Electric bike news

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

freebikes brings electric bike sharing to City of London

Dockless scheme will cost £1 for 10 minutes

Mon, Jun 03, 2019 14:50
o

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
o

Updated Merida eOne-Sixty e-mtb released

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

Wed, May 29, 2019 15:58
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

New training programme for e-MTBers launched

The Strength Factory has produced an e-specific regime

Wed, May 08, 2019 10:10
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

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
o

Shimano reveals over 24% of European commuters would consider commuting by e-bike… but only 11% would in the UK

Arriving to work sweaty and bad weather were the main reasons cited by the UK commuters surveyed who were unwilling to ditch the car

Thu, Apr 04, 2019 16:09
o

Look launch their first e-bike, the e-765 Optimum All Road

Developed in association with Bernard Hinault, the e-765 has the detachable Fazua Evation motor system so you can take advantage of the assistance or remove to ride it as a normal push bike...

Thu, Apr 04, 2019 13:09
o

Shimano STEPS e-bike assistance can now be controlled from drop handlebars with new Di2 technology

Rather than having to come out of the drops to alter your e-assistance, Shimano will now allow you to do this from the Di2 shift buttons on e-road and gravel bikes equipped with Shimano STEPS

Tue, Apr 02, 2019 14:56
o

Blix successfully crowdfund over £100k for new long range, affordable cargo e-bike

Blix e-bikes have crowdfunded over 100k for their new cargo bike, capable of doing 20mph, which is on-sale now for £1,030

Mon, Apr 01, 2019 14:45
o

Blix successfully crowdfund over £100k for new long range, affordable cargo e-bike

Blix e-bikes have crowdfunded over 100k for their new cargo bike, capable of doing 20mph, which is on-sale now for £1,030

Mon, Apr 01, 2019 14:37
o

Ribble launch two new e-bikes at the London Bike Show, the CGR AL e and Hybrid AL e

The CGR AL e comes in numerous specs for road or off-road use, and the Hybrid is touted as a modern classic for commuting, touring or just hacking around town...

Thu, Mar 28, 2019 19:21
o

Colnago launch the e64 e-road bike, weighing in at just 12kg

Colnago's flagship C64 road bike has been given the e-treatment, with the e64 getting an almost-invisible Ebikemotion hub motor system

Thu, Mar 28, 2019 14:33
o

Brompton will launch UK’s first electric folding bike hire scheme from new store in London

The new Brompton store opening in the Shepherd's Bush Westfield Centre is part of a retail expansion by the brand, who will also offer a 'drop and shop' scheme for Brompton owners who want to park their bike while they shop

Wed, Mar 27, 2019 16:25
o

Orbea launch the eMX, their first e-bike for kids

The eMX is adapted for kids aged 6-10, and weighs in at 15.5kg. Unfortunately UK kids won't be able to benefit due to our funny old laws though...

Mon, Mar 25, 2019 15:00
o

The London Bike Show 2019 – e-bikes from Canyon, Ribble, Coco-Mat, Vitus and Panther on show this weekend

Here's a sneak preview of what e-bikes you can expect to see at the London Bike Show this weekend...

Mon, Mar 25, 2019 13:01
o

Co-op launches a new e-cargo bike online delivery service

The grocer has teamed up with 'last mile' delivery service e-cargobikes.com to provide an online delivery service, with the goods brought to you by e-cargo bike...

Fri, Mar 22, 2019 08:00
o

Royal Mail roll out e-trike pilot scheme

Selected postal workers were today supplied with specially-designed e-trikes with a huge load capacity to deliver their mail...

Tue, Mar 19, 2019 16:52
o