Electric bike news

Forget four wheels, Mini has brought out a new electric bike

Not small, mini - classic British car, Mini

Fri, Oct 27, 2023 07:00
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Gocycle previews first electric cargo bike ahead of 2024 launch

The Family Cargo will be the British brand’s first electric cargo bike, but details are... sparse

Thu, Oct 26, 2023 09:02
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Yamaha teases latest e-bike tech with two-wheel drive and power steering

Is e-bike pioneer Yamaha really leading the way on e-bike tech?

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 09:55
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Illegal electric bikes seized and arrests made in Cardiff crackdown

11 bikes were seized by South Wales Police, which said some of the vehicles could do over 40mph

Tue, Oct 24, 2023 07:00
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LeMond launches All-Road Prolog electric bike

This becomes the third e-bike in the revamped LeMond range, and the first off-road inspired bike

Mon, Oct 23, 2023 07:00
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Mate Bike fighting insolvency

Electric bike manufacturer has asked to restructure in bankruptcy court

Sat, Oct 21, 2023 19:00
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E-bikes don’t need to be insured as motor vehicles because they are not solely motor-powered rules EU Court of Justice

E-bikes do not appear to be capable of causing damage comparable to that caused by motorcycles, cars or trucks, says Court

Sat, Oct 21, 2023 07:00
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Mahle-powered Decathlon single-speed e-bike heading for UK in 2024

Decathlon's e-bike move upmarket continues with single speed and e-cargo arrivals

Fri, Oct 20, 2023 07:00
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Pi-Pop – the e-bike without a battery

An e-bike that uses a supercapacitor rather than a battery to store energy

Wed, Oct 18, 2023 07:00
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E-bike riding helps adults manage type 2 diabetes, study finds

Participants enjoyed being able to ride a bike comfortably due to less physical exertion than a conventional bike, and being able to ride further, faster and on hillier terrain

Mon, Oct 16, 2023 07:00
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Breast cancer patients needed for Bristol e-bike study

The study is aiming to find out if e-biking can help people with breast cancer be more physically active

Fri, Oct 13, 2023 07:00
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Innovative Revonte e-bike motor-and-gears IP on sale post bankruptcy

Manufacturer of mid-drive with stepless gearing finally runs out of cash

Wed, Oct 11, 2023 07:00
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An e-bike riding test? Not exactly, but you can take your moped test on a speed pedelec if you live in Flanders

Region loves speed pedelecs so much you can take your test on one

Tue, Oct 10, 2023 07:00
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Forest to use AI to review and score users’ parked e-bike photos

Photo will be scored a percentage which ranks it as parked ‘well’, ‘satisfactorily’ or ‘poorly’

Mon, Oct 09, 2023 07:00
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Honda’s revived Motocompacto e-scooter/moped is a suitcase on wheels

The little rectangular two-wheeler pays homage to its 80s predecessor

Sat, Oct 07, 2023 07:00
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House of Fraser is selling mid-motor Whyte e-bikes for barely a grand

An additional discount code means the brand's Coniston hybrid e-bike is available for just £1,059 including delivery

Fri, Oct 06, 2023 12:13
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SRAM’s e-bike motor is out – it’s called the Eagle Powertrain

New drive system was created in partnership with Brose

Thu, Oct 05, 2023 13:13
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Tesla-styled e-scooter Bo M, heads to production a year after announcement

Moving to production is "a momentous moment" apparently...

Thu, Oct 05, 2023 07:00
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All e-bikes should be certified by a third-party before going on sale says consumer safety charity

"There is no silver bullet to tackle e-bike fires, however it is clear that more lives will be lost if nothing is done"

Wed, Oct 04, 2023 07:00
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Cannondale releases Mavaro Neo SL urban e-bike

The rear-hub-driven alloy bikes offer a claimed range of up to 108km and come with a more affordable price tag

Tue, Oct 03, 2023 13:00
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Porsche e-bikes: Motor factory on the way but Greyp brand no longer part of plans

Porsche acquired motor manufacturer Fazua last year

Tue, Oct 03, 2023 07:00
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Cube launch new folding hybrid e-bike for modern adventurers and commuters

The Bosch powered Cube Fold Hybrid is a competitive price for a mid-drive urban folder but relatively heavy

Mon, Oct 02, 2023 07:00
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Power Switch: Fulham handyman service says e-cargo bikes are “10 times quicker than a van”

“Most of my time was spent in the van. I thought, ‘there's got to be a better way to get around’"

Sat, Sep 30, 2023 07:00
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Dott says London rental e-bike situation “makes no sense” and will move its bikes to Paris and Rome

“Almost every ride in central London would lead to a complaint" says chief exec about having operators confined to specific boroughs

Fri, Sep 29, 2023 12:50
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E-bike brand Cowboy records first profitable month

The brand says it's in a "strong position" to achieve profitability on a full year basis in 2024

Fri, Sep 29, 2023 07:00
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New York launches another trade-in scheme for unsafe e-bikes after the first one fell flat

The programme aims to reduce fires caused by lithium-ion batteries that don’t meet safety standards

Wed, Sep 27, 2023 07:00
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Specialized unveils new Creo 2 – with a dropper post and more tyre clearance

The second generation Creo comes with SRAM only, has a dropper post and 55mm tyre clearance

Tue, Sep 26, 2023 17:00
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Mon, Sep 25, 2023 13:06
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Ark Zero microcar – the missing link between e-bike and electric car?

