Electric bike news

Potentially dangerous e-bike chargers again found on sale on Amazon and eBay

A Guardian investigation with charity Electrical Safety First found more than a dozen low-cost devices, several with substandard, unfused plugs, on offer

Mon, Jun 05, 2023 07:00
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Porsche expands e-bike range with two new models

The bikes cost up to €13,900 and come with Shimano motors and Fox forks

Sat, Jun 03, 2023 14:00
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Niche claim new mid-motor will revolutionise e-bikes

'Virtual' gearbox at the heart of Niche's new system

Sat, Jun 03, 2023 07:00
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Head off-road with Jorvik Tricycles’ new e-mountain trikes

Three wheels are better than two: who are Jorvik Tricycles?

Fri, Jun 02, 2023 11:23
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Algorithm and blues: Cowboy and eBikeLabs in stand-off over authorship of AdaptivePower feature

French start-up accuses Belgian e-bike brand of patent infringement

Fri, Jun 02, 2023 08:49
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E-bike battery fires: “Unethical practices” of some micromobility players impacting whole industry says Islabikes boss

Tim Goodall shares concerns following footage of e-bike battery fire released by London Fire Brigade

Fri, Jun 02, 2023 07:00
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More rail operators to ban e-scooters from trains over fire risk

The ban, which will come into force from June 1st, does not include e-bikes

Thu, Jun 01, 2023 07:00
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E-scooter law delayed again – more data needed says Government

"Please just get on with it" urges Select Committee

Wed, May 31, 2023 07:00
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Who are Ahooga? Belgian folding e-bike specialists raise millions for investment

We look at their range of e-bikes: from folders to urban bikes

Tue, May 30, 2023 07:00
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UK government to review anti-dumping measures on e-bikes imported from China

The Trade Remedies Authority will determine whether dumping would be likely to continue or recur if the measures were no longer applied

Mon, May 29, 2023 07:00
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Battery repair vs replacement is ‘David vs Goliath’ say Gouach

French repairable battery maker Gouach (David) squares up to CONEBI (Goliath)

Sat, May 27, 2023 07:00
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Thousands of unsafe e-bikes and e-scooters are being seized at UK ports

‘People can keep themselves safe by only purchasing from a reputable retailer’

Wed, May 24, 2023 07:00
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Video: Second-hand e-scooter on charge bursts into flames in kitchen

The London Fire Brigade has shared the footage to help raise awareness for its Charge Safe campaign

Mon, May 22, 2023 10:35
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Imposing slower e-scooter speeds may encourage more pavement riding, finds study

Researchers compared rider behaviour in Austin, Texas, which caps shared e-scooter speeds at 20mph, and Washington DC, where the maximum is 10mph

Fri, May 19, 2023 07:00
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“The safest helmet for e-bikes” smashes Kickstarter funding target

The Beam’s Virgo full-face helmet is designed for speeds up to 28mph and features Mips safety tech and a rear light

Thu, May 18, 2023 11:36
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Two BBC journalists use an e-cargo bike to create a mobile broadcast studio

The Bike Bureau is kitted out to offer solo-operated and solar-powered TV and radio lives, and is also used for newsgathering

Wed, May 17, 2023 07:00
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Swytch and Cyrusher criticised for misleading advertising

Swytch RRP and offer countdown ruled misleading; Cyrusher ads suggested its 750W e-bikes were road legal

Tue, May 16, 2023 07:00
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Need to tow a second bike? Now you can with Tern’s Bike Tow Kit

Turn your Tern GSD Gen 2 into even more of a utility machine

Mon, May 15, 2023 07:00
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The VanMoof S4 has turned up – and there’s an X4 too

New e-bike models are cheaper, simpler and more colourful too

Sat, May 13, 2023 07:00
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Westminster to reallocate car parking bays to e-bikes

The bays are being installed in a bid to tackle dockless cycles being abandoned on pavements

Fri, May 12, 2023 12:56
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Cube introduces Bosch-powered Trike Hybrid with tilting tech from BMW

German brand promises “new era of mobility” thanks to technology designed to keep trike and cargo stable and safe when cornering

Thu, May 11, 2023 14:18
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Beryl to run new West Midlands e-scooter scheme

Transport for West Midlands appointed Beryl to deliver the scheme following the end of the previous contract with Voi

Thu, May 11, 2023 07:00
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Yamaha’s moped style e-bike and s-pedelec on sale soon

Japanese giant continues own-brand electric two-wheeled rollout

Wed, May 10, 2023 07:00
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Canyon shakes up its e-mountain bike range

Range features two new updated bikes, and an all-new enduro race machine

Tue, May 09, 2023 16:00
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E-bike sales thrive throughout Europe’s main markets – except the UK

According to 2022 sales statistics, e-bike sales volumes increased by double digits in many European countries

Tue, May 09, 2023 09:01
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Grant Sinclair’s Iris eTrike is being ‘prepared for mass production’

