Light Speed Bicycles Glyde
Premium carbon-frame e-cycle · 2W · Launched 2023
₹1.75-2.20 Lakh
Ex-showroom India
Range
60 km
Battery
0.5 kWh
Top speed
25 km/h
Charge
4 hr
Power
0.5 bhp
Seats
—
Available colors
Overview
Light Speed Bicycles' Glyde — premium carbon-frame e-cycle for serious cyclists.
Best for
Serious cyclists upgrading to electric assistance
Pros & cons
+Pros
- Carbon frame — lightest e-cycle in India
- Shimano drivetrain
- Premium build
- App-tracked rides
−Cons
- Premium price
- Shimano cable tension wears in 2-3K km
- Disc brake squeal in monsoon
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Full troubleshooting guide
Light Speed Glyde common issues and how to resolve them
Step-by-step fixes for the 3 most-reported faults, with difficulty + cost ratings. Written by ev.care's DIYguru-certified technicians.
Read the full guideImportant: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Light Speed Bicycles in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Shimano shifter cable tension
Reported in earlier models — Light Speed Bicycles has released fixes for newer batches.
Brake pad contamination in rain
Reported in earlier models — Light Speed Bicycles has released fixes for newer batches.
Motor humming at idle
Reported in earlier models — Light Speed Bicycles has released fixes for newer batches.
ev.care covers all Light Speed Bicycles EVs — our technicians are DIYguru-certified on Light Speed Bicycles platforms. We've completed thousands of Light Speed Bicycles repairs across Delhi (expanding to 30+ cities by 2027).
Buying considerations
- 1Premium investment justified by use
- 2Shimano service availability
- 3Match motor wattage (250W/500W) to your terrain
- 4Pedal-assist mode delivers 2-3x the range of throttle-only
- 5Locking and frame strength matter for urban parking
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 0.5 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 60 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 4 hours |
| Fast charge | Not supported (AC only) |
| Battery warranty | 2 years / 50,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 25 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 0.5 bhp |
| Torque | — |
| Motor type | BLDC hub |
| Drive type | Chain |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | — |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | — |
| Boot space | — |
| Seating | — |
Guides for the Light Speed Bicycles Glyde
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Repair & care guides for the Light Speed Bicycles Glyde
Brand-specific troubleshooting, indicative costs and maintenance for the Light Speed Bicycles Glyde, written by ev.care's DIYguru-certified engineers.
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₹1.75-2.20 Lakh
Bottom line
The Light Speed Bicycles Glyde scores 6.8/10 overall. Best suited for: Serious cyclists upgrading to electric assistance. Key strength: carbon frame — lightest e-cycle in india. Main consideration: premium price.
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