Leisure Lakes Bikes Joins Skarper’s Click-On E-Bike Revolution with Nationwide Rollout
- 19-Store National Retailer Commits to Skarper Following Six-Brand OEM Alliance Announcement
20th February 2026, London: Skarper, the British engineering company behind the click-on e-drive system developed with Red Bull Advanced Technologies, today announces a nationwide retail partnership with Leisure Lakes Bikes - one of the UK's most respected cycling retailers with 19 stores across England, Scotland, and Wales.
This follows the announcements of ZyroFisher, the UK and Ireland’s leading distributor of premium cycling brands of a partnership with Skarper nationwide, and an industry announcement at Red Bull Advanced Technologies headquarters, where six leading British bike manufacturers - Ribble Cycles, Sonder (Alpkit), Enigma Bicycle Works, Shand Cycles, Tiger Cycles, and Black Series - adopted Skarper's DiskDrive® platform as the Third Drive System for cycling.
Leisure Lakes will stock Skarper across all 19 locations, with multiple stores designated as demo centres where riders can experience click-on electric assist first-hand. The partnership represents a significant retail endorsement for the emerging Click-On E-bike category.
Why It Matters
For decades, riders wanting electric assist faced a binary choice: buy a dedicated heavy e-bike or stick with acoustic and abandon electric altogether.
Skarper changes that equation. At 4.5kg and fully removable, the system delivers premium e-bike performance (76Nm torque) while preserving the bike underneath. Click on for hills and headwinds. Click off for pure acoustic riding. One bike. Total flexibility.Now, through Leisure Lakes' nationwide and ZyroFisher network, riders across the UK can experience this category shift in person - testing Skarper first-hand.
Iain Noy, CEO, Leisure Lakes Bikes: "This isn't just another product - it's a genuine solution for riders who love their bikes but want the option of electric assist. Now our customers can test it, experience it, and take it home. Even I want one on my tandem - you can't get a better endorsement than that."
Ean Brown, CEO, Skarper: "Leisure Lakes is a byword for quality and trust in UK cycling retail. Their decision to back Skarper, with ZyroFisher, is a milestone for the Click-On/Off e-bike category. Following six OEM partnerships, the market is telling us loud and clear: riders want flexibility. Now riders can buy a new bike with a Skarper, or add Skarper to the bike they already own and love. Leisure Lakes brings both options to their customers".
What Customers Get
At Leisure Lakes:
- In-store expertise: Staff trained on Click-On E-bike technology and compatibility
- Test rides: Experience Skarper on compatible bikes at demo centre locations
- Compatibility checks: Instant verification of your bike's Skarper-readiness
- Full service: Installation, setup, and ongoing support through Leisure Lakes' workshop network
- Flexible purchasing: Outright purchase, finance options, or bundle with new compatible bikes
Skarper System:
- Removable: 4.5 kg detachable drive unit
- Smooth: 76 Nm top torque for smooth, hill-friendly assistance
- App: Multiple assist modes via app
- Ride Longer: Human power + Up to 50 km pedal assist
- Power: 250 W assist with natural ride feel
- Quick Charge: 240 Wh; 80% charge in ~30 min; full charge ~2.5 h
- Protection: IP55-rated for British weather; remove unit for security
- Compliance: UK/EU compliant (25 km/h limit)
- Validation: 4.8★ "Excellent" on Trustpilot; Winner of Red Dot and iF Design Gold awards and designed with Red Bull Advanced Technologies.
AvailabilitySkarper is available now at Leisure Lakes Bikes' 18/19 UK locations. Demo rides available at selected stores - visit leisurelakesbikes.com or skarper.com/demo-rides to find your nearest location.
Images available here.
Tom Copeland
About Leisure Lakes Bikes
Leisure Lakes Bikes is one of the UK's leading independent cycling retailers, operating 18/19 stores across England, Scotland, and Wales. Known for expert service, premium brand partnerships, and comprehensive workshop facilities, Leisure Lakes serves road cyclists, gravel riders, and commuters with curated product selections and specialist knowledge.
About Skarper
Skarper is a British engineering company creating the world's first click-on e-drive system - a new way to go electric without replacing your bike. Developed with Red Bull Advanced Technologies and backed by six-time Olympic Champion Sir Chris Hoy, Skarper's patented DiskDrive® technology has received industry recognition at Eurobike, Red Dot, and iF Design Awards. Skarper's vision: liberate the world's bikes from heavy, permanent motor integration - giving manufacturers design freedom and riders the power to choose.
Web: skarper.com
Support: 4.8★ Excellent on Trustpilot
