wouldn’t have attempted before are now bring them on. It’s great going past cyclists on their racers on the hills then they pass me on the flat:). The larger wheels over the previous model make a difference.The four stages of power are excellent and easy to use. Only main fault I have with bike is there is nowhere to fit a water bottle, when I asked the question I wasn’t impressed by the answer of you could get a carrier that fits on the panniers which is no use when you have to stop for a drink. I have tried one that fits on handle bars which due to their shape didn’t work. I have now resorted to a camelback type bag that houses a water carrier and can drink as I cycle. On the whole bike is well made and would recommend it to anyone.
This is my first electric bike (Volt Pulse) and I'm loving it. I use it for leisure, getting around town instead of a car and also for work. It just helps on those hills and allows you to ride that bit longer without feeling exhausted at the end. I'm probably cycling 80 miles plus per week without any ill effects.
I'll say the good stuff first....love the look, quality and ride of my volt bike, Sadly I have only had it a short time and the lights have stopped working and there is a fault, so I have had to take it back and unable to ride it whilst waiting for a replacement. I'm also not convinced the battery would actually go the 60 miles!
I purchased a Volt Pulse I have had the bike for nearly a week and it’s fantastic. I am struggling with my knee joints and thought this bike may help and it does. I can now ride ,with my 8 year old ,to school and back and the hills are no longer a problem to me. You can still put in the effort but the electric assist is there to help. If you are thinking of purchasing an ebike don’t hesitate. , go for it. Thank you Volt Bikes for giving me a new lease of life.
Love my new volt bike, smooth and speedy and ready to role. Everyone I spoke to at Volt HQ was super helpful and always good to speak to a person. Plus UK made and I’m out and about in 2 wheels not 4 at last! Really recommend
I purchased a Volt Pulse for my commute…100% recommendation!
I purchased a Volt Pulse for my commute to work and fun at weekends. This bike is the latest 2021 version which dose not disappoint. It looks stunning and is easy and fun to ride. Power is smooth and make ride a bike a pleasure. 1st class service throughout the buying process. I would recommend Volt 100% , don’t go anywhere else ! Thanks, Steve.
So far I have only managed about 50 miles on the bike as I have been very busy arranging for my 95 yr old stepmother to go into a care home! The bike has had to wait while my wife and I have had to commute between home here in Cheshire and London. However, now that the pressure is off a bit I have had time for a few outings and I love the bike! It gets me up hills without having to stand on the pedals and now I'm no longer breathless at the top! I'm still getting used to it, it's a heavy beast but clearly well engineered. The gears are a bit tentative, but when it goes in for its first service I hope they can be sharpened up a bit. The seat is a bit unforgiving. We recently had a flood where we live and the top surface of the path to our house was washed away leaving it very bumpy in places. My wife has changed the seat on her Volt bike for a softer one, and I am thinking of doing the same. Other than that i am delighted!
I gave a lot of thought and put in loads of research before opting for my Volt Pulse. As it happened, a local dealer had a bike in stock and I was able to give it a try. I am very impressed with the quality in every respect and so pleased I was able to buy a bike not just designed but also MADE in the UK (despite some other competitors still putting misleading badging on theirs!).. As a 70+ year-old, I was starting to find my local rides difficult and this has restored the pleasure I used to have in cycling. I'm still experimenting to see how far the battery will take me but it's early days yet. A couple of phone calls I have had with Volt have been answered courteously and efficiently so all-in-all, very happy! Not a cheap bike, but you get what you pay for.
Had to wait a little while as ordered during lockdown, but so glad I did, bike arrived about a month ago and I love it. Had put off buying an ebike but was so pleased when this arrived and it makes it easier for going up hills. Thank you Volt
Overall, the Volt Pulse is a wonderful bike and means I have many years of cycling ahead of me (hopefully!). The chaps at A1 in Braintree, especially Gary, were most helpful, even assisting my lovely wife in keeping the bike birthday present a secret from me as the date approached and I pressed A1 for a test ride. They managed to put me off until collection day arrived. The bike is a revelation. It takes a bit of getting used to in that for the first few rides I was doing more work than was necessary. I soon learned to let the motor do the work and it certainly does that very well. The power is delivered smoothly and only startles when you take your first ride! The Pulse is strongly made from good components and is therefore considerably heavier than an un-powered bike but that doesn't matter as the motor takes care of the additional weight. Going downhill is especially lively and the brakes are, and need to be, powerful. I've ridden 150 miles since the end of March and I am very happy with it and look forward to many rides as the weather starts to improve. I'm impressed with the build quality, the design and the excellence of the sales staff. If you are looking to buy an electric bike then I would recommend you look at Volt first: you won't be disappointed.
We have bought 2 Volt ecycles. They arrived within the advertised time. Although we bought direct from Volt, they were fully assembled and pdi'd by our local dealer at no charge. The bikes are solid, well made of high quality materials and well equipped with accessories. We absolutely love them. Now we are in our 70s we were finding our previous bikes hard work. Now with a little pedal assistance we easily have gone off on 20+ mile trips for picnics, shopping or just for fun. Hills we were finding difficult now just need a lower gear, sometimes a higher power level, and we sail up. They are heavier obviously and we were worried about lifting them onto our motorhome bike rack but we have found that after removal of saddles and batteries we can lift them up OK. Did I mention that we love them?
Volt Electric Bikes are fantastic, built to last and has an impressive battery pack. Placing and order with Volt was really easy and as I live in the Channel Islands the VAT is deducted. You get notified about each stage of the build and the bike was delivered by courier for £42 which is amazing. The bike came ready built and all I had to do was re-align the handle bars. Truly the best, keep up the good work!
very happy with my new Volt Electric Bike. I looks to be well built with good quality components and the motor really helps to get you up the hills. It is a bit heavier than a normal bike but all things considered it is a great piece of kit and I look forward to many more miles of cycling.
Good solid bike. Done 150 miles Had some issues with brakes, cycle shop replaced pads and discs now waiting to bed in, will see. Battery a bit hit and miss when trying to fit on to terminals. Was hoping to get a bit more out of my standard battery 25-35 miles. Just a preference thing, I would have liked the controls on the computer to be more of a button rather than a smooth +/-. Would also like to have a battery range on the computer. Live in Shetland so battery affected by hills and wind. Still early days to give a detailed review, but it’s great to get out and cycle.
We purchased 2 volt pulse bikes, they are absolutely everything we had hoped for, easy to use, can take us further and faster. The whole volt experience was good from first enquiries to demonstration at A1 cycle Braintree to collection.
Best bike I have ever had. Lovely to ride and gear changes are so smooth. The electric assistance is so cool, riding into head wind or up hill is a breeze. The bike is well made, great design and strong. Would choose Volt again and again fantastic piece of kit.
Excellent build quality, easy to ride and the extra energy the bike gives for hills and rapid set offs is a huge benefit. I now don’t have that daunting feeling when approaching hills!
I just recently got the Volt Electric Bike and just love it. It's just like an ordinary bike with the added power aspect, which was exactly what I was looking for.
So far so good - I just love it..! The service from local dealer OnYerBike in Bournemouth has been great: after my first 100 miles they tightened and tweaked things to make sure all is well! As a slightly older bloke (nearly 60) and "not slim" I find that the eBike really encourages me to get out on the road - you still get a workout, but just don't worry about climbing the hill to get home :)
I am very pleased with my Volt Pulse after two weeks riding. The bike performs well without powered assistance, but the extra boost is available against headwinds or for hills. the bike is responsive and comfortable to ride.
I’ve owned my Volt Pulse for two weeks now and it’s has been exactly as I expected. I went out for a ride the other day with half a charge left and did 23 miles. Mostly on the low setting using the boost button to help up the hills. I’ve never managed over 15 miles previously without getting tired. I’ll be 68 soon. Had the bike delivered to a local shop in Hereford who were very helpful.
Not that sure why but have to charge battery up twice a week only cycling 6 miles a day to and from work 5 days a week could be just trying to get the balance right between use of motor and normal pedalling.
I bought my Volt Pulse on late January and has been a revelation it has enabled me to reconnect with cycling after several years without a bike. There is no such thing as hills anymore Ha Ha and riding into the wind no longer causes pain. I would have no reservation about recommending Volt to anyone wanting to get into or back into cycling.
I picked the bike up from Ross Cycles, Castlewellan. The guy there was very helpful. He explained the bike thoroughly and was very knowledgeable. A really good experience. I've had the bike for 3 weeks and everything is fine with it. I have no regrets about buying it.
Teething problems dealt with efficiently by local dealer, Leith Cycles, Edinburgh in first week. Sticky locks and brake block replacement. Getting battery out as saddle needed lifted was an unwelcome surprise due to disability. Saddle lock disintegrated on touch. All sorted, with good support from the dealer. Loving the bike in windy, hilly Edinburgh, Helps with the asthma too.
What does an elite veteran judoka do, when he cannot train, or compete? Due to Covid 19! He rides his Volt Pulse Electric Bike. Only on pedal-assist! It does make riding easier even in inclement weather, so by upping training levels. I am 75 years of age!!
I had to wait a fair amount of time for my Volt Pulse, from order to delivery. But that's because demand was so high. I was proud to be part of this surge of demand for e-bikes. It's a welcome and overdue development. I got excited about e-bikes during the summer of 2020 and decided I needed to get one. After thorough research, I felt the Pulse was the right one for me. It's an absolutely fantastic bike. I got it just before Christmas and did all kinds of wizzing about, including last-minute shopping. Unfortunately I caught Covid over Christmas and couldn't use my bike for 3-4 weeks. I've finally started using it again and I cannot be happier. It's incredibly versatile on both road and slightly rougher terrain, the gears are smooth and precise, the brakes powerful and safe, the tyres have great grip, and the three electric modes work beautifully. My favourite feature is the little boost lever. I use this all the time. I go on low mode, to save energy, and then on a hill or after stopping at a red light, I just give it a boost and it has an amazing effect. This is a brilliant piece of kit. And the Pulse people are delightful - I got great service throughout the entire process. I am very very pleased with this bike.
Nice bike but not as practical as I'd have liked. Now that I've done a DIY bodge to add an additional length of front mudguard almost down to road level, it no longer soaks my feet and legs on rainy days. I'll extended the rear mudguard as well so that it doesn't soak whoever is behind me.
Yesterday I picked up my new Volt Pulse from Exmouth Bike Shop. I love it. I rode it back to Torquay - 31 miles - and it was a doddle. It was my first experience of an electric bike. I am 70, and passing other younger cyclists, particularly up hills, was a very rewarding experience. The motor is silent, and cuts in seamlessly and the ‘walk function' is great for setting off. It's still great exercise without the pain and agony of hills. The Pulse is a brilliant bike and if it wasn't for the dreadful weather I would be out on it rather than writing this review. Many thanks to the Volt Team. The wait - about 10 weeks - was worth it, and the regular updates as to progress was reassuring and helpful.
I love my new Volt Pulse. It was definitely worth the wait and has made cycling really pleasurable again. My only criticism is that the bell is almost inaudible and so I had to change it. Everything else about the bike seems great so far.
I LOVE my bike!!!! I purchased the Pulse and even though took a couple of months to get to me it was worth the wait!!! Brings the joy back to cycling! It is so much fun!! You can put in as little or as much effort as you want. So easy to use and did I mention how much FUN it is!!?!? So pleased with this purchase and would highly recommend anyone thinking of getting an ebike to deal with Volt. Manufactured in the UK, good customer service and delivered to your local bike store for them to build. Little demo in the shop and off I rode!!
Very impressed by the build quality, we like the bike & I'm glad we bought a size both my wife and I can share. Otherwise due to lousy weather have not been able to use it enough!
The cycle is generally good but little things let it down like the on/of button for power sometimes works the bell is absolutely useless.Why is this on a cycle which is so expensive.Like i said little things .
