It’s not surprising that e-MTBs are one of the most popular categories of e-bikes, with many dealers reporting that they sell pretty much all they can get their hands on. The benefits of a good motor system make mountain biking a practical option for many who otherwise would just find it too much like hard … Read more
The founder of micromobility retailer Pure Electric, which has been “working closely” with the government on the matter, predicts that privately owned e-scooters will be legalised within the next 12 months. “Nearly everywhere else in the world is legal and I think we will just adopt the same rules as they have in Germany,” said … Read more
Amazon has opened three new micromobility delivery hubs in Manchester and London ahead of Black Friday – a day that unsurprisingly presages one of its busiest delivery periods. E-cargo bikes and walkers are now expected to make more than two million UK deliveries a year to Amazon customers with plans to roll out more hubs … Read more
You may have noticed that e-bikes and e-scooters cost a bob or two. While an e-bike in particular isn’t something you buy on a whim, if you do have a pretty decent idea what you’re after, Black Friday can be a very good time to buy as there are some serious deals out there. Here’s … Read more
A YouGov poll of over 15,500 people across 12 European countries has found that the cost of living is now seen as the foremost motivation for e-bike usage. The survey, carried out for Shimano’s annual State of the Nation report, found that 47 per cent of people see living costs as the primary motivating factor … Read more
Micromobility firm Tier is currently testing e-scooters that are accessible to wheelchair users. The trial is being run in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, just outside Paris, with hopes it can be expanded to markets outside France in the near future.The pilot has come about thanks to a universal fixing devised by French start-up Omni which allows for 95 … Read more
It’s not difficult to imagine what makes for the best electric cargo bikes. In this day and age, if we want a true car alternative, an e-cargo bike has to be able to carry a lot in a safe way and have a motor powerful enough to make it bearable. The whole idea is that … Read more
The Tern NBD is a very effective city bike that’s comfortable to ride and easy to store. You can take a surprising amount of stuff with you as well. The very low-step means it’s accessible for a wide range of riders, and the high-quality construction means it’s built to last. You’re paying top dollar for … Read more
Despite having attracted over $4bn of investment over the last five years, Bird says that unless it can raise additional capital, it may face bankruptcy in the next 12 months. The US e-scooter and e-bike share firm has always run at a loss and has now revealed that it also overstated its sales over the … Read more
The leader of Wandsworth Borough Council has warned Lime that it will begin impounding its e-bikes if more isn’t done to ensure they are parked responsibly. Simon Hogg has called for “stronger messages” and “greater penalties” and says council officers will start removing e-bikes from today unless steps are taken.Wandsworth does not currently have an … Read more
