Electric bike news

Bosch 2021: new Nyon computer, motor updates, navigation on Kiox and more

Brand new touchscreen computer replaces original Nyon; 85Nm upgrade for CX and Cargo Line motors

Thu, Jun 25, 2020 10:21
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New Vekkit e-bike conversion kit launches

The people behind Polish cycling bag and backpack brand Velotton have developed a three-part e-bike kit that weighs just 3kg, with prices starting from 535 euros

Thu, Jun 18, 2020 13:06
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Introducing the Z-Triton: an electric trike, boat and mini camper combined

This amphibious 3-in-1 prototype can function as an e-trike or a boat in motion, and also has living quarters for camping out during your journey

Thu, Jun 18, 2020 12:27
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Triumph launch the Trekker GT, their first ever electric bicycle

The motorcycle legends have added pedals to their latest creation, a premium e-bike with a Shimano STEPS motor, RockShox forks and integrated LED lighting

Tue, Jun 16, 2020 13:09
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Liteville’s 301CE marries e-MTB power and incredible frame detail

Unique design gets built-in dropper post and Shimano drive unit

Mon, Jun 15, 2020 13:59
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Delfast upgrade their supercharged Top e-bike, with a huge 200 miles of range

Regarded as one of the most powerful e-bikes in the world, the all new Delfast Top 3.0 now has a carbon belt drive, better lighting and a range of up to 200 miles (321km) on a single charge

Thu, Jun 11, 2020 13:21
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“A new frontier in urban mobility”: Cowboy launch their third gen e-bike

The Belgian startup have revamped their smart e-bike with a lower gear ratio, new colourways and new app features, and it's priced at £1,990

Thu, Jun 04, 2020 14:54
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Anger as Uber allegedly scraps up to 20,000 Jump e-bikes

A video has circulated which purports to show a huge number of Jump hire e-bikes being scrapped, with the company accused of creating senseless waste

Mon, Jun 01, 2020 15:50
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Rad Power launch all new RadWagon4 e-cargo bike

Fully redesigned from the ground up, the RadWagon4 has custom-made tyres and a completely revamped frame design, and is priced at an affordable €1,499 on pre-order

Thu, May 28, 2020 13:25
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Cannondale launch new Topstone Carbon Lefty and Neo Lefty e-bike for maximum e-gravel goodness

New acoustic bike and e-gravel both with suspension bringing 'maximum gravel'

Wed, May 27, 2020 12:26
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Olympia unveil huge 900Wh ‘super battery’ with up to 290km of range

The PowerNine 900Wh is the same weight as Olympia's previous 630Wh versions, and they claim it takes six hours to fully charge

Fri, May 22, 2020 14:57
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E-bikes could get Britain back to work and cut emissions by 50%, concludes new research

University of Leeds researchers have concluded that a switch from cars to e-bikes could reduce CO2 emissions by millions of tonnes, while providing commuters with a safer route back to work amid the coronavirus crisis

Thu, May 21, 2020 13:32
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Raleigh partner with Nottingham Council to bring e-cargo bikes to the city

The legendary Nottingham-based bike brand have produced the e-cargo bikes on behalf of the council thanks to a £50,000 government grant

Thu, May 21, 2020 12:42
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Giant and ConnectBike unveil the ‘Giant Deliver E’ cargo bike, that will soon be delivering Domino’s Pizza

The world's largest food delivery chain Domino's were involved in the specialist e-cargo bike's development, and they're set to be rolled out for delivery couriers to use from this July

Fri, May 15, 2020 13:34
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Northern Ireland finally make e-bikes legal

As of 13th May, residents of Northern Ireland are no longer required to have licencing, insurance and registration to ride an e-bike in the country

Thu, May 14, 2020 14:34
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Swytch reveal they have 100,000 people on waiting list for their new conversion kit, due to a boom in demand during the pandemic

The company behind the Swytch e-bike conversion kit say they've been inundated with orders due to the UK government urging us to cycle instead of use public transport during the pandemic

Thu, May 14, 2020 13:05
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An electric revolution? Specialized launch ‘Super Light’ Vado SL

The all new mid-motor Vado SL weighs in at just 14.9kg, with the motor on Specialized' own SL 1.1 system accounting for just 1.95kg of that

