Staring at eBikes online is fine, but you can’t feel the wind in your hair through a screen. If you find yourself wondering, where can I test ride an electric bike? you’ve come to the right place.
At Lug+Carrie, we offer free electric bike test rides for our entire fleet at all of our local stores. But let’s get one thing straight: think of this not as an upgraded bicycle, but as the cheapest, most fun second car you’ll ever own. No petrol. No parking tickets. No gridlock.
Whether you want to ditch the car commute, hit the trails, or survive the morning school run with your sanity intact, an eBike test ride is the only way to know if a cargo bike actually fits your life. Bring your questions, your kids, and your curiosity. Let’s get you rolling.
What to expect during your test ride
First time on an eBike? We’ve got you. Our eBike demo experience is completely foolproof. Here is how it goes down when you rock up to a Lug+Carrie store.
Chat with the eBike nerds (us)
Your electric bike test ride starts with a chat. We live and breathe cargo bikes, so we want to know your daily route, your local hills, and exactly what you’re hauling—whether that’s two kids, a Labradoodle, a week’s worth of groceries, or just your laptop. We’ll match you with the perfect setup.
Go for a spin
We have safe riding zones so you can get the hang of things, plus a kid-friendly corner to keep the little ones distracted while you do. Once you’re comfortable, load up the kids, the dog, or your partner and hit the pavement. While you’re test riding different eBikes, here is your mental checklist:
- EBike fit and comfort: Does the seating position feel right? Are your shoulders relaxed?
- Brakes and acceleration: Feel that Bosch motor kick in and test the hydraulic brakes (spoiler: they stop on a dime, even fully loaded).
- Power and speed: Play with the assist modes. Put it in Turbo and laugh at a hill.
- Handling: See how it corners and feel how ridiculously stable it is with passengers on the back.
Choose your dream ride. Try it for 4 weeks.
A quick spin around the block is great, but what about your actual Tuesday morning commute? That’s where our subscription model shines.
With zero lock-in contracts, you can take your chosen eBike home and test it out on your actual local routes for 4 weeks. Once it’s parked in your garage and you’ve breezed past the school drop-off traffic for a month, we bet you won’t want to give it back. But if you do, there’s no pressure. Give it a proper, real-world beating:
- Love it? Keep riding.
- Model wasn’t quite right? Swap your eBike or choose different accessories.
- Not for you? Cancel and hand it back. Easy.
If subscribing isn’t your jam, we offer total flexibility to get you moving:
- Subscribe-to-Own: Use your subscription payments as credits toward buying the eBike later.
- Buying New: Ready to commit? Take home a fresh, Bosch-powered machine.
- Buying Refurbished: Score a meticulously maintained, certified Lug+Carrie eBike for a fraction of the new price.
The VIP eBike Handover
However you choose to roll, if you’re in our zone, we don’t just drop a heavy box at your door and wish you luck. Our team delivers your eBike fully assembled, absolutely free. We do a full, personalised handover—adjusting your seat, walking you through the controls, and making sure you’re ready to hit the road immediately.
Visit us in store for your eBike test ride
Ready to jump in the saddle? Drop by one of our stores to test ride electric bikes in person.
Find a Lug+Carrie store near you
- 188+ 5-star reviews
- “After weeks of these rides, I noticed my thoughts had a different texture on arrival. Ideas that had been distractingly half-formed were suddenly crystallising while riding somewhere between the Yarra Bend and the studio.” – Ben Clement, Photographer, Brunswick.
- 329 Napier St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
- Mon-Fri: 9-5pm | Sat: 10-4pm
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- “I [feel] more and more part of a community – I see people, they see me and I am seeing firsthand how our cars dehumanise us, locking us into our bubbles, shut off from the world.”– Jessica Stewart, Gladseville.
- Unit 4/51 Bourke Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015
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- “Within two weeks I knew ‘this is me for life,’ and I love it!”– Sophie T, Woolloongabba.
- 17 Trafalgar St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
- Tues-Fri: 9-5pm | Sat: 10-4pm
Choose from our range of popular eBikes
At Lug+Carrie, we’re on a mission to help you permanently ditch the second car. But to make that switch from driving to riding actually work, you need a bike you can trust.
Honestly, we’ve looked at dozens of eBikes. We’ve sat around geeking out over wattages, hydraulic disc brakes, and thru-axle hubs so you don’t have to. We landed on our current lineup because, quite simply, they are the absolute best. They look great, they are ridiculously fun to ride, and they double as supremely useful cargo machines. Plus, every eBike we curate is powered by a premium Bosch motor system. When you’re replacing a car, you need bulletproof reliability—not a motor that’s going to quit on you halfway up a hill.
Add in a million different accessory options, and building a cargo bike from scratch is completely overwhelming. We’ve done the heavy lifting there, too. We’ve carefully curated a range of family eBikes, slick commuter setups, adventure rigs, and certified refurbished options based on thousands of real-world commutes.
Skip the guesswork and test ride one of these curated beauties:
Most Popular Builds for Families:
- The School Bus: The ultimate car replacement. Built on either the powerhouse Tern GSD or the Tern Quick Haul Long, this setup carries two kids and all their kit, and guarantees rockstar parking at the school gates.
- The Carrie It All: Compact but packs a serious punch. Using the Riese & Müller Carrie, you can toss up to 3 kids, your doggo, or a whole lot of cargo into the front bucket and roll out.
- The Kinder: Surprise, the kinder run can be fun! Available on the Tern HSD or the Tern Quick Haul, this is our simple and affordable 1-kid option that leaves the car in the garage.
- The Adventurer: Load up your camping gear and put on the out-of-office! Built around heavy-haulers like the Tern Orox, this is the ultimate beast for off-road exploring with older kids.
Most Popular Builds for Commuters:
- The Professional: Soak up the freedom and beat the bus to work. Built on the sleek Riese & Müller Culture, this setup ensures you arrive at the office with a clear head and zero sweat.
- The Cruiser: Forget the sweaty backpack. Available on the Tern HSD or the Tern Quick Haul, this eBike carries you and all your things for work and life.
- The Scoot: For scootin’ around town and getting things done. Choose the Tern HSD or Tern Quick Haul and watch it handle everything from the shops to the gym.
Electric Bike Test Ride FAQs
Do I need an appointment to test ride?
Nope, all are welcome and walk-ins are totally fine. But if you want to book a time, you can do that too. Booking ahead just means we can have your preferred models pulled out on the floor, fully charged, and ready for your electric bike test drive the second you walk in.
Will all your eBikes be available to test ride?
Yes, all the eBikes you see on our website will be there. We keep a fully stocked fleet at all our locations so you can easily compare eBike handling and power back-to-back.
Can I bring my kids to the test ride?
Absolutely. You’ll need to take a quick solo spin first just to get a feel for the bike, but we have a kids’ activity corner to keep them busy while you do. Once you’re comfy, load ’em up! Bring your partner or your dog, too. We want you to test the bike exactly how you’ll actually use it.
Am I eligible to get my eBike delivered?
You need to be located in our operational zone for free delivery. When you come in for your test ride, just give us your address and we’ll let you know your exact delivery options.
