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E-bike operators including Lime and Forest slapped with £210,000 in fines for sloppy parking, plus Mercian is making an e-bike, Bosch launches certification system + more

We've heavy fines for Lime and Forest, but a lighter bike from Tenways for you in this week's round-up of all things e-bike

Fri, Jun 05, 2026 12:04
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The iScooter U4 can be yours for under £450: find out more about the folding e-bike with an unbeatable price tag

We look at iScooter’s U4 folding electric bike – a fantastic piece of pedal-assist cycling technology that is currently available with a simply incredible sub-£450 price tag (and the opportunity to save an extra £25!)

Mon, Jun 01, 2026 09:00
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Forest booms while Ampler goes bang, councillor singlehandedly solves e-bike parking problems, police get 32 crime-fighting e-bikes + more

Catch up with all this week's electric bike-related goings on...

Fri, May 29, 2026 12:00
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London Fire Brigade and Uber Eats tackle flaming e-bike risk, Scotland and Bristol e-bike boom, mystery EU company invests in semi-solid batteries + more

Catch up with all this week's electric bike-related goings on...

Fri, May 22, 2026 12:18
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Familiar roads, unfamiliar rides: How an e-gravel bike can help you take the off-road less travelled 

The Estarli G700 doesn’t just make rides easier, it redraws the map, revealing local routes you somehow never imagined

Mon, May 18, 2026 16:14
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Westminster MP in showdown talks with Lime over “reckless” e-bike use on pavements, Tenways launches special edition Ago X with £2,099 price tag, Cube recall Hybrid models due to “suddenly detaching crank arms” + more

Catch up with all this week's electric bike-related goings on...

Fri, May 15, 2026 18:11
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E-bike injuries are lower even though trips are up — plus Specialized drops e-MTB prices, Estarli’s new fleet packages + more

Catch up with all this week's electric bike-related goings on...

Fri, May 08, 2026 12:09
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Injuries to e-bike riders in New York are on the rise – what’s to blame? Plus record London e-bike rides thanks to latest tube strikes, Kona’s new e-MTB + more

Catch up with all this week's electric bike-related goings on...

Fri, Apr 24, 2026 16:18
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How is Avinox going to approach the warranty of its M2S and M2 e-bike motors?

We get in touch with Avinox to find out how the brand plans to honour warranty claims

Wed, Apr 22, 2026 09:17
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Will Segway’s cheap but powerful cargo e-bike ever hit UK shores? Plus Brompton goes solid state and Bosch adds stunt tracking

Our weekly round-up finds all the latest news from the world of e-bikes and bakes them in a tasty, battery acid-laced pie

Fri, Apr 17, 2026 16:57
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The Avinox M2 is here! 18 e-mountain bikes we know that come with Avinox’s newest e-MTB motor

Avinox has unveiled its second motor and there are LOADS of new bikes. Let's dive into the ones we know of

Thu, Apr 09, 2026 08:00
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Are rising fuel prices driving more people to e-bikes? Plus the London Microhub Alliance plans to hit 1m e-bike deliveries in 2026, and YouTube funds e-bikes for LA first responders

It’s almost Easter! Join us in the garden as we hunt for exciting e-bike eggs

Fri, Apr 03, 2026 09:00
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More than you could ever possibly need to know about how e-bike hire company Forest recruited ‘One Pound Fish Man’ to star in viral social media clip

If the algorithm has served you this video recently, you probably have no interest whatsoever in how it came about, the logistics, and whether Forest has seen a boost in rides off the back of it. Undeterred, we asked Forest all those things anyway

Thu, Apr 02, 2026 12:09
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N+ Bikes launches limited edition Mercedes-AMG e-bikes – plus Taipei Cycle Show highlights, Beryl hits Canterbury + more

It’s time to take a look at everything that’s been happening in the exciting world of e-bikes this week

Fri, Mar 27, 2026 17:07
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The most subtle electric mountain bike to date? Plus illegal bike crackdowns, fire department saves lives with e-bikes, Lime rebrands + more

We've got hot new hardware and the latest news in all things e-bike within our latest round-up

Fri, Mar 20, 2026 16:58
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Could an electric tandem be the right bike for you? Find out why e-tandems and multi-seaters aren’t as niche as you might think

Electric tandems might have more uses than you originally imagined... find out in this introductory guide to a bike genre that perhaps shouldn't be quite so niche

Fri, Mar 20, 2026 14:31
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Lauf’s cross-country mountain bike electrified: Lauf e-Elja first ride review

Lauf electrifies the Elja with an e-MTB that focusses on lightweight at 16.6kg while being an extension of the rider with its TQ HPR60 motor

Thu, Mar 19, 2026 14:00
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Lime takes on public transport… while Forest takes on Lime. Plus the US e-bike market expands, e-bike ‘library’ launched in Cork + more

Welcome to our second weekly round-up. Join us for the latest developments, market shifts, and tech breakthroughs from the rapidly evolving world of e-bikes

Sat, Mar 14, 2026 12:00
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Is this £11k dream machine the ultimate e-bike? Plus MTB legend calls for better e-bike distinctions, the rise and rise of e-bike hire schemes continues + more

Looking for the latest news on all things e-bike? Lucky you, because you're reading our first ever weekly ebiketips round-up! We'll be covering new e-bikes, e-bike law, infrastructure, business and everything in between

Fri, Mar 06, 2026 16:08
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How light is a ‘lightweight’ e-bike really? Why are electric bikes so heavy?

A motor and battery unavoidably add weight - but is that the full story?

