E-bikes in Redfern: routes, rules, and where to buy or fix one

Redfern sits where several of inner Sydney’s cycle routes meet, which makes it a practical place to ride from, whether you are heading into the city, out to Newtown or down to Green Square. It is also where we are. In September we moved around the corner from our old spot on Redfern Street to 105 Regent Street, a short walk from Redfern station.

This is the local guide we would give every new rider: where to ride, what changed for e-bikes on the trains, the NSW rules worth knowing before you buy, and where to get a bike fixed when something goes wrong.

Where to ride

The Lawson Street cycleway

The City of Sydney built a separated cycleway along the northern side of Lawson Street, between Eveleigh and Regent streets, running over the railway bridge at Redfern station. It was completed in November 2020 to fill what the City described as a missing link between the Wilson Street cycleway and the George Street cycleway in Redfern.

Joined up, those routes give you a safer way to ride between Newtown, the city and Green Square, which is exactly what the City says the link was built for. The City of Sydney project page has the background.

Bourke Street toward the city

If you are heading into the CBD from the eastern side of Redfern, the Bourke Street cycleway is a separated route running up through Surry Hills toward the city.

Plan the rest on the official map

For anything further afield, the City of Sydney cycling map shows the city’s cycleways in one place. It is worth a look before you commit to a new commute.

E-bikes and Redfern station: what changed on the trains

Since 1 November 2025, converted e-bikes have been banned on Sydney Trains, NSW TrainLink and Sydney Metro services. A converted e-bike is a regular pedal bike that has had a motor and battery fitted after it was made, and the ban covers those batteries too, whether or not they are attached to the bike. The penalty notice is $400, with a higher maximum if it goes to court.

Factory-built e-bikes are not covered by that ban, and neither are shared hire e-bikes or mobility devices. Every bike we sell is factory-built, so the ban does not apply to it. Bikes can still travel on most services when there is space, so off-peak trips are easier. The rules for e-bikes on public transport have been under review, so check Transport for NSW before you build a regular trip around the train.

NSW rules worth knowing before you buy

• E-bikes up to 500W are legal on NSW roads today. The motor has to stop helping at 25 km/h or when you stop pedalling, and any throttle or walk-assist has to cut out at 6 km/h.
• From 1 March 2029, only e-bikes certified to the European standard EN 15194 will be allowed on NSW roads, and the power limit drops to 250W. That applies to bikes already on the road, not only new ones.
• You can ride on roads, bike lanes, shared paths and cycleways. If you are 16 or over, the footpath is off limits unless you are supervising a child under 16.
• An approved helmet, properly fastened, is compulsory.

The practical takeaway: when you buy, ask the seller for the EN 15194 certificate for the exact model, not just the brand. Transport for NSW puts it simply: choose a bike that complies with EN 15194, because “it’s legal now and in the future”. The NSW Government e-bike FAQs have the full detail.

Buying an e-bike in Redfern

Our range covers two kinds of riding: fat tyre e-bikes for getting around inner Sydney, and longtail and cargo e-bikes for carrying loads. Every model is on one page, and if you are choosing between the three OUXI V8 models, our side-by-side comparison walks through them one by one.

• Come in and sit on the bikes before you decide. Frame size is much easier to judge in person than from a photo.
• 12-month warranty on the motor and battery.
• Free pick-up from the shop, $100 delivery across Sydney metro, $200 Australia-wide.
• Assembly and a safety check are available as an add-on for pick-up and Sydney delivery. Bikes sent Australia-wide travel boxed.

Getting it fixed

Our workshop repairs all e-bike brands, from a flat tyre to a full motor rebuild, and we work right across the suburbs around us: Ultimo, Chippendale, Waterloo, Surry Hills and Alexandria. More than 30 repair types are priced upfront, and every price includes parts, labour and GST.

We do same-day repairs where possible, and if you cannot bring the bike in, our mobile service comes to you. See the repair price list.

If you live in an apartment

If your bike lives and charges indoors, these are the three habits we would ask you to keep:

• Charge with the charger that came with the bike, not a spare bought online.
• Charge where you can see it, on a hard surface, and unplug it once it is full rather than leaving it on overnight.
• Keep the battery and charger away from the only way out of the apartment.

Find us

105 Regent Street, Redfern NSW 2016, a short walk from Redfern station. If you knew us on Redfern Street, we have moved around the corner.

Open Monday to Friday 11:00 to 19:00 and Saturday 12:00 to 19:00, closed Sunday. Call or WhatsApp 0416 471 535, or use the contact page.