Absolutely delighted with my volt pulse. I have had the bike for two weeks and cycled over 120 miles, which considering the weather, far exceeds my expectations. I'm 64 going on 65 years of age, overweight and not as fit as I would like to be. You can put as much effort as you are happy with or get assistance at various levels.
Great so far, haven't been able to use it much due to terrible weather. Having to take saddle off to remove battery is only slight negative. Have to keep battery in house just now as constant sub zero temperatures in garage!
i bought this bike not knowing what to expect but i was surprised what it as to offer i have only had it for a while and i have just had the100 mile service
Seems very good; well built; difficult to get trip distance and time to reset Shame the updating of order progress in factory as bike was "made" on the websit e petered out an d gap suggesting sombody woudl eb in touch whereas was to go to local dealer
Got delivery of my Volts pulse bike Christmas Eve been out on it a few times But very cold so only travelled about 5 miles maximum each time. I am 81 years of age and because my knee joints hurt after about half a mile I had to stop riding a normal push bike . What joy now with my pulse bike no pain now even with bike set on normal with plenty of power in reserve so to all you people thinking of buying an ebike don’t waste your time testing different bikes just test ride a volt bike and I am sure you will purchase one
A fantastic & friendly service, complemented with the very best bikes: these assets indicative of a great British company that is rapidly growing legs! My wife & I are the envy of our wee Highland town, and we are sure that more orders will flow from our genuine testimonials. Thank you VOLT bikes. You have fans for life in the far north! Hugh & Isla
Purchased a Pulse bike and am really impressed, hills are a doddle and can now ride distances that were not possible on a conventional bike! I even rode to work a couple of times. Bike is well made and of good quality, would highly recommend to friends and family, well done!
I am absolutely delighted with my new Volt Pulse. It looks great and the performance is outstanding. Very good assistance from both Volt and my local agent during the ordering process. Useful tips - if lifting, remove the battery first to reduce weight and if cycling with power off, use the 'Walk' lever occasionally to prevent the battery from switching off.
I am very pleased with my new Ebike, have done a couple of trips of .around 25 miles, and still have quite a lot of battery power left. Friends I have shown the bike are also impressed. I am still going out on it even as the days grow shorter, as some effort is used if you use the gears and power settings properly.
The bike does exactly what it says on the tin. I am really enjoying it. I have changed my bike slightly to make it look more sporty. I have removed the front mudguards and replaced them with light half plastic guards. I have also removed the parcel carrier at the rear and replaced the tyres with thinner ones which has made the bike lighter by more than 3 kilos making it more sporty.
Volt Pulse bike - the best decision made in a decade
I had to wait several months in the middle of 2020 for my Volt Pulse bike to be delivered - given what I have experienced since delivery late August, I would have waited a year. This e-bike transforms any previous experiences of cycling. It enables anyone to go further, faster and over just about any terrain. The Volt Pulse is an outstanding build and has enabled me to travel in and out of Edinburgh [I live in Esbank in Midlothian] with ease. Anyone who knows the east of Scotland will know that we have so many hills that riding on level ground for any length of time is as rare as Boris J keeping any of his promises. The back up from Volt Bikes has been all one could ask for, and then more. Their patience with me as I champed at the bit waiting on the bike was endless, and their capacity to answer questions, no matter how silly, is endless. If you want to transform your life, invest in a Volt Bike. It has to be one of the best decisions I have made in a decade.
Really love my Volt Pulse. Well made and perfectly set up for me. This has transformed the way I cycle - previously the hills around me were getting to be too much of a challenge. Now I keep the assistance on low and whizz up the hills with the turbo button! This has made me get out and exercise and see the countryside so much more. I can't recommend these bikes too highly
Considering unprecedented demand for cycles and covid restrictions Volt staff have been awesome organising purchase and delivery to Edinburgh. Their choice of distributor is also spot on with a fine customer service experience.
As for the bike itself, I have never had so much fun on a cycle. The Volt Pulse delivers on every level and is fantastic value for money with a great build quality. Keep up the great work folks.
Great bike. Very high build and equipment specification. The bike overall feels really good and rides smoothly. Easy to use power levels and pedal assist power is great especially when you are 57 and haven't rode a bike since your teens! Feels great to be back on a bike but not just any bike a volt powered bikes. I have always enjoyed purchasing high precision spec kit and this bike fits that model. Excellent craftsmanship. Batter life is really good and you can go for miles and miles, more than I can manage in one charge! It feels really great to power pedal up a steep hill with this motor in full support taking out the additional load. Overall it is great value for money and quality engineering.
Fantastic bike. So pleased with my Volt Pulse. It took me a long time thinking about this purchase but so glad I chose this bike. Very easy to use different assist levels. Gear change is very smooth. I chose the larger battery version. My longest ride so far 34 miles. The ride was gentle up hill for about one third of ride and one very long steep climb. Battery level at end of ride shows full. Great to ride with power off on the flat and down hill. Very positive experience so far and definitely recommend. Volt phoned me about a month after purchase just to see how it was going. Excellent customer service. At 65 I needed a little boost.
Just had my 1000 mile service, all things good, new brake pads 960 miles, ebay, my pulse has the standard battery I have done a 40 mile roundtrip with 50% battery left, I live on the edge of Sheffield, Bradfield / Castleton are not far, but there are lots of hills, I do switch the battery off on the flat. It does what it says on the tin. I sold my Gtech to buy the pulse, DO NOT BUY A GTECH.
I have just received my Pulse from Behind Bars in Abingdon (great personal service) and it is fabulous.....however, I had borrowed my mates Volt Alpine for the past few months and the Alpine seems more powerful.
The Alpine whizzes along and the Pulse seems more steady (perhaps more suited to my commute into Oxford).
Not much difference between my mates Cube (£3000) and my hi-spec Volt Pulse (£1899).
We bought two Volt bikes in November 2019, a Pulse Hybrid for me and a Pulse LS for my wife. Since then, we've clocked up nearly 3,000 miles between us, made up mainly of rides of around 15 miles, and we thought it would be helpful to give some feedback on the positives and a couple of negatives of these bikes.
When you first get an electric bike, people will make comments about 'cheating' or 'lazy cycling'. Ignore them. You can have as good a workout on an electric bike as you can with a conventional one. The motor only works when you are pedalling, and you can switch it off if you are going along the flat, downhill or even on a modest hill. The motor has four settings (apart from OFF!) - Low, Normal, High, & Power. We live near Snowdonia, so there are plenty of hills, and I think on a typical 15 mile ride I will have the motor off 30% of the time, will use Low about 60% of the time and High and Power just occasionally when the hill is really steep. We both have standard batteries and I find that my style of riding gives me about 50 - 60 mile potential with a fully charged battery - my wife's range is probably a bit less as she uses the battery a bit more. Nevertheless, it's plenty for what we want and having the ability to switch on a bit of assistance when the going gets a bit tougher makes a big difference to how much you enjoy the ride. We go out far more often on the bikes than we used to, and go twice as far each time, which is why they end up being as good for exercise as a normal bike.
The bikes feel really well built and use branded parts such as Shimano gears (of which there are 8). You can ride just like a normal bike, except they do feel, and are, heavier. We liked the fact that the bikes came fully equipped with lights, mudguards, pannier racks and so on, all made to a very good quality. The bikes need cleaning and servicing a bit more regularly than a normal bike, especially as the chain gets more wear. So far in the nine months since we bought them we have had a first 'tune up' service after six weeks and a second, more thorough, service after six months.
Security on the bike is good with a bar that goes through the rear wheel and we also bought one of the chain locks from Volt which fits just near the rear wheel as well. You can also use a computer chip card which comes with the keys to switch it on each time, although you do have the option of disabling this. The battery switches off automatically if not used for 10 minutes, which personally I found very irritating as it would often occur halfway down a long hill. You then have to stop the bike, switch the battery back on and then use the chip card to activate the motor. Consequently I have disabled the chip card and it's easier to switch the motor back on and get going. I wouldn't call this a big deal though and doesn't detract from the real pleasure we get out of using the bikes.
So far, my bike has been 100% reliable. My wife's developed a fault after about 1000 miles whereby the motor seized up if you stopped pedalling, especially on a hill. It went back to Volt under warranty and came back, working fine, after two weeks, having had some parts of the motor replaced. Subsequently there was a second issue with the rear motor, back to Volt and pleased to say they replaced the whole rear wheel unit. Hopefully that will sort the problem, I'll keep the review updated. The only other issue we have had was that her rear mudguard was slightly loose because it was not attached to the frame under the seat, which I have rectified with a mudguard bridge clip.
Overall verdict: these are very well made bikes which have given us an enormous amount of pleasure since we bought them. It has made cycling much more enjoyable. We don't regret buying them and look forward to many more years of cycling!
I am 68, haven't ridden a bike for 20 years and decided that an e-bike was what I needed to stop me using the car for local trips. I looked around locally and eventually ordered a Volt Pulse Hybrid. There was a delay of a few weeks before I got it but I knew from the website that that would be the case. It was delivered on time to my local bike shop (Bays Bikes in Morecambe who are Volt agents) who assembled it for me. I cannot praise Volt or Bays Bikes enough. Everthing was on time, I was kept informed and the few questions I have had have been answered most satisfactorily. The bike is brilliant! exactly what I wanted and I now have a routine cycle every day. I am one happy E-cyclist.
Originally starting out to buy a Pulse LS for my partner through Bikepost in Troon, I was impressed with the guys in the shop, great advice. Obviously the lead time for the bike due to the covid situation wasn't ideal but we understood. When picking up the bike I was that impressed with it I bought a Pulse for myself. So far we are extremely happy with both.
I took delivery of my new Volt Pulse a couple of weeks ago from Harry Hall Cycles. I've just turned 60 last March and haven't rode a bike for over 17 years. The bike is amazing, excellent build quality and so easy to ride. The appearance of the bike exudes quality from the user friendly interface to the high quality components and excellent design. The range of power settings available are also excellent, giving a really comfortable ride on my daily commute to and from work. The bike has surpassed all my expectations and I cannot possibly be more delighted with my decision to Choose Volt for my Ebike.
This bike came highly recommended by a number of friends who already had one. My local bike shop, Jardine cycles, took the order and explained because of lockdown it would be perhaps longer than normal before it arrived. Terry kept me informed and my bike arrived slightly earlier than I expected. Very, very happy with it so far, including a follow up call from Volt. A great product at a good price.
my volt pulse arrived today sent directly to me.First impressions are that it is a good bit of kit ,very heavy but arn't they all.Read the manual before you start straightening things out.Screw the pedals on but one of them is counter intuitive and seemingly a reverse thread.Straighten the handlebars and then adjust the brake levers.You may need certain allen keys that they dont provide.next get the seat in position correctly.By the way i found it uncomfortable and i couldn;t adjust it anyway to my liking.Then with the seat at its lowest on the post I couldn't touch the floor.The bike was too big for me !!!I rang Volt and they suggested getting a smaller post so it would go lower.This i did by removing my seat and post from my last bike.It had a gel seat which is so comfortable.Anyway problem solved I can now reach the ground with my feet and im very happy all round with the advice.Thank you Volt
I bought my Volt pulse from a dealer in Banchory Scotland. It has been great but I had a stroke last March and only started to use it after 15 months rehabilitation this week. I had difficulty remembering the different settings and I cannot find my owners manual. Have sent a couple of e/mail's to volt but had no reply. I am having problems with the no peddle/motor only option when I get fatigued because it keeps cutting out. I may be doing something wrong which is why I wanted the operating instructions. Happy to pay or send a pdf file. Hopefully you will have my e/Mail and Get back to me please.
After test riding a Pulse I ordered one about a month ago. I was told that it could be a 4 to 6 week wait, although I was also told that was probably an overestimate. Anyway, I'm still waiting, but the company have been good at responding to my request for an update and I should get my bike soon. So in summary, be patient! - some of the bikes in their range take a few weeks to be delivered due to heavy demand. Update: 6 weeks now and still waiting......