Mon, Dec 01, 2025 12:20
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The best e-bike deals for Black Friday

From cargo bikes to bike computers: Rounding up our favourite deals of the day

Fri, Nov 28, 2025 15:41
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E-scooters and the law: UK’s two tier system remains confusing for everyone

Are they legal or illegal? Motor vehicles or toys?

Tue, Oct 07, 2025 15:31
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What’s watt: A beginner’s guide to e- bike motors

Hub motor v mid-motor, torque v watts? What is an e‑bike motor and what does it do?

Wed, Sep 17, 2025 09:30
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E-bike safety: What to avoid when buying an e-bike, battery or charger

Practical safety tips for when you're in the market for a new bike or replacement parts

Wed, Sep 03, 2025 14:38
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Demanding moor: Off-road in North Yorkshire with the Estarli e20.X… and Rémy

From gravel roads to alpacas and cosy coffee stops, Rebecca takes this capable folding e-bike for a gentle ride in the North Yorkshire Moors

Wed, Aug 27, 2025 13:29
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Folding money: Are lightweight folding e-bikes about to become far more affordable?

Recent launches hint that we may be entering an era of game-changingly light and yet still affordable e-bikes

Tue, Aug 12, 2025 13:26
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New e-bike battery regulations: Will they make batteries safer, cheaper and repairable?

E-bike batteries should be getting greener and more repairable in the next few years

Mon, Jul 28, 2025 10:18
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First ride: Q.ik Barcino and Genava carbon electric folding bikes

A look at two of Spanish folding specialist Q.ik's higher end models

Mon, Jul 14, 2025 09:11
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Will 750W peak power be the new legal e-bike motor standard? What would that mean in practice?

Moves are afoot for new EU laws on e-bike power standards

Tue, Jul 08, 2025 10:50
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How e-bikes have revolutionised commuting

If you don't think e-bike commuting is for you, Estarli's X range might make you think again

Wed, Jun 18, 2025 11:52
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First ride: Livall PikaBoost 2 e-bike conversion kit

This friction drive kit claims wide compatability and easy wireless operation - but what's it like in real world testing?

Mon, Jun 02, 2025 14:37
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Are e-bike batteries safe? What’s the difference between a safe battery and a fire risk?

A look at what's inside an e-bike battery and how to be sure you're buying something safe

Tue, May 27, 2025 11:02
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Torque it up: What is the maximum peak power from a 250W e-bike motor?

Peak power, continuous power and torque - we demystify the tech-speak around motors

Mon, May 19, 2025 14:10
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E-bikepacking: Why did Markus Stitz ride the Tern Orox? And why did he choose Canada and Norway in winter?

The author, ultra rider and all-round bike legend took the Tern Orox on some wild adventures last year. We caught up with him to see how it went

Wed, May 14, 2025 16:02
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Estarli E28.X v E28.9 – which version’s right for you?

Automatic two-speed belt drive takes on powerful hub motor derailleur model with off-road features

Mon, Mar 03, 2025 09:09
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First ride: The Skarper e-bike conversion kit that’s backed by Sir Chris Hoy

We also spoke to Uri Meirovich, co-founder and COO of Skarper about the brand and where it's headed in 2025

Mon, Feb 10, 2025 16:15
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Video: Can a £1,500 e-cargo bike replace a car?

The Engwe LE20 is about a third of the price of the Tern GSD – is it anywhere near as good?

Wed, Jan 29, 2025 16:20
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Tue, Jan 14, 2025 11:59
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Are single-speeds sportier than you think? Tenways’ CGO600 Pro takes a tour of the Yorkshire Wolds

Innovative belt drive technology e-bike is aimed at city use but can clearly do more

Wed, Jan 08, 2025 08:53
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Tenways low-maintenance single-speeds joined by powerful mid-drives on new UK website

AGO range now complements CGO range

Mon, Dec 23, 2024 06:53
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Hub motor v mid motor? What’s the difference? (+ video)

Which kind of e-bike motor would suit you best? We outline the pros and cons

Mon, Dec 09, 2024 11:00
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Rear hub motor geometry, the Kynamic drive system + more – inside the Whyte RHeO urban e-bike range and why the British brand does things its own way

“We knew from a price point of view, a mid-motor system wasn’t going to work"

Fri, Nov 15, 2024 07:00
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Cycle commuting? No sweat! Stay cool with an e-bike – even in full winter clothes

You may not associate winter with getting all hot and bothered – but just try riding your unassisted bike up a hill with all your waterproofs on

Fri, Nov 08, 2024 09:32
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How to look after your electric bike and battery in winter

Find out how to care for and store your e-bike when the temperature plummets

Wed, Nov 06, 2024 09:12
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Is the ideal winter e-bike… a mountain bike?

We look at the electric mountain bikes from Cube and why a knobbly tyre bike might be your ideal bike for winter

Tue, Nov 05, 2024 15:45
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Are all e-bike lights the same? Integrated, hardwired or standalone – what are your options?

A look at in-built lights and e-bike compatible lights versus conventional standalone bike lights

Tue, Nov 05, 2024 09:24
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8 tips for riding an e-bike through winter

Our guide to continuing to use your electric bike through the wind and the rain and the cold and the dark

Mon, Nov 04, 2024 09:55
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How we review e-bikes

How we test and rate e-bikes at ebiketips and how we then put together our buyer's guides

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 15:21
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A beginner’s guide to e-bike batteries

Everything you ever wanted to know about how electric bikes get their power

Wed, Oct 02, 2024 14:20
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“Vast majority” of seized e-bikes are being used by delivery riders – but what are delivery apps actually doing to ensure safety?

“As conversion kits sold online can be a fraction of the cost of a ready-built e-bike, they are more likely to appeal to those with less disposable income” argues safety charity

Wed, Sep 25, 2024 11:40
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