Frequently Asked Questions

An electric bike is just like a regular bike, but it includes an electric motor that is powered by a rechargeable battery. The motor provides pedal assistance, which makes carrying a large load, heading up hills, or riding into the wind (or all of the above) a lot easier. Lug & Carrie eBikes have four different levels of pedal assistance, which allow you to get as much or as little help as you want. The motor makes it easy for you carry loads like kids or groceries, or to get where you're going without getting overheated and sweaty. Ultimately, eBikes help you to do more, ride more, and ride further.

Yes, you have to charge the battery if you want to use the electric motor, which we assume is the reason you’re looking into eBikes? The charge process is as simple as plugging it in, just as you would with your mobile phone. To fully charge the battery for either the Tern GSD or HSD, takes about 4 hours.

The battery can be removed from the bike for charging. This is super convenient if you want to take it up to your office with you to charge while you stare out the window and think about what you want to do next with your Tern.

So how long does a charge last? Using a single standard, fully charged battery, the Tern GSD will run between 50 and 110 kilometers, depending on how heavily you rely on the pedal assist and how much load you carry. The Tern HSD will run for between 42 and 110 kilometers.

There are a couple of good practices we suggest.

1. Keep the tyres inflated. It’s best to check them often, before each ride if you can. We recommend 45 psi.
   
2. Store the e-bike inside or under good cover - prolonged storage outdoors will cause damage including like rust. Inside storage is better for security purposes too.
3. And for some reason, vandals like to attack bikes parked in public places, so we don’t recommend leaving your bike parked overnight outside your office, school, etc.
4. If you plan on storing your bike in a parking garage or other communal bike storage area, securely lock your bike using the frame lock and chain, and engage the alarm. As secure as these areas seem, they are prone to bike theft.

Yes. The pedal assistance you receive from your eBike is limited to speeds not exceeding 25km per hour. This rule governs all eBikes in Australia.

That said, you can ride your bike as fast as you want. Anything above 25km per hour, however, will require you to either pedal hard or find a big hill.

Both the Tern GSD and HSD are built to be extremely flexible in terms of who can ride them. The bikes each have handlebars and seat which, when adjusted, accommodate any rider from 150-195cm tall. And because the frames have low-step through heights, it’s easy to get on and off, no matter your size.

The best way to illustrate the flexibility of the Terns it to show you! We’d love to have you come by for a test ride. Go to our test rides page to book a time, or get in touch at info@lug-carrie.com and we’ll organise your visit.

A Lug & Carrie subscription is an ongoing rental of one of our eBikes.

For a fixed weekly fee, you receive a bike (of course) that is kitted out with everything you need to get on the road (you’ll need to bring your own helmet), maintenance by one of our expert mechanics, Bicycle Network roadside assistance in case your bike breaks down, and insurance to cover theft or damage.

We’ve created a helpful blog post that provides even more detail about the Lug & Carrie subscription service.

We designed our subscription to be the best way to start riding and keep riding an eBike.

Our subscription is a simple way to see if doing more of your life on an eBike works for you. We can usually get you riding in a few days.

The subscription is good value - Lug & Carrie's eBikes are top quality, from the tyres to the brakes to the batteries.

A subscription is also more flexible than owning a bike, because life changes and your needs might change. You can swap accessories, upgrade, downsize or give the bike back.

You can even buy your bike, if you fall in love. It happens...

You'll never pay for service, and our team can come to you for most repairs.

Insurance, locks and alarms are costly but necessary items that don't usually appear in the purchase price of a bicycle, but with a subscription you need not worry, because those things are included as well.

All you have to do is send us an email. Cancellation will take effect 4 weeks from the day of notice, at which point you will bring back your eBike, the bike lock, charger and any accessories that were included in your subscription. 

Absolutely. Head to this page to schedule a time, or send us an email to info@lug-carrie.

If your bicycle is damaged or stolen, you should get in touch with us to help you sort out the problem.

Each bicycle is covered by insurance that carries an excess of $500. In the case of damage above $500 or theft, the subscriber would be responsible for the $500 excess payment, while insurance would cover the rest.

Damaged or lost parts, components or accessories valued up to $500 will be charged to the subscriber at the value of the item/s.

The insurance included with your subscription only covers theft and damage of the bike, with an excess of $500. Check out our FAQ on 'What happens if the bike gets damaged or stolen?' for more information on how that works.

The insurance included with a subscription does not cover personal injury or third party insurance, which a lot of our customers get from either their own insurance company, or from third party insurers.

There are lots of personal injury/3rd party insurance providers out there and we're not experts, however we know that the Bicycle Network and Cycling Victoria are good organisations that provide well priced insurance as part of membership.

