Electric bike news

The new Vello Titan folding e-bike has a battery that fully charges itself… and weighs just 10.9kg

Featuring a naked titanium frame, belt drive and regenerative braking, Vello's latest folder is luxurious and super light

Thu, Oct 31, 2019 16:55
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Limited edition Vintage Electric Shelby e-bike launched in tribute to upcoming Ford v Ferrari film

The high-powered limited edition e-bike is modelled on the paint scheme of Carroll Shelby's 289 Cobra, with Vintage Electric enlisting the help of the auto-building legend's grandson to design it...

Wed, Oct 30, 2019 17:10
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25% off Orbea Gain M21 2019 Carbon eBike

If you're after a little boost to go further, make climbs a bit easier, or just go faster, the Orbea Gain M21 is perfect!

Tue, Oct 29, 2019 15:37
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Halfords launch “the cheapest e-road bike in Europe”, the Carrera Crossroad

The retail giants will be selling the Crossroad at £999, which they say makes it the cheapest electric road bike on the continent and perfect for Cycle to Work customers

Fri, Oct 25, 2019 15:15
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The Rayvolt X One has facial recognition sensors, regenerative braking and complete integration

Rayvolt claim their X One "sets the bar for the electric bike of the 21st century"... and you can pre-order one now via Indiegogo

Fri, Oct 25, 2019 12:19
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Shimano creates patent for ABS braking system

With Bosch and Blubrake having already developed anti-lock braking for bikes, now Shimano look to be in on the act with a patent filed for an ABS system aimed predominantly at e-bikes

Thu, Oct 24, 2019 15:59
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The Apprentice does e-bikes – and sales record gets smashed!

Folder aimed at ‘Sophisticated Sarah’ racks up orders of £1.2m

Thu, Oct 24, 2019 11:36
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Wilier’s £10k Cento10 Hybrid e-road bike – First Look with video

It weighs just 10.8kg and looks as close to a svelte road bike as it gets...

Thu, Oct 24, 2019 10:59
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Batribike have a shipment of brand new e-bikes stolen – and the thieves forget the batteries

"This is not how we wanted to announce our new model", said Batribike's MD - although hopefully the stolen bikes won't get very far, because they're without their unique batteries that the thieves won't be able to source from elsewhere

Thu, Oct 24, 2019 10:13
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Stajvelo unveil world’s first e-bike made out of injection-moulded thermoplastic

The French bike brand have become the first to make use of an advanced injection-moulded composite material to produce a frame, and you also get Continental automatic shifting...

Tue, Oct 22, 2019 16:06
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Big Read: Racing e-bikes at the EX Enduro; how much difference does the motor make?

How different does a motor make enduro racing?

Mon, Oct 21, 2019 10:49
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Bosch developing new tech that they say will bring “a giant leap forward in e-mobility”

Bosch say their new silicon carbide microchips can conduct electricity better, which will lead to better range, smaller batteries and less energy lost through heat

Fri, Oct 18, 2019 13:15
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Cannondale launch the Treadwell Neo, with a built-in phone mount and a step-through frame option

Based on their non-electric Treadwell, the Treadwell Neo has both standard and step-through frame options

Thu, Oct 17, 2019 15:46
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First ride: Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 HPC TM

This carbon trail bike gets 625Wh battery and Bosch drive unit, and off.road.cc have took it for a spin...

Wed, Oct 16, 2019 11:08
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Glasgow gets nextbike e-bike hire scheme

63 e-bikes for hire and 21 charging stations have popped up in the city and are ready to use now, with the scheme ran by nextbike

Tue, Oct 15, 2019 15:30
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BMW partner with Brose again for new ActiveHybrid e-bike

The latest version of the ActiveHybrid collab between BMW and Brose features the Brose Drive S Alu drive, and is available exclusively through BMW stores

Tue, Oct 15, 2019 14:57
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Liv launch the Thrive E women’s e-bike

Giant's women-specific brand Liv have launched a women's e-bike, with road-specific features and a flat bar for extra comfort

Fri, Oct 11, 2019 16:34
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97-year-old developer of the Lithium-ion battery John B. Goodenough awarded Nobel Prize for chemistry

Along with fellow chemists M Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino, Goodenough has been recognised for developing one of the most significant technological advancement of our time, that is crucial to the workings of your e-bike!

