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Mahle’s latest hub motor setup, the X20, has been launched. A lighter and more powerful system than the X35, it has been put to use in the new Scott Addict eRide. Scott and Mahle first worked together on the Addict eRide e-bikes released in 2020. The latest model is striking for its weight of just … Read more
UK manufacturer Mycle has launched two new e-bikes at the London eBike Festival, which is currently running alongside this year’s Cycle Show at Alexandra Palace. As well as the Compact Plus, the next generation of its Mycle Compact, it is also launching a £1,899 e-cargo bike – the unambiguously-named Cargo.The Compact Plus e-folder gains a … Read more
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User-friendliness seems to be the order of the day with Riese & Muller’s new Urban Line. The German brand is promising intuitive, low maintenance e-bikes designed for everyday urban living and will offer a choice of ‘touring’, ‘silent’ and single-speed versions.Riese & Muller is perhaps best-known for its high-end e-cargo bikes, such as the Load … Read more
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Not every e-bike has a chain. Some have low maintenance belt drives. Then there’s Honbike which has a patented shaft drive its creators say should be good for over 40,000km without maintenance.Honbike is a compact, minimalist folding e-bike and in many ways not so radically different from many others on the market.Honbike folded (Image Credit: … Read more
Neomouv are a French company who have been making e-bikes for almost 20 years. They are distributed in the UK by Juicy Bike who sell through a nationwide network of retailers. The Neomouv range for 2022 includes 17 models, 11 with hub motors and six with Neoassist branded mid-drives.I was pleased to learn I’d be reviewing … Read more
With the promise of greater range, faster charging and cheaper production, solid state batteries are expected to transform the electric vehicle industry. Nissan this week announced that it had constructed a prototype production facility for laminated all-solid-state battery cells, with the aim of bringing them to market in 2028.Last year we reported how a consortium … Read more
Fiido has recalled its magnesium e-bike the Fiido X due to a flaw in the folding mechanism that can reportedly result in the frame snapping in two. The Hong Kong firm first learned there could be a problem on April 3 and swiftly embarked on testing. After confirming the issue, Fiido asked people to stop … Read more
In a potentially exciting development for fans of e-cargo bikes that cost less than £3,000, Decathlon are getting in on the action. The bad news is that the Elops R500E Longtail is currently only available on the continent. With its scale and buying power, Decathlon has the ability to produce some really great value e-bikes. … Read more
Sussex-based Orro have introduced their first e-bike. The Terra E is a £3,899 gravel bike built around the lightweight FSA hub motor system.The 3.98kg FSA system comprises a rear hub electric-assist motor, a 250Wh battery in the down tube, an optional 250Wh expansion battery carried in a bottle cage and an integrated on-bike control unit.Orro … Read more
Bosch eBike Systems has added new features to its eBike Flow app, including a new security feature that turns the user’s smartphone into a digital key. These come alongside the release of the SmartphoneGrip mount which will allow the rider to use their phone in place of the bike’s Kiox 300 display.Bosch’s ‘smart system’ was … Read more
