Electric bike news

Urwahn unveil the Platzhirsch, a 3D-printed e-bike with smart lighting and fully integrated cables

The German innovators have launched this very unique super-commuter with a 3D-printed frame, Gates carbon belt drive and integrated lighting

Tue, Feb 11, 2020 16:15
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Santa Cruz unveils new carbon Heckler – the brand’s first e-bike

Shimano powered all-carbon 150mm trail e-MTB

Tue, Feb 11, 2020 13:39
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Get 20% off tickets for the London E-Bike Festival with our exclusive code!

Want to check out some of the latest and greatest e-bikes all in one place? The London e-Bike Festival on the 2-3 May is the show for you, and with our discount code adult tickets are just £8!

Tue, Feb 11, 2020 13:19
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The GIROe Grand Tour of Tuscany might be the perfect guided e-road bike adventure

"How could anything this pretty cause you pain?", ask Inspired Italy... and although

Sat, Feb 08, 2020 09:00
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The new Velocker aluminium panniers are made specifically for e-cargo bikes

Velocker says these meaty panniers can solve most people's daily transportation needs sustainably, with a lockable lid and neoprene liner for weatherproofing

Thu, Feb 06, 2020 17:29
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Trek launch the super powerful (and UK-illegal) Domane+ HP e-road bike, boasting a 28mph top speed and huge range

With a top assisted speed of 28mph and a 500Wh Bosch battery, the supercharged version of Trek's Domane+ is only available in the US and will set you back at least $7k

Thu, Feb 06, 2020 13:11
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Kinesis reveals details of the new Range Adventure e-gravel bike

Powered by Fazua motor and with large tyre clearance

Tue, Feb 04, 2020 16:43
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The world’s first ‘Tesla Cyberbike’: Casey Neistat rides e-bike that draws inspiration from the Tesla Cybertruck

The YouTube star decided to get creative when he got to try out a yet-to-be-released Super73 e-bike... by hiding the bike's chassis with a cover that looks like the infamous Tesla Truck!

Tue, Feb 04, 2020 14:28
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Specialized Bicycles launch new lightweight e-bike the Turbo Levo SL

Lighter than regular Levo, is this the future of e-bikes?

Tue, Feb 04, 2020 08:01
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Kinesis Rise first look: Hardtail e-mountain bike with sleek Fazua motor system

British bike brand Kinesis launched their first e-bikes in late 2019, and we've been lucky enough to get hold of one for testing...

Sun, Feb 02, 2020 15:23
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Electric scooters set to be made street legal in the UK

The UK could finally fall in line with the rest of Europe by legalising electric scooters to use on streets and cycle paths, with a consultation on micro-mobility vehicles launching next month

Thu, Jan 30, 2020 19:47
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Exclusive: Is this the most handsome British e-bike yet? Forme leak the new Flash e-road racer

The lightweight Flash E looks hot to trot with a Fazua motor system and a super clean, integrated frame, while the Peak District-based brand have also launched the gravel-inspired Monyash e-road model

Thu, Jan 30, 2020 15:36
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The Podride e-bike has four wheels and a roof to keep you dry

This cool contraption is the ultimate e-bike for the fair weather e-biker, and described as being like a sofa on wheels!

Mon, Jan 27, 2020 18:05
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40 million e-bikes to be sold worldwide in 2034 as bicycle becomes ‘future of urban mobility’, says Deloitte report

Deloitte's research claims that improvements in the lithium-ion battery and better pricing will lead to an e-bike boom, and cyclists will double worldwide between now and 2022

Wed, Jan 22, 2020 15:08
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The solar powered e-bike with unlimited range

This homemade e-bike can go forever and ever as long as the sun is shining, and it has plenty of room to carry everything its inventor needs to live a completely nomadic lifestyle!

Tue, Jan 21, 2020 15:36
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Introducing the Ösa… an electric motorbike to get your mountain bike to the trails

Swedish innovators Cake have made a super modular e-motorbike that can take your bike up the trail, transport all your stuff or even act as a workbench!

Thu, Jan 16, 2020 16:44
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Fuel10k giving away five Gocycle GX e-bikes as part of competition to promote e-bike use

The nutrition brand are offering anyone who buys a promotional Fuel10k product the chance to win a Gocycle GX between January and April, with other smaller prizes to be won too

Thu, Jan 16, 2020 09:45
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E-bikes worth £7,000 stolen in Weymouth

Police are appealing for witnesses after the break-in at Mud Sweat and Gears on New Year's Eve, with three high value e-bikes stolen.

