Video scripts (30–60 seconds)
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Film vertical (9:16). On-screen text optional. Link-in-bio → Pedalvic when the site is live.
1) “Is this e-bike even legal in Victoria?” (45s)
Hook (0–3s): Hold a bike, whisper: “Half the ‘e-bikes’ online are illegal on Melbourne paths.”
Body:
- Point at motor sticker / display: “Look for EPAC — about 250 watts continuous, assist cuts at 25.”
- “Throttle only for walk mode, roughly walking pace — not a moped.”
- “No pedals or crazy power? That’s a motor vehicle on public roads — big fine territory.”
CTA (last 5s): “I keep the official Transport Victoria links on Melb E-Bike Guide — link in bio.”
Sources: Transport Victoria e-bikes; Victoria Police e-bike safety. Related guide: E-bike rules in Victoria.
2) “How I lock a $2k bike in Northcote” (40s)
Hook: “Thieves love e-bikes. Here’s the 20-second habit.”
Body:
- U-lock frame to fixed rack (show snug fit).
- Cable through front wheel.
- Pull battery + display into bag.
- “Busy lit spot > empty laneway.”
CTA: “Full checklist on the site — Melb E-Bike Guide.”
Related: How to lock & secure your e-bike · Best e-bike locks for Melbourne.
3) “Under $2,500 commuter — what I’d check before buying” (50s)
Hook: “You’re not buying a toy — you’re buying a legal, serviceable commute.”
Body:
- EPAC legality first.
- Real range = half the marketing claim for hills + winter.
- “Who services it in Brunswick / Fitzroy?”
- Lights, rack, lock budget on top.
CTA: “I wrote an under-$2,500 comparison with manufacturer prices — link in bio. I haven’t ridden every model yet; I’m honest about that.”
Related: Under $2,500 Melbourne commuter e-bikes.
4) “Inner-north shops where you can actually touch a bike” (35s)
Hook: Walking High St / Brunswick vibe B-roll.
Body: “Online is fine for research. For a first e-bike, test-ride locally.” Name 2–3 verified shops you’ve visited (don’t invent visits). “Fitzroy North 99 Bikes, Giant on Lygon, cargo specialists on Brunswick Rd — list with phones on the site.”
CTA: “Free shop guide on Melb E-Bike Guide.”
Related: Inner-north bike & e-bike shops.
5) “Converted e-bike on the train? Don’t.” (30s)
Hook: At a station entrance (without filming people’s faces closely).
Body: “Transport Victoria: converted e-bikes are banned from trains and ticketing areas — even if a shop did the kit. Fire risk + rules.”
CTA: “Rules page linked in bio. Ride legal, charge safe.”
Source: Transport Victoria electric bikes (converted e-bikes section). Related: Conversion kits vs complete e-bikes.