Want to find out more? Head to the following links:
Bicycle Network
Cycling Victoria

Each of the Terns is fully kitted out with almost everything you would need for your ride: front and rear lights, mud guards, a heavy duty rack on the back, a lock, an alarm (fancy!) and, most importantly, a bell (don’t laugh, it’s the law). The only thing you’ll need to provide is a helmet.

Lug & Carrie also offers a range of accessories you can add on to suit your use, like child seats, panniers, or a rack for the front.

Yes, you can.

If you are a current subscriber, good news: depending on how long you’ve been a customer, we can offer you a good price on the purchase of your bike. Get in touch with us and we will be more than happy to discuss.

If you are not yet a subscriber with Lug & Carrie, get in touch at info@lug-carrie.com and we can chat about what you have in mind.

Yes, you can.

We think our bikes can be great tools for many types of businesses. If you are interested, contact us at info@lug-carrie.com and we can discuss your needs and what we can offer.

Yes, you can.

We allow one free swap within the first four weeks of your subscription, to ensure that you have found the best bike for you and your lifestyle.

After the first four weeks of your subscription you can still swap, but we’ll charge you a small fee of $180.

If you were a normal bike owner, you’d either find yourself learning to use tyre wrenches by the side of the road, or locking your bike to a tree and calling someone to come pick you up. As a Lug & Carrie subscriber, however, you are covered by the Bicycle Network's Rider Rescue roadside assistance program. If you are stranded with mechanical issues or an injury, they’ll organise a taxi to take you and your bike to a destination of your choosing, a ride valued up to $50. For more details, check out The Lug & Carrie Guide to Breakdowns

Check out the Melbourne Operational Zones.

We operate all over Melbourne, however there are a few differences in the subscription depending on where you live.

For customers who live within 25km of our shop, we include:

• free delivery at the start of each subscription and pickup at the end.
• free on-site servicing, where we make minor repairs at your house, while you wait.
• free delivery and pickup for any service that needs to be completed at our shop.

For customers who live between 25 and 40km from our shop, all of the above is included, however for each trip to your house we will charge a $60 fee. You are always welcome to bring your bike to our shop for free servicing with no fees.

And for those who are beyond 40km from our shop in Melbourne, you may still able to get a subscription, however there are a couple of differences:

• we will quote a price for deliveries and pickups based on where you live.
• we do not offer on site servicing.
• we will need you to bring your bike to our shop at least once a year for regular maintenance.
• bike and accessory swaps will be completed at our shop.

For customers that live within 25km of our shop in Fitzroy, we offer free deliveries and pickups on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

If you live between 25km and 40km from our shop, deliveries and pickups start at $60.

Melbourne: We are located at 146 Argyle Street, Fitzroy.

We are open Tuesday to Friday, 9 am - 6pm, and 10 am - 4 pm on Saturday.

Get in touch at info@lug-carrie.com if you want to schedule some service, swap some accessories, or test ride one of the Terns.

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Check out a map of the Brisbane operational zone.

For customers who live within 15km of the Brisbane CBD, we include:

• Free delivery at the start of each subscription and pickup at the end.
• Free on-site servicing, where we make minor repairs at your house, while you wait.
• Free delivery and pickup for any service that needs to be completed at our shop.

For people who do not live in the areas noted above, we do plan to expand in the near future, so get in touch and we will keep you posted.

For customers that live within 15km of the Brisbane CBD, we offer free deliveries and pickups on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

We are 100% operational in Brisbane, but do not currently have a storefront.

We are available Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm, and 10am-4pm on Saturday to chat to you about our subscriptions and will be excited to announce our new location very soon.

Get in touch at info@lug-carrie.com or call (07) 2000 5844 if you want to schedule a service, swap some accessories, or test ride one of our bikes.

Check out the Sydney Operational Zone.

We are currently operating in the following Sydney LGAs:

• Bayside
• Burwood
• Canada Bay
• Canterbury - Bankstown (east of King Georges Road only)
• City of Sydney
• Georges River
• Hunters Hill
• Inner West
• Lane Cove
• Mosman
• North Sydney
• Northern Beaches (south of Warringah Road and Dee Why east of Pittwater Road only)
• Randwick
• Ryde (east of Lane Cove Road only),
• Strathfield
• Waverley
• Willoughby
• Woollahra

For people who do not live in the areas noted above, we do plan to expand in the near future, so get in touch and we will keep you posted.

For customers who live in our operating area (see 'In which parts of Sydney do you operate?'), we offer:

• free delivery at the start of each subscription and pickup at the end,
• free on-site servicing, where we make minor repairs at your house, while you wait,
• free delivery and pickup for any service that needs to be completed at our shop, and
• free deliveries and pickups on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

We operate in Sydney but do not currently have a storefront.

We are open Tuesday to Friday, 9 am - 6pm, and 10 am - 4 pm on Saturday.

Get in touch at info@lug-carrie.com or call 02 9000 1255 if you want to schedule some service, swap some accessories, or test ride one of our bikes.