Mon, Jan 13, 2020 14:35
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eBikeTips E-bike of the Year Awards 2019/20

We've whittled down everything we've reviewed over the past 12 months to pick five category award winners: Urban e-bike, Folding e-bike, Road e-bike, Sub £1K e-bike and e-cargo bike PLUS one overall victor!

Sat, Jan 11, 2020 08:00
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Lithium-sulfur batteries could lead to a fivefold increase in your e-bike’s battery life

A team of scientists claim they've created a battery that offers five times more energy than a lithium-ion battery, and they've also cracked how to increase its lifespan

Thu, Jan 09, 2020 17:17
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CES Show 2020 highlights – the best e-bikes and bike-themed gadgets appearing at the world’s biggest tech show this week

We round up some of the coolest, weirdest and wackiest bike-related things on show at CES 2020...

Thu, Jan 09, 2020 13:03
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‘World’s first hydrofoil e-bike’ the Manta5 appears at the CES Show 2020

After years of fine-tuning, Manta5's bike that can ride on water is in production and is being showcased at the CES Show this week

Wed, Jan 08, 2020 16:41
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Scottish government make an extra £700,000 available to help people buy e-bikes

The money will be allocated to fund an interest-free loan scheme, whereby Scots can purchase an e-bike worth up to £6,000 with a four-year repayment period on the loan

Fri, Jan 03, 2020 14:06
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Trek unveil brand new Domane+ LT with Fazua motor system

The Americans have launched a lighter version of their electrified Domane e-road bike, with Fazua's Evation system that has a removable battery and sleek integrated controls...

Thu, Jan 02, 2020 17:02
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Netherlands expecting even greater e-bike boom as tax breaks and incentives kick in for 2020

The Dutch will be able to take advantage of a new leasing scheme to get e-bikes from their employers for less, and will also be reimbursed per kilometre for travelling for business by bike...

Thu, Jan 02, 2020 16:20
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Will we all be pairing our glasses with e-bikes soon? Bosch launch smart glasses with integrated display

The tech giants have teased a video showing a cyclist with a heads-up display thanks to their new smart glasses tech

Wed, Dec 18, 2019 16:48
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Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees completes challenge by riding e-bike to all engagements for two weeks solid

Marvin Rees was challenged by e-bike brand Volt to travel to all his Mayoral engagements by e-bike over two weeks, and he passed with flying colours...

Tue, Dec 17, 2019 17:16
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Uber are offering free Jump e-bike rides on election day

If you still haven't cast your ballot, you can take advantage of a free ride to the polling station in London from Uber's bikeshare scheme Jump

Thu, Dec 12, 2019 13:30
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Wheels bikeshare e-bikes now come with helmets included

The startup who currently operate in the US and Sweden have integrated helmets onto their hire bikes, and are offering 20% discounts to riders for using the helmet during a booking

Wed, Dec 11, 2019 16:16
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New report predicts 130 million e-bikes will be sold in the next three years, far surpassing electric car sales

The forecast from Deloitte also predicts cycling to work will increase by 1% globally, and that e-bikes will continue to hugely outsell other electric vehicles in the 2020’s and beyond

Tue, Dec 10, 2019 16:21
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E-bike riders in Singapore will have to pass a theory test

Singapore's Ministry for Transport has said that e-bike and e-scooter riders will have to pass the test before riding their vehicles in public

Thu, Dec 05, 2019 14:16
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Bolt launch e-bikes made specifically for delivery couriers that can be rented for £35.99 a week

Bolt say their new bike made for commercial use is the world's first platform for electric delivery vehicles, offering a cost-effective last mile delivery solution

Tue, Dec 03, 2019 14:35
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The weirdest e-bike ever? The Xiaomi Himo H1 folds up smaller than an A3 sheet of paper

With tiny wheels and an extremely compact design, the Himo H1 weighs just 13kg and has around 20km of range

Fri, Nov 29, 2019 13:35
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Danish report on e-bike incidents concludes that age and age-related disabilities were often contributing factors

The report found that of 20 incidents that resulted in serious injury, 12 e-bikers were over 65 and incidents where the rider wasn't wearing a helmet were more severe