I am very pleased so far with my bike, although I still have some steep hills to encounter. It would be nice for safety reasons to have a pulsating option for the lights.
Really pleased with my Volt Pulse, it seems that every detail has been thought of from the built in Abus lock to the kickstand. The attention to detail and quality is excellent. My wife has the Burlington and is of a similar opinion. The brand is also backed up with a great local dealer, Bikepost in Troon who have been great from the word go. 5* all the way.
It has taken a while to get use to riding an E.Bike. The main issue is the weight distribution which seems to be about 30/70 with all the weight at the back. If you try to turn to sharply the bike can tip over because it is so heavy, This has happened a couple of times and it is quite painful when you fall over. I practiced riding in a park before going on the road. Sheffield is very hilly but the bike takes these very well and the pedal assist is great when starting off. With the weight you would not want the battery to go flat as pushing the bike is no joke especially up hills. Overall I am pleased with the design and the quality of the build but they are expensive. One small niggle is that the paintwortk is very thin and scratches very easily.
My husband bought me a Volt Pulse because my energy is sometimes limited due to history of M.E. I wanted to cycle but couldn't be sure that I would manage to get back home safely if I was riding a manual bike. We both loved it so much that my husband bought himself a Volt Pulse X so that he could keep up with me. They are great fun to ride, we love them.
Bought a Volt Pulse, recently and overall the bike is very good.
The only disappointing aspect is the battery life.
One of the things that attracted me to the Pulse, was a 60 mile battery life, but in my experience so far, in order to obtain anything close to 60 miles, you would need to keep the power on low and remain on a flat surface.
So far I have fully charged and discharged the battery twice for a total of 57 miles.
Admittedly on the first charge I did run through the different power levels just to see how it all worked but on the 2nd charge I didn't take the lever past normal, so for a total of 57 miles, over the two charges it is a little disappointing but still very early days and I will see how it is after another month.
Five stars I wish I could give 10! Big thanks To all at Volt & their outlet supplier A1 Braintree for getting my Volt Pulse delivered to my door within a week during lockdown. As for the bike it is amazing. it's brought back the joy of cycling again feel like a kid with my first bike. I've done nearly 200 miles in a month sorry to say I may have to change the saddle( only negative). Will keep you fit as well and forget about those hills with the four power assist modes. If in any doubt check out YouTube videos like I did.
I have been a regular cyclists for the past six years. Simply love the ability to travel in the countryside whilst taking exercise. As I have have just turned 65 My wife treated me to a volt pulse. The best thing ever. I do not use the power pack often but when I need it it is there. I can travel much further afield my average ride is approx 40 miles and the exercise is helping with joint pain. Wonderful experience and would recommend to others thinking about it. Go for it!
This bike has changed my life! I was looking for a new type of exercise and have now found it! Great fun, so easy to use and excellent quality. Honestly, don’t wait, go buy one now, you won’t regret it!
I bought this bike for my wife in order for her to carry out her work attending elderly people in the local area. She has been using the bike for about 2 months with no issues so far. The bike itself is well built and does exactly what we need it to do.
Negatives Size and weight The bike is quite large even with the seat set at its lowest its a touch too tall for her (5'2') this is mainly due to the sprung seat post which has little to no effect for someone weighing 50kgs. I have swapped the saddle as it caused her a lot of discomfort to a basic mtb saddle, problem solved. Coil sprung forks are gimmicks adding a lot of weight with very little functionality again at her weight they barely move. I accept air forks would add to the cost but at least they can be set to the riders weight, weigh a lot less and actually work. A larger volume tyre would have more effect on comfort than coil sprung forks and seat post with the added benefit of significant weight savings. Brakes At this price point I feel hydraulic brakes should be standard, more powerful, better modulation and lighter. The brakes fitted works fine its simply a case of "at this price point" Battery life Maybe its down to the the fact she does a lot of stop/start but I can't see her getting much more than 30ish miles on a charge, very few hills here so she only uses normal assist. Her job takes her from one house to the next on short >1 mile trips frequently. She covers only between 7-12 miles per day but the battery shows a drop of 2-3 lights out of 5.
Positives Fantastic looking bike with some great features. The key fob security is a definite plus coupled with the built in lock and we have added a motion alarm for the scare factor. Factory fitted rack, mudguards, lights and bell. The lights are very bright and the bell works brilliantly. Gear change is fine from a Shimano Alivio derailluer, shifter and cassette. Brakes work well with front and rear Shimano discs Quality The bikes seem over engineered which is a plus and a negative, welds are very clean and the paint is solid and glossy, the parts used are of a mid range quality from known and trusted brands. By stripping out some of the heavy components the design could have also gone on a weight saving ending up with a sleeker lighter overall bike.
Overall very happy with both the bike, Moons and Volt staff.
As I am getting on in years(80) I can now go out on my bike every day with more confidence than I have had for year's, the Volt bicycle is brilliant one of the best things I've ever bought,
I am so pleased with my bike. What a great investment! I'm getting places I could never cycle to without the assistance and it's making me cycle far more than I ever would with a normal bike. So lucky to have got my bike on the day before lockdown - I've ridden miles and miles.
I got a Volt Pulse as a present for my 75th birthday and it is great fun. I can go for rides with the youngsters without being an embarrassment. Hills are the bike's strong point as I can fly up them at 16 mph with little effort, perhaps resorting to a quick burst of the power button if the hill is really long or steep. If I have any criticisms it would be the hard saddle (cured by retro fitting a Brooks), the buttons on battery and control panel are not very positive and the frustration when you hit 16 mph and the assistance stops. That said, it is great fun to ride and makes the fear of the dreaded head wind a thing of the past.
I have the Volt Pulse and I'm loving it, especially during this coronovirus lockdown. I am able to explore with ease whereas with an ordinary bike I'd be questioning my fitness level and be anticipating on how far I should go. With an electric bike this takes the worry away from you, yes I can keep fit too and go for the low electric assist mode or go on the high or power mode to conquer the hill or just keep on the high mode and just be a like a whizz kid again! The Volt Pulse is a well made sturdy bike, and you can feel the quality when you ride it. It's easy to use and a joy to use and it just looks so cool! Seriously, I love it!
I have had the bike for over two weeks. It took a few days to adjust the saddle to be comfortable and am now, after two weeks, getting used to the bike itself: balance, weight, power. I have cycled over 200 miles altogether including some off road. It is a rather impressive transport!
My Volt Experience Firstly, let me explain. I bought a Volt bike (Pulse) because I don't drive and I was taxi-ing to my horses whenever my husband worked away, which was costing £40 a day. I live in an area that seems to be all uphill (I know that's not possible but it certainly feels it!) and with 36 horses to see to, once I get to my horses and get everything done, cycling on my non assisted bike, the trip back home was less than fun. I bought the bike at the end of August last year. The bike has currently done 2,700 miles so it's been 'worn in' and I think I have a feel for it now. Brakes ... my brakes gave up around 250 miles. I had it repaired (not by the shop that I bought the bike from as it closed shortly after I bought the bike). The brakes had not been set up properly and, as well as the brakes, the handlebars were loose. Not Volt's issue. But around 600 miles, my brakes gave out again. This time, the brake pads were worn down to less than 1mm. Repaired again and replaced parts to allow more rufty tufty brake pads to be installed. I do around 15 miles a day. Lots of hills. The keyring received with the bike states 'I heart hills', Which is true, the 2 mile hill (just the first of many hills) I have to conquer every day on leaving my house is far easier now. However, with uphill, there's always downhill and the brakes aren't keen on that. It would be beneficial for bikes to be fitted with pads that do last more than 600 miles. Seat ... on one cycle home, the bolts that keep the seat on the bike broke. Seat came off. I had 3 miles still to go to get home. Longest 3 miles of my life. Whether this was another build issue or quality issue, I'm not sure but VOLT stepped up and it was repaired very quickly at no charge. The mud guards are a bit flimsy - my back light is missing because of a falling down incident (bike, not me) and the mud guard broke. I have a few other things but I believe these are down to build quality rather than bike quality. But every problem I've had, VOLT have been quick to offer suggestions/fixes. Battery is supposed to last 60 miles but I can only get around 30 miles. Which is frustrating as the bike does make cycling so much easier and you do want to cycle forever. Except when it's really windy. Cycling in the wind sucks. You may be wondering why I've given only 4 stars. Walk Assist. That sodding lever is going to be the death of me. It should be renamed Injury Assist. The number of times it's caught on a sleeve or a glove when getting on and off the bike, causing it to hurtle forward, slamming pedals into my leg is getting ridiculous. Why is the lever placed where it is, in the easiest place to accidently catch it? Why not somewhere else or remove it completely? It's so easy to ride this bike, there's no need to push it! So, in summary, electric bikes are good. Volt have been good to deal with but I have no experience of other bikes to offer a comparison, battery duration stated is not as stated and Volt should test the battery under every day conditions (with a person riding it on a hill on a very windy day), brakes could be more robust to prevent customers having to replace frequently and slap whoever came up with Walk Assist.
Great service even when something went wrong ,thank you
I am still waiting for my bike lock which was promised to me 6 weeks ago however it has now arrived ,it was a problem with China....so I can genuinely say that everything about the service I have received has been excellent
Great product haven’t had a chance to ride the bike much yet but when I have it’s been great fun and the local hills hardly noticeable. Looking forward to better weather and longer trips.
Generally good, build quality good. The front light was pointing upwards however and a bit loose. I have not used it as much as I would have liked due to the bad weather but am looking forward to using it more when the weather improves. Is there a wing mirror that you recommend as a lot of my riding is done in the city and I have to pull out around many parked cars.
It’s early days. I’ve only had my bike about 6 weeks but I’m very impressed with the quality of the bike and Volt’s customer service. Well done Volt. Keep it up.
Bought this bike for commuting to work, north wales so quite hilly, very impressed by the handling and the ease of changing the power settings. Low is perfect for flat, normal is good for slight inclines and when I get to the >7% hills high gives enough assistance so it's not a problem. Also it looks good, it doesn't look like an e-bike.
My experience with Volt Bikes has been fantastic. Elliot and the team has been very helpful right from the start. They were very friendly on the initial visit, showed me all the latest bike range they have and specific that may fit to my budget. The approach to informing me regarding the cycle to work scheme payment was professional and helpful, and they even made a very serious effort in seeking the right bike for me that would fit my budget and finance method. The product itself is great, I bought the Pulse range, and it has been a great riding experience so far. The assist was natural but not overdone so you still feel like you're cycling whilst the motor boosts the speed and uphill assistance making it a lot smoother riding experience. The design is minimalist and functional. It shows when a product is pieced together by the team that cares. The frame and wheels are sturdy. The back wheel lock is also integrated into the design. The battery is hidden between the frame and wheel. It will take a while to show how durable the battery will be but with this make, I am quite confident it will be quite superior in comparison. They also provides first check for free 6 weeks after purchase which I have yet come to, but looking forward to it. Overall, the product and service experience has been incredible. The staff at London Bridge been lovely, the bike itself is worth the investment. I would highly recommend it.
After 92 miles the motor packed up which was a shame as the bike looks and handles very well and well made . The motor was quickly replaced via Jardine Cycles in Coventry who kept me informed throughout and within two days I was back on the road. Companies always have quality problems from time to time and in my experience it is how they resolve the issues that count and I am very satisfied in that regard and hopefully the problem will not be repeated. The bike is equipped with everything I need including lights and carriage rack and without the problem I would have awarded 5 stars.
Purchased a brace of Volt Pulses for the back of our motorhome before we went on tour around Spain & Portugal. Had many adventures cycling around villages and towns. Always surprises us how easy hills have become! I am 16 stone and heading for 70 years of age.. and my bike manages no problem..