Safety-wise, enclosed e-bike is said to be “like riding inside a large crash helmet”

Mon, May 08, 2023 07:00
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Jersey e-bike incentive scheme aiming to reduce carbon emissions with grants of up to £600

A total of £300,000 has been allocated to the scheme for its two-year duration

Sat, May 06, 2023 07:00
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Ridley and Eddy Merckx parent company to invest €15m in e-bike production

The Belgian Cycling Factory is planning a roll-out of a full e-bike line by 2025

Fri, May 05, 2023 07:00
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Virvolt e-bike conversion kit attains official ‘Made in France’ status

Cooperation with Renault just the planned first step for the mid-drive kit designers

Thu, May 04, 2023 07:00
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VMOTO’s premium e-motorbikes announced

ON-R, OFF-R and Stash models aim to bring 50mph plus electric models to a wider audience

Wed, May 03, 2023 07:00
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Raleigh releases Modum – a compact e-bike with rotatable handlebars for storage

The bike has been designed for easy storing in small spaces and has a 100-mile range

Tue, May 02, 2023 10:00
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E-bike battery recycling: Bicycle Association running collection trial in North West

The BA says the trial will help determine the level of expired and faulty batteries expected when the programme launches nationally

Mon, May 01, 2023 07:00
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Garmin launches e-bike specific radar light – the Varia eRTL615

Popular Varia device now specifically designed to run off e-bike power

Sun, Apr 30, 2023 07:00
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So what’s with these £1,449 e-bike cranks? (+ more tech from The Cycle Show)

The 'Electric Wings' and other tech bits from Ally Pally

Thu, Apr 27, 2023 13:00
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Zwings to end e-scooter scheme in Sunderland due to vandalism

Scheme only began in January but operator said it is “unable to bear the costs of vandalism and operate a financially sustainable operation"

Thu, Apr 27, 2023 07:00
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9 great e-bikes from The Cycle Show 2023

Missed out on heading to Ally Pally at the weekend? Read our round-up of the best bits

Wed, Apr 26, 2023 07:00
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Cowboy crowdfunding campaign soars past €1m mark

Maker of sleek urban e-bikes claims 'most popular mobility raise of the year'

Tue, Apr 25, 2023 09:55
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Had your e-bike stolen? BackPedal specialises in getting them back

E-bike theft protection and recovery service claims it has a success rate of 89%

Tue, Apr 25, 2023 07:00
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New brand Beameo launches with range of six affordable e-bikes

They will offer a range of e-bikes from folders to eMTBs

Mon, Apr 24, 2023 15:41
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Virvolt 900 – a lightweight, repairable e-bike conversion kit

French company working with Renault on a lightweight and serviceable mid-drive

Mon, Apr 24, 2023 07:00
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Uber and Zoomo to launch e-bike trade-in scheme in New York in response to battery fires

New city law has banned sale of e-bikes that are not UL-certified

Sun, Apr 23, 2023 07:00
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Swapfiets to trial ‘UK’s first e-cycling proficiency course’

"Who knows how to better cycle in a city centre than us, the Dutch?"

Thu, Apr 20, 2023 13:35
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VELLO launches Bike+ GEARS – their first with derailleur gears

The Bike+ GEARS is also the first e-bike to use the Zehus system with derailleur gears

Thu, Apr 20, 2023 09:11
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The Engwe M20 is a £1,000 e-moped (pretty much)

The standard price is a little more and you could call it a speed pedelec instead, but you get where we’re coming from here

Wed, Apr 19, 2023 07:00
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TikTok videos showing how to hack Lime bikes result in them being “dumped with impunity” says council

Westminster City Council says it receives “daily complaints” about dockless bikes being abandoned on the pavement

Tue, Apr 18, 2023 15:52
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SUPER73 add Adventure series e-bikes for ‘exploring the outdoors’

Front suspension on all Adventure models, plus kids e-bike and fast charging motorbike announced

Tue, Apr 18, 2023 07:00
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London Fire Brigade speaking to Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats in bid to raise awareness of e-bike charging dangers

The delivery rider engagement activity is part of the London Fire Brigade’s Charge Safe campaign

Mon, Apr 17, 2023 07:00
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Kwik Fit e-bike repair service targets online buyers and fleet operators

'Fettle at Kwik Fit' operations will open in three Kwik Fit centres in London and Bristol in the coming weeks

Sat, Apr 15, 2023 07:00
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Eskute launch new Star e-bike and upgrade Netuno and Polluno

Netuno and Polluno e-bikes to get new motors, torque sensors and bigger batteries

Fri, Apr 14, 2023 07:00
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Skarper – the inventor of DiskDrive e-bike motor – secures £4m more funding

This is the second investment within a year for the London-based start-up backed by Sir Chris Hoy 

Thu, Apr 13, 2023 13:39
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