Electric bike news

Nine Cube e-MTBs stolen ahead of the Cycle Show in bodged robbery

Thieves forget the keys to Cube's fleet of e-MTBs, but make off with haul worth more than £25,000

Tue, Sep 27, 2016 10:44
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New E-P3 ebike motor from Italian scooter brand Polini

Weighing in at just 2.85kg, the E-P3 motor is lighter than Shimano's STEPS motor while outputting the same power

Mon, Sep 26, 2016 16:15
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Video: are e-MTBs fun?

Global Mountain Bike Network sling a leg over...

Mon, Sep 19, 2016 09:08
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Exeter rolls out first e-bike hire scheme charge station

The first docking hub for Exeter's new 'Co-bike' city-wide electric bike hire scheme has officially been installed

Thu, Sep 15, 2016 16:45
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First look: EBCO and Pulse 2017 bikes

Cycle-to-work bikes for as little as £799 and on-board diagnostics across the EBCO range

Thu, Sep 15, 2016 12:12
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Shimano’s STEPS set to headline alongside 19 e-bike brands at the Cycle Show

The September Birmingham bike show is set to feature heavy doses of e-bike fun, with Shimano sponsoring the popular e-bike village

Tue, Sep 13, 2016 08:36
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Eurobike 2016: six new e-bike drive systems

All sorts of companies had all sorts of drives on show at Eurobike. Here are six of the most interesting.

Mon, Sep 12, 2016 15:47
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E-bikes central to push for vehicle-free Oxford Street

A consortium of six businesses has signed up to trial e-bikes as central London delivery alternatives

Wed, Sep 07, 2016 10:37
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Eurobike 2016 e-MTB roundup: Scott, KTM, Haibike, Giant, Simplon, Moustache and more

All the latest trends in electric mountain bikes laid bare! Plus some other bits and bobs

Tue, Sep 06, 2016 14:04
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Eurobike 2016 urban bike roundup: Scott, Winora, Simplon, BH, Electra, Benelli and more

City bikes to cruisers: all sorts of options for getting around town

Mon, Sep 05, 2016 12:37
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Bianchi show off e-Doardo urban prototype

Striking urban bike is set to be in the 2018 range

Thu, Sep 01, 2016 09:51
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New Eurobike tech: Bike2 chain-free e-bike system

Who needs a chain? not you, if you’ve got one of these…

Wed, Aug 31, 2016 12:08
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First ride: Relo Drive system

Easy to fit, modular system that you can add to any bike. And take off.

Wed, Aug 31, 2016 11:33
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Watch: World record E-bike Cycle Tourists talk e-bikes

Gary and Rachel Corbett - holders of the e-bike long distance world record - have produced a documentary about their experience riding e-bikes

Thu, Aug 25, 2016 16:24
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Global e-bike sales set to hit $24.3 billion per annum by 2025

E-bikes, the highest selling electric vehicle on the planet, are set to continue to boom over the next 9 years

Wed, Aug 24, 2016 19:33
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New PULSE affordable e-bikes launch

The company behind the EBCO range have a new brand with prices starting from £799

Wed, Aug 24, 2016 09:55
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Did you spot the e-bike at the Olympics? Here’s a closer look

In an Olympic first an e-bike replaced the petrol-engine powered derny for the keirin event

Tue, Aug 23, 2016 17:16
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Twinburst bring the power to both wheels with four-bike range

What? Your bike only has one motor? You're missing out...

Tue, Aug 23, 2016 09:32
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Helmet laws change to accommodate e-bikes in the Netherlands

From January cyclists riding certain e-bikes will be required to wear helmets similar to those worn by motorcyclists

Wed, Aug 17, 2016 07:19
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Insane ‘space-grade’ Biceps e-bike available for £18k

The 'Biceps' edition of the M55 Terminus looks as crazy as it sounds - and it's had a 50% discount!

Mon, Aug 15, 2016 13:13
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Robert Llewellyn’s Fully Charged show takes a look at e-bikes

Red Dwarf star and electric car evangelist gets on two wheels

Thu, Aug 11, 2016 13:44
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E-bike sales in 2015 boom across Europe

One in three bikes sold in the Netherlands was an e-bike, according to CONEBI

Wed, Aug 10, 2016 17:36
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Just in: Fantic Fat Sport Performance

Roll over anything on this £3,195 Brose-equipped fat bike

Wed, Aug 10, 2016 12:10
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Tern unveils ‘world’s most compact Bosch e-bike’

The Bosch motor-equipped Elektron e-bike will debut at Eurobike, land on Kickstarter in October, & hit dealerships next spring

Tue, Aug 09, 2016 12:18
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Just in: Gocycle G3

A £3,299 city bike with a low weight and a unique look

Tue, Aug 09, 2016 08:15
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Moustache to include tandem e-MTB in 2017 lineup

