Rider Diaries: How Aussies Are Swapping Petrol for Pedals

Tradies. Surfers. Full-time parents, part-time mischief makers. From Newcastle to Byron Bay, more Aussies are ditching the fuel pump and jumping on GRUSE eBikes — and not just for Sunday rides. These legends are using their electric rides to commute, hit the beach, get to gigs, or just skip the stress of traffic and parking fines.

We chatted with a few GRUSE riders to find out what life looks like on two wheels — and why going electric was the best decision they’ve made since buying that air fryer.

Ben, 29 – Tradie from Newcastle

Mate, I used to spend more time sitting in traffic than actually working. Now I load my tools on the rear rack and cruise the backstreets to site. Saves me a fortune on petrol, and the GRUSE takes on hills better than my old ute did.

Why he swapped: Wanted to beat the traffic and save on weekly fuel runs.

Favourite ride: From Merewether Beach to site stops around the inner suburbs.

Lena, 24 – Longboarder from Byron Bay

Cars stress me out. Regos, insurance, traffic... nah. GRUSE lets me slide through life the way I like to surf—easy, breezy, and always outdoors. I roll from my sharehouse to the café for a morning shift, then coast straight down to Wategos for a post-work dip and a cheeky wave check. The surfboard rack’s a game-changer—board’s always with me, no roof racks or awkward carry needed.

Why she swapped: No car, no chaos. Just good vibes, fresh coffee, and salty rides.

Favourite cruise: Suffolk to Wategos with the longboard locked in and the sun low. Bliss.

Isaac, 33 – Musician from Melbourne

It’s all late gigs, early rehearsals, and running gear across town. I chucked the train pass when I got my GRUSE — now I fly past traffic and save enough coin to record more tracks.

Why he swapped: Sick of public transport delays and Ubers draining his gig money.

Favourite ride: From Fitzroy to St Kilda — headphones in, city vibes maxed.

Bonus perk: I get to the studio faster and show up with good energy instead of fried nerves.

Why GRUSE?

These riders aren’t into spandex or Strava leaderboards. They just wanted an affordable eBike that could handle beach rides, hill climbs, school drops, and café pit stops without fuss.

GRUSE is more than just a ride — it’s freedom from petrol prices, parking fines, and peak-hour rage. It’s the vibe you’ve been chasing, with fat tyres and serious style.

Know someone who needs less traffic and more trail in their life? Share this blog — and maybe start a GRUSE gang while you’re at it.