After another completely normal week of British weather, we’re highlighting some of the Eurobike-adjacent e-bike releases that have caught our eye. We’ve also got good news from Halfords, and some befuddling and frustrating news from New Jersey…
Amflow unveils versatile TL Carbon
DJI spin-off Amflow has revealed its do-it-all TL Carbon. This versatile SUV e-bike (that’s a thing) has a flip-chip system for different size wheels at both front and rear, and it features an adjustable head tube angle. The full-suspension bike will carry a max payload of 200kg (including rider), while its 2.9kg carbon frame helps keep the weight down.
To keep you going, the Avinox M2 motor provides a max torque of 125 Nm and peak power of 1,100 watts, with traction control for rough ground. Removable 800 Wh or 600 Wh batteries enable long-distance trips, and you can add a 480 Wh battery to extend the range further. Amflow also includes an app that can send offline GPX routes to the on-board computer, while Apple Find My tracking helps you keep tabs on it in the event of theft. The base level bike will set you back £3,199.
Tenways goes Bosch with Ago Performance
There’s always a Bosch story in the Week in E-bikes. This week, it’s the announcement that Tenways has partnered with the publicity-hungry German motor company for the first time with its Ago Performance hybrid e-bike. Paired with a Gates CDX carbon belt drive and Enviolo twistgrip gearing, the motor delivers 75 nm of torque with a Bosch PowerTube 540 Wh battery. The bike starts at £2,799.
Could the Hepha Urban X revolutionise city cycling?
Hepha’s Urban X could bring fixie-like simplicity to metropolitan cycling, with power, shifting and braking all automatically handled by its motor. The concept e-bike’s removable battery includes a built-in charger so you can add juice while you’re at work, and Hepha has plans to implement a EV-style network of chargers outside sports shops. The Urban X might be released in 2028.
Halfords bounces back — thanks to e-bikes
Halfords, the canary at the economic coalface of the UK’s cycling industry, is in good health. The UK retailer, who sold most people their first-ever bike, has reported a pre-tax profit of £43.6 million, an epic reversal of last year’s £30 million loss. Bicycle sales rose by 6.4%, driven largely by consumer demand for safe, UK-certified e-bikes.
“Looking ahead to FY27, we are expanding our range of e-bikes significantly, including via an all-new Carrera range of mountain and hybrid e-bikes which include high-quality integrated batteries, components from trusted brands and robust aftersales care,” said Henry Birch, Halfords’ CEO.
Birch also announced that Halfords will join the Bicycle Association’s E-bike Positive accreditation scheme, which ensures bicycles sold via the retailer will “meet stringent quality and safety standards.”
New Jersey uses sledgehammer to crack nut begins e-bike licensing system
Are you an e-bike rider in New Jersey? As of today, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) will offer appointments for e-bike licensing and registration ahead of a new law that will come into effect on July 19.
Under the new rules, riders of e-bikes must be at least 15 years old, the bike must be registered and display official registration stickers on the front forks, helmets are mandatory, and riders must hold either a valid driver’s licence or pass a specific e-bike exam.
Good luck with that, NJMVC…
> Is there anywhere cyclists are required to be licensed, and how has it gone in the past?
