Electric bike news

There has been plenty of new kit announced this week, starting with some impressive looking drive systems

The new drive system will be equipped on the brand’s new electric mountain bike, the Amflow PL

24kg longtail is available from £5,499

Motor manufacturer expands its eShift portfolio to include electronic derailleur drivetrains for the first time

Parking will be prohibited on pavements in busy town centre locations after the bays are installed

Company says each bike can deliver around 110 parcels in one go

The EP5 and E5100 drive systems are set to be an “ally to your daily commute and a gateway to cycling adventures,” it’s claimed

Hope is that gas strut technology will result in a more affordable workstand suitable for home use

The e-cargo is designed for “heavy hauling and busy families” at a more affordable price point

E-bikes account for nearly 40% of Europe’s micromobility market, McKinsey finds

Jamie Halcro Johnston says local residents find themselves "stuck behind large groups of e-bikes"

New system combines digital and physical security to deter would-be e-bike thieves

Renowned explorer finishes his 20,000 mile trip aboard his electric gravel bike

Birmingham's NEC saw e-bikes aplenty on the stands and on one test track in particular

The report says an estimated 30,000 trips are missed in the city every day

A general election has been called for July 4

The impressively light e-road bike, priced from £4,299, is powered by the newest Mahle X30 motor and boasts top-of-the range spec

The new system is “robust and versatile” and is compatible with X20 components

“If my story doesn’t show the desperate need for a change in regulation, then I don’t know what will"

Each slick-looking £10k Ariel Dash will be hand-assembled and signed-off by a single technician

CitiPod "puts a green spin on the British staple" with a solar panel and pedalling power to reduce grid dependency

“As things stand, it is financially unsustainable to continue operating in the city," says CEO

It comes with a Bafang G310 hub motor and the option of a belt drive

The new e-bike will be available in both a classic diamond shape and an ‘easy entry’ design and priced from £4,199

Topics include e-scooter and e-bike safety, local traffic rules, and responsible parking practices

The Futa All-Road e-bike is a more versatile version of their e-road model

Tech news from the world of electric bikes and electric scooters this week

The Dimanche 28 and 29 electric bikes both utilise the Bosch SX mid-drive system, and Moustache’s day of the week naming system

The regulations state that e-scooters cannot have seats, and must be fitted with front and rear lights and reflectors, brakes and a bell

Wondering what Swytch's new frame-mounted battery conversion kit is like? Wonder no more!

Benefits to UK producers from continuing current measures would be 'significantly outweighed by harm to rest of economy', says TRA

"E-bikes travelling at more than 15mph is a danger to pedestrians", says Meon Valley MP Flick Drummond

New kit is finally out and provides a (claimed) range of up to 60 miles

Participants can learn more about e-scooters, ask questions, and develop their riding skills during the free 20-minute sessions

Device would send a signal to 'confuse' the electric motor

A round-up of some of this week’s biggest and most interesting e-bike tech stories

Storied supercar maker McLaren is launching a series of e-bikes, and they are mighty potent.

It also uses an electric or gas loading system to make mounting the bikes easier

Six-wheeled e-cargo bike with pedal assist and 350kg payload

Speed pedelec trial will study the effects of faster e-bikes in bike path conditions

New bike claimed to be the “go-to for NBA players”

All e-scooters are currently illegal on public roads in Scotland

Causes included unprovoked falls, collisions with stationary objects, uneven road surfaces, and alleged assaults

Dutch e-bike insurance market was worth €621m in 2021 – an increase of €71m

"The rise of the e-bike is pushing the popularity of bike sharing to new highs and there is no sign of this trend slowing down"

Tier acquired Leipzig-based Nextbike in 2021

The Pinion MGU joins the likes of Valeo in offering fully automatic shifting

The Liv Lurra and Giant Fathom e-bikes are 130mm travel hardtails with SyncDrive motors, aimed at both trail and adventure riders

Wigan-based brand uses technology from sister company G3ARED to help expand e-bike portfolio with larger wheeled bikes

In 2023, 6.2% of bike thefts involved an e-bike, data reveals