Electric bike news
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
New Vekkit e-bike conversion kit launches
Thursday, June 18, 2020 - 1:06pm
The people behind Polish cycling bag and backpack brand Velotton have developed a three-part e-bike kit that weighs just 3kg, with prices starting from 535 euros
The Z-Triton: an e-trike and boat combined
Thursday, June 18, 2020 - 12:27pm
This amphibious 3-in-1 prototype can function as an e-trike or a boat in motion, and also has living quarters for camping out during your journey
Triumph launch the Trekker GT, their first ever e-bike
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 1:09pm
The motorcycle legends have added pedals to their latest creation, a premium e-bike with a Shimano STEPS motor, RockShox forks and integrated LED lighting
First Look: Liteville 301CE Mk1 e-MTB
Monday, June 15, 2020 - 1:59pm
Unique design gets built-in dropper post and Shimano drive unit
Delfast launch the Top 3.0 with 200 mile range
Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 1:21pm
Regarded as one of the most powerful e-bikes in the world, the all new Delfast Top 3.0 now has a carbon belt drive, better lighting and a range of up to 200 miles (321km) on a single charge
Cowboy launch the Cowboy 3 smart e-bike
Thursday, June 4, 2020 - 2:54pm
The Belgian startup have revamped their smart e-bike with a lower gear ratio, new colourways and new app features, and it's priced at £1,990
Uber dump 'perfectly good' e-bikes
Monday, June 1, 2020 - 3:50pm
A video has circulated which purports to show a huge number of Jump hire e-bikes being scrapped, with the company accused of creating senseless waste
Rad Power launch RadWagon4 e-cargo bike
Thursday, May 28, 2020 - 1:25pm
Fully redesigned from the ground up, the RadWagon4 has custom-made tyres and a completely revamped frame design, and is priced at an affordable €1,499 on pre-order
Cannondale launch new Neo Lefty e-gravel bike
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 - 12:26pm
New acoustic bike and e-gravel both with suspension bringing 'maximum gravel'
Olympia unveil huge 900Wh 'super battery'
Friday, May 22, 2020 - 2:57pm
The PowerNine 900Wh is the same weight as Olympia's previous 630Wh versions, and they claim it takes six hours to fully charge
E-bikes "could get Britain back to work"
Thursday, May 21, 2020 - 1:32pm
University of Leeds researchers have concluded that a switch from cars to e-bikes could reduce CO2 emissions by millions of tonnes, while providing commuters with a safer route back to work amid the coronavirus crisis
