Electric bike news

‘World’s first hydrofoil e-bike’ the Manta5 appears at the CES Show 2020

After years of fine-tuning, Manta5's bike that can ride on water is in production and is being showcased at the CES Show this week

Wed, Jan 08, 2020 16:41
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Scottish government make an extra £700,000 available to help people buy e-bikes

The money will be allocated to fund an interest-free loan scheme, whereby Scots can purchase an e-bike worth up to £6,000 with a four-year repayment period on the loan

Fri, Jan 03, 2020 14:06
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Trek unveil brand new Domane+ LT with Fazua motor system

The Americans have launched a lighter version of their electrified Domane e-road bike, with Fazua's Evation system that has a removable battery and sleek integrated controls...

Thu, Jan 02, 2020 17:02
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Netherlands expecting even greater e-bike boom as tax breaks and incentives kick in for 2020

The Dutch will be able to take advantage of a new leasing scheme to get e-bikes from their employers for less, and will also be reimbursed per kilometre for travelling for business by bike...

Thu, Jan 02, 2020 16:20
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Will we all be pairing our glasses with e-bikes soon? Bosch launch smart glasses with integrated display

The tech giants have teased a video showing a cyclist with a heads-up display thanks to their new smart glasses tech

Wed, Dec 18, 2019 16:48
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Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees completes challenge by riding e-bike to all engagements for two weeks solid

Marvin Rees was challenged by e-bike brand Volt to travel to all his Mayoral engagements by e-bike over two weeks, and he passed with flying colours...

Tue, Dec 17, 2019 17:16
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Uber are offering free Jump e-bike rides on election day

If you still haven't cast your ballot, you can take advantage of a free ride to the polling station in London from Uber's bikeshare scheme Jump

Thu, Dec 12, 2019 13:30
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Wheels bikeshare e-bikes now come with helmets included

The startup who currently operate in the US and Sweden have integrated helmets onto their hire bikes, and are offering 20% discounts to riders for using the helmet during a booking

Wed, Dec 11, 2019 16:16
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New report predicts 130 million e-bikes will be sold in the next three years, far surpassing electric car sales

The forecast from Deloitte also predicts cycling to work will increase by 1% globally, and that e-bikes will continue to hugely outsell other electric vehicles in the 2020’s and beyond

Tue, Dec 10, 2019 16:21
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E-bike riders in Singapore will have to pass a theory test

Singapore's Ministry for Transport has said that e-bike and e-scooter riders will have to pass the test before riding their vehicles in public

Thu, Dec 05, 2019 14:16
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Bolt launch e-bikes made specifically for delivery couriers that can be rented for £35.99 a week

Bolt say their new bike made for commercial use is the world's first platform for electric delivery vehicles, offering a cost-effective last mile delivery solution

Tue, Dec 03, 2019 14:35
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The weirdest e-bike ever? The Xiaomi Himo H1 folds up smaller than an A3 sheet of paper

With tiny wheels and an extremely compact design, the Himo H1 weighs just 13kg and has around 20km of range

Fri, Nov 29, 2019 13:35
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Danish report on e-bike incidents concludes that age and age-related disabilities were often contributing factors

The report found that of 20 incidents that resulted in serious injury, 12 e-bikers were over 65 and incidents where the rider wasn't wearing a helmet were more severe

Thu, Nov 28, 2019 16:44
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Tern reveal how annual GSD giveaway is helping non-profit organisations

The e-cargo bike specialists give away five of their GSD's every year, and have updated us on how the bikes are supporting non-profit businesses

Thu, Nov 28, 2019 14:18
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New study finds e-mountain bike riders get the same exercise benefits as cyclists on regular bikes

Another study has offered fresh evidence to dispel the 'e-bikes are cheating' myth, finding that e-mountain bikers' heart rates were within 10 beats per minute of another group riding standard pedal assist mountain bikes

Tue, Nov 26, 2019 11:14
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Northern Ireland is “missing out on an e-bike revolution” because of outdated laws, says insurance firms

Insurers Quotezone and Compare NI have identified that Northern Ireland is missing out by still classifying e-bikes as mopeds, and the extra cost of tax and insurance is putting off potential e-bikers

Fri, Nov 22, 2019 12:47
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Alan Sugar heads out on his Pinarello Nytro just eights weeks after knee replacement