Fri, Oct 11, 2019 16:07
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Fazua loaned €12 million by the European Investmen Bank in their e-bike system

The EIB is providing Fazua with the loan as part of the 'Juncker Plan', which aims to boost the competitiveness of the European economy

Thu, Oct 10, 2019 16:07
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The E-Rim all-in-one electric bike wheel is crowdfunding on Indiegogo

The E-Rim wheel transforms your bike into an e-bike by just swapping out the front wheel, the first of its kind in the world according to E-Rim themselves...

Thu, Oct 10, 2019 13:42
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Swytch have revamped their e-bike conversion kit, and it’s now ‘the world’s smallest and lightest’

The updated e-bike conversion kit, which consists of a bar-mounted power pack and hub motor front wheel, is now 50% lighter and 70% smaller than the original, making it the smallest and lightest in the world according to Swytch...

Tue, Oct 08, 2019 12:35
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Department for Transport make £2 million e-cargo grant fund available to save businesses up to £1,000 on bike purchases

Under the scheme ran by the Energy Saving Trust and funded by the DfT, businesses will be able to apply for a grant of up to 20% off an e-cargo bike purchase, with the max discount set at £1,000 per bike

Mon, Oct 07, 2019 15:08
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E-bikes can do wonders for the environment, as shown in new Cycle Republic infographics

Using data from the Department for Transport, Cycle Republic's new infographics show you can save thousands of kilograms of Co2 emissions by switching to e-bikes from cars or public transport...

Fri, Oct 04, 2019 12:30
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New 2020 Specialized Turbo Kenevo is a downhill riding, uphill shuttle e-bike machine

This new e-bike is the only uplift you'll ever need!

Wed, Oct 02, 2019 16:00
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Zedify team up with Boxxfresh veg delivery firm to offer e-cargo bike delivery service

The Hampshire-based veg box service are the latest to join the zero emission delivery revolution, teaming up with Zedify to move their products around using e-cargo bike couriers

Tue, Oct 01, 2019 16:26
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Kona launches new Remote 160 e-MTB

This Shimano drive unit bike is based around Kona's existing Process 153 mtb without assist...

Tue, Oct 01, 2019 14:50
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First ride: Blubrake’s integrated ABS system for e-bikes breaks cover

Swedish manufacturer Crescent is the first company to spec it… and we’ve tried it out

Thu, Sep 26, 2019 15:30
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Merida adds carbon framed eOne-Forty to e-bike range

Shimano motor equipped, mid-travel trail eMTB

Tue, Sep 24, 2019 12:18
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Six new mid motor systems from Wisper, Bianchi, Kervelo, Sachs, Polini and Amprio

We've been trawling the trade show halls to find new and interesting stuff...

Tue, Sep 24, 2019 09:28
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Watch: British couple who rode 900km across Italy for the Ampler Challenge

Ampler asked the public to put together an epic cycle route, and gave four winners the chance to go out and do it on Ampler bikes. Here is the story of Rebecca and Ian, who ventured across Italy after their successful application...

Mon, Sep 23, 2019 01:14
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Is the Karmic Oslo, an e-bike that looks like a scooter, the future of micromobility?

Described as "the bike of the future", the Oslo has a throttle like a motorised scooter but pedals like an e-bike.... could this be the vehicle that gets urban commuters out of their cars for once and for all?

Thu, Sep 19, 2019 14:54
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Hammersmith BID launch a zero emission delivery service, named Parcels Not Pollution

Hammersmith's Business Improvement District say they want the project to reduce traffic, ease congestion and improve air quality in Hammersmith town centre

Wed, Sep 18, 2019 16:08
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BH launch new e-bikes with “the biggest battery ever seen in the UK”, at 720 watt hours

The Spaniards have unveiled their new Atom e-bike range, with absolutely whopping 720Wh Lithium ion battery packs included as standard!

