Sir Chris Hoy is backing a new clip-on e-bike drive system where power is applied via the rear disc brake. Skarper’s designers say it means a bike can be turned into an e-bike and back again in a matter of seconds.Hoy, who has been heavily involved in Skarper’s development, has long been a fan of … Read more
French sports retail giant Decathlon is known for value for money products covering a huge range of sports and leisure activities. That includes it’s own brand B’Twin branded e-bikes that regularly get great reivews for the value for money they offer – and for the fact they work pretty well too.But now it’s exploring what … Read more
US light electric vehicle (LEV) start-up Nimbus has started taking orders for its first vehicle, a compact, tilting e-trike capable of speeds of up to 50mph.The Nimbus One is billed as being a rush-hour-beating city vehicle that you can park “virtually anywhere” but with a host of safety features that mark it out from e-mopeds … Read more
Sustrans has partnered with Bosch eBike Systems to introduce e-bike charging stations at key locations on the National Cycle Network. All of the charging stations will be free to use.In June last year, we reported on a similar move by Bosch – this time in partnership with Highland Perthshire Cycling – where charging stations were … Read more
Gates has made improvements to its ST, CDN, CDC and CDX lines of carbon belt drive. This includes the arrival of a new belt designed specifically for mid-drive e-bikes.Belt drives promise lower maintenance and greater durability compared to a conventional chain. While there are now several manufacturers of such products, Gates remains the highest profile.The … Read more
Porsche has taken over German e-bike drive system manufacturer, Fazua, signalling an increased focus on the growing e-bike market. The firm says the acquisition will aid in the development of future Porsche e-bikes and says it also has plans for a separate venture focusing on technological solutions for the micro-mobility market.Porsche acquired a 20 per … Read more
Swedish micro-mobility firm Voi is introducing an updated version of its e-scooter. The Voiager 5 features a series of tech improvements, an increased use of recycled materials and a more modular design that will allow for quicker and easier repairs.A Voi spokesperson said the new model was being geared towards the ‘everyday’ rider as commuters … Read more
Privately-owned e-scooters are set to be legalised in England, but Northern Ireland’s Department for Infrastructure (DfI) says it currently has no plans to follow suit. Officials will instead ‘monitor developments’ before making recommendations to the Minister for Infrastructure.A new Transport Bill, introduced in the 2022 Queen’s Speech, will make e-scooters legal in England through the … Read more
E-bikes are often designed to be suitable for multiple types of riding and it’s not uncommon for e-cargo bikes in particular to come with various add-ons that alter the way in which they can be used. Canada’s Envo Drive Systems has taken adaptability one step further, however, developing the Flex frame which can be set … Read more
E-bike subscription firm Zoomo has revealed a fully-functional prototype of its speed pedelec (S-pedelec). The 45km/h (28mph) e-bike is aimed at delivery riders and is being billed as a “moped killer”.Zoomo offers weekly e-bike subscriptions as well as outright purchase and rent-to-buy options.Historically, its offering has centred on 25km/h (15mph) e-bikes, with the inclusion of … Read more
