Delfast has been providing the Ukrainian Army with e-bikes since the first weeks of the war. This week CEO Daniel Tonkopi posted a photo of one armed with a missile. Soldiers have apparently been using this setup to take out Russian tanks.Delfast’s are not your average e-bikes. As well as the 200-mile range Top 3.0, … Read more
The first ‘Cycling made e-asy’ scheme was launched in Greater Manchester earlier this month, offering people free long-term loans of e-bikes. Not entirely surprisingly, every bike was claimed within hours.Cycling UK are running ‘Cycling made e-asy’, providing people with free e-bike loans for up to three months. The aim of the programme is to dispel … Read more
The government has rejected a request by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) for additional police funding to crack down on e-scooter misuse. Metro mayor Dan Norris argued that the popularity of the region’s hire scheme had made it difficult for Avon and Somerset police to enforce the relevant laws.WECA’s e-scooter hire scheme was … Read more
Bafang has updated its mid-range mid-motor, which was formerly the M400 and is now the M410. At 3.2kg, the new version is 700g lighter than its predecessor, but is still capable of generating a claimed maximum torque of 80Nm at 120RPM.The M410 slots in below the 95Nm M510 in Bafang’s line-up. The latter was also … Read more
Ducati’s Urban e-Mobility line of light electric vehicles is being made available in the UK after the Government last week announced that e-scooters would be legalised via the creation of new low-speed, zero-emission vehicle category.The actual rules and regulations for privately-owned e-scooters are still unknown, but they are expected to remain close to those for … Read more
Ola Electric Mobility, whose stated aim is to build 15 per cent of the world’s electric mopeds this year, is facing a backlash from owners following a series of tech issues. Most strikingly, at least three people have reported their bikes suddenly attempting to reverse at high speed when they haven’t expected. Ola has built … Read more
West Midlands Police has crushed a number of electric scrambler motorbikes that were being ridden dangerously and without insurance. The force says it doesn’t sell such vehicles after confiscating them because it is illegal to ride them on public roads or in public spaces, “so if we sold them there’s every chance they could be … Read more
The Malvern is Dallingridge’s take on a trekking e-bike. In large measure it’s similar to the Harlow we reviewed (and liked) here. It shares the £1,249 price ticket, Far Eastern geared rear hub motor with 12 magnet cadence sensor, cable operated disc brakes and 6-speed Shimano derailleur gearing. The Dallingridge range is distributed by Evolving Sports who are working … Read more
Specialized has announced a new sub-brand called Globe that will focus on utility e-bikes and e-cargo bikes. The aim is to start taking orders later this year with deliveries starting in early 2023. It’ll be a US launch initially.Explaining the concept, a Specialized spokesperson said: “Most everyday car trips are short, joyless, and bad for … Read more
The Raleigh Stride 2 Family Cargo Bike is a highly practical, spacious, and powerful e-cargo bike. It isn’t for those who need to store bikes anywhere except a garage though, as the size and weight make it very difficult to manoeuvre. Design and componentsThe first thing to mention about the design is that at 2.6m, this … Read more