London-based Ark now delivering a £5,995 e-microcar

Sat, Sep 23, 2023 07:00
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Car Free Day: E-bikes “a game changer” say Cycling UK – “they literally make cycling easier”

Cycling levels have dropped to the lowest level since pre-pandemic, organisation says

Fri, Sep 22, 2023 13:44
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Bosch accused of abusing e-bike market dominance by ABS rival Blubrake – competition authorities open investigation

Competition and Market Authority in Italy opens investigation into e-bike tech giant

Fri, Sep 22, 2023 09:38
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Swytch Go – a new, even more affordable e-bike conversion kit

Battery pack redesigned to quick mount on the bike frame

Wed, Sep 20, 2023 13:00
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Meet Travis the human and Sigrid the cat, the viral sensations who have just switched to an e-bike

The pair live in London but travel all over on their bikes - most recently, a Volt Alpine electric mountain bike

Wed, Sep 20, 2023 07:00
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‘Never tackle an e-bike battery fire yourself’ warns fire brigade after another blaze involving a replacement charger

Man suffers injuries after trying to put out e-bike battery fire in flat

Tue, Sep 19, 2023 10:20
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Man asked to leave Avanti West Coast train because of converted e-bike

Richard Lander left his train from London to Glasgow at Milton Keynes but was cleared to join the next one

Mon, Sep 18, 2023 07:00
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Lime contractor tracked seized e-bikes to council lock-up and took them back

Lime says retrieval broke its terms and that it works "in partnership with the council" to retrieve impounded bikes

Sat, Sep 16, 2023 07:00
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Intra Drive seeks crowdfunding for new e-bike mid-drive with 8-speed gearbox

The new drive unit claims 470% gear range and 600W peak power

Fri, Sep 15, 2023 15:01
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Want to ride as fast as Fausto? Golden Ride launches new Coppi e-bike range in the UK

Italian brand launch three bikes in new Coppi range: a folder, a hybrid and a city bike

Fri, Sep 15, 2023 07:00
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UK legal CYC Photon mid-drive e-bike conversion kit now available

Light, powerful mid-drive kit now on sale in the UK

Thu, Sep 14, 2023 07:00
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Cube’s Longtail Hybrid – a capable looking addition to their utility e-bike range

A welcome addition for those looking for a Bosch-powered carrying machine

Wed, Sep 13, 2023 07:00
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Fatal e-bike fire was caused by incompatible charger – coroner joins campaigners in calling for UK safety standards

Coroner findings adds to voices calling for battery and charger safety standards

Tue, Sep 12, 2023 15:34
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Pashley’s Multi-trike looks to pioneer chainless tech

Chain-free drives are ideal for e-trikes and Pashley will have one on sale next year

Tue, Sep 12, 2023 07:00
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Trek launches electric version of popular Marlin hardtail mountain bike

It’s marketed as a ‘do-anything’ e-bike, with Bosch Active Line mid-drive motor and 400Wh battery

Mon, Sep 11, 2023 07:00
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Already more London e-bike and e-scooter fires in 2023 than in the whole of last year

Of the 73 e-bike fires in the first six months of 2023, 40% are believed to have involved a converted e-bike

Fri, Sep 08, 2023 07:00
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Lavoie Series 1 e-scooter – funky, quick-folding and stable

New VanMoof owners launch electric scooter that folds at the push of a button

Thu, Sep 07, 2023 09:28
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Auto Trader expands to include e-bike listings

Automotive marketplace site welcomes e-mobility with option to buy e-bikes

Wed, Sep 06, 2023 07:00
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This guy’s built a wooden caravan to tow with his e-bike

The Bike Cabin is just 28 square feet and is towed by the Engwe X24 e-bike

Tue, Sep 05, 2023 07:00
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More than motors – Yamaha launch their e-bikes in the UK

They will be sold through both their motor dealerships and online

Mon, Sep 04, 2023 07:00
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Bored of two wheels? Try three with the VOOK ultra long-range electric trike

Perfect for those casual trips across the desert or for a quick drift around your private circuit

Sat, Sep 02, 2023 07:00
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Van Moof: Bankrupt e-bike brand acquired by Lavoie

Sale to e-mobility company should end uncertainty for existing owners of VanMoof e-bikes

Fri, Sep 01, 2023 11:30
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