Electric bike news

Halfords calls on government to introduce e-scooter legislation “as soon as possible”

Retailer says it is "widely recognised" for commitment to explaining e-scooter law after Thames Valley PCC called on stores to stop sales

Sat, Mar 23, 2024 07:00
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Unique electric cargo bike brand Ca Go is now available in the UK

The CS 'city utility vehicle' comes with 180kg capacity and a striking look

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 12:17
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Cowboy Cross announced: an all-road urban e-bike with a 60km range

The 'ultimate connected e-bike' comes with some thick tyres too

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 09:21
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In Vietnam you can phone a blackout hotline and power your business with an electric motorbike battery

The DAT Bike can be converted to supply 220V mains power

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 07:00
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The Canyon Grizl:ON is their first electric gravel bike with the Bosch SX drive system, and it looks sleek

It also has RockShox suspension and integrated lights

Tue, Mar 19, 2024 07:00
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Automatic e-bike speed restriction to be trialled in Amsterdam

The "intelligent speed adjustment" aims to make city bike paths safer

Mon, Mar 18, 2024 07:00
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Specialized’s new longtail electric cargo bike has a powerful motor and comes with a Garmin Radar

A 90Nm motor and 710Wh battery are just some of the features of the Turbo Porto

Sat, Mar 16, 2024 07:00
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Regulator looking at 60 UK e-bike and e-scooter firms to assess safety compliance

“Initial discussions” held with British Standards Institution on introduction of new safety standards for e-bike conversion kits

Fri, Mar 15, 2024 12:31
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Dual battery folding e-bike with belt drive launches on Indiegogo

The PVY Libon features a dual battery and carbon belt drive

Fri, Mar 15, 2024 07:00
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Thames Valley PCC calls on retailers to stop selling e-scooters, calls disclaimers a “bureaucratic nicety”

"You are well aware that the vast majority of these products sold in your stores and online will be used illegally"

Thu, Mar 14, 2024 12:10
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The Ado Air 28 is now available with a heftier motor

Latest model features Bafang 2-speed automatic gear system

Wed, Mar 13, 2024 07:00
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The Diodra S3 e-bike is made from bamboo and uses an all-in-one hub motor and battery

It also boasts automatic shifting and weighs just 15kg

Tue, Mar 12, 2024 07:00
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Northants police to crack down on underage e-scooter use and sharing of Voi accounts

"E-scooters are not toys and there is a reason why the minimum age to ride one is 18"

Sat, Mar 09, 2024 07:00
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Cube the latest to use Bosch SX motor, this time on an electric urban bike

The Editor Hybrid range oozes “simpliCITY” (yes, we hate it too)

Fri, Mar 08, 2024 12:02
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Orbea launches the Diem: an urban e-bike with a Shimano motor and a funky seat tube

Basque brand’s Diem is an all-singing, all-dancing “urban mobility solution”

Thu, Mar 07, 2024 15:00
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A blend of time trial, MTB and Moto GP bike – the Ryuger Eidolon BR-RTS e-bike can even carry your lunch

No carbon has been saved in the manufacturing of this e-bike that costs £16k

Thu, Mar 07, 2024 13:41
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Planet X have got some e-bikes and their e-cargo bike in particular looks intriguing

Yorkshire-based brand begins selling own-branded electric bikes across mountain, urban and cargo categories

Thu, Mar 07, 2024 10:11
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Firefighters issue another safety warning after UPP e-bike battery sparks fire

"We’re asking people to check whether they have a UPP battery at home. If you do, stop using it right away, and contact the seller"

Tue, Mar 05, 2024 07:00
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Babboe recalls City and Mini cargo bikes as thousands of owners enquire about legal action

Law firm Birkway is investigating whether cargo bike owners can receive compensation, with over 8,500 people so far coming forward

Mon, Mar 04, 2024 12:10
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Riese and Muller launch not-so-long john e-cargo bike – the Carrie

Brand suggests it’s an "entry level" offering... at £5,469

Mon, Mar 04, 2024 07:00
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Cixi are using a chainless e-bike setup on a vehicle that can do 120km/h

Speed of Vigoz e-trike is governed by pedalling input

Sat, Mar 02, 2024 07:00
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E-bike proposals “a huge safety risk” says Cycling UK and would “blur the line between e-bikes and electric motorbikes”

Electrical Safety First also expresses concern as government acknowledges risk of “more severe battery fires”

Fri, Mar 01, 2024 13:14
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Government considering doubling e-bike motor power but retaining 15mph limit

Concern that proposed change could threaten the e-bike's legal status as a bicycle

Thu, Feb 29, 2024 11:27
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Florida town temporarily bans e-bikes in response to death of local woman following collision with 12-year-old e-bike rider

Florida law allows individuals of any age to ride 28mph e-bikes

Thu, Feb 29, 2024 09:19
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Tenways releases new urban electric bike with own-brand motor and a boost button

The CGO009 joins a line-up of well-priced city focused e-bikes, but UK customers will have to wait

