Sinch Bikes Explained

Sinch Bikes
Type:	Private
Industry:	Bicycles
Founder:	Stephen James, Kim Struthers
Hq Location Country:	New Zealand
Products:	Electric bicycles
Parent:	Delve DMD

Sinch Bikes is an electric bicycle company based in New Zealand. Sinch Bikes was founded by Stephen James and Kim Struthers – the son of John Struthers, who was the founder of New Zealand's best-known bicycle company Avanti.^[1]

History

Stephen James^[2] and Kim Struthers,^[3] whose father John Struthers founded Avanti Bicycles in the 1980s,^[4] launched Sinch Bikes in 2019. Sinch Bikes focuses on e-bikes.

Sinch Bike's parent company is Delve DMD.^[5] It currently has 32 locations in New Zealand.^[6]

Sinch Bikes has also partnered with Shimano and only uses mid-drive Shimano systems.^[7]

Models

The bicycles are designed for diverse users, ranging from serious athletes to casual bikers and children.^[8] Sinch Bike models include:

• Jaunt (for comfort and ease of use)^{[9] [10]}
• Mode (for on/off-road riding)^[11]
• Rush (for commuting)^[12]
• Junior (for the shorter rider)^[12]

See also

• List of electric bicycle brands and manufacturers

Notes and References

1. Web site: Avanti founding family and cyclist Stephen James launch new e-bike venture Sinch. Wynn. Kirsty. June 9, 2019. New Zealand Herald. 2020-04-25.
2. Web site: Sinch electric bikes to be launched in NZ with best quality and value for money. Miles Continental. 2020-04-25.
3. Web site: The Good Life Guide. Skoda. 2020-04-25.
4. Web site: Sinch electric bikes to be launched in NZ with best quality and value for money. 2019-04-13. Dev Discourse. 2020-04-25.
5. Web site: New e-bike ‘further, faster, easier. Dobson. Geoff. April 15, 2019. EV Talk. 2020-04-25.
6. Web site: For the love of cycling. Good Magazine. 2020-04-25.
7. News: Avanti founding family and cyclist Stephen James launch new e-bike venture Sinch. Wynn. Kirsty. June 9, 2019. New Zealand Herald. 2020-04-25.
8. Web site: Sustainability… It’s a Sinch. September 21, 2019. Stuff NZ. 2020-04-25.
9. Web site: Electric bikes: Sinch Jaunt 2. 2019. Consumer NZ. 2020-04-25.
10. Web site: Best Electric Bikes 2020: A Guide to Buying an Electric Bike in New Zealand. April 22, 2020. MoneyHub. 2020-04-25.
11. Web site: Electric bikes: Sinch Mode 2. 2019. Consumer NZ. 2020-04-25.
12. Web site: It’s a Sinch – new e-bikes hit NZ market. April 13, 2019. Scoop NZ. 2020-04-25.