Electric bike news

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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Turn any bike into an e-bike with Bikee Bike’s BEST kit

The bottom bracket-based electric motor kit can make any bike into an e-bike in minutes

Mon, Jun 20, 2016 15:49
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University staff in Oxford offered free ebike use

The cycle BOOM scheme - which influences green Governmental policy - has donated the bikes to help staff cover the 9.8 miles between campuses

Sun, Jun 19, 2016 14:32
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The Stig: Cargo bikes are the delivery vehicles of the future + video

Top Gear 'personality' proves that e-assisted cargo bikes outperform traditional delivery vehicles in London

Sat, Jun 18, 2016 10:53
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Chita electric mountain bike coming to Indiegogo soon

Striking e-bike with smartphone link and GPS tech built in

Thu, Jun 16, 2016 09:07
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An electric bike for less than £100? Semcon add-on motor looks for investors

Friction drive 150W motor unit weighs 1kg and can be swapped between bikes

Tue, Jun 14, 2016 12:17
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Just in: Peugeot AE21

£2,300 city bike has some interesting urban features

Mon, Jun 13, 2016 13:31
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Vittoria and Zehus join forces on BIKE+ powered hub system

Clever all-in-one retrofittable hub motor is designed to never need charging

Fri, Jun 10, 2016 13:14
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Just in: Larry vs Harry eBullitt STePS

Pedal-assist cargo bike starts at around £4,000 and there's plenty of options

Wed, Jun 08, 2016 11:42
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Jivr folding bike now accepting pre-orders

£1,700 bike with concealed drivetrain and battery aims for a classy and low-maintenance city experience

Mon, Jun 06, 2016 11:23
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Jersey car2cycle scheme offers £300 off an electric bike

Voucher scheme is open to all Jersey residents aged 14 and over

Fri, Jun 03, 2016 06:50
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Brompton to start producing electric version of the iconic folding bike

Slimmed down KERS system will be the basis for the power plant

Tue, May 31, 2016 17:56
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Flux Electric Bike raises $1.6m on crowdfunding

San Francisco startup has raised over 30 times what it asked for... The bike wouldn't be legal over here though

Mon, May 30, 2016 21:32
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Just in: Butchers & Bicycles MK1-E

Clever, superbly built £4,100 tilting trike for moving your kids or a whole bunch of stuff

Sat, May 28, 2016 17:28
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Pure Electric launch new range of electric bike wear

Removeable protectors and high quality Italian construction

Fri, May 27, 2016 07:21
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Just in: Orbea Katu-E 30A

Another small-wheeler lands at ebiketips, this one a £1,839 three speed with a Bosch motor

Wed, May 25, 2016 16:33
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British Heart Foundation bans e-bikes on London to Brighton ride

Charity insists it's for Health & Safety reasons

Wed, May 25, 2016 05:54
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Video: an e-bike-powered portable bike workshop

Not-for-profit Bike Yard uses a Bosch-powered Xtracycle to get round New York City

Mon, May 23, 2016 22:20
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Just in: Giant Ease-E+

£1,099 front-hub-powered city bike with a 300Wh battery

Mon, May 23, 2016 08:36
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One in three commuters would switch to an e-bike from public transport

Research commissioned by Shimano suggests acceptance of e-bikes is growing

Thu, May 19, 2016 14:48
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Ampler bikes currently funding on Indiegogo

Clean-looking city bikes with fully integrated electronics

Thu, May 19, 2016 06:19
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Oxford Bike Share scheme adds 16 e-bikes to its fleet

Oxonbike becomes the first scheme of its kind in the UK to offer both non-powered and pedal-assist bikes

Wed, May 18, 2016 11:11
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SRAM launch e-MTB specific EX1 groupset

Eight-speed setup optimised for shifting with a motor

Wed, May 18, 2016 08:07
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Just in: Kalkhoff Sahel Compact

A small-footprint city bike with a high-capacity battery

Tue, May 17, 2016 08:38
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Video: Specialized Turbo Levo FSR vs Finale Ligure

We'd die for these trails out the back of our town...

Thu, May 12, 2016 13:17
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Win an EBCO UCL-60 e-bike worth £1,599!

You could be cruising away on EBCO's latest mid-motor city bike. Yes, you!

Thu, May 12, 2016 10:13
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Olympia announce 3-bike electric mountain bike range

29" and 27.5+ wheel sizes with a range of motors

Tue, May 10, 2016 14:14
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Feature-packed Vanmoof Electrified S bike now on pre-order

Smartphone connectivity, a keyless lock, integrated electrics and a touchpad display

Tue, May 10, 2016 11:10
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Shimano launches STePS E8000 mountain bike components

Japanese giant moving into e-MTBs with dedicated motor and control gear

Tue, May 10, 2016 07:00
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Orbea unveil Wild series of electric mountain bikes

27.5+ alloy hardtails with Bosch motors and three builds

Wed, May 04, 2016 12:16
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Power assist front wheel smashes Kickstarter target – but best read the small print

GeoOrbital’s 500W motor enables speeds of 20mph – meaning it doesn’t meet UK e-bike regulations

Sun, May 01, 2016 10:14
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The €10,000 Typhoon E-assist packs a 250W hidden motor + interview and video

The 250W motor-assisted road bike that looks like a regular road bike

Tue, Apr 19, 2016 19:53
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Giant launch Road E electric road bike range

Two models at £2,299 and £2,749 with Shimano transmissions and disc brakes

Fri, Apr 01, 2016 14:11
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Gi FlyBike electric bike that folds in 1 second raises $650,000 on Indiegogo

New model offers high-tech features, three levels of assistance, and has a range of 40 miles

Fri, Feb 12, 2016 00:00
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