I bought my pulse a year ago now,I was really impressed with it and still am! I hadn't ridden a bike for about 15 years and decided on an electric one. After a lot of research I decided on volt,mainly because I could arrange a test ride locally. After testing,i decided on the volt pulse,and I have no regrets whatsoever. My partner saw how much I enjoyed cycling and decided to get one herself. She bought one from Halfords thinking she had a good deal,but honestly,there is no comparison between her bike and my volt. The build quality and electronics are far superior on my bike,justifying the price tag. I have had no problems at all in the twelve months I have owned it and look forward to many years of carefree cycling. For me,money well spent,a great product and great fun.
Hi had my pulse about 10 weeks now great bike to ride the power of the motor is brilliant. Long hilly rides no problem. Had an issue with rear wheel breaking spokes emailed volt they rang me 2 days later and said they would send complete set to my local bike shop and get them to rebuild the wheel and that has been done last week. I've done about 50 mile since the wheel rebuild and no probs so far. Bridgend cycle centre and volt have been brilliant and i'm looking forward to many more good times on my volt.
I've had my Volts Pulse for about 8 weeks. It does a daily round trip of 10 km to and from work + other random trips, so 55-60 km a week. It makes the trip easier, but still leaves a reasonable amount of work for me to do, which is what I wanted. I generally only use the low power setting, but if the day has been particularly grueling, a little extra help on the way home is most welcome.
My wife and I bought one each and are really pleased with them so far. 2 little nags stopped me giving 5 stars. The front mudguard kept rubbing against the tyre on one and needed numerous attempts to set it right. My bike developed a hub rubbing noise which was quite loud after only a few miles. Turned out after 2 trips to the bike shop that ALL the spokes on the back wheel were loose some needing numerous turns to tighten them up. All ok at present so fingers crossed.
So impressed with this wonderful bike shop that we entered with the intention of looking for one bike and left with two! The staff really know their stuff and were so helpful.
I've only had it a few weeks, but it seems an excellent bike. Well made and the quoted range seems realistic - I have easily done 40 miles with a couple of bars remaining on the meter. The electronics is very intelligent, but you must remember to change down the gears as you go up a hill and not simply up the power mode and maintain your pedal cadence and the support is there for you.
This purchase has got me cycling again. Living in Cornwall - nearly everywhere is uphill and as I've got older, they've become a struggle. The Volt Pulse that I bought is more than capable of dealing with any hill I've chucked at it yet and now at the top of a hill, I just need a coffee - not a paramedic!
One of the best things I've ever bought and I don't say that lightly.
I bought my Volt Pulse about a month ago after spending a long time considering different bikes. In the end it came down to a choice between the Carrera Crossfuse and the Pulse, both similarly priced and with similar specs. I am absolutely sure I made the right choice. The Pulse is an amazing bike. It looks good and performs brilliantly. I opted for the larger battery and am pleased that I did. My biggest fear was running out of power on my leisure rides, which is what I use the bike for, but there's no danger of that. I'm sure my bike could go further than me. I find the saddle a bit hard, but apart from that it rides really well. Everything works as it should and the bike is both robust and speedy. The makers seem to have thought of everything. It's a very sophisticated bit of kit. I love it.
My Volt Pulse is a joy to ride when everying works properly and the hills of Shropshire and Mid-Wales no longer bring problems to a lifelong old biker of 81 like me.
When my bike lost power because the "receptor" or whatever you call it, did not pick up signals from the magnets on the chainwheel, you sent a preplacement to Chris's Bikes of Evanjobb and all has been fine since.
Riding an e-bike properly takes some time but I'm happily getting used to it.
Excellent bike. I have the Volt Pulse. Have great road bike but, at 74, don't like the hills any more.
Done 2 long hilly rides already, without strain.to me or the battery!
Very well equipped, inc disc brakes, adjustable suspension, electric lights, mudguards, kickstand, strong wheel lock, panier with built in bungees and spring lock, and even a bell!
Still get exercise as you have to pedal, if only gently at times.
Great bike, comfortable to ride. A bit heavy at the front end. Could do with a couple of stiffer gears, my legs won’t pedal fast enough to get above 17-18 mph on the flat
Given us a new lease of life! Enjoying the fresh air and exercise. Easy to use would not recommend these bikes (I bought 2) highly enough! Just hope the services are not too costly.
Easy to use and great for cycling to work on my hilly commute. I'm enjoying the exercise and ability to get around traffic with ease. Would highly recommend my Volt Pulse.
First 4weeks on the bike...fantastic performance, specially uphill. I can get to work earlier beating the traffic jams. Battery last as long as it was described. Also the price is reasonable. Even the the tradesman at the shop was super helpful, I changed the handlebar to a wider one, but these is just personal preferences, but it was easy and quick to change it. Thanks for the great product!
Great bike and enjoyable ride. It is noticeably heavier than my old bike which maybe an issue if you steps to your home or work.
I can attest to the build quality. 3 days after getting the bike I was involved in a collision with a car. I hit the side of the car( that had turned into my path) full on at 20mph. The bike came off with 2 buckled wheels and a slight scratch on the frame, and was left in a significantly better condition than me and the car.
Hopefully I will be back on my pulse soon.
I have just bought a Pulse ebike and am hugely impressed by it. It is well built and has a solid but attractive appearance. The gears are smooth and the assistance provided to the cyclist by the electrics excellent. I would recommend this bike without any hesitation.
The Volt EBike is an excellent riding experience. The controls are simple and easy to use. The added power from the battery supported by pedal power works well on all gradients. And the pedal boost button is useful to move away quickly after you start peddling THe saddle is good and so is the built-in back wheel lock. The bike comes fitted with lights, bell, and a rack. The added security of the control start card is good - and can be turned off if preferred. My one minor problem was fitting a wing mirror as the handle-bar size has a small diameter.
Really enjoying the bike! Can travel distances not achieved for many years, and with greater ease - Hills are not a problem. My initial battery did not take me as far as expected, mostly due, I believe, to my weight and lack of fitness, both of which should improve as I am now out on the bike most days, as wind direction and strength do not matter nearly as much. The after sales service is very good! Up graded to the larger battery, part exchange, so I am now looking forward to even longer rides.
I'm a keen cyclist. I've taken part in many cycle races for over 35 years.
My son bought the Volt plus a couple of weeks ago. It had a small issue so I cycled to the shop where he bought it to get it fixed.
I was disappointed with the way the electric motor works.
The motor kicks in as I paddle off but keeps cutting off and on as I paddle. It is smooth when the motor is working and a struggle when it cuts out.
I do understand that the motor will cut out at 15.5mph but it kept cutting out at less speed than that.
I went over a couple of steep hills and the motor didn't kick in as expected.
I struggled over the hills at 10 to 12mph.
It's not easy to push a 23kg bike over a hill.
Either there is a problem with the motor or the battery or the bike is a waste of time and money.
Just got a call from Volt head office and they have offered help.
It's nice for them to help me find a solution as soon as possible.
My Volt Pulse is less than 2 weeks old. So far, I have used it almost every day and I am very impressed. Build quality is excellent, the electric motor does a great job although I am still learning about the best combination of gears and power level.
I have a Volt Pulse and love it. It is extremely well made and looks great. Cycling has taken on a new meaning for me and I have complete confidence in my vehicle. I look forward to many happy days out not having to worry about struggling up hills. Excellent company.
Top quality product and first class customer service from Volt.
Elliot from Volt made the process of buying a really high quality product very smooth and problem free. His advice was excellent and his attention to detail was second to none. This company clearly have customer service at the very top of their agenda The bike, a Volt Pulse, is absolutely splendid and Is engineered to a very high standard. It is streets ahead of other similarly priced E-bikes and I am delighted with it.
Really pleased with my volt pulse it just makes life so much easier if you have lots of steep hills where you cycle. I don't use the assist mode all the time because it is nice to have a bit of a work out. The only idea I would suggest is a cover for the battery terminals. I cycle down to the marina, leave my bike on the jetty, and take the battery off to charge onboard. I would be a bit concerned if it rained while the battery was removed. Apart from that I really like the bike it is well made with good quality parts and with an excellent finish. The 10 minute time out caught me out a couple of times but now I'm aware of it I switch the assist on to reset the count down again. It's early days to review its reliability because I've only done fifty miles. All in all I'm very pleased and would recommend it to anyone.
My Volt Pulse is an amazing bike and thanks to John of Ross Cycles in Castlewellan for a great and friendly service he just can't do enough for you. Well done to Volt and Ross Cycles.
Nice comfortable ride. Just had 6 weeks service, nothing major to do,apart from brake cable adjustment. Like the springy seat post. Front suspension seems a bit too soft or is it my weight. Don't know how many miles it will do, I've done a 45 miles ride and down to 2 bars. I bought the larger battery but don't think it will do 80. 70 at the most ,which is really good. I don't like going slow, so I'm using more battery
So far so good.We bought His and Hers Pulses and have used them on holiday round Ireland with no complaints.I also use mine most days to get to and from work.Had a couple of queries [nothing major] phoned Volt direct spoke to one of the team and sorted out my query .Very helpfull.
Volt Pulse. The bike is a great machine, good build quality and extremely nippy. They have packed it with features that rivals leave you to buy such as mudguards, rack, built in bike lock and lights that run off the bike's battery. It also comes with suspension seatpost and ergo grips. Very happy with my purchase and good customer service so far. Would recommend the bike as cheaper than many i looked at and more feature packed.
The Pulse is a great e-bike. No effort required to glide up a hill. The Auto power setting is my favourite for around town. But your range reduces if you use it all the time, so it is best to dip in and out of it for long trips as it is hard work if you run out of power. The bike is quite heavy to lift and all the weight is on the back rather than being centred which makes it harder to balance to lift on your own. Fortunately, it usually only has to go onto a Thule tow-bar carrier so only a short lift and the other half does it for me! Had it 6 months and no problems so far; better than my partner's Specialized e-bike which has frequent problems in the wet.
Retired priest let loose on Volt Pulse in Suffolk!
Have had the bike about a month, very happy so far. Only one reservation, the seat is very hard for a seventy one year old. I have replaced it with a more comfortable leather seat from a cycle I've had for years. Maybe it would be worth offering customers a choice of seats of various comfort.
Totally thrilled with my new Pulse bike; my wife and I now compete to cycle into town to do the errands. When you're spending a wedge of cash it helps if you get great service. This gives you the knowledge you need to make the right choice and the confidence you're spending wisely. So hats-in-the-air to the team at Volt HQ, great service guys, and a fantastic bike. Thank you. Phil B.
I recently bought a Volt Pulse from Volt bikes in London. I am thrilled with the e-bike, it does everything I need it to and more, and has changed the way I ride and commute! Excellent service from all the staff at Volt, I couldn't be happier!
Absolutely amazing bike. Beautiful with a unique shape. 4 level of speed or automatic. 7 gears and does not make noise with or without motor on. In city I have to reduce the power level it is so powerful and the hills are not an obstacle at all. Limited to 17mph. Hand bar is adjustable, walk help option and the stand. The Volt Pulse is a plus.
Great staff , very polite , the only downside - they do not check emails. But they always answer the phone in no time . Good quality bikes reasonably priced
I am currently having chemotherapy and wanted to keep going out on my bicycle but was a little nervous as it is very hilly in the Staffordshire Moorlands. We were recommended a Volt bike and I haven't looked back! It's the best of both worlds as you are still exercising as the assistance stops when you stop pedalling but you get the extra help when you need it. Reasonable to ride even without the motor. 0% finance was a great option too as can spread the payment over the year. Very well appointed with lights, disc brakes, rack and ABUS frame lock. Seat and front suspension made the Manifold Trail less bumpy! I think these bikes should be on prescription!
Hi everyone out there , l am an oldie who recently lost the manual for my Pulse . I emailed Volt yesterday , spoke to Lyle this morning who was excellent over the phone , told me there wasn't a problem and that he would forward the manual today and wouldn't charge me , this is the type of service we used to get years back but seems these days it's not important , well it is , well done Volt and thank you Lyle .