New Samedi 27x2 the first we've seen to get a Bosch dual battery system

Thu, Jul 28, 2016 12:04
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Specialized unveil Turbo Vado road range

Mid motor design using the same Brose unit as the mountain bikes, with £2,300 and £2,700 builds

Wed, Jul 27, 2016 13:45
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E-bike riders face fines on Australian trails

A decision to uphold an outdated law ruling e-bike users out from using trails called "hugely disappointing"

Tue, Jul 26, 2016 18:22
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Yamaha unveils bizarre urban mobility e-solutions

A three-wheeled e-bike and a strange lounge-on-wheels feature as part of Yamaha's plans to 'create connections'

Thu, Jul 21, 2016 17:36
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London flat fire caused by failed e-bike battery

The Li-ion battery allegedly caught fire while charging, damaging two flats - nobody was seriously injured

Wed, Jul 20, 2016 14:38
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Just in: Momentum Upstart

Lightweight (for an e-bike) two-speed city machine with front hub motor and £1,350 price tag

Wed, Jul 20, 2016 10:32
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Lapierre reimagine the Overvolt e-MTB for 2017

The Overvolt AM Carbon's stunningly low centre of gravity, rotated battery & dog-leg frame make for interesting viewing

Tue, Jul 19, 2016 19:36
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Yamaha launch new PW-X motor for 2017 + video

New unit has an extra assistance mode, and it's smaller and more powerful

Mon, Jul 18, 2016 15:53
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In an e-bike vs Alfa Romeo showdown who comes out on top?

Top Gear USA pits a HPC e-bike against an Alfa Romeo through Los Angeles's traffic choked streets.

Thu, Jul 14, 2016 16:44
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Tern hints at non-folding e-bikes ahead of Eurobike

The Taipei company has dabbled in foldable e-bikes already, but has suggested a shift in focus as it celebrates its 5th year

Wed, Jul 13, 2016 18:37
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Here’s Schaeffler’s bizarre four-wheeled e-bike concept – or is it an e-car?

If we're honest, it's probably a bit of both - but this four-wheeled e-bike concept could be the future

Tue, Jul 12, 2016 13:36
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Riding an electric bike makes you healthier

A university team in Colorado, USA, has determined that riding an e-bike has numerous cardiovascular health benefits

Sun, Jul 10, 2016 08:27
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Focus reveal rideable ‘Project Y’ lightweight e-bike concept

Focus have re-calibrated their priorities in the e-bike market with this super light 12.96kg e-hardtail

Fri, Jul 08, 2016 12:57
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Just in: Orbea Wild 20

Performance 27+ hardtail with atop-end Bosch motor and a £3,099 price tag

Fri, Jul 08, 2016 09:39
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Trek announce three new Powerfly e-bikes for 2017

The three-bike range includes Powerfly electric mountian bikes featuring full suspension & long travel, plus a hardtail model

Wed, Jul 06, 2016 11:43
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Beijing begins misguided battle against e-bikes

The city looks to ban e-bikes following 31,000 accidents last year - campaigners say infrastructure is to blame

Sun, Jul 03, 2016 23:24
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Gazelle releases details for bike of the future concept

The Dutch company have released in-depth details of their No1 "bike of the future"

Fri, Jul 01, 2016 15:01
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Giant launch full 2017 e-bike range

We take a look at the world's largest bicycle manufacturer's six-strong range of e-bikes

Thu, Jun 30, 2016 20:18
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All-Go all carbon e-bike looks for Kickstarter funding

The beautifully designed 15kg carbon e-bike from M2S is looking for a total of $50,000

Tue, Jun 28, 2016 15:49
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Over 300 cyclists set e-bike world record in California

This is the first record that's been set for a parade of e-bikes, but it's not the first e-bike record set in 2016

Sun, Jun 26, 2016 17:24
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Bosch announces new dual battery setup and compact charger

There's some interesting updates to the top-of-the-range Nyon display too

Sun, Jun 26, 2016 08:14
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First look: Bosch Purion display

New, simpler, smaller bar-mounted display for a cleaner look

Fri, Jun 24, 2016 09:01
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Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi launches folding smart e-bike

The tech giant's move into the cheap (£300) e-bike market could signal a surge in e-bike use in the East

Thu, Jun 23, 2016 14:43
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Audi launch €15,300 performance Sport e-tron e-bike

Got cash to burn? Better be quick, only 100 of these premium Haibike-associated e-bikes will be available

Wed, Jun 22, 2016 15:03
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Tyre giant Vittoria joins the e-bike game with Italian startup Zehus

Milan-based startup set to merge with the Italian tyre manufacturer, giving their self-charging e-bike project Bike+ a boost

Tue, Jun 21, 2016 18:27
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