The business magnate and Apprentice star say's he covered 20 miles on his e-road bike just eight weeks after a knee replacement

Thu, Nov 21, 2019 13:16
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Specialized add more affordable Creo Comp e-road and Creo Comp Evo e-gravel models to their Creo range

If the huge £10,999 price tag of the S-Works Creo launched back in July was beyond your budget, you'll be glad to know these two new models are slightly more affordable at £5,499 each

Tue, Nov 19, 2019 16:58
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Halfords launch ‘UK’s cheapest e-bike’

At just £379, the retail giants claim the new Assist Deluxe with 20" wheels is the most affordable electric bike in the land...

Tue, Nov 19, 2019 13:21
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Single Sign On log in comes to eBikeTips, road.cc, off.road.cc and DealClincher

Now if you're logged in to one of our sites you are logged in to them all, giving you extra commenting and liking powers!

Tue, Nov 19, 2019 11:21
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46% off Corratec e-Power 28 Active 8 500W Bosch Hybrid eBike

The Bosch 500Wh battery has 80 miles of range and is now an absolute bargain!

Mon, Nov 18, 2019 17:10
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You can now buy a special edition Paris Saint-Germain e-bike

The French football giants have partnered with Super73 to offer the Z-Series e-bike in club colours, with pre-orders being taken now

Thu, Nov 14, 2019 16:02
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The least e-bike–looking e-bike ever? Capri’s e-bikes are almost impossible to tell apart from classic vintage commuters

The Capri has a battery that looks like a retro silver bidon, and the rear hub motor means the lines of the frame are completely clean.

Wed, Nov 13, 2019 16:40
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Cannondale launch the SuperSix EVO Neo e-road bike

Weighing in at just 11.3kg in a size large and with completely concealed cabling in its top spec, Cannondale's new lightweight e-road machine might just be the cleanest and speediest yet...

Tue, Nov 12, 2019 14:12
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New Glasgow electric hire bikes are being used twice as much as regular bikes

Nextbike have reported their e-bike hires are now double that of their regular bikes in Glasgow, with each e-bike getting hired 2.8 times a day on average compared to 1.4 times a day for the regular bikes

Mon, Nov 11, 2019 16:28
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DPD take delivery of ten EAV e-cargo bikes, with five already on UK roads

Ten of the specially designed e-cargo bikes made by Oxfordshire-based EAV are now being used by DPD, with five being trialled in the UK and five out at DPD's UK business units abroad

Thu, Nov 07, 2019 14:31
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Colnago launch the eGRV e-gravel bike

An e-gravel bike from Italian maestros Colnago has quietly appeared on their website, complete with an eBikeMotion motor system and Shimano Ultegra Di2 or GRX groupsets...

Thu, Nov 07, 2019 13:24
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Arnold Schwarzenegger goes riding with his ‘friend and hero’ Greta Thunberg on custom gold-painted e-bike

The legendary strongman and 17-year-old environmental activist went for a spin in Santa Monica, with Arnie opting to ride his super snazzy gold e-bike with huge GT mtb tyres

Tue, Nov 05, 2019 14:16
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Pedal Me will be offering free lifts to London polling stations on 12 December

The e-cargo bike-powered Pedal Me are offering to ride Londoners to polling stations, so you can arrive in emission-free style!

Fri, Nov 01, 2019 13:04
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The new Vello Titan folding e-bike has a battery that fully charges itself… and weighs just 10.9kg

Featuring a naked titanium frame, belt drive and regenerative braking, Vello's latest folder is luxurious and super light

Thu, Oct 31, 2019 16:55
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Limited edition Vintage Electric Shelby e-bike launched in tribute to upcoming Ford v Ferrari film

The high-powered limited edition e-bike is modelled on the paint scheme of Carroll Shelby's 289 Cobra, with Vintage Electric enlisting the help of the auto-building legend's grandson to design it...

Wed, Oct 30, 2019 17:10
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25% off Orbea Gain M21 2019 Carbon eBike

If you're after a little boost to go further, make climbs a bit easier, or just go faster, the Orbea Gain M21 is perfect!

