Electric bike news

“For the city and beyond” – Brompton Electric G Line rolls in on 20-inch wheels

Folding brand’s latest electric model promises greater versatility than its smaller-wheeled siblings

Tue, Sep 17, 2024 14:13
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Swiss e-bike share scheme trials different speed restrictions for different users

Maximum speed can be adjusted from 45km/h to 25km/h via remote access

Fri, Sep 13, 2024 07:00
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PikaBoost 2: Easy to fit e-bike conversion kit offers more power than its predecessor

Associated app is said to ensure “global compatibility” by automatically adjusting speed settings to comply with local regulations

Wed, Sep 11, 2024 13:44
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Derbyshire man travelled five hours to buy an e-bike that was stolen before he could get back on the train

"I came out [of the cafe] and looked up and did a double take because it wasn’t there. It was hard to believe"

Mon, Sep 09, 2024 08:39
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The Gouach Infinite Battery claims to be fireproof, compatible with 90% of e-bikes and you can repair it yourself

“We have made this battery available to the public so that those who want to assemble or maintain their own batteries can do that”

Fri, Sep 06, 2024 07:00
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Cube’s lightweight Bosch SX-powered Nulane Hybrid e-bike is a flat handlebar cousin of its Nuroad gravel bikes

2025 Cube range also features updated Kathmandu, Reaction and Supreme

Wed, Sep 04, 2024 13:48
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Disability charity says e-cycle bans are an “inappropriate, disproportionate and discriminatory” response to the low fire risk they represent

“We must ensure that measures taken to reduce fire risk are evidence-based, proportionate and appropriately targeted”

Mon, Sep 02, 2024 10:33
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Beryl’s e-bikes in Cornwall are going to get solar charging hubs

Operator says the project could help generate up to 50,000 more e-bike trips by reducing the need for battery swaps

Fri, Aug 30, 2024 07:00
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Japan’s cracking down on rideable electric suitcases (apparently)…

Why carry your luggage when it could carry you?

Wed, Aug 28, 2024 07:00
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100+ bike shops pledge to sell and repair only UK legal and safety-checked e-bikes

The E-Bike Positive campaign is aiming to help people identify high-quality, legal e-bike products

Tue, Aug 27, 2024 10:01
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Ford’s doing Mustang and Bronco e-bikes – well, someone is…

Watch out! The Ford e-bike line up threatens to “ignite your senses”

Mon, Aug 26, 2024 07:00
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Amazon and Deliveroo have “recognised the part they can play” when it comes to e-bike safety says London Fire Brigade

Low paid delivery riders often said to be particularly vulnerable to substandard e-bike conversion kits sold via online marketplaces

Fri, Aug 23, 2024 07:00
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City of London’s cycle team seizing almost one illegal e-bike or e-scooter a day

There have also been 1,229 fixed penalty notices issued to cyclists since July last year

Mon, Aug 19, 2024 08:16
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Government should “urgently” legalise e-scooters says shared transport charity – says serious safety incidents are rare

Research by CoMoUK reveals just one accident for every 500,000 trips since UK trials began

Wed, Aug 14, 2024 07:00
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Inverness e-bike scheme restarts with smaller baskets to stop them being used to carry passengers

The bikes are being reintroduced gradually, so more are available in case any need to be substituted

Mon, Aug 12, 2024 07:59
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Meet the e-bike that’s also a portable concert stage

The VeloStage uses a Larry vs Harry eBullitt e-bike with a hidden concert-powering ability

Thu, Aug 08, 2024 11:00
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‘Are e-bikes safe?’ now a more common question from the public than whether they’re ‘cheating’ according to retailers

Energise E-bikes says it will not work on DIY e-bikes, or any e-bike that has been modified or tampered with

Tue, Aug 06, 2024 08:37
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Ho-hummingbird – name change sees Hummingbird Electric become the Prodrive Electric Folding Bike

At 10.3kg the flax frame version is among the lightest e-bikes available

Mon, Aug 05, 2024 14:19
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Ebco launches sub £1,500 Adventure e-bike with Bafang rear hub motor

It will be the entry-level option in the Adventure range, designed for commuting and leisurely gravel rides

Fri, Aug 02, 2024 13:40
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10 saved from e-bike house fire after passing builder put up “makeshift ladder”

London Fire Brigade welcomes tighter regulation of online marketplaces announced in King's Speech

Thu, Aug 01, 2024 07:00
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E-bikes could be banned from Basildon town centre

E-bikes are reportedly being ridden "anti-socially” leading to residents feeling “unsafe and distressed”

Wed, Jul 31, 2024 07:00
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Cowboy suspends “completely absurd” e-bike race game after criticism from Amsterdam mayor

“Amsterdam is not a race track and safety is not a game,” says city council member

Mon, Jul 29, 2024 07:00
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E-bike fires: Retailers refusing to work on unbranded and unknown battery packs

Bicycle Association says shops need to "be ready to explain how reputable products are thoroughly safety-tested"

Sat, Jul 27, 2024 13:54
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Yee-haw! You can now lease Cowboy e-bikes from Blike’s subscription service

The brand has also announced an update to its AdaptivePower technology for better hill climbing power and less battery usage

Fri, Jul 26, 2024 07:00
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Orbea Kemen bifurcates into urban and trekking models and switches to Shimano EP6 motor