Thu, Nov 28, 2019 16:44
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Tern reveal how annual GSD giveaway is helping non-profit organisations

The e-cargo bike specialists give away five of their GSD's every year, and have updated us on how the bikes are supporting non-profit businesses

Thu, Nov 28, 2019 14:18
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New study finds e-mountain bike riders get the same exercise benefits as cyclists on regular bikes

Another study has offered fresh evidence to dispel the 'e-bikes are cheating' myth, finding that e-mountain bikers' heart rates were within 10 beats per minute of another group riding standard pedal assist mountain bikes

Tue, Nov 26, 2019 11:14
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Northern Ireland is “missing out on an e-bike revolution” because of outdated laws, says insurance firms

Insurers Quotezone and Compare NI have identified that Northern Ireland is missing out by still classifying e-bikes as mopeds, and the extra cost of tax and insurance is putting off potential e-bikers

Fri, Nov 22, 2019 12:47
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Alan Sugar heads out on his Pinarello Nytro just eights weeks after knee replacement

The business magnate and Apprentice star say's he covered 20 miles on his e-road bike just eight weeks after a knee replacement

Thu, Nov 21, 2019 13:16
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Specialized add more affordable Creo Comp e-road and Creo Comp Evo e-gravel models to their Creo range

If the huge £10,999 price tag of the S-Works Creo launched back in July was beyond your budget, you'll be glad to know these two new models are slightly more affordable at £5,499 each

Tue, Nov 19, 2019 16:58
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Halfords launch ‘UK’s cheapest e-bike’

At just £379, the retail giants claim the new Assist Deluxe with 20" wheels is the most affordable electric bike in the land...

Tue, Nov 19, 2019 13:21
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Single Sign On log in comes to eBikeTips, road.cc, off.road.cc and DealClincher

Now if you're logged in to one of our sites you are logged in to them all, giving you extra commenting and liking powers!

Tue, Nov 19, 2019 11:21
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46% off Corratec e-Power 28 Active 8 500W Bosch Hybrid eBike

The Bosch 500Wh battery has 80 miles of range and is now an absolute bargain!

Mon, Nov 18, 2019 17:10
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You can now buy a special edition Paris Saint-Germain e-bike

The French football giants have partnered with Super73 to offer the Z-Series e-bike in club colours, with pre-orders being taken now

Thu, Nov 14, 2019 16:02
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The least e-bike–looking e-bike ever? Capri’s e-bikes are almost impossible to tell apart from classic vintage commuters

The Capri has a battery that looks like a retro silver bidon, and the rear hub motor means the lines of the frame are completely clean.

Wed, Nov 13, 2019 16:40
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Cannondale launch the SuperSix EVO Neo e-road bike

Weighing in at just 11.3kg in a size large and with completely concealed cabling in its top spec, Cannondale's new lightweight e-road machine might just be the cleanest and speediest yet...

Tue, Nov 12, 2019 14:12
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New Glasgow electric hire bikes are being used twice as much as regular bikes

Nextbike have reported their e-bike hires are now double that of their regular bikes in Glasgow, with each e-bike getting hired 2.8 times a day on average compared to 1.4 times a day for the regular bikes

Mon, Nov 11, 2019 16:28
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DPD take delivery of ten EAV e-cargo bikes, with five already on UK roads

Ten of the specially designed e-cargo bikes made by Oxfordshire-based EAV are now being used by DPD, with five being trialled in the UK and five out at DPD's UK business units abroad

Thu, Nov 07, 2019 14:31
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Colnago launch the eGRV e-gravel bike

An e-gravel bike from Italian maestros Colnago has quietly appeared on their website, complete with an eBikeMotion motor system and Shimano Ultegra Di2 or GRX groupsets...

Thu, Nov 07, 2019 13:24
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Arnold Schwarzenegger goes riding with his ‘friend and hero’ Greta Thunberg on custom gold-painted e-bike

The legendary strongman and 17-year-old environmental activist went for a spin in Santa Monica, with Arnie opting to ride his super snazzy gold e-bike with huge GT mtb tyres

Tue, Nov 05, 2019 14:16
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Pedal Me will be offering free lifts to London polling stations on 12 December

The e-cargo bike-powered Pedal Me are offering to ride Londoners to polling stations, so you can arrive in emission-free style!

Fri, Nov 01, 2019 13:04
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