Electric bike news

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

Giant says there is no need to adapt your riding to the motor: "You can ride like you normally do, but with more power."

In the UK, the e-bike market share accounts for just 9% of volume

The database aims to act as a comprehensive resource for certified and insured e-bikes

The product works with some bikes that use motors from Mahle, Bafang and Zehus

BA and ACT say safer infrastructure and purchase incentives are needed for 'real' e-bike growth

"I run a self-storage business. Someone came and left their property at my business, and I’m storing it. They have to pay for that - that’s how it works."

"J'm not a bike but a brand-new day" claims the French bike which apparently can articulate on its own

Mid-drive drop bar e-bike costs a grand less than its carbon sibling

ESF says bill will "weed out bad operators producing dangerous batteries that put people’s lives at risk"

This e-scooter can be ridden on a provisional licence

"The bike started smoking on the train platform and then burst into flames... It was very scary"

Firm previously claimed that 97% of Londoners are never more than two minutes from one of its bikes

German brand launches new e-gravel bike equipped with Bosch's SX drive system

The Explorer 3 e-bike also has "non-slip tyres" while the Voiager 7 e-scooter features a widened footboard

A look at the two-wheeled offerings at the self-proclaimed "world’s biggest electric vehicle and home energy festival"

Riders have been able to sidestep fines by switching installed boosters off

The Estonian brand aims to target bikepackers and commuters with their latest Curt update

Criminal investigation has been launched in the Netherlands over allegations firm covered up safety issues

British brand cuts prices of some of their urban e-bike range

Shadow transport minister says there is "desperate need" for major transport reform

The bikes launched in the city in 2022 after the Bristol scheme was stopped due to vandalism

The study in Lausanne, Switzerland also found e-bikes are a great way to continue cycling

The Owuru motor and gearbox unit means you never have to shift gears again

New range includes electric mountain bikes, commuters and leisure bikes as well as e-scooters and accessories

F1 theme is continued with a halo on the child carrier and wings on the rear deck, presumably to make it the fastest family cargo ever

Brand has recently merged with Tier who are still operating e-bikes and e-scooters in the capital

News comes as Dott pulls out of London e-scooter market

Switch between e-bike and analogue riding at the 'twist of a cap'

Dutch firm says it will make an announcement on when its products go back on sale “soon”