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Misleading reporting is 'damaging perception of e-bikes'
ACT concerned at growing misconception that all e-bikes are unsafe
“High risk” Gin e-bike chargers seized and destroyed
Budget brand says it has contacted customers and implemented “enhanced checks” in its supply chain
Swytch MAX+ brings a rear hub motor option
Upcoming version will also be compatible with thru-axles
Estarli's new e-folder has an automatic gearbox
The e20.X costs less than £2k and weighs under 15kg (without the battery)
Decathlon's electric family cargo bike can carry four kids
Btwin Velocargo F900E has a host of nifty features, but you may struggle to get your hands on one
"Incomplete" e-bike conversion kits increasing fire risk
Correctly designed and fitted conversion kits from reputable manufacturers and retailers “not inherently dangerous” says ESF
MiRiDER adds larger wheeled folding e-bike to its range
MiRiDER 20 is available either as a single-speed or with the crank-mounted G3ARED three-speed gearbox
Decathlon’s e-cargo bike now cheaper in UK than France
R500 was originally priced at £3,499 even though it sold for just €2,799 (about £2,400) on the continent
eBay set to ban private e-bike sales
Electrical Safety First says marketplaces should be legally obligated to take “reasonable steps” to ensure products sold via their sites are safe
Specialized Vado SL 2 Carbon is an “ultra-premium” e-bike
Brand’s SL 1.2 mid-motor combines with carbon frame to keep weight to a minimum
Pashley Pathfinder marries e-bike tech vintage looks
Pathfinder E and XE may look traditional but feature 3D printed parts, a battery and a motor
Tier-Dott to operate under the single Dott brand name
All Tier vehicles will be rebranded with blue stickers
Criminal investigation into Babboe called off
Firm was accused of withholding details about issues with its frames
Resistance to Lime e-bike bays in Oxford
Lime says it's confident its e-bikes will "integrate into the community as a popular way to get around"
Bosch Performance Line CX “knows” how steep a climb is
Arrives alongside a bigger battery, an updated display and two new ABS modes
The Scott Silence eRide is 14.5kg but almost £7k
The carbon framed urban electric bike is powered by a TQ motor but has a hefty £6.9k price tag
Dutch seize huge shipment of illegal 'fatbikes'
“You can’t expect young people and their parents to see the difference between a regular e-bike and an illegal one,” says Dutch inspectorate
E-bikes banned from all govt buildings due to fire risk
Bicycle Association says distinction should be made between e-bikes from reputable brands and higher-risk products

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