Electric bike news

Just in gallery: Pinarello Nytro E-Road

We've got a Pinarello Nytro in for testing, and thought it would be rude not to share/brag about this Italian speed machine...

Wed, Jan 09, 2019 16:36

The Convercycle, a city bike and an e-cargo bike all at once, is coming soon after hitting Kickstarter target

This clever contraption is the same size as a normal bike in its folded position, and then with a simple lift of the rear wheel it turns into a full-on cargo bike!

Tue, Jan 08, 2019 17:22

The new OneMotor attaches to any bike in seconds

If you're planning a hilly ride, or even want some extra oomph on a hire bike then the OneMotor looks like a handy solution, and can be mounted to the front or rear wheel

Sun, Jan 06, 2019 12:00

Butcher who switched to e-cargo bike deliveries cut CO2 emissions by 75%

Sustrans are now calling on the government to deliver additional demonstration projects to show businesses the benefits of using e-cargo bikes

Sat, Jan 05, 2019 10:00

Cybic E-Legend, Halfords exclusive in UK for 12 months

World’s first Amazon Alexa-enabled bikes will be hitting Halfords stores this summer

The Cybic E-Legend is the first to come with Amazon Alexa, meaning you can tell your bike to give directions, turn on lights, play music and much more

Fri, Jan 04, 2019 12:47

Gocycle launch the GX e-bike that folds in under 10 seconds

Gocycle's brand new e-bike now collapses even faster thanks to a new folding mechanism

Fri, Jan 04, 2019 11:35

50 of Lime’s e-bikes are set to appear in Milton Keynes

Lime bike-sharing company launches in the UK

California-based Lime to roll out 50 rental bikes in Milton Keynes, with more potentially on the way

Tue, Dec 04, 2018 10:00

Just in: Kona Electric Ute

Kona electrifies its Ute cargo bike, and we’ve got one in for testing

Mon, Dec 03, 2018 10:00

You can have up to two e-bikes with the scheme

Transport Scotland offering interest-free e-bike loans

The scheme, supported by the Scottish Government, will offer applicants the chance to loan the cash to buy an e-bike

Wed, Nov 28, 2018 13:30

Just in: Merida Espresso / -L 500 EQ

Taiwanese bike giant Merida has sent in this mid-range Espresso urban commuter e-bike for testing

Mon, Nov 26, 2018 09:28

The best Black Friday 2018 e-bike deals

Got your eyes on an e-bike deal this Black Friday weekend? We’ve found some of the best deals out there

Fri, Nov 23, 2018 11:43

The Hummingbird Electric will be available at a 30% discount

Hummingbird offers Black Friday discount

The maker of the world’s lightest folding e-bike is offering 30% off all of its models

Wed, Nov 21, 2018 11:00

One of the new Schindelhauer e-bikes, the Heinrich

Schindelhauer launches new e-bike range for 2019

German urban bike brand now has four e-bikes in its range

Tue, Nov 20, 2018 11:46

Just in: Juicy Bike Ticket

We’re about to swing our leg over the Ticket… but where’s the battery?

Mon, Nov 19, 2018 08:48

A render of what the Veligo e-bikes should look like

Paris to launch long-term e-bike rental scheme

Ile-de-France Mobilités to provide 10,000 e-bikes for ‘Veligo’ programme, with plans for expansion

Wed, Nov 14, 2018 11:00

Italian e-bike manufacturer MBM is coming to the UK

MBM e-bikes coming to the UK

Powabyke UK has become the exclusive distributor of Italian e-bike maker MBM

Tue, Nov 13, 2018 11:00

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Just in: Riese & Muller Multicharger Vario

Check out R&M’s new utility e-bike, just arrived in the eBikeTips office for testing

Mon, Nov 12, 2018 11:49

Maserati Trofeo e-bike wins German Design Award

Italian car brand teamed up with e-bike specialists Diavelo and Bafang to create the Trofeo e-road bike

Sat, Nov 10, 2018 07:00

The Elan Valley Epic weekend promises challenging but accessible terrain

Book now for E-Bike Elan Valley Epic

Check out this weekend getaway just for e-bikers

Fri, Nov 09, 2018 11:00

It’s light… but is it the world’s lightest?

CARBO: the world’s lightest electric bike?

Another crowdfunded e-bike claims ‘world’s lightest’ tag… but if claims are to be believed, then it’s not

Thu, Nov 08, 2018 12:07

The new app should provide Fazua Evation users with useful data

Fazua launches app for users of the Evation drive system

New app and OEM platform developed with e-bike connectivity specialists Comodule

Wed, Nov 07, 2018 12:00

Just in: EBCO M-45

‘Urban leisure’ e-bike from British brand EBCO lands in the eBikeTips office

Mon, Nov 05, 2018 11:36

General Motors wants your help to create its e-bike brand

Car giant has plans to enter the e-bike industry, and is asking for help with its ‘eBike Brand Challenge’

Mon, Nov 05, 2018 09:26

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Coast Cycles launches Buzzraw X at the Taipei Bike Show

