It’s been a busy week in the world of e-bikes once again, with a new and very affordable e-bike launching in the UK, plus e-bike hire schemes and electric bike-related legal wrangles continuing to make headlines. Without further ado… Lime pickle in London Lime bike on a pavement (Image Credit: Lime) Lime users in London are … Read more
French sport superstore retailer Decathlon has just released a new longtail cargo e-bike — and it’s one of the cheapest options in this arena. The Btwin E-Three 500 is a successor to the R500E, upgrading to a more powerful 711Wh battery and 60Nm torque.> Can you get a good quality electric cargo bike for under … Read more
A leading lawyer representing clients injured by electric hire bikes in London says “the law doesn’t do a good enough job” of protecting everyone who uses or interacts with them.E-bikes have rapidly become a familiar sight on UK roads, with hire schemes such as Lime Bikes, and Forest Bikes, making cycling more accessible. However, these heavier, faster … Read more
Welcome to the inaugural Week in E-bikes! As the name suggests, this weekly round-up will cover everything in the world of e-bikes, from new releases and associated tech to the ongoing debates around the world about how we legislate for this speedy new class of bicycle.Hans Rey calls for “line in the sand” on e-bikes … Read more
Clothes horse manufacturers of the world, rejoice! Orbea’s new urban e-bike, the Carpe 10, features a folder-style cockpit that can lock at 90 degrees, plus pedals that flip up, giving the bike an instantaneously slim profile for tight hallways and tiny apartments — while also removing prime locations for hanging and drying garments. 2026 Orbea … Read more
The Pinnacle Energy fits neatly into the budget category at its current 50 per cent off bargain price – though it would fare rather less well against the competition if you had to pay the supposed full retail price of £1,999. This strikingly long-term discount seems to be a rather obvious sales tactic and arguably … Read more
A Barcelona-based electric bike brand has suffered a devastating burglary at its warehouse in Catalonia, LaBosch confirming more than 115 e-bikes were loaded onto a lorry by an organised crime gang during the overnight raid.The brand took to Instagram to tell customers and the wider industry of the crime, LaBosch keen to warn other manufacturers, … Read more
ebiketips – the UK’s most established e-bike website – and its parent company F-At digital are partnering with Everything Electric – the world’s no.1 electric vehicle and home energy expo – in 2026! Everything Electric show (Image Credit: Everything Electric) If you weren’t aware, Everything Electric is brought to you by Fully Charged, famed for … Read more
Could the next big Bastille hit be a full-size folding e-bike, not radio-friendly pop music? That’s what the premium French bike brand that shares its name with Bastille the band (and the medieval Parisian fortress, which may have something to do with it) will be hoping, this week seeing the launch of its new Bastille … Read more
Titanium and steel bike specialist Enigma has partnered with Skarper to add e-bike capability to its titanium bikes. The click-on, click-off electric assist system is compatible across both new and existing models to “redefine what a long-term titanium bike looks like”. Enigma Bicycle Works is known for its handcrafted titanium bikes, and rather than launching a … Read more
