Electric bike news

BMC launch Alpenchallenge AMP e-road bike, with full internal cable routing

The Swiss giants have gone with a powerful 504 Wh battery and Shimano STEPS system for their sleek entry into the e-road market, and it weighs in at under 15kg

Wed, Jul 03, 2019 08:36
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The Xmera ‘Bionic Bike’ is an exercise bike on wheels, and it’s crowdfunding on Indiegogo

This crazy contraption has body sensors to track your heart rate and comes with its own connected bracelet

Fri, Jun 28, 2019 12:34
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Bianchi launch huge new e-bike collection

The Italians have revealed 17 bikes in total across three different ranges, the T-Tronik, the Long Island and the e-Spillo. They say it's part of a whole new electric mobility project they've called 'Lif-E'

Thu, Jun 27, 2019 15:46
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E-cargo delivery firm Zedify open new London depot

The new depot in Hoxton will house up to 20 of Zedify's new e-cargo trikes, built to carry loads of up to 250kg around London's Ultra-Low Emission Zone

Wed, Jun 26, 2019 15:24
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Forth Bike launches in Scotland, and it’s now the biggest e-bike sharing scheme in the country

Scottish charity Forth Environment Link has just launched Scotland’s largest electric bike hire scheme. It's been described as an “exciting project that will deliver low carbon travel options for residents and visitors to explore the area”

Mon, Jun 24, 2019 11:59
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Calamus launch the One ‘Ultrabike’, proclaimed as a whole new class of e-bike

Described as "a whole new class of e-bike", the Calamus One has a Bafang mid-motor, belt drive and tons of smart features including built-in indicators and blind spot assist

Fri, Jun 21, 2019 14:16
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Boardman launch their first e-bike range, selling exclusively at Halfords

Sold exclusively through Halfords, Boardman have unveiled three new e-bikes all with the sleek Fazua Evation drive system

Thu, Jun 20, 2019 15:59
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blubrake unveil the first anti-lock braking system for e-cargo bikes

blubrake say ABS will "revolutionise the cargo world", promising to provide exceptional control when braking even with very heavy loads

Wed, Jun 19, 2019 16:07
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Bosch 10th Anniversary launch: new motors, new batteries and more…

Performance CX motor radically updated, new Cargo Line motor, bigger internal battery and Kiox and Cobi updates

Tue, Jun 18, 2019 08:53
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Rutland Cycling open new store in Milton Keynes, promising the bike shop of the future

The new shop has become one of the UK's largest following its grand opening this week, with 15,000 sq ft of floor space and hundreds of bikes from loads of brands to choose from

Fri, Jun 14, 2019 15:56
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Halfords launch the Carrera Vengeance E-junior… an e-bike for teenagers

The Vengeance E-junior is built for ages 14 and up, with eight gears and a design that borrows from the full-size Vengeance e-mtb...

Fri, Jun 14, 2019 15:11
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Watch Sustrans move their whole office with e-cargo bikes

The sustainable transport charity managed to move all the contents of their old offices across London to the new location in Tower Hamlets, including a 117kg printer!

Thu, Jun 13, 2019 16:06
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freebike shared e-bikes launch in Central London – and the first 10 minutes in pedal mode is free

The shared bikes will be available to hire in the square mile, free for the first 10 min in manual mode and £1 for every 10 mins with electric assistance. A 'geofence' also creates resistance to stop you going outside the designated zones...

Wed, Jun 12, 2019 15:35
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Government plan to relax UK’s £1,000 Cycle to Work limit to make it easier to buy e-bikes

Rejoice! Cycling Minister Michael Ellis has announced a revamp of the Cycle to Work Scheme to include purchases of over £1,000, making it easier for commuters to consider buying an e-bike and ditching the car...

Mon, Jun 10, 2019 12:57
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E-scooter share firm Bird launch the two-seater Bird Cruiser electric bike

After conquering what there is of the e-scooter share market, Bird are hoping to get us all on their new Cruiser bike with a passenger on the back...

Sat, Jun 08, 2019 12:00
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E-bike use predicted to grow by almost 40,000% by 2050, according to Halfords research

Researchers have predicted a huge surge in e-bike use is coming over the next thirty years in the UK, thanks to improvements in e-bike technology and a phasing out of fossil fuel-powered vehicles...

