Electric bike news
3 million e-bikes sold in Europe in 2019
Friday, July 10, 2020 - 1:37pm
LEVA-EU say they expect the 2019 total to surpass 3 million when all results have been published, and Germans are leading the way with 1.3 million e-bikes sold last year
E-bike riders 'lower risk than non-assisted riders'
Thursday, July 9, 2020 - 12:41pm
Bikmo have announced that they will be cutting premiums for e-bike riders, with new research showing that e-bikers were 38% less likely to make a claim compared to non-assisted riders
Gaerne launch e-bike cycling shoes
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 2:00pm
Do we really need separate shoes for e-adventures? The Italian footwear experts Gaerne seem to think so, aiming the new G.Arc, G.Ray and G.Taser kicks specifically at e-bikers...
Vittoria's new e-bike tyres 'extend battery life'
Saturday, July 4, 2020 - 3:19pm
Vittoria say the higher torque of e-bikes require specific e-bike tyres, and the reduction of rolling resistance on their 'E-Tires’ can actually extend your range
Subsidise e-bikes, says Bicycle Association
Friday, July 3, 2020 - 12:44pm
The national trade association for the bike industry says that both the cost and awareness barrier needs to be addressed when it comes to e-bikes, and that just a £250 incentive could double sales
UK e-scooter ban to be lifted this Saturday
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 - 9:26am
A blanket ban on riding e-scooters on UK roads and cycle lanes will end on 4th July, as a 12 month trial will begin in which insured rental scooters will be made legal. Riders must be over 16 and hold at least a provisional driving licence.
Volt shift all manufacturing to UK ahead of Brexit
Thursday, June 25, 2020 - 2:42pm
The British e-bike brand say that the move to Milton Keynes will allow them to centralise production, and produce up to 25,000 e-bikes a year
New Fiido D11 folder has 100km of range
Thursday, June 25, 2020 - 1:49pm
The D11 is the latest folder from Fiido, featuring a battery integrated into the seat tube and a total weight of just 12.9kg
Bosch 2021: new Nyon computer and motor updates
Thursday, June 25, 2020 - 10:21am
Brand new touchscreen computer replaces original Nyon; 85Nm upgrade for CX and Cargo Line motors