Wed, Feb 28, 2024 09:00
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Brose has beefed up its cyber security to prevent people hacking its e-bike motors for more speed

Derestricted e-bikes are widely considered a major threat to the industry

Mon, Feb 26, 2024 16:34
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Want to ride the same e-bike as Fernando Alonso? Discover the e-bikes of the Formula 1 world

As the 2024 Formula 1 season beckons, we take a look at some of the team's electric bikes

Mon, Feb 26, 2024 07:00
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Quirky electric two-wheeler brand Cake files for bankruptcy

Its range includes an anti-poaching bike and a bike that doubles as a workbench

Sat, Feb 24, 2024 07:00
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Planning an e-bike touring trip? Apidura has done a special e-bike charger bag

The Expedition e-Bike Charger Pack is a lightweight bag for your e-bike charger, but it'll set you back £62

Fri, Feb 23, 2024 12:00
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BMW is calling its latest e-moped an “eParkour”

New BMW CE 02 is aimed at Gen Z riders

Fri, Feb 23, 2024 07:00
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First ride: Tern Orox

A behemoth of a bike that's loads of fun and very capable... do you really need one?

Wed, Feb 21, 2024 11:22
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The Tern Orox is being billed as an ‘adventure cargo bike’

With 180kg carrying capacity and fat tyres, is this something the market has been missing?

Wed, Feb 21, 2024 09:59
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Moustache has done a belt drive version of the Lundi

Moustache's top of the range model gets a CDX belt drive

Tue, Feb 20, 2024 12:40
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Dutch e-cargo bike firm Babboe accused of cover-up over ‘serious safety risk’

Employees say they had to lie to customers

Mon, Feb 19, 2024 14:30
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Why has Chester’s e-scooter trial been suspended?

Operator Ginger began the trial in December 2020 but has now suspended it until further notice

Sat, Feb 17, 2024 07:00
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E-cargo bike share schemes replace a car for many people, finds German study

18% of respondents said they either got rid of their car or decided against buying one

Fri, Feb 16, 2024 07:00
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Bosch launches second-hand battery checker tool and its biggest battery yet

The new tool allows customers to check the life of second-hand Bosch batteries

Thu, Feb 15, 2024 09:28
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Forest launches Cycle to Work scheme for its share e-bikes

Rather than buying a bike, the employee pays for a subscription via their salary with a tax saving of up to 47%

Wed, Feb 14, 2024 07:00
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Dutch police have a roadside device for identifying illegally fast and powerful e-bikes

247 new roller test benches are in use across the Netherlands

Tue, Feb 13, 2024 09:04
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Cowboy is offering at-home, on-demand maintenance subscriptions for its e-bikes

"We want to make sure people find it as easy as possible to get up and running and continue to use their bike as much as possible”

Mon, Feb 12, 2024 10:03
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Is Cannondale’s new Moterra SL the lightest e-MTB ever?

The full-power e-MTB weighs just 19.5kg!

Sat, Feb 10, 2024 14:10
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Segway are doing some pretty unusual looking e-bikes

Xafari and Xyber both have pedals - although they don't look too significant on the latter...

Sat, Feb 10, 2024 07:00
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“It was like missiles coming down my corridor” says man whose flat was destroyed in fire caused by UPP e-bike battery

The OPSS has issued withdrawal notices requiring four online marketplaces to stop selling the battery

Wed, Feb 07, 2024 07:00
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Hampshire Police says e-scooters are becoming “really popular” with criminals – so it’s started crushing them

Force says it will seek to educate people about vehicles' confusing legal status but, "unfortunately not everyone is willing to listen to us"

Tue, Feb 06, 2024 15:23
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Tenways unveils its first electric cargo bike with a big bucket, a Bafang mid-motor and indicators

The Cargo One is the first e-cargo bike for the Dutch brand and has a 250kg carrying capacity

Mon, Feb 05, 2024 09:53
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This crowdfunded carbon fibre e-bike apparently has Michael Owen on its “ambassador team”

The Tezeus C8 comes with a proprietary mid-drive motor and a claimed weight of just 15kg

Fri, Feb 02, 2024 16:13
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‘Buying a complete e-bike is generally safer’ – new government guidance uneasy about DIY conversions

Separate guidance advises on how to buy an e-scooter… while simultaneously reminding people they can’t be ridden on UK roads

Thu, Feb 01, 2024 14:34
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Gocycle’s first electric cargo bike is an extraordinary looking folder with a unique handlebar

Gocycle’s latest innovation is a bike like no other

Wed, Jan 31, 2024 17:24
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London’s Santander Cycles expanding e-bike fleet from 600 bikes to 2,000 this summer

E-bikes attracting double the number of hires per bike per day compared to unassisted bikes

Tue, Jan 30, 2024 09:22
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Eovolt adds vintage style e-bikes and premium Pro range

French brand adds new bikes and styles to its 2024 lineup

Mon, Jan 29, 2024 07:00
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