Naming a bike is difficult, so kudos to any brand for swerving meaningless sequences of letters and numbers in favour of an actual word. “It’s called the Errand because the ‘I’m-just-popping-out-for-a-bit’ wasn’t quite as catchy,” explain Ridgeback.

The Ridgeback Errand is quite unashamedly a utility e-bike. That’s not a particularly cool thing, but it is a useful thing – that’s what utility means.

Ridgeback pitch it as, “Something you’ll ride whether you’re commuting to work, off down to the pub, meeting some friends in town or basically going anywhere that’s a bit too far to walk.”

Two attributes stand out in particular. Firstly, they’ve gone for 20″ wheels with wide tyres – a decision that is intended to make the bike easier to manoeuvre and store.

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Ridgeback Errand 1 (Image Credit: ridgeback)

Secondly, that big, bold rack. The Errand puts its raison d’etre front and centre. (There are mounting points for a second rack if you also want to put it rear and centre.)

You probably wouldn’t go so far as to call it an e-cargo bike, but practicality is the central concern and the ability to carry stuff is obviously part of that.

It’s also worth pointing out that the Errand comes in a single frame size that is designed to suit riders from 153 to 194cm tall (5ft – 6ft4ins). It’s meant to be a bike that almost anyone can ride. It’s a family bike really – one you can all share.

It’s powered by a Promovec hub motor that can produce up to 54Nm of torque with a 375Wh external battery.

You also get mudguards, integrated lights, hydraulic disc brakes and 8-speed Microshift gears.

The Ridgeback Errand available in three colours: blue, black and red with an RRP of £1,799.

ridgeback.co.uk