Tue, May 12, 2020 13:10
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“We’re coming for you”: Pedal Me warns Amazon they’re prepared to compete for delivery trade

The London-based e-cargo and taxi firm have offered to co-operate with Amazon – but they're prepared to go head-to-head with them too

Mon, May 11, 2020 13:41
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Shimano unveil their largest ever e-bike batteries, plus chainring and display upgrades

As well as launching three new batteries for their STEPS e-bike system, Shimano have also added 12-speed chainrings and a new computer display that is backwards-compatible

Thu, May 07, 2020 15:23
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Schwalbe launch e-bike specific Air Plus inner tube, claiming increased air retention

Schwalbe says the new Air Plus inner tube features increased wall thickness, that leaks less air than a conventional tube

Wed, May 06, 2020 14:39
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The electric bike re-imagined in the 1960’s: comparison firm make e-bike advert as it would have looked 60 years ago

Uswitch have taken six modern tech inventions and re-imagined what the adverts would have looked like if the gadgets were invented 60 years ago... one of which is the e-bike!

Tue, May 05, 2020 09:33
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Could e-bikes be about to get even more eco-friendly? Researchers develop rechargeable graphene batteries

In partnership with Trinity College Dublin, Graphene Flagship claim to have produced rechargeable batteries and energy storage devices that are non-toxic because of their graphene construction

Fri, May 01, 2020 16:14
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Could e-bikes be hit by Chinese battery shortage headache? Pandemic causes production to fall 10% in 2020

Two of China's biggest lithium-ion battery manufacturers are facing disruption due to production facilities being located in affected areas, so production is expected to slow while things return to normal

Thu, Apr 30, 2020 16:29
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Nominations wanted: 13 bikes for “incredible individuals” helping others during pandemic from Cyclescheme and partner brands

Bikes from Marin, Raleigh, Ribble, Specialized and Trek are looking for deserving homes

Thu, Apr 23, 2020 13:05
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Chinese bike share firm Hellobike update tech to help riders maintain social distancing

Hellobike's new shared e-bike model has built-in smart voice navigation, which can help users maintain social distancing while the country emerges from its strict lockdown

Thu, Apr 23, 2020 11:05
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11 Cycle Republic stores to be taken over by e-scooter specialists Pure Electric

85 jobs have been saved by transferring the Cycle Republic stores over to Pure Electric, with the e-scooter company securing the deal with Halfords Group PLC under TUPE regulations

Tue, Apr 21, 2020 16:17
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E-cargo delivery specialists Pedal Me reveal how they’ve adapted during coronavirus pandemic

Rather than slowing down, London e-cargo and passenger service Pedal Me are busier than ever... delivering PPE to hospitals and ferrying goods for businesses that have been forced to switch online due to the closure of non-essential retailers

Thu, Apr 16, 2020 15:02
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Taking on coronavirus with an e-bike: how e-cargo bikes can meet delivery demands during the pandemic

A transport consultant has shared her experience of starting an e-cargo delivery service to help small shops do business online, claiming she did 99 deliveries in 150 miles of riding over the first 11 days

Thu, Apr 16, 2020 08:45
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The FLX Babymaker: an e-bike that went on a 2,200 mile journey, then raised £2 million on Indiegogo

The intriguing-looking FLX Babymaker was road-tested by its founder during a 2,200 mile trip across Europe before it began crowdfunding, and it's proved very popular so far

Mon, Apr 13, 2020 17:13
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Fazua upgrade their Evation motor system with Black Pepper firmware performance update

Fazua claim Black Pepper gives their highly praised Evation motor system sharper power, more efficiency and a much wider cadence range for a natural ride experience

Thu, Apr 09, 2020 17:49
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Canyon launch the Endurace:ON AL, their first e-road bike, at groundbreaking £2,799 price point

The online bike retailer has unveiled their first electric road bike, which is also the first e-bike shipping with the Fazua motor system's Black Pepper firmware update for much improved power delivery

Thu, Apr 09, 2020 09:24
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Meet Saigon, the ‘first ever’ modular e-bike with 200km range

Modmo's classy commuter has a smart handlebar display, a huge range and front and rear mounts for carrying a wide array of items

