Glasgow council is to ask the Scottish Government to change legislation to allow the use of e-scooters on Scotland’s roads. A transport strategy policy document says the vehicles would be ‘closely monitored’ if introduced.A total ban on riding e-scooters on UK roads and cycle lanes was lifted in July 2020 to allow for trials of … Read more
The costs associated with producing e-bikes means there are very few available for under £1,000 and quite a lot that cost over £2,000. If your budget sits somewhere between those two price points, we’ve picked out some of the best e-bikes on the market right now based on our reviews. Contents: the best e-bikes £1,000 … Read more
Over £145,000 has been lost by unsuspecting victims who tried to buy e-scooters from scam websites, according to Action Fraud. The organisation is also warning of fraudsters operating via online marketplaces and social media platforms.Run by the City of London Police alongside the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB), Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting … Read more
Berlin-based electric moped manufacturer Naon has unveiled its first prototype, which it’s calling the Zero-One. The firm is planning to launch two models: the 45km/h L1e, which will be available from €4,920, and the 100km/h L3e, which will sell for €6,420.Head to our guide to the best e-mopeds and scroll through the images and you’ll … Read more
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E-bikes will again be allowed on Caledonian Sleeper trains after the franchise accepted they do not pose a significant fire risk.Last month Caledonian Sleeper, the overnight rail service between London and Scotland, banned e-bikes from its trains, citing a risk assessment and “safety reasons”.Kathryn Darbandi, the managing director of Serco which oversees the franchise, later … Read more
The Cowboy Cruiser ST was known as the Cowboy 4 ST at the time of this review.We previously reviewed the Cowboy 4 ST‘s predecessor, the Cowboy 3, and were impressed with the super smooth look. However, we felt that a number of snags made it hard to recommend in that state of design. Let’s see … Read more
With proposals for new EU batteries regulations currently being discussed, the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) has called for them to contain clear rules on e-bike battery replaceability. The body has also warned owners against having batteries repaired.While e-bike batteries typically last 7-10 years – significantly longer than other products, such as mobile … Read more
The LeMond Prolog wasn’t exactly what I was expecting to see as the first bike from a former Tour de France champion, but this sporty e-bike is an easy one to love thanks to a fun ride, lightweight design, sleek integration and a great groupset. I use the term ‘sporty e-bike’ because the Prolog isn’t … Read more
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According to Dutch bike theft monitor SAFE, 2021 saw a 25 per cent increase in the number of people reporting their e-bikes stolen compared to the year before. The rise came despite reports of non-electric bike thefts falling by 45 per cent.According to Dutch News, 22,593 people reported their e-bikes stolen last year, a rise … Read more
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London Fire Brigade has again issued a warning about e-bike safety following a fire on Lambert Road in Brixton Hill on Tuesday. A flat on the second floor of a terraced house was damaged. Two people escaped before firefighters arrived and were unharmed.Fire safety is an increasingly hot topic when it comes to e-bikes. Earlier … Read more