I will be 73 this year and live in a very hilly city. So was finding some hills a trial, however my Volt Pulse has been a revelation. Romping the hills , loving the bike it is some piece of kit!!!!
Just bought a volt pulse. What a difference it has made. No more struggling up hills. I can now cycle much further. I am able to do the cycle trails that were out of my reach before I bought the bike. Absolutely love it.
I have only had my new Volt Pulse cycle for 10 days. So far very pleased with it.Ridden a few local hills to test the power ofthe assist motor. It makes for a good ride. Fast and slow all for leisure. Would definitely recommend E-Bikes.
Being over 60 and getting back on a bike after many many years, the Volt e-bike has made the whole experience so much more enjoyable. Can only recommend.
My first year with my VOLT Pulse has almost gone with over 15.000 km in total, and all I can say is that this guys are the best! I'm a full time bicycle courier and last year I decided to opt for an electric bike, and VOLT Pulse has been the best choice I could have made. The back wheel hub gives all the power I need to carry heavy loads, without harming the pleasure of actually riding a very comfortable bike. No need to say that the guys of the London Bridge branch have been very helpful in front of any need. Looking forward for my next bike that will probably be VOLT Pulse X, next version of the one I own!
I bought the Volt Pulse to get me to the pub and back - about a 14 mile round trip ... It is very hilly where I live and the bike is a god send ... It looks good and is solidly built ... had it for a year now and wouldn’t part with it for the world ...
Two Pulse bikes delivered to our door by Haslemere Motorcycles two days before Christmas. Beautiful bikes, and so easy to use straight away. The lane leading to our house, uphill, is now so easy!
So far my Pulse has been amazing. A very good product, one of which I would recommend to everyone. Only negative would be it took longer to arrive then I was promised.
Really good customer care, always trying to help. My chosen local dealer, in southampton was great helping me choose which bike to try for what I wanted and helping me on my way. The bike is amazing, it still feels like I've commuted my journey but doesn't hurt like it used to in bad weather or when I've had a rough day at work which is a 12mile cycle. It's not the lightest of bike to manoeuvre but then turn the battery ON and it's like riding a glider no matter how much weight you have to carry to work ( lunch boxes, work wear, pad lock, emergency repair kit and water proofs). It's just great.
This is my first electric bike, and is intended to leisure trips, mostly infine weather! I've been out couple of times and have enjoyed it so far. It wad not cheap, but the build standard seems very solid so far. I shall have to change the saddle as the one supplied is too narrow - I'm not a racer!
Purchased a VOLT Pulse from these guys 6 months ago. The bike is genuinely great and I've already done over 1200 miles (which is much further than I'd do in 2 years on my old push bike!). I live in a really hilly area and this bike has enabled me to back into riding properly. Only problem I've had is that I lost the key to my ABUS frame lock and after a quick phone call to the guys, they ordered me some more to be sent out to my home address. Great Bike, Great Service and lots of fun. Thanks!
Volt Pulse e-bike Why an e-bike? The first reaction from people when you say you have purchased an e-bike is, why? Then the traditional cyclist says "Isn't that cheating?" The simple answer to this is "Yes". However, let me try and put things in to context. I am 67 years old, last rode a bike over 50 years ago, and have a heart condition, I need to exercise but sensibly ,so for me an e-bike is a perfect solution. Why the Volt Pulse? I searched the Internet , read a lot of reviews and had a test ride on a couple of e-bikes. In the end I went for the Volt Pulse. Ordered it directly from Volt which was straight forward, and it was delivered to my local agent Globalbikes.co.uk based in Cheshire within 2 weeks which was the agreed delivery time. The bike is sturdy, well made, and built by a UK company. I didn't like the standard seat that comes with the bike so Volt agreed to change the seat which is more comfortable for me, at no extra cost.I believe it was off the Kensington model(in black). Like many e-bikes the Pulse is quite heavy. The bike is 19.6 kgs, the weight of the bike plus standard battery is 22.7kgs. I went for the larger battery because I felt initially I would require more assistance, this adds approx another 1.2 kgs, making total weight 23.9kgs.In old money this is 3.76stones, quite a weight! The rest of the specification can be seen on the Volt web site, but items such as front and rear lights, and mud guards are standard. One thing I noticed early , on my test ride in fact, was the gear indicator. The way this is positioned on the handle bars means that the rider needs to look over the handle bars to see what gear you are in,somewhat annoying ,and potentially dangerous. When I first received my bike I moved the handlebars slightly allowing the indicator to be seen more easily. Not a major downside but think that Volt need to change in the design. Only had the bike from 22nd November but first impressions are is that I am going to have many happy hours riding this bike. I will give it a few months and post an update then once I have had time to really try out the bike.
Volt Pulse and Kensington Hubby has the Pulse, I have the Kensington. The Kensington is the first bike I've had for a few years because I had had a few unpleasant experiences and lost confidence. The Kensington has restored my confidence in cycling. It's so comfortable and stable and it's the first bike I've ever had that I can use the gears effectively with. The gear selector and the power assist selector are perfectly placed and responsive. The power assist is amazing - no need to worry about hills but I still feel like I am properly cycling and getting exercise. Hubby is a confident cyclist and wasn't sure he'd like having the assist but he absolutely loves it. The bikes are really stylish too and we've both had admiring glances when passing pedestrians. Lyle and the team are brilliant, giving excellent customer service and support.
A friend of mine let me have a go on his old Pulse and within a few seconds i decided i needed one in my life. Its such a good bit of kit and although my commute is pretty short there are a few hills, this bike makes the journey thoroughly enjoyable. It glides uphill and even the most vicious headwind is unnoticeable. You can obviously ride the bike with the motor off but the fun happens when you press the 'on' button. I have customized mine a bit and removed the back rack and fitted a black 'delivery tray' to the front and it looks pretty good. The service i received at the bike shop by London bridge tube was also first class. Would recommend to anyone.
Decided I wanted to start biking to work, after a bit of research I went for a Volt Pulse. I can honestly say I am not disappointed. As I haven't biked for a while I am using more assistance, and this does reduce battery life, but it is a joy to ride. I arrive at work feeling full of energy, and one week in, and 120 miles done I am not looking back. Don't hesitate, get yours today.
Decided I wanted to start biking to work, after a bit of research I went for a Volt Pulse. I can honestly say I am not disappointed. As I haven’t biked for a while I am using more assistance, and this does reduce battery life, but it is a joy to ride. I arrive at work feeling full of energy, and one week in, and 120 miles done I am not looking back. Don’t hesitate, get yours today.
Bought the bike as I have problems with my knees and what a difference it has made. I still have to pedal of course but without the pressure on them. It has made a big difference and is easier on my knees. Best bike I have bought in many years,can’t rate it high enough.
Great bike. So well equipped and such a joy to ride. It really does feel like a hand is pushing you up hills and we live at the bottom of a hill! So a great way to get going when riding out. The quality of the bike is evident. We decided to go for the large battery (80 miles over the standard's 60) and I do not regret paying the extra, well worth it. Minor niggle, when I got my Pulse home, I noticed it didn't have an elastic strap on the luggage rack, like the bike on their website. When I called up Volt to query they couldn't have been more helpful and sent out a whole replacement rack! The issue was that the bike I purchased from my local bike shop was slightly older stock and didn't have the fittings for the elastic strap. I'll either get the local bike shop to fit it or fit it myself as it looks easy enough to swap out. What great customer service. All in all, I will certainly be recommending Volt bikes to my friends and family.
I have been looking to buy a Ebike for some time and I was drawn to the Volt Pulse due to its style and the quality of the build. It has an easy to use automatic mode that will allow the rider the feel of cycling without serious effort.I am a mature rider and I look forward to my daily commute.The Pulse makes light work of hills and head wind and makes cycling fun again. My only minor gripe they could reduce the amount of gears. The battery lasts me about a week or so between charging and I cover approximately 4 miles a day. I would be happy to recommend the Volt Pulse it makes cycling fun!
I absolutely love this bike. I feel like a child again when I could cycle all day long and nothing was a problem. I use this bike to get to work which now only takes 20 mins, faster than I could get to work in the car! It charges with no problem and is a quality build. Volt have really put a great deal of thought into this bike. I highly recommend it. I went for a trial shot and new that I was going to buy it after 5 minutes! Buy with confidence its a great bike.
Very happy overall with the bike. Solidly built. A joy to ride. Amazed at the effortless peddling. Like the design and colour and find the seat comfortable
I have a very pleasant buying experience in that the test ride went to schedule at a local agent and they also supplied the bike the following week. I also must comment my local agent for being very helpful and giving plenty of relevant advice.
I and my wife are both now 75yrs of age and have had bikes all our lives. (all makes) we now have two Volt's (Pulse and Burlington). without question these are the best engineered bikes to date the quality of build and finish is first class.The performance on the road is superb, having just returned from a trip to the Isle of Arran and to be raising eyebrows at our age when passing with considerable ease youngsters on their mountain bikes on a hill climb that rises to a summit of 1200ft. was somewhat satisfying. Being recognized in our (your) High Viz jackets back at the ferry port and being qustioned by all age groups even by motorists I found myself selling the bikes on behalf Volt to all ages and also signposting them to Bikepost Troon where we got ours. Having myself ben involved it selling for 38yrs I am very impressed with the lads at Bikepost both with their attitude towards customers needs and after sales service. I am however of the opinion that the standard of the bikes being built by Volt will in fact sell themselves. We can't wait to show them off on our next trip the Netherlands, 2018.
Having been disappointed with other makes [ GTECH ] I decided to approach Buckingham Bikes in Aylesbury and received excellent advice from Daniel and subsequently decided to purchase the Volt Pulse large frame bike. I am quite a tall guy. I have had the bike now for about a week and I am absolutely delighted with it. It does everything that it says it will. I will recommend your company to everyone
Hi all in bike land. Got my first electric bike. Very hilly in Plumstead but not any more. Volt Pulse pushes me up those hills how wonderful. Been out on long rides and it's amazing the distance you can cover. The price maybe a concern but once you start riding that just goes away, it's money well spent. It really is great fun and just makes you want to go out and ride. Be brave have a go you will really enjoy the ride .Michael Martin
I was reluctant to move to an ebike as the ones I had tried seemed difficult to control. However having tried the Volt Pulse there was no question that this was the bike for me. It has so many superb features and the quality of its components are of the very best. I love the fact that it is so easy to pedal even up slight hills using the 8 gears but if extra power is needed I love the 'quick boost' feature or if more power is required, there is the quick & easy switch to select 4 power levels. The computerised display is also very user friendly. I would have no hesitation in recommending Volt bikes as the makers have thought of so many features to make cycling the most enjoyable experience possible.
Ordered Volt Pulse online. Would have preferred the larger battery but was told it was not available. Delivered to my local dealer and was assembled quickly and efficiently. Still covering my first 100 miles in hilly rural location. Bike is sturdy and performs well - good value for money at the price.
I purchased the 2013 Pulse - First Class price, second class quality & service
I purchased the 2013 Pulse. At nearly £1400 it's twice the price of many other hybrids I could have purchased from say Halfords at £700. But I purchased a premium product and so I had 2 basic assumptions: 1. the product and its components would be premium quality 2. the after sales service would be premium quality I could not have been more wrong. Just over 2 years the LCD failed, rendering the bike inoperable (it's not waterproof, how can a British company even make this kind of basic error). It's £70 for a replacement - shocking enough but even more so when I later discovered the supplier of this component sells it direct for £42!!! (+ shipping) sadly however no longer with the connector I need. Next the battery went, forgivable but it's still nearly twice the price of a generic battery. Then the lights failed - Volt's response buy a new light at 50% over the OEM cost (and no help from Volt with diagnosing the fault). I diagnosed the fault myself (not the light after all) but Volt no longer supply the parts - their response - I should buy battery lights. Gee thanks guys 'cos that's why I bought an expensive bike with permanent wired in lights. Next the second LCD started to fail (as far as I can tell given Volt seem to have zero interest in helping to diagnose problems) rendering the bike unusable. Volt appear to have no docs on this LCD, no idea how to access the fault codes, in fact few ideas including any about customer service for a premium product at all. I note the new Pulse uses a completely different display, side stand, harness etc. So clearly the components needed to be upgraded and have been but are not backwardly compatible. Volt give the impression that they are in the leisure cycle business. They have failed to realise that they are also in the transport business and the customer service business. They have no trouble ticketing system to ensure consistency of contact and monitoring of turnaround times for problem solving. Staff are not proactive in understanding the underlying problem and don't have the tools and knowledge to help customers diagnose problems. Parts are overpriced. When push comes to shove they will offer to look at the bike if you bring it to them (as they now have following this review) however while that's great if you live in London for me it means taking time off and around £80 in travel expenses. From my side of the fence it's just not good enough for a bike at this price point.