Brand's Urrun electric mountain bike also moves to the same motor

Wed, Jul 24, 2024 14:42
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E-bike batteries: Government to tackle “unscrupulous overseas suppliers” who sell unsafe products via online marketplaces

"This bill has the opportunity to ensure those who have already lost their lives to these devastating fires did not do so in vain"

Fri, Jul 19, 2024 12:10
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SkateHut launches electric BMX bike…but don’t do any stunts or jumps on it

Designed for riding in “urban terrain”, the Flow Street9 eBMX is certainly unique

Thu, Jul 18, 2024 14:19
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E-bikes could be treated as bicycles on-road but ‘motor vehicles’ off-road under Norwegian motor traffic proposals

Mountain bike campaigners fear “poorly-motivated and uninformed law” may inspire trend

Tue, Jul 16, 2024 13:52
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VanMoof offering £850 discount to riders who paid for e-bikes they never received when firm went bankrupt

The 'new VanMoof' says pre-bankruptcy customers may be eligible for the discount if they couldn't claim back their money via their bank or payment provider

Mon, Jul 15, 2024 15:33
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Electrical Safety First extends e-scooter safety advice to Prince William following viral video

The charity is issuing its ‘Royal Protocol’ to the 'Prince of Wheels' on how to charge an e-scooter safely at Adelaide Cottage

Mon, Jul 15, 2024 07:00
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Is a common contract for London e-bike and e-scooter share schemes on the way?

The proposed contract would include a mandatory parking approach across London

Sat, Jul 13, 2024 07:00
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London bike shop fire believed to have involved multiple e-bike batteries

Several people left the building before firefighters arrived and there were no reports of any injuries

Fri, Jul 12, 2024 07:00
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Cowboy adds ‘Race’ game to its e-bike software – says it will be accessible “in a safe cycling environment, like a park”

Other games will involve maintaining a certain pedalling power or hitting a calorie burn target

Thu, Jul 11, 2024 09:06
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Inverness e-bike scheme suspended with most bikes out of action following “obscene amount” of vandalism

The vandalism has caused approximately £100,000 of damage

Tue, Jul 09, 2024 07:00
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Bristol coroner says there’s a “lack of understanding” of potential dangers of e-bike and e-scooter batteries

Abdul Oryakhel died after falling from a window when trying to escape a battery fire in September 2022

Mon, Jul 08, 2024 11:58
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Acer’s AI-driven e-bike line-up, another helping of Cake, a solar powered e-bike + more in our latest tech round-up

New bikes galore in this week's electric bike tech round-up

Sat, Jul 06, 2024 07:00
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Riese & Müller launch 2025 bikes with Pinion’s MGU drive system

The Delite5 and Homage5 become the first in Riese & Müller’s line-up to use the Pinion system

Fri, Jul 05, 2024 15:00
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Acer expands electric bike range with more AI-driven options, including cargo and urban models

The new bikes are being showcased at Eurobike

Fri, Jul 05, 2024 10:11
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Motor round-up: Drone brand brings its expertise to e-bikes, ZF’s “uniquely compact” Coke-can-sized mid-motor + another new mid-drive that’s even lighter than that

There has been plenty of new kit announced this week, starting with some impressive looking drive systems

Fri, Jul 05, 2024 07:00
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Drone manufacturer DJI expands into electric bikes and motors with 108Nm and 850W peak power mid-drive

The new drive system will be equipped on the brand’s new electric mountain bike, the Amflow PL

Thu, Jul 04, 2024 12:59
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Vello SUB lightweight e-cargo bike now available in the UK

24kg longtail is available from £5,499

Thu, Jul 04, 2024 07:00
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Bosch’s automatic shifting for e-bikes now works with Shimano gears

Motor manufacturer expands its eShift portfolio to include electronic derailleur drivetrains for the first time

Wed, Jul 03, 2024 11:27
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Wandsworth installing 111 on-street e-bike parking bays to support active travel

Parking will be prohibited on pavements in busy town centre locations after the bays are installed

Mon, Jul 01, 2024 07:00
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Delivery firm Evri aiming to have 3,000 e-cargo bikes as it invests £19m in sustainability

Company says each bike can deliver around 110 parcels in one go

Sat, Jun 29, 2024 07:00
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Shimano launches two new electric bike mid-drive motors, but where do they sit in the brand’s hierarchy?

The EP5 and E5100 drive systems are set to be an “ally to your daily commute and a gateway to cycling adventures,” it’s claimed

Fri, Jun 28, 2024 07:00
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Will Bikonic’s gas-assisted e-bike workstand replace electric ones?

Hope is that gas strut technology will result in a more affordable workstand suitable for home use

Thu, Jun 27, 2024 07:00
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The Tern Quick Haul compact electric cargo bike goes Long

The e-cargo is designed for “heavy hauling and busy families” at a more affordable price point

Wed, Jun 26, 2024 10:10
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Global micromobility market set to reach $520 billion by 2035, as UK ranked 3rd in Europe

E-bikes account for nearly 40% of Europe’s micromobility market, McKinsey finds

Tue, Jun 25, 2024 07:00
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MSP complains e-bikers from cruise ships are “more focused on the scenery than the road” in Orkney and Shetland

Jamie Halcro Johnston says local residents find themselves "stuck behind large groups of e-bikes"

Mon, Jun 24, 2024 07:00
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Contactless wheel hub locking system could “set a new benchmark for e-bike security”

New system combines digital and physical security to deter would-be e-bike thieves

Sat, Jun 22, 2024 07:00
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