Tue, Oct 29, 2019 15:37
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Halfords launch “the cheapest e-road bike in Europe”, the Carrera Crossroad

The retail giants will be selling the Crossroad at £999, which they say makes it the cheapest electric road bike on the continent and perfect for Cycle to Work customers

Fri, Oct 25, 2019 15:15
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The Rayvolt X One has facial recognition sensors, regenerative braking and complete integration

Rayvolt claim their X One "sets the bar for the electric bike of the 21st century"... and you can pre-order one now via Indiegogo

Fri, Oct 25, 2019 12:19
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Shimano creates patent for ABS braking system

With Bosch and Blubrake having already developed anti-lock braking for bikes, now Shimano look to be in on the act with a patent filed for an ABS system aimed predominantly at e-bikes

Thu, Oct 24, 2019 15:59
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The Apprentice does e-bikes – and sales record gets smashed!

Folder aimed at ‘Sophisticated Sarah’ racks up orders of £1.2m

Thu, Oct 24, 2019 11:36
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Wilier’s £10k Cento10 Hybrid e-road bike – First Look with video

It weighs just 10.8kg and looks as close to a svelte road bike as it gets...

Thu, Oct 24, 2019 10:59
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Batribike have a shipment of brand new e-bikes stolen – and the thieves forget the batteries

"This is not how we wanted to announce our new model", said Batribike's MD - although hopefully the stolen bikes won't get very far, because they're without their unique batteries that the thieves won't be able to source from elsewhere

Thu, Oct 24, 2019 10:13
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Stajvelo unveil world’s first e-bike made out of injection-moulded thermoplastic

The French bike brand have become the first to make use of an advanced injection-moulded composite material to produce a frame, and you also get Continental automatic shifting...

Tue, Oct 22, 2019 16:06
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Big Read: Racing e-bikes at the EX Enduro; how much difference does the motor make?

How different does a motor make enduro racing?

Mon, Oct 21, 2019 10:49
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Bosch developing new tech that they say will bring “a giant leap forward in e-mobility”

Bosch say their new silicon carbide microchips can conduct electricity better, which will lead to better range, smaller batteries and less energy lost through heat

Fri, Oct 18, 2019 13:15
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Cannondale launch the Treadwell Neo, with a built-in phone mount and a step-through frame option

Based on their non-electric Treadwell, the Treadwell Neo has both standard and step-through frame options

Thu, Oct 17, 2019 15:46
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First ride: Cube Stereo Hybrid 140 HPC TM

This carbon trail bike gets 625Wh battery and Bosch drive unit, and off.road.cc have took it for a spin...

Wed, Oct 16, 2019 11:08
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Glasgow gets nextbike e-bike hire scheme

63 e-bikes for hire and 21 charging stations have popped up in the city and are ready to use now, with the scheme ran by nextbike

Tue, Oct 15, 2019 15:30
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BMW partner with Brose again for new ActiveHybrid e-bike

The latest version of the ActiveHybrid collab between BMW and Brose features the Brose Drive S Alu drive, and is available exclusively through BMW stores

Tue, Oct 15, 2019 14:57
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Liv launch the Thrive E women’s e-bike

Giant's women-specific brand Liv have launched a women's e-bike, with road-specific features and a flat bar for extra comfort

Fri, Oct 11, 2019 16:34
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97-year-old developer of the Lithium-ion battery John B. Goodenough awarded Nobel Prize for chemistry

Along with fellow chemists M Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino, Goodenough has been recognised for developing one of the most significant technological advancement of our time, that is crucial to the workings of your e-bike!

Fri, Oct 11, 2019 16:07
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Fazua loaned €12 million by the European Investmen Bank in their e-bike system

The EIB is providing Fazua with the loan as part of the 'Juncker Plan', which aims to boost the competitiveness of the European economy

Thu, Oct 10, 2019 16:07
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The E-Rim all-in-one electric bike wheel is crowdfunding on Indiegogo

The E-Rim wheel transforms your bike into an e-bike by just swapping out the front wheel, the first of its kind in the world according to E-Rim themselves...

Thu, Oct 10, 2019 13:42
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Swytch have revamped their e-bike conversion kit, and it’s now ‘the world’s smallest and lightest’

The updated e-bike conversion kit, which consists of a bar-mounted power pack and hub motor front wheel, is now 50% lighter and 70% smaller than the original, making it the smallest and lightest in the world according to Swytch...

Tue, Oct 08, 2019 12:35
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