Tue, Sep 17, 2019 15:25
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The coolest e-bikes and tech from The Cycle Show 2019 including the new GoCycle, new Kinesis e-mtb and much more

We headed up to the NEC to check out some of the best new e-bikes around last week. Here's what caught our eye the most...

Mon, Sep 16, 2019 13:12
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First Look: Whyte Gosford e-gravel bike

Whyte's version of e-gravel looks pretty rowdy!

Mon, Sep 16, 2019 12:55
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Nine of the coolest, maddest and baddest new e-bikes

We saw some crackers at the Eurobike show this year... here are some of our faves, and some we just think are bonkers!

Wed, Sep 11, 2019 12:54
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First ride: Tern HSD

A slimmed-down GSD for smaller loads, or a beefed-up Vektron without the middle fold? Both, kind of

Wed, Sep 11, 2019 11:35
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Bianchi launch the e-SUV range as part of their Life-E project, with built-in headlights

After launching a whole new e-bike range just a month ago, Bianchi's latest creation is described as an "electric sports utility vehicle"...

Mon, Sep 09, 2019 16:45
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FSA launch their own e-bike motor system

The Italians have launched a hub-based design primarily for e-road, gravel and commuter bikes, with a button on the top tube controlling the five levels of assist...

Thu, Sep 05, 2019 13:39
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Marin’s Pine Mountain is a bikepacking ready e-MTB that’s ready to power off the beaten trail

Steel tubed machine gets custom bikepacking bag mounts

Mon, Sep 02, 2019 10:56
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The new FUELL Fluid is proclaimed as “the best e-bike in the world”, raising over £1 million on Indiegogo

Described as a best-in-class e-bike with 125 miles of range, the FUELL Fluid is touted as a genuine car replacement and has proved immensely popular on Indiegogo

Thu, Aug 29, 2019 01:37
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Fancy trying a Bosch-powered e-MTB? Head to the NEC show on 13-15th September!

Take a spin on the MTB test track from 13-15th September

Thu, Aug 29, 2019 00:14
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Verbier E-Bike Festival 2019 highlights, including the first edition of the E-Tour Du Mont-Blanc

The inaugural E-Tour Du Mont-Blanc, a mammoth 300km route with 12,000m of climbing, took place as part of the Verbier E-Bike Festival last weekend. Here are some highlights...

Fri, Aug 23, 2019 11:58
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Harley Davidson reveal e-bike prototypes

At a recent dealer meeting, the motorcycle brand Harley Davidson unveiled prototypes of some new pedal assist bikes in the pipeline...

Fri, Aug 23, 2019 10:53
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Volt launch three brand new e-bikes

The UK e-bike brand have unveiled the Apex hardtail e-mtb, the Regent step-through and the Connect hybrid, all available to buy now

Wed, Aug 21, 2019 07:01
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Bergamont’s 2020 e-bike range

The Germans have some pretty unique and intriguing-looking e-bikes in their stable. Let's have a closer nosey at the range...

Mon, Aug 19, 2019 15:51
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Lime gets integrated into the Google Maps app, with available e-bikes showing in over 100 cities worldwide

It's now easier than ever to travel using one of Lime's e-bikes or e-scooters, as they've expanded their partnership with Google Maps to have available Lime vehicles displayed in over 100 cities worldwide

Fri, Aug 16, 2019 14:38
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Canyon launch the new Roadlite:ON ‘fitness bike’ with Fazua Evation system

The Roadlite:ON comes in three spec levels all with 1x drivetrains, and a Fazua Evation removable power unit that is now controlled via a remote located on the downtube

Thu, Aug 15, 2019 11:05
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Join Bosch eBike Systems at The Cycle Show, on 13-15 September 

See all the motors and try them out! Plus ABS test track, New 'lock' function and more

Wed, Aug 14, 2019 08:17
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E-bike riders get MORE exercise than regular cyclists, according to results of new study

The recent study followed over 10,000 participants in seven European cities, and found because the e-bike riders often take longer trips, they actually got more exercise than cyclists on conventional bikes!

Tue, Aug 13, 2019 14:55
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