New e-bike claims to be an “unconventional commuter”

Sat, Nov 03, 2018 07:00

‘Generations United’ ticks all the boxes for us

Cube launches ‘Generations United’ video featuring the Agree Hybrid C:62

Dutch brand encapsulates the spirit of e-road bikes in 1 minute and 43 seconds, and we think it’s great

Fri, Nov 02, 2018 12:00

The bikes Derby scheme seems to be gathering momentum

Derby e-bike rental scheme gathering momentum

More than 16,000 e-bike trips have been recorded since ebikes Derby’s launched in June

Thu, Nov 01, 2018 11:53

The motor with cranks attached, battery and display unit

Foresight Williams Technology EIS Fund invests in e-bike technology company

Williams F1 team’s sister organisation Williams Advanced Engineering puts £1.7m into FreeFlow Technologies

Tue, Oct 30, 2018 12:00

Just in: Corratec LifeS Ap4

This could be the coolest city e-bike we’ve seen for a while, and we’ve got it in for a test

Mon, Oct 29, 2018 16:47

A made-to-measure carbon frame protector

RockGuardZ brings bespoke frame protection to e-bikes

Shropshire-based specialists will measure your e-bike to create perfect mudguards

Thu, Oct 25, 2018 16:46

Hummingbird’s new folding e-bike in carbon colourway

Hummingbird launches ‘world’s lightest’ electric folding bike

New e-bike is made in the same factory as Aston Martin racing cars

Mon, Oct 22, 2018 11:05

Haibike launches 2019 SDURO ebike range

Cost-effective range of e-bikes boast four new models

Fri, Oct 19, 2018 10:00

An example of the vistas the Go East Lothian trail has to offer

New beginners bikepacking trail welcomes e-bikes

BikePacking Scotland showcases Go East Lothian Trail with new video

Thu, Oct 18, 2018 10:30

Saigo launches ‘new category’ SUB e-bike on Indiegogo

New e-bike claimed to be the world’s first sports utility e-bike

Mon, Oct 15, 2018 10:27

Rad Power Bikes models are L1e-A spec-only

Dutch brand’s L1e-A bikes feature a 750w motor, subject to UK registration

Sat, Oct 13, 2018 09:00

WAU’s e-bike is available in three versions

WAU smart e-Bike breaks crowdfunding target

There’s still time to contribute and grab a discounted bike

Fri, Oct 12, 2018 13:00

Pirelli Cycl-e tyres – a sustainable tyre?

New tyres, available this month, are created using recycled automotive rubber

Thu, Oct 11, 2018 10:17

The crowdfunded Mate Bikes MATE X e-bike

MATE X folding e-bike raises over $12m

Could this be a new crowdfunding record for an e-bike?

Tue, Oct 09, 2018 13:00

Muc-Off launch e-bike product range

New range designed to keep your e-bike in clean and perfect working order

Mon, Oct 08, 2018 12:45

The new study suggests that scenes like this could become more common

20% of British workers “more likely” to obtain e-bikes

YouGov study demonstrates appetite for e-bike adoption if Cycle To Work scheme cap is raised

Sat, Oct 06, 2018 09:00

Olympia Hammer Enduro e-MTB arrives

New e-MTB said to strike optimum balance between rider and electric power

Fri, Oct 05, 2018 08:46

First e-bike World Series races announced

Want to race your bike? Now you can! XC and Enduro races planned from 2019

Wed, Oct 03, 2018 15:11

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Is Trek making an e-bike version of the Domane?

Popular endurance road bike looks like it'll be getting the motor treatment

Tue, Oct 02, 2018 13:28

Kona launches Remote CTRL e-MTB

Alloy e-MTB launched with the help of Graham Agassiz

Tue, Oct 02, 2018 10:54

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Cycle Show 2018: five e-bike highlights from Riese & Müller, Ribble, Corratec, Cube and Juicy Bike

There are hundreds of e-bikes at the Cycle Show, we've picked five to give you a taste of what to expect

Fri, Sep 28, 2018 09:21

Volkswagen to manufacture cargo e-bike

German car giants to develop new e-bike for the commercial sector

Fri, Sep 28, 2018 08:00

New Brose Drive C announced at Taichung Bike Week

New drive unit designed for city bikes, available in 2019

Thu, Sep 27, 2018 13:58

Try a cargo bike for free with Babboe

Three days of cargo bike riding at two venues, in Birmingham and London

Fri, Sep 21, 2018 13:19

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Government announce £2m funding for electric cargo bikes

Help-to-buy scheme won't be available for standard e-bikes though

Mon, Sep 10, 2018 11:09

Try a huge range of e-bikes at the Cycle Show at the NEC

The UK's premier consumer show for e-bikes gives you the opportunity to try out the bike of your dreams...

Wed, Sep 05, 2018 09:53

Orbea unveil new Keram e-bike in road and MTB builds

Seven builds of the same frame for off-roading, city and comfort riding

Mon, Sep 03, 2018 16:25