For motorhome and caravan travellers, freedom is everything; the freedom to roam, to explore those tucked-away bays, to roll into small towns, and to follow whatever gravel road looks the most inviting.
Increasingly, Kiwis hitting the road want that same sense of freedom when they park up. They want a way to explore further without the hassle of packing up camp every time.
Enter the e-bike, and more specifically, the new automatic e-bike from Sinch, one of New Zealand’s most innovative cycling brands. With its ‘brilliant simplicity’ design philosophy and a mission to make biking more accessible for every type of rider, Sinch has become a favourite among travellers who want reliable, comfortable mobility wherever they stop.
Now, with the release of its newest automatic model, the Kiwi brand is making on-the-road exploration even easier.
An E-Bike Designed for Travellers Who Want Ease, Not Effort
Built around Sinch’s mantra – Further. Faster. Easier. Keep it simple – the new automatic model removes one of the most common barriers to e-biking: gears.
“Automatic shifting felt like the next natural step,” says co-founder Stephen James. “It takes away the guesswork so you can just ride. You pedal, and the bike does the thinking.”
Powered by advanced Bosch and Shimano systems, the bike senses individual cadence, speed, and effort, then shifts smoothly into the correct gear. No clicking, no fiddling, no grinding up hills in the wrong gear – just seamless, natural riding.
For travellers, this simplicity is gold. When you’re hauling a motorhome or towing a caravan, the last thing you want is another piece of gear that feels complicated. An automatic e-bike makes getting around new towns or tackling coastal paths absolutely effortless.
Co-founder Kim Struthers says the goal was always to make riding feel instinctive.
“We wanted to create a bike that anyone could ride from the first moment,” he explains. “The automatic system means more people feel confident straight away, whether they’re seasoned riders or total beginners.”
Why E-Bikes Are the Perfect RV Companion
E-bikes have become almost essential for modern RVers – not just for fun, but for practicality.
Avoid the parking hassle
Motorhome travellers know the pain: small-town streets, tight carparks, busy weekend hotspots. Parking a big vehicle isn’t always easy. Having an e-bike on the rack means you can park once and ride everywhere.
Explore more of the places you visit
A good e-bike lets you cover more ground without breaking a sweat. Beach tracks, town loops, vineyards, viewpoints – it’s all suddenly accessible.
A greener, cheaper way to get around
Sinch’s founders have long championed e-bikes as a sustainable alternative to short car trips.
“E-bikes open the door to a new kind of riding,” says James. “They make everyday travel enjoyable again.”
For those touring the country, that means less fuel use, fewer short start-stop drives, and more time actually experiencing the places you came to see.
Compact, transportable, and built for Kiwi conditions
Unlike many imported models, Sinch bikes are designed specifically for New Zealand terrain, hills, wind, gravel – the works. Many Sinch models also fold or fit easily on common towball racks.
Designed by Kiwis, for Kiwis, With 50 Years of Expertise
Though Sinch is still a young brand, its founders are far from newcomers. With more than 50 years of combined experience in product design and cycling performance, including Red Dot Design awards and collaboration with New Zealand’s Olympic cycling team, Sinch brings world-class engineering to everyday riders.
“We’ve always lived and breathed bikes,” says Kim. “Sinch was born because we wanted to make riding accessible for more people, not just athletes or enthusiasts, but all ages and all experience levels.”
This commitment also extends to sustainability. As a certified B Corp, Sinch designs for longevity, repairability, and recyclability, a big plus for travellers who need gear they can rely on for years, not seasons.
“Performance and sustainability go hand in hand,” says James. “A bike that lasts longer and is easier to service is naturally more sustainable.”
The E-Bike Smile, Now Even Easier
For Sinch, the mission has always been simple: to help more people discover the pure joy of riding. Or as Kim puts it, “We want people to experience that e-bike smile, the moment you realise riding can be fun again.”
With its new automatic e-bike, Sinch has created something tailor-made for Kiwi travellers: a bike that’s intuitive, reliable, beautifully designed, and perfect for exploring the country at your own pace.