The volt pulse is a great bike and does exactly what it says on the tin(even more). It's comfy and,so far(144 miles) reliable,however I went over a rough patch of road today and the abus lock (built into bike) lost a bit of itself,namely the bit where you insert the key is now a hole,still useable though;with the roads,here in the Midlands,(even the paths are really rubbish)I hope nothing else comes off. I find the trip Meter a great help and the speedometer is a nice,been 34mph downhill,this bike really makes cycling a joy again.A part from the minor grump about the lock I would say if you want electric go for a volt.
Hi. Purchase a Volt Pulse e-bike 6weeks and 300 miles ago.Excellent, can not find anything negative to say. Just booked it in for a 6week check-up at King Kog the bike shop in Preswich M/cr. Also the company Volt Bike Co Uk. London , were very helpful when l phone to ask about Volt Bikes . thank you
I use my Pulse bike to work full time as delivery partner with various companies. I run a lot of km a week and I am very happy with my bike except for the front brakes which are a bit difficult to set up on the pads as the mud protection is fixed to the bike exactly on top of them. Also if the bike carries a weight on the back there would be a more efficient braking with an oil brake system.
I'm male and 64 and have a limited cycle history - competent but nothing mamil (ish)!! I bought a Volt Pulse - the telephones conversations prior to purchasing were good - the purchase from a local shop was excellent. I find the electric "push" of the bike subtle but I think it would be all to easy to rely on it so I try as often as possible to cycle on zero using the extra help on inclines and headwinds. The bike is very well made and I think extremely stylish - the saddle is extremely hard and extremely hardish!! The gears are just about right and couple them with the electrics and it all works seamlessly. The lights are an added bonus and the on board trip computer helpful. Would I buy it again - YES!
Hi As I was approaching retirement I decided it would be a good idea to purchase a new bike to give me exercise and as a cheaper form of transport. My wife suggested I look at an electric bike as after some health issues in recent years it might be the way to go. So, I researched as many makes of ebikes as I could and after much consideration I thought the Volt Pulse could be the ebike for me, boy was that the right choice. The Pulse is a very well made and good looking bike and as I am now 4 weeks in to retirement at age 65, the Pulse enables me to get out in to the countryside and travel in comfort, I can put as much or as little effort into the ride as I like with the variable pedal assist ranging from 1 to 4 levels even the steepest hills I can tackle with ease. So far the furthest I have traveled in one ride is 20 miles which I covered quite easily and the battery had only dropped from its original 5 bars down to 3 so still plenty of life left for me to extend the range I can go. As usual the wife was right, my ebike has proved invaluable so thank you to her and thank you to Volt for this brilliant bike, it has made cycling so much more enjoyable and I would recommend to anyone the virtues of owning one of these bikes.
Had the volt pulse for 4 weeks now, just taken it round the hills of the Isle of Man, very pleased with the assistance it gave me There is a clicking noise. The pedal area but hopefully get this sorted on its 6 week service Overall very pleased
I am now almost 60 still very active and for me to own an electric bike once I would have said no no no but after borrowing my friends for the afternoon I was sold and went researched various electric bike's and where I could buy one ( from a reputable shop/dealer) and I bought mine from Harry Halls in Manchester and they have been fantastic.. I go out so Much more now all over the place no hill too big no journey too far it's the best thing I did and the volt bike I have is absolutely first rate I can't find fault at all it solid well built stylish and beautiful.. Money well spent. Many thanks
I'd tried several suppliers because I am overweight (by anyone standards) and saw an electric bike as a good route to getting more exercise as I could pedal and get assistance. By the time I called Volt Bikes, I'd pretty much given up hope, because everyone else simply said no.
They listen to what I wanted, and discussed the various options with me, I travelled to them a couple of days later, and not only saw the bikes, but was given the chance to ride one in enough open space to get an idea of the benefits of the bike and how it would cope with me.
I left the shop with a working bike, and promptly rode from London Bridge, to Waterloo station. I'd been shown how to use the bike and it worked easily and perfectly.
I've since gone out on a few rides, and am building my distance slowly, managing over 6 miles on my first trip, using just a single bar on the battery, and have repeated this type of distance a couple of times without troubling the battery any further despite having to switch to the highest assistance a few times.
I already feel confident in the bike coping with my weight, although I may change the saddle for something more comfy (a sofa ideally) I'd be out riding further if my legs could cope with it. The bikes already helped me double my exercise in a week, and the friendly, helpful and caring services received when I purchased left me knowing I'd made the right decision.
I find my Volt bike very good, electric motor is very helpful on steep hills. Throttle is good when you just need an extra boost, and I like the boost of power when I start pedaling.
I would have liked the rear wheel lock to be fitted as standard as it's not a cheap bike to buy, would have given me better security instead of relying on wired padlock.
OK so been commuting on this bike for over two years now and would highly recommend it.How I describe it is how you felt when you were 10, bombing aroung everywhere..having fun and never getting too tired..it will change your life....
I use the bike around our (hilly) town and for relatively short journeys of about 6 miles each way. The bike does everything I expected of it. I am waiting for knee surgery and it provides gentle, painless exercise as well as transport.
One of the pedals had a faulty bearing, no-one picked it up on pre inspection before delivery. Was changed quickly and we are now happy with our bikes. A little disappointed that it was only after we had bought our bikes that we were told that they are not water resistant, not much use for a bike in Scotland, but sure we'll sort something out.
Purchased 2 different style bikes via Highland Bikes - Inverness, after having good test rides. Arrived quickly and brought to our home. We are now travelling round Europe in our motorhome with the bikes on the back. We are now cycling nearly everyday and thoroughly enjoying the experience. Absolutely brilliant. We are in our mid/late 60's and my wife cannot walk very far, but the bikes have given us the opportunity to explore both towns and countryside (far easier to do this in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany etc. If only the UK was as bicycle friendly) Given us a new lease of life - brilliant.
I purchased a Volt Pulse E bike and my wife purchased the Kensington E Bike we are thoroughly pleased with these bikes and would recommend anyone to buy these bikes
Having done just over 100 miles so far I really can't find anything wrong with my bike. I love it! The only thing I'm concerned about is security. I would imagine these bikes are highly nickable. I do wonder if VOLT could install a keyed switch to switch the battery on and off.
Ordered the large frame with the 28in wheels. Picked up the bike from Bike Tart Canterbury. Great service from volt told bike would be in to ship to Canterbury in four weeks and four weeks it was. Great set up from bike tart. Now using the bike five days a week to cycle to work 12 miles round trip a day. Love the bike very comfortable very fast and makes be smile at every hill. Well done Volt.
A good looking and reliable ebike. Excellent in flat or modest gradient areas where a real boost is felt from the e motor in rear hub. The range of 60+ miles is unlikely from the battery if rider is 14 stones, the wind strong and the hills steep. Bike needs much effort input on a 1 in 10 incline. The bike feels very solid but is heavy (25kg ?). Not recommended for off road. Still a pleasure to ride and better than other models of a similar price. I am now an ebike convert but a greater range is required.
I love my Volt bike. But I've had issues with the fit of the battery, including now my ability to remove it without bruising my hand. I've had it 2 months, the brakes are making a funny noise the frame is creaking and the front light regularly collapses. So, although I really like it, it's cut my commute by 20mins, the quality is not quite what I'd hoped for.
ok I have had it for a week or so still getting used to it, I live in a very hilly area 1/5 1/6 either way from my home, I find that I can peddle all the way up these hills which is great (ps I am 73 years old) should have got a e bike ages ago The bike is great no probs have done about 80 miles on about no 3 power still learning how to use minimum power as I find the battery runs down in approx. 2 hours due to hilly terrain other than that a great bike thanks mel One problem is I find the battery hard to pull of the bike any tips?
My partner and I bought two Giant electric bikes 3 and 4 years ago. We thought they were fantastic but, when we changed from a motor home to a caravan, they were too heavy to lift into caravan. Initially, I sold mine and bought a Batribike. Had several problems straight away and shop gave me my money back. Then I bought my Volt Kensington. Absolutely love it!! When my partner rode it back from somewhere and I took the car, he wanted one. After selling his Giant, he bought the Pulse and much prefers it to his Giant. Would highly recommend these bikes. Just come back from doing 25 miles, my partner towing our doggy hut behind his.
I will start by saying that I am not the fittest bloke in the world but at 56 everything still (just about works). However I had no plans to test my knackered knees on a bike! We recently bought a motor home and wonderful as it is it became apparent that to maximise the experience we need to be able to explore the areas we land in. Lycra clad mountain biking didn't appeal but since we already had a bike rack on the new van we started exploring the electric bike option. They say you have to kiss a lot of frogs and that is certainly the case here. Bike shops support particular companies (normally because they are franchising to that company based on the cost of buying lots of different stock in) and they will champion these and often lie in doing so. Beware people always insist on s test ride! We did and rode loads. The volt was streaks ahead of the rest. It will do as much or as little as you wish! It also has an override (very few of the others do) which gives you an extra boost of power by pushing a lever helping you get out into busy traffic for example. Beautifully built ( I have a pulse (!) and my partner has a Burlington) .they all claim long battery charge ( mine claims 60 miles on a charge) you need to take these with a pinch of salt as there are too many variables to make this accurate. Always assume less and buy accordingly as this is a factor in price.
A quality bicycle with quality components throughout. Looks good and performs very well indeed. I would highly recommend to anyone thinking about an electric bike
Bike is fine but not too happy about a couple of things. Paid for Pulse with the larger battery (extra £200) but only found out delivered with standard battery. Should have been checked by dealer before delivery. Now awaiting replacement correct battery. Hand book supplied not very helpful. Says it has a thumb throttle which is there but only works in "walk assist" mode contrary to both handbook and website. Also part of manual says battery can be charged on the bike and another part that it must be removed. Suggest that Volt spends a little less on glossy advertising and more on updating the manuals so that they are in line with the quality of the bike!
We bought electric because our surrounding Dorset countryside is very hilly. They have meant we both can enjoy biking again, together, and we easily cover distances that were unheard of with our ordinary bikes. The Volt have been ideal; if I have a criticism, the Pulse saddle is not for long distance and the weight of them precludes me lifting them up onto the motorhome carrier. To remove the battery means removing the saddle, but, overall, we are delighted
My first look into the world of electric bikes only started about 6 weeks ago, I googled electric bikes and was overwhelmed with the amount of options on the market. After many sleepless nights sat up searching for alternatives to buying a second car and keeping fit at the same time I stumbled across volt, and I never looked at another site after finding them. First of all what hooked me was their reviews and now here I am writing one of my own! From the second I laid eyes on the pulse I knew it was the bike for me! It's looks, it's practically, it has everything the every day commuter could want! I had to find a bike suitable for tackling the Cornish country roads that would I would face on my way to and from work so I wanted something with road speed but good suspension for tackling all of the bumpy untreated roads and this ticked that box with the added extra of having pedal assist for helping me up the rather steep hills when I'm carrying everything I need for the day on the pannier rack. After a lot of staring at the photos on the website I called the nearest store that stocked the bike and immediately asked for a test ride. After being taken back once again by its good looks I sat on the bike and set out on a test run and the second I put my foot down on the pedal I was greeted by a rush of power from the motor! I searched all over town for the steepest hill and climbed up it with ease! I rushed straight back to the store and agreed to take the bike on volts 0% finance which brings me to the next best part of buying from volt... The team at vault were probably the most professional and helpful customer service team I have ever dealt with! From arranging the finance to letting me know when my bike would be ready to ride away it was an absolute pleasure. I cannot recommend them enough to anybody looking to buy an electric bike. Keep up the good work! I've now had the bike for about a month and I have used it 5 days a week in all weather for commuting 20 miles a day and up lots of hills and bumpy roads and I'm still as excited every morning to get on it! I carry uniform, stock and lots of extra gadgets on the bike and i never struggle to make the journey to/ from work without even breaking a sweat! I charge the battery at work and it gets me home and back there no problems at all! I have never written a review on a product before but since it was the rave reviews on this bike that helped me make my decision I though it more than fitting to share my experience with volt in hope that it will encourage others to buy from them as well! Well done volt! Keep up the good work!
