Electric bike news
Swytch waiting list surpasses 100,000
Thursday, May 14, 2020 - 1:05pm
The company behind the Swytch e-bike conversion kit say they've been inundated with orders due to the UK government urging us to cycle instead of use public transport during the pandemic
An electric revolution? Specialized launch Vado SL
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 - 1:10pm
The all new mid-motor Vado SL weighs in at just 14.9kg, with the motor on Specialized' own SL 1.1 system accounting for just 1.95kg of that
Pedal Me warns Amazon: "We're coming for you"
Monday, May 11, 2020 - 1:41pm
The London-based e-cargo and taxi firm have offered to co-operate with Amazon – but they're prepared to go head-to-head with them too
Shimano launch their biggest ever e-bike battery
Thursday, May 7, 2020 - 3:23pm
As well as launching three new batteries for their STEPS e-bike system, Shimano have also added 12-speed chainrings and a new computer display that is backwards-compatible
Schwalbe launch e-bike specific inner tube
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 - 2:39pm
Schwalbe says the new Air Plus inner tube features increased wall thickness, that leaks less air than a conventional tube
The electric bike re-imagined in the 1960's
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 - 9:33am
Uswitch have taken six modern tech inventions and re-imagined what the adverts would have looked like if the gadgets were invented 60 years ago... one of which is the e-bike!
Researchers develop rechargeable graphene batteries
Friday, May 1, 2020 - 4:14pm
In partnership with Trinity College Dublin, Graphene Flagship claim to have produced rechargeable batteries and energy storage devices that are non-toxic because of their graphene construction
Chinese battery production falls by 10% in 2020
Thursday, April 30, 2020 - 4:29pm
Two of China's biggest lithium-ion battery manufacturers are facing disruption due to production facilities being located in affected areas, so production is expected to slow while things return to normal
Nominate an incredible individual for bike giveaway
Thursday, April 23, 2020 - 1:05pm
Bikes from Marin, Raleigh, Ribble, Specialized and Trek are looking for deserving homes