Thu, Apr 02, 2020 16:06
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London bike shop offers Gocycle e-bikes to NHS staff for free on three month loan

Fully Charged is partnering with Gocycle on initiative aimed at helping key staff get to work

Mon, Mar 30, 2020 08:35
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Forestal launch their new e-bike – The Siryon

Brand launches tech filled enduro e-bike with touch screen display

Tue, Mar 24, 2020 16:05
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Utterly brilliant: An interview with Timmy Mallet on all things e-bike

The legendary broadcaster is a bona fide e-bike fanatic, and last year set out on an epic 3,500km quest to ride the Camino de Santiago trail

Sat, Mar 21, 2020 10:14
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Canyon update the Spectral:ON e-bike for 2020

New bike gets total drive system integration and Shimano motor

Tue, Mar 17, 2020 12:41
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€30,000 fines will be dished out to riders caught with a tuned e-bike in France

The harsh new statutory law could even land offenders with two years in jail if they're caught with an unlicensed e-bike capable of reaching speeds over the EU-legal limit of 25km/h

Thu, Mar 12, 2020 16:19
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E-bike thefts skyrocket in the Netherlands, with 3,800 stolen last year

An ANWB spokesperson said that shopping centres, train stations and entertainment areas are particular hotspots for e-bike theft

Thu, Mar 12, 2020 14:26
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Canyons’ Neuron:ON e-mtb gets updated for 2020

The brands short travel e-bike gets an integrated battery and Shimano motor

Tue, Mar 10, 2020 12:40
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First Look: Bianchi T-Tronik Performer 9.1

A good looking, aggressive e-bike

Tue, Mar 10, 2020 12:02
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Jeep’s new e-bike from the Superbowl commercial is now available to pre-order for $5899

We've seen Billy Murray riding it in a Superbowl commercial and to begin with the finer details were few and far between, but now we know much more...

Tue, Mar 03, 2020 17:20
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The Leaos Pressed e-bike made of two halves now has gears and is crowdfunding on Indiegogo soon

With a frame consisting of two aluminium halves pressed together and spot welded, the unique Pressed e-bike weighs in at just 15kg and is 100% made in Italy

Tue, Mar 03, 2020 16:33
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eBikeLabs launch upgraded anti-theft system to stop thieves targeting e-bike sharing schemes

The integrated system blocks the wheel of the e-bike from using the motor instead of using a hardware lock

Wed, Feb 26, 2020 11:48
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Northern Ireland comparison site to offer new e-bike insurance tailored for long-awaited law changes

As a law change is set to come in that will free Northern Irish e-bikers from having to pass a moped test, Compare NI are offering new tailored insurance for e-bikers to coincide with what they believe will lead to an "e-bike revolution"

Mon, Feb 24, 2020 14:47
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Introducing the Habre Eco Bike: a Nepalese e-cargo machine built from bamboo to beat the climate crisis

The brainchild of an American university professor and built by locals in Kathmandu, the Habre Eco Bike was launched to improve the notoriously poor air quality in the Nepalese capital

Sun, Feb 23, 2020 13:38
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Norco launch the new Sight VLT 29er e-mtb

Norco say they've "taken all-electric mountain to the next level" with the Sight VLT, a seriously capapble e-mtb with Shimano's STEPS motor system

Thu, Feb 20, 2020 13:14
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The EDF Ebike Summit 2020 is coming to Oxford University on 16th April

The summit will bring together experts, brands and investors to advance e-bike business and promote sustainable transport

Thu, Feb 20, 2020 12:31
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UCI announce first ever E-Mountain Bike Cross-country World Cup

In partnership with the World E-Bike Series Management, the championships will consts of five rounds, kicking off in Monaco on 6th March

Tue, Feb 18, 2020 18:47
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Canyon launch the GrandCanyon:On hardtail e-bike

With a powerful and fully integrated Shimano STEPS drive system, the GrandCanyon:On electrifies the German brand's popular hardtail and has an impressive range of performance features

Thu, Feb 13, 2020 17:21
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Check out the Electric in Motion e-bike demo area at the NEC’s Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show next week

E-bikes from some of the biggest names will be appearing at the show, and there will also be the chance to try out other micromobility vehicles such as e-scooters and even electric skateboards

Thu, Feb 13, 2020 12:18
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