I bought a Volt Pulse e-bike in August 2014, and use it daily to go to work (only a 30-40 mins ride each way, but up some steep streets), and too tight for time - especially in the mornings! - to change from sports gear to office wear. The progressive assistance from the motor works very smoothly, and the 1-5 settings are ideal for my use (rarely use above 3, and mostly 0-2). The price makes it very competitive compared to its similar Continental EU rivals. The battery holds its charge wonderfully, in one case maintaining the same charge for over 6 months when a non-bike related injury kept me off the road. Handling is superb, and the bike looks great! It receives many compliments for its prettiness, its sporty looks and discrete battery/ motor (most people don't realise it's an e-bike until they wonder "How did that older-looking guy go past me up the hill fairly fast without gasping for breath?" :-) ). Great service when I bought the bike at Volt's London HQ. Lyle kindly took the time from his own weekend free time to set it up for me, when I'd only decided that very same to buy it, after having done a trial ride. Keep up the fantastic work!
I use my volt pulse nearly every day. Simple to use and charge. Rides better than expected. Would highly recommend Volt as a company and their bikes to anyone looking for a decent ebike!
Just acquired my Volt Pulse electric bike. Delighted with it. Haven't had time to take it on a decent long run yet, but have managed to do a lot of shorter runs - instead of walking, or to be more honest, taking the car, to my local paper shop, I now take my bike for the 1and a half mile trip. Get the benefit on the way back, when instead of pushing my previous bike up the fairly steep hill to my house, I simply engage power level four and cruise up the hill. Looking forward to doing longer day runs. My wife already had an electric bike, a Raleigh Motus, which she loves. Quite a bit more expensive than the Pulse, but more of a town bike. It has a couple of features though which the Pulse doesn't have. For security, the computer control unit is portable and detaches easily from the bike, good to take with you if leaving the bike parked. The battery is also easier to remove, again for security. There are free software upgrades too. However, for style, performance and value for money, the Pulse is hard to beat.
I thought the blissful days of summer cycling were over, i was finding it increasingly difficult to enjoy our days out due to arthritus in my knees, but the answer came along in the shape of an ebike.I researched the market quite a bit before i chose the Volt, i made the right choice, a good range of assist levels, well made with quality components, and a nice company to deal with. I was able to test ride a bike from one of their outlets before deciding to purchase, and it also came with a full two year warranty for peace of mind.
I bought a Volt Pulse from a local dealer, I'm a 57 year old woman who rides an ordinary mountain bike every day. I was very impressed with the build quality and look of the bike. It's heavier than an ordinary bike as expected but you soon get used to that. The handlebars are designed to fit your hands perfectly. It has 8 gears and 5 levels of power which you choose on the touch screen of the small computer mounted on the left handlebar. There is also a thumb throttle on the left which powers you forward with ease without peddling . I like the front suspension but decided to have an ordinary seat post instead of the suspension saddle (I replaced the saddle with my own) you have to pedal to get power from the motor then move up through the power settings as needed. This doesn't make you lazy as you want to pedal faster. Power 3 sets you off like a slingshot and it handles hills with ease. Since I bought it I've ridden it every day, mostly in the rain which I was a bit worried about but even torrential rain has no adverse affect on the bikes ability. It's the best bike I have ever had and I'm glad I bought it.
What a bike this is. Having used it for approx 6 weeks on a daily basis I can honestly say it was the best purchase I have made. I settled for the Volt Pulse after many many hours of research on electric bikes and came to the conclusion that if Volt are willing to offer 2 years warrenty then they are very clearly standing by the quality and build of the bike. The bike is lovely and smooth with perfect gearing, don't think that electric bikes make you lazy because they don't at all. You will find yourself peddling faster to get past the assist point so better riding experience is achieved. If your hovering buying a Volt I would say go on and get it as you will love it. Just a further note, since having mine I have had numerious people looking at it when it's parked up in town.
Well worth the money, does exactly as it says on the "tin"
Of older heritage, so to get more mobile apart from walking, invested in an "e" bike. Unfortunately due to weather, have only managed a 6 mile run, but it is absolutely superb, and with the "e" control, to assist in gradients, you can sail up without too much effort. What I like is the option to pedal normally, which excercises you somewhat without being a "speechless" wreck when you role up at home again. Would recommend this type of bike to all ages, but if you want to excercise and get about, the "e" bike is the answer, a great product.
Not sure whether I'm supposed to review the seller or the bike itself, so I'll do both.
5 star to the seller, bought the bike and it was delivered by a local company perfectly assembled and ready to go, I was out same day.
having a test run, brilliant.
OK, the bike itself, me, I'm 74 and cycled all my life, live in the Cotswolds and was struggling to get myself out on my ordinary bike. Bought the Volt Pulse and have now done around 200 miles discovering villages I didn't know existed. The setting (3) I use is like riding on the flat all the time, so suits me being an old boy. I would be happy to do 40miles plus without worrying about the battery running out, although not achieved so far. On the assumption that the bike has a good lifespan I would give it 5 out of 5. I like everything about it, so what do I have reservations about.
Price, expensive, but good buy for me, as I will use it almost daily.
Bicycle itself, looks quality, made out of quality stuff.
again 5 out of 5
What don't I like, must pick something, the saddle, don't suit my bum, swapped out for one I already had from previous bike.
Also, too low geared, I haven't queried that with suppliers or contemplated changing gearing as it may be relevant to the overall design of the bike.
Still 5 out of 5.
If you can afford one, buy one, brill.
I must say that I am very impressed with my new Volt Pulse, I am 66 years old and riding this bike is an absolute pleasure.
Where I live there are quite a few hills which used to kill me on a conventional bike but those days have gone.
I have no hesitation in recommending this bike to anyone thinking of buying.
George
I bought an electric bike because i have a bad knee. I live in Yorkshire so it is quite hilly. I wanted one to commute to work, but my Volt Pulse has opened up a whole new world. Every chance i get im riding it, i can go places now I wouldn't have been able to on my old bike. I did purchase an electric bike before this but wasn't happy with the battery range, so took it back and got the Pulse. This is alot better made bike all round, i can't fault it, and it looks stylish I would recommend this bike i give it 10/10
Having always been very fit, I was astounded when diagnosed with heart disease that required major surgery. After the operation I wanted a way to get back to to fitness without going to the gym. The Volt Pulse Bike was just the remedy. I now regularly do 12 miles per day in the foothills of the Pennines..with some hills 1:5. The bike tackles them effectively!..whilst getting me fitter.
I love the computerised controls and the 8 gear ratios which allow me to travel along the lanes and canal paths of West Yorkshire at speeds of up to 15 mph..!
I reviewed E bikes for sometime before deciding on the Volt Pulse. I was looking for something to commute and Leisure with good mile mileage for assistance. I decided the Pulse 80+ range was for me.
I am knocking on a bit, not particularly fit, and a little overweight. Don't like the gym, but do enjoy cycling.
Collected my bike on the 10.9.15 for the bike shop in Leeds who went through most things with me.
I have only done 35 miles so far, but thought i would do a review and update as I go along.
First impressions. Good lucking thing no doubt, appear to be well built as I did inspect very closely.
I bought the bike to lose weight, get fit, and for fun etc
Not sure about the saddle for me, but will give it sometime. I need to get back into the swing of things.
The bike is heavy compared to a normal road bike, and you need to think how and where you will keep this when not in use.
I am not fit, and due to the weight of the bike I have used power level one assist, even on flat roads until I build up my fitness level.
I have tacked a few steep hills locally and used level 5 boost, WOW what a great help. I would NEVER attempt these hills on my normal bike. You still need to put some effort in so don't be fooled, but it does make it easier a lot easier. Has you get fitter and stronger the use of this may decline extending the battery power.
Am I impressed with the bike Oh yes, it is a great and opens a new lease of life.
Things i am not sure about. The gears are limited as you pick up speed and in 8th gear you a pedaling quite fast, it's a bit early for me to be critical about this due to only 35 miles done, but I feel a larger choice of gears for me at least would be useful. I highly recommend no the less, this is well made product. Will up date when i get some mileage under my belt.
Bought for my wife, had it about 3 weeks.She took some persuading but now loves it !Did a lot of research and I think it is very well engineered with quality equipment.Service from Lyle and James in London plus on yer bike in Bournemouth very good.This takes cycling to another level whilst still allowing exercise but assistance for you legs always at hand depending on how much you need!
after looking at various electric bikes we chose the volts we are in our 80th
and 75th years and found the hills a problem. now we seem to have shed
20 years what a pleasure to go out for a ride, the hills we love to chase the lycra boys up the hill and catch em .Many thanks to the A team at london voltbikes for their help and special thanks to Rileys cycle shop
in sherborne and the 3 lovely guys for their patience and help in explaining about the bikes no hard sell at any stage just customer service at its best.
regards
two born again bikers enjoying rural dorset
Bought a Volt Pulse back in September and can honestly say I am delighted with bike and the service I received.
The bike was ordered from the London store on the 15th September and I took delivery on 18th September at their dealer in Glasgow.
Have used the Pulse almost daily and regularly get people admiring it and asking questions about it. Compared to some other ebikes on the market i think ( and have been told by admirers ) that it looks superior. I even got stopped by a policeman who was sitting behind me at traffic lights, only for him to apologise for pulling me over but he just wanted to ask all about the
bike and i gave him the contact details for Volts.
I've used it in all weathers and can't praise it highly enough. Excellent build quality and spec, more than you get on some more expensive bikes from other manufacturers. The pedal assist gives excellent variations between 1 and 5, with 5 giving the most assistance, but find using it on 2 or 3 gives as much help as i need. The thumb throttle is a handy feature, especially when pulling away from lights. Battery life also seems to be good and I' m achieving around 40-45 miles per charge, although I've started keeping it topped up as I am finding that my rides are becoming longer due to me enjoying it as much.
All in all, i would highly recommend the bike and the company.
My Volt Pulse bike is awesome, the build quality and style are top notch and the value for money is without question. I'm really delighted with it.
All i can add is that If your considering an electric bike then consider no more, buy a Volt bike, i promise you, you won't be disappointed.
I’ve been using my Volt Pulse pretty much every day since I bought it in January 2013. I’ve done well over 6000km and it’s still performing perfectly. Did have a slight squeak coming from the suspension seat post but the Volt team sent me a new one straight away. I am constantly getting stopped and asked about the bike and it still puts a smile on my face every time I use it. Great product and great customer service.
I bought a Pulse a few months ago, and its been great. As far as the bike goes, the only issues have been;
The inner tube in the front tyre split after just a few weeks of use. Not a puncture as such, but the tube parted company on a welded seam. I tried to patch it, but it just split again a bit further round. So I replaced the tube and there have been no problems with it since.
The other issue was that one day, it kept coming up with an error message in the display. Volt eventually sent a replacement controller and cables (more on that below....)
