The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has prosecuted the manufacturer of Mate e-bikes for supplying e-bikes with motors and assistance limits in excess of those required to be considered an electrically assisted pedal cycle (EPAC) under UK law. Hi-Fi Confidential Ltd T/A MATE Bike UK argued that its vehicles are intended for off-road use … Read more
Yamaha has a new mid-motor – the PWseries S2. The compact unit weighs 2.85kg – 16 per cent less than its predecessor, the PWseries ST – and is also 20 per cent smaller, yet the firm says it will still offer higher torque (75Nm).Yamaha introduced a new top-of-the-line mid-motor, the PW-X3, around this time last … Read more
Swytch have featured regularly on ebiketips over the last few years, both for raising several millions of pounds investment, zappy marketing and not least for the positive reviews of their e-bike conversion kits here and here. Now comes the latest version with a slimmed down battery that will fit in a big pocket or small bag … Read more
UK e-bike manufacturer Volt has released updated versions of two of its urban hybrids – the Connect, which we reviewed a few months back, and the Regent, which we rated very highly indeed the last time we took a look at it in 2019. The firm promises “a host of technical advancements,” but the most … Read more
New e-bikes are pitched in all sorts of different ways. It’s pretty clear that Rolltech’s Hunna folding e-bike is being sold as an urban vehicle.This is not entirely surprising as the wider Hunna project was established by Unique Talent, a London community group focused on helping young people at risk of gang involvement.Up until now, … Read more
The best electric folding bikes encompass a wide variety of designs. As is obvious from the name, they all fold in one manner or another, usually through hinges or pivots manufactured into the frame; but the reason for the fold and the overall design of the bike can vary greatly. With advancements in technology and … Read more
Swiss company Miloo have just launched an e-cargo bike, the Cargo Beast, and have done so by highlighting the e-bike subsidies avaialble for it at several locations around the country.Miloo say there are subsidies of between 10% and 15% in the cities of Geneva, Lausanne, Locarno and Lugano. However, as this page on their website makes … Read more
We’ve already reviewed the single speed MiRiDER 2021 version and loved it. Now comes the MiRiDER One GB3. It retains the funky-looking single speed fold-in-half style magnesium frame with integrated but removable battery, mid-frame elastomer suspension and adjustable height handlebars and seatpost. However, the GB3 gets three gears and a host of other spec upgrades.Since our review the … Read more
“Highly dangerous” e-bike chargers have been found for sale on Amazon Marketplace, eBay, Wish.com and AliExpress by consumer safety charity Electrical Safety First. All sites have subsequently removed or blocked the relevant listings amid calls for greater regulation of online marketplaces.London Fire Brigade has repeatedly warned about the dangers of using incorrect e-bike chargers and … Read more
One of the challenges of running and e-bike or e-scooter share scheme is ensuring that users park responsibly. All sorts of tech solutions are being employed, but Lime recently resorted to something pretty old fashioned – parking wardens.Some share scheme operators provide specific docking stations for vehicles, while others rely on geo-fencing technology that will … Read more