Fri, Jun 07, 2019 12:14
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Delfast have updated their lightening quick Delfast Top, with a huge 5,000 watt rear hub motor

Delfast are renowned for creating super powerful machines that toe the line between motorbike and e-bike, and the new Delfast Top 2.0 is the speediest of the lot...

Thu, Jun 06, 2019 15:01
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Belgian cyclist fined for speeding on S-pedelec

The cyclist was caught riding an S-pedelec at 41km/h in a 30km/h limit, and subsequently fined by the local police

Thu, Jun 06, 2019 11:30
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Raleigh launch six new e-bikes, selling exclusively through Halfords

The new range includes a folder and five hybrid models, with all available now through Halford's website and 132 stores nationwide

Wed, Jun 05, 2019 15:27
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freebikes brings electric bike sharing to City of London

Dockless scheme will cost £1 for 10 minutes

Mon, Jun 03, 2019 14:50
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The Babboe Slim Mountain e-cargo bike is built to carry the kids – and one family have proved it by travelling 600km across Europe

The new e-cargo bike from Dutch brand Babboe can carry huge loads with its sturdy build and powerful mid-motor... and one family are proving so by riding from Amsterdam to Southampton with the kids strapped up in the front

Thu, May 30, 2019 09:22
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Updated Merida eOne-Sixty e-mtb released

Merida's eOne-Sixty gets a carbon frame and air vents.....

Wed, May 29, 2019 15:58
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Uber launches e-bike hire scheme in Islington

The launch was still met with scepticism from Green Party transport spokesperson Caroline Russell, who said: "No bike can overcome the barriers present in Islington's traffic dominated streets"

Tue, May 28, 2019 12:55
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Bosch develop standard for measuring e-bike range

The R200 e-bike range test will allow bike manufacturers to objectively measure how much range their bike will offer compared to the competition

Sat, May 25, 2019 11:42
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Brose launch three new e-bike displays, with a 3.5 inch colour screen on the top-end model

The Brose Display central, Display Remote and Display Allround should meet everyone's e-biking needs

Tue, May 21, 2019 15:52
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The Giro E, the Giro d’Italia on e-bikes, follows the same course as the pros with some famous names taking part

Excluding time trials the Giro E follows roughly the same course as the Giro d'Italia proper, but on e-bikes!

Mon, May 20, 2019 16:27
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Saddle Skedaddle launch new e-mountain bike holidays in the UK and Europe

The cycling holiday company have now launched a range of e-mtb holidays to give riders the chance to explore new gnarly terrain across the UK and Europe

Thu, May 16, 2019 15:57
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Canyon to offer cycle to work scheme with no price limit through Green Commute Initiative social enterprise

Canyon has partnered with 'cycle to work' scheme provider, Green Commute Initiative to allow customers to finance their next Canyon, which includes all types of bikes, even e-bikes. Canyon say you can save up to 47% on a purchase

Thu, May 16, 2019 15:32
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Ampler are offering a free bike to lucky riders who complete a test ride challenge of up to 1000km

If you're one of the lucky ones chosen to complete a 'test ride' of up to 1000km, Ampler will give you the bike they've supplied you to take it on for your efforts!

Thu, May 16, 2019 15:00
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Swedish e-scooter share company Voi announce expansion across 150 cities with new e-bike range

Voi will introduce e-bikes and e-cargo bikes to go alongside their e-scooter fleet in the coming months

Tue, May 14, 2019 16:08
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Scottish government offering over £1 million in grants towards promoting e-bike usage

Businesses, schools and community projects are able to apply for a slice of the cash, which is being offered to promote e-bikes as a healthier, more sustainable alternative to car journeys

Mon, May 13, 2019 14:09
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New Swedish brand Elbi launch affordable belt-driven e-bike, with crowdfunding target already smashed

Elbi are launching what they claim to be the "world’s first affordable belt-driven electric bikes", with luggage capacity and BMX-inspired features such as 20" wheels and a sloping top tube

Fri, May 10, 2019 15:46
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Xtracycle say their new RFA is the world’s first ‘future-proof’ electric utility bike

The RFA is a speedy city commuter, practical utility bike or a mid-tail cargo bike capable of carrying two kids all wrapped up in one, say Xtracycle...