As mentioned by others, the display shows only km. For a "British" bike, thats odd, and the fact that there is no option to change the setting (km or mph is no big deal for a computer to figure out) is peculiar and somewhat annoying. All our road signs, speed limits (yes, I suspect I have broken the speed limit on it) are in miles and MPH. My excuse for doing 58 kph in a 30 mph limit (for I assume that is above the speed limit), officer, is that this bloody display will not tell me how many MPH I am doing!
The after sales service is somewhat peculiar with this company. As with any other purchase, the first port of call for any queries should be with the retailer. Despite contacting them several times, they have never once replied or even acknowledged my mails. Instead, they pass them over to some guy called Piers in Volt Bikes, who has the rather annoying habit of phoning you up on a mobile, at your work, in working hours. It seemed to be quite hard to get the message across to him that private calls in work hours are not acceptable, and could he just reply to the emails please. Rather than do that, he then passed it across to "The Electric Bike Store", who also called me up, at my work, in working hours. I made the mistake of mailing them from work in lunchbreak, and they got my work number from there....
So, the faults have been resolved eventually. But you have to put up with them calling you at your place of work.
One of the issues they called so much about was the manual. It really needs a lot of work. It appears to be written in Chinglish and unless you get the right revision, hardly touches on things you might like to know. Like how to reset the trip counter. Even the "latest revision" that I have says absolutely nothing about some things, such as how to remove the back wheel if you have to mend a puncture, what the suspesion settings are for and suggested settings, what the error codes mean, etc.
Another thing that they seemed to do not so well with was sending out the replacement controller. Despite sending my address to Piers in an email, he seemed to again pass it onto "The Electric Bike Store" who transposed it to someone about a mile away. I eventually got it tracked down to there, and picked it up from a somewhat bewildered neighbour! I think the folks at Volt just don't do email.....
They would do a lot better if they empowered their retailers to be the contact point for dealing with all issues. I find it odd to give all that money to a retailer, and then to never hear from them again when you contact them.
UPDATE - 21/7/14
With all respect to Volt bikes, operating one of their bikes remains something of a mystery due to the very limited information that they provide in their manuals.
The manual delivered with the bike had no reference to resetting the trip counters on page 13. Neither did the couple that were subsequently delivered. It was only when an updated one was delivered (well, actually, 2 arrived 1 day apart....) that the information on page 13 was present. Prior to that, the manual contained nothing on trip resetting. I think I ended up with about 5 manuals. The first 3 were the 2013 edition, whilst the latter 2 that are more up to date simply say "User Manual" and have no date reference.
The remains however, nothing at all on punctures or removing wheels. The front wheel is simple enough, but the back wheel looks a bit more challenging to remove. The manual doesn't contain any "quick start" section, either within, or outwith it, so there is nothing on punctures. Documents other than the user manual were limited to those provided by the manufacturers of the disk brake and gears.
It would be helpful if the manual stated that there was no need to adjust the suspension, rather than only finding this out after several mails and calls. I am not sure how owners are meant to know this otherwise. And though it's now become apparent that you can lock out the front suspension (again not mentioned in the manual), the reasons why you should remain a mystery.
The operation of the lights was similarly mysterious. The manual says they are turned on by pressing the red button next to the LCD display. In reality, after some searching, the front light is tuned on using the button on the front light, whilst the rear light is turned on by inserting a couple of batteries in it and flicking the rocker switch on the side of it.
In all, it's a bit of a learning experience! I remain very pleased with the bike itself however. It would just be good if the dealer I actually paid the money to would even acknowledge the contact with them. And if Volt Bikes could produce a useful and up to date manual, or even reply to correspondence in the same manner in which it winged their way to them. If you can deal with the odd aftersales service, then the bikes are great! Just be careful with which contact details you reveal to them, or they will call you up when you least expect or need them to.
I am 25years younger with the pedal assistance from the Pulse (I am 85)
The joy of being able to tackle steep hills just as did when much younger.
I am planning the coast to coast ride that includes Winnlater Pass and Harside Top and am counting on the Pulse to do it.
Good after service with easy to contact Lyle at the Electric bike shop.
Also my local realer who supplied the bike, is well informed on the Pulse and would be available if required, so far, no need.
Thanks to Volt for a great, high quality machine.
I recently purchased a Volt Pulse electric bike from this company and I have to be honest that before I made the purchase I didn't really know what I wanted, however the people I spoke to on the telephone were knowledgeable and pleasant and gave some very good advice. I decided to order from them and despite living far from London I was kept fully informed when my bike was going to be delivered and the guy who dropped it off went through everything with me despite it pouring with rain and that he had to drive 300 miles north afterwards.
I would definitely recommend dealing with this company.
I am very pleased with the bike itself and the quality of build and materials fills me with the confidence that it has been built to last.
After watching (on U Tube) the guy going up the hills at Cairngorms, I was hooked (and the music is good also) I am 74 yrs old, 16st and have not rode a bike for 40yrs. I bought the Pulse 3mths ago. I live at the top of a hill in a village surrounded by hills. 2 minutes from my door I am in the countryside so have ridden the bike along country lanes, through woods, old railway tracks and into Newcastle. I try to average 20miles and on this bike find it easy going especially the last hill to my front door when the motor kicks in and feels like a hand in the centre do my back urging me on. People get the wrong idea of electric bikes, they laugh and think you just sit there but after having a try they realise you have to pedal or it stops, so you are exercising. After looking at various bikes I find The Pulse is manufactured to an extremely high standard and the after sales follow up is very good. This bike is just BRILLIANT
Purchased the Pulse model some days after test ride. Lyll was very helpful and no pressure to buy and even set bike up ready to ride when I called back a few days later. Three months has passed and over 1000 miles later, bike is working perfectly. I am pleased with performance and distance covered between battery charges. I tend to use highest setting most of the time and still managed to cover maximum of 54km, though usually charge battery 20 to 30k m to prolong battery life
Our latest version of the VOLT Pulse has benefitted from some serious design and specification upgrades. One of the best electric bicycles available, the VOLT Pulse proves popular with all types of riders and is a great all-rounder hybrid. Stylish design and a powerful 250W SpinTech™ motor with technology from world-leading ebike motor manufacturer Bafang, means it doesn’t just look great it can take you almost anywhere too.
Hybrid E-bikes are designed to be comfortable on road whilst also coping with light off-road routes and this bike is perfect for both. The puncture-resistant Schwalbe tyres grip the road with their water-displacing tread but when combined with the SR Suntour suspension fork, they prove wide enough to tackle light off-road conditions as well. The Pulse also has a few new style refinements so you’ll look great on the city streets or the country trails.
You have a choice of 4 pedal-assisted speed settings with a top speed of 15.5mph this hybrid electric bicycle will get you to your destination fast.
All the components used on this bike are high end: from Shimano CUES gears to Tektro hydraulic safety "Power Cut" Brake levers, guaranteeing you a reliable, fun and very safe ride. The technology side of the bike is maintenance-free and very reliable, meaning you can take your electric bike in for routine servicing at any good quality bicycle shop throughout the UK and Europe.
The latest evolution of our SpinTech rear hub motor technology gives riders the best of both worlds through a choice between torque and cadence modes at the touch of a button. Torque mode delivers a natural, responsive ride by matching the motor’s assistance to the effort you put into the pedals, making it feel like an extension of your own power. Cadence mode, by contrast, provides smooth, consistent assistance as soon as you start pedalling, ideal for relaxed riding, effortless journeys, or when you want the bike to do more of the work. By allowing riders to switch between these two distinct riding experiences, VOLT offers a level of versatility that has not previously been available on any e-bike motor to date. While most competing systems require customers to choose one approach or the other, VOLT’s innovative SpinTech technology lets you adapt the bike to your preferences, terrain, and riding style at any time delivering greater comfort, control, and enjoyment from every ride.
The VOLT Pulse comes as standard with a powerful Panasonic 36v 504Wh Lithium Polymer Battery (up to 60 miles*) battery.
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Take your e-bike experience to the next level. Your electric bike is just the beginning. Whether you’re looking to boost your safety with high-visibility lighting, secure your investment with heavy-duty locks, or expand your carrying capacity with panniers and racks, we have the gear to match your lifestyle. Customise your setup and make every journey smoother, safer, and more stylish.
15 Years of excellence
VOLT E-Bikes has been delivering over 15 years of excellence in electric bike design, performance, and reliability. Backed by outstanding customer support, VOLT is committed to helping riders enjoy every journey with confidence. From innovative engineering to dependable after-sales care, VOLT E-Bikes continues to set the standard for quality, service, and rider satisfaction.
The Power Behind Every Ride
At VOLT Bikes, we don’t just build electric bikes, we engineer safety into every ride. Every journey you take is powered by one of the safest, most rigorously tested batteries in the industry, built to the highest standards for riders who refuse to compromise.
Keeping you safe is our priority. And we only use the best and safest components throughout all our batteries.
Pulse Specs
CategoryHybrid E-bike
LCD DisplayFour speed display with walk assist throttle system
FrameLightweight Aluminium, 6061 T6
Weight21.5 kg without batteries / 24.1 kg with battery
Max Weight (rider + luggage)120 Kg
Frame Size18 or 19.4 inches
Wheel Size27.5 or 28 Inches x 2.00
ChainKMC
RimsAlexrim DP21 Double Wall Reinforced
TyresSchwalbe Puncture Resistant
SeatVelo Sport Comfort Saddle
Seat PostEXA
GearsShimano 9-Speed Cues
BrakesTektro Hydraulic / Logan
LightsFront and rear Spanninga LED (battery powered)
Front ForkSR Suntour NCX Tapered
HandlebarsZoom – Adjustable
Pannier RackMIK Compatible
Motor250 Watt SpinTech™ with Bafang Motor
Max SpeedWith electrical assistance: 15.5 mph or 25 kmh
DistanceUp to 60 miles* (95 Km*) under the PAS (depends on level of assistance)
Lifetime1000 charge-discharge cycles
Charge Time3 to 4 hours
Compact chargerProvided: for AC 100 V to 240 V - 50 or 60Hz
*The distances shown on our website are based on real tests under the following conditions: Rider Weight: 11 Stone (Please note 11 Stone is the weight of the test rider and our e-bikes are capable of carrying riders well over this specified weight)
Controller Speed Setting: Low
Riding conditions: Warm summer day
Road conditions: Tarmacked good condition roads, quite flat terrain
Wind level: Low
Rider fitness level: Medium
Rider effort: Moderate
*If the end consumer's eBike is intended for commercial use ( e.g. rental company, messenger service), the warranty period lasts 12 months. Certain warranty exclusions may occur, please discuss with the manufacturer.
**All pictures shown are for illustration purpose only, actual product and specification may vary due to product enhancement.
*** Minimum heights are a guide only, we always recommend booking a test ride first.
All of our electric bikes can be purchased on a 0% APR finance plan.
Customers can currently the choose from three different finance plans.
12 Months at 0% APR Finance (Minimum 10% Deposit followed by 12 monthly payments of the remaining 90%)
24 Months at 9.89% APR Finance (Minimum 10% Deposit followed by 24 monthly payments of the remaining 90%)
36 Months at 15.9% APR Finance (Minimum 10% Deposit followed by 36 monthly payments of the remaining 90%)
If you would like to enquire about financing a Pulse with us, please fill in the form and a member of our team will assist with completing the application.
To be eligible for finance you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be in full-time work (16 or more hours a week), retired, or in receipt of disability allowance
Electric Bikes Available on All Major Cycle to Work Schemes
We partner with all leading cycle to work schemes, such as...
If your employer offers a cycle to work scheme it is easy to purchase one of our bikes:
Request a Voucher from your employer for the full value of the bike.
Once you receive your Voucher you can upload it on the checkout process on our website.
We will redeem your Voucher and you will receive your VOLT Bike shortly after!
If you have any questions about using a cycle to work scheme with us, please fill in this form and a member of our team will be able to assist you:
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