It’s crunch time for Swytch. The innovative company started strong, with its much-lauded and heavily marketed e-bike conversion kit attracting over 90,000 customers since it launched in 2017.But the company has faced increasingly hostile (and very sweary) criticism via online communities such as Trustpilot, Facebook, and Reddit, with customers complaining of order delays of up … Read more
Just in time for Christmas, outdoor retailer Alpkit’s Sonder bike brand has partnered with Skarper to sell click-on e-bike kits. The removable rear-mounted electric-assist units are available both on their own or as part of a package including one of Sonder’s Camino gravel bikes.“Our riders value simplicity, reliability, and adventure,” said Sonder Product Manager Neil … Read more
Segway, a company whose signature self-balancing electric vehicles were both very popular and slightly dorky, has something new coming out. According to some very scant details on Segway’s YouTube channel, an all new e-bike named the Myon is “coming soon”, and it looks like there will be some interesting features. The Verge is reporting that the Myon will debut … Read more
Anyone who’s cycled in New York City or seen the movie Premium Rush will tell you just how unforgiving those dirty, stinky streets can be – nevertheless, its vehicular demographic is changing from big diesel vans to robust e-bikes hauling Carla Cargo trailers. And they’ve just hit a huge milestone: Tern’s electric cargo bikes have … Read more
Ah, the Dutch bike lane. The world-leading cycling infrastructure that everyone points to as a near-perfect example of how bicycles and motor vehicles can co-exist. The Netherlands government has prioritised safety and sustainability in urban planning since the 1970s, contributing to a happy, healthy country where cycling is embraced by young, old and everyone in … Read more
Bosch eBike Systems will hand over the reins of the E-Bike Positive campaign it founded to the Bicycle Association and the Association of Cycle Traders as of 1 January 2026.The initiative was launched last year to promote the benefits of e-cycling and boost confidence in the safety of e-bike batteries, with Bosch leading the way … Read more
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The Canyon Citylite:ON is described as ‘lightweight and easy to carry’ and for ‘comfortable everyday city riding’. There’s plenty of power from the Bosch Performance Line mid-drive, transmitted via a belt drive and five hub gears and it all comes at a competitive price of £2,799. Alas, for many people, the bike’s appeal will be negated by a poorly … Read more
E-bikes are, for the most part, honestly pretty sizeable. E-cargo bikes and mid-motor step-throughs are especially heavy, but even e-bikes billed as ‘lightweight’ can be surprisingly substantial. The average e-bike is over 20kg and many weigh a fair bit more than that. That’s a lot of bike to lug about – especially if you live up a few flights of stairs or you have to lift … Read more
Do you love e-bikes and saving money? Then you’ve come to the right place!Black Friday is a brilliant time to get into the e-bike market, and in this round-up we’re presenting some of the best deals on truly great products. We’ve included a bunch of e-bikes, from solid and dependable town cruisers to lightweight folding … Read more
Despite strong rumours that a £2,000 limit could come in for Cycle to Work schemes, Chancellor Rachel Reeves kept schtum on the subject during her Budget – and a spokesperson at the Treasury has now confirmed in an email to road.cc that no such cap is set to be reintroduced after all. The Cycle to Work … Read more