Thu, May 09, 2019 15:52
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New training programme for e-MTBers launched

The Strength Factory has produced an e-specific regime

Wed, May 08, 2019 10:10
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Tern are giving away five of their GSD bikes to help non-profit companies move goods and people sustainably

Tern's super useful e-cargo bike will be handed out to five non-profit organisations, with an application form on their website for suitable businesses to apply

Wed, May 08, 2019 08:17
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Lime dockless e-bikes are coming to Croydon

Lime, who currently operate in Milton Keynes, Ealing and Islington in the UK, are bringing hundreds of dockless electric bikes to Croydon to offer residents a greener travel alternative

Fri, May 03, 2019 15:35
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Cowboy aiming to “transform the urban commute” with smart e-bike that has integrated lights and SIM card

Weighing just 16kg with a belt drive, removable battery and integrated lights, the Cowboy also has a built-in SIM card so you can track your bike via GPS if it gets stolen...

Thu, May 02, 2019 12:27
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Franco Bicycles launch what they claim is the world’s first 3D-printed e-bike

Using a continuous carbon fibre single-piece unibody frame courtesy of Arevo, Franco claim the new Emery One is a game changer...

Tue, Apr 30, 2019 16:17
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Check out the Electrica titanium e-bike from NUA Bikes of Barcelona, weighing just 13kg

The NUA Electrica has a Zehus motor that has regenerative charging, offering 'unlimited range' in hybrid mode...

Mon, Apr 29, 2019 16:19
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Moustache launch the Dimanche e-road bike range, with drop bar, flat bar and step-through models

The Dimanche 28.1 is aimed at riding for health, fitness and leisure, while the 28.5 and 28.7 are e-road drop bar models with the option of a step-through version

Sat, Apr 27, 2019 10:00
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A crash-proof e-bike? TU Delft & Gazelle Bikes unveil prototype with smart motor that stops bike from falling

The bike has smart steering assistance that could help to reduce the number of falls, according to TU Delft and Gazelle...

Fri, Apr 26, 2019 13:57
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Skoda launch new bike range, including two new e-mountain bikes

The Czech car manufacturer has turned its attention to two-wheeled vehicles...

Thu, Apr 25, 2019 14:56
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The United City Bikes ONE, made out of magnesium alloy, is pronounced as the world’s lightest folding e-bike

Launching on Indiegogo this Thursday, the ONE weighs just 12.5kg and is also the first e-bike to be made out of magnesium alloy...

Tue, Apr 23, 2019 12:57
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Look launch the e-765 Gravel

Another of a new breed of 'e-gravel' bikes, Look's new mixed-terrain e-machine comes in both SRAM Force and SRAM rival spec options...

Mon, Apr 15, 2019 15:51
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New CLIP e-bike conversion system hits Kickstarter

CLIP promise the portable e-motor will transform any bike into an e-bike, Attach CLIP to bike to ride effortlessly. Detach, after parking to recharge CLIP on your desk.

Fri, Apr 12, 2019 16:35
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EAV launch the Project 1 four-wheeled e-cargo bike for last mile deliveries

The Project 1, which pedals much like a standard two-wheeler, can carry up to 150kg and has already been taken up by delivery firm DPD in an effort to reduce urban pollution

Thu, Apr 11, 2019 15:38
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Folding bike brand Gocycle become the first UK company to pay employees for commuting to work by e-bike

UK employers should incentivise staff who get to work by electric or non-electric cycles, rather than driving, while urging government to help businesses do so, the ebike company Gocycle said today

Wed, Apr 10, 2019 10:26
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The Coast Cycles Buzzraw X, the ‘Unconventional Commuter’ with fat bike tyres, launches on Indiegogo

With massive tyres and a seat that can carry up to three people, the Buzzraw X from Coast Cycles looks like a quirky yet hugely practical multi-use machine. And it comes in EU or US versions...

Tue, Apr 09, 2019 15:33
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UCI and motorbike federation in jurisdiction dispute over e-mountain bike racing

As a series allowing e-mtb's at speeds of over 25 km/h announced, the UCI are claiming it still falls under their jurisdiction

Fri, Apr 05, 2019 11:52
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14% of cyclists intend on buying an e-bike in 2019, according to latest research

70,000 e-bikes were sold out of 2.5 million total bikes in the UK last year, but if this research is to be believed that gap could tighten in 2019...

Fri, Apr 05, 2019 08:00
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