Basis Cardinal

The manufacturer is claiming the range for Basis Cardinal to be up to 25 miles (40km), but for an average usage you should expect it to be anywhere between 14 and 28 miles (23-45km), which is 24% lower than the average range of 19-37 miles (30-60km) in £350-£1000 price category.

Basis Cardinal has a battery capacity of 281Wh, which is 24% lower than the average capacity of 371Wh in £350-£1000 price category.

Basis Cardinal weights 27kg, which is 18% heavier than the average weight of 23kg in £350-£1000 price category.

No, Basis Cardinal is not folding.

Yes, you can buy Basis Cardinal at e-bikesdirect.co.uk for £749. Just use the button at the top right corner.

Here are 5 great alternatives to Basis Cardinal: Hitway BK8, F.lli Schiano E-Moon, Basis Dorchester, Orus E-4000, Dawes Breeze.

Basis Cardinal is reasonably good for commuting as it has front/rear mudguards; though it misses front/rear lights.

We assign 0 out of 4 points for low-maintenance score to Basis Cardinal as it doesn't have any of the features associated with requiring less attention. It would have a higher score if it had any of the following: belt drive (1 point), mid drive motor position (1 point), single speed or internal gear hub transmission (1 point), front disc brakes (0.5 for hydraulic brake, 0.25 for the regular one), rear disc brakes (0.5 for hydraulic brake, 0.25 for the regular one).

Yes, as Basis Cardinal has a maximum power output of 250 watts or less and only assists you up to 15.5mph (25km/h) it is considered to be an ‘electrically assisted pedal cycle’. It does not require a licence or registration and could be ridden anywhere where regular bikes are allowed as long as you are 14 years old or over (IMPORTANT: Please note that although we are putting every effort to keep the information on this page up to date, you should always check with the manufacturer/seller directly to confirm, as parameters might change over time)