“The all-or-nothing demand would force Rad to shut its doors immediately”: Rad Power Bikes refuses recall of “hazardous batteries” despite public safety warning

Troubled e-bike company Rad Power Bikes is facing a crisis: a public safety warning from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urging users to immediately stop using certain batteries sold with popular models from the Seattle-based company. In response, Rad Power Bikes has refused to agree to a recall, and stated doing so would … Read more

Ebi’s curious Panorama Y-shaped frame aims to tame bumpy lanes

Invoking the spirit of Trek’s cultish Y-Foil, albeit in a much more angular and inverted fashion, Ebi’s Panorama gravel e-bike boasts a Y-shaped carbon fibre frame that’s claimed to deliver a smoother ride.By essentially diverting the seat tube into the down tube and bending the seatstays, the Panorama is said to absorb road vibrations, reinforce … Read more

MMR X-Bolt 120 00

The X-Bolt 120 00 is a full suspension e-MTB with a carbon frame and a powerful Gen 4 Bosch mid-drive motor. I’m not a mountain bike specialist but I have ridden a lot of e-bikes over the years and comparing it to all the bikes I’ve tried, I found it a superb ride. I didn’t just enjoy riding … Read more

Labour’s tone-deaf comments ahead of planned Cycle to Work cap changes demonstrate this government’s total blind ignorance on the benefits of e-bikes and active travel

A proposed reintroduction of a spending cap on the Cycle to Work scheme is doing the rounds today, seemingly part of the government’s plan to regain some street cred with the upcoming Autumn Budget. A quote directly from Labour HQ supplied to the FT talks of removing “tax breaks for high earners riding £4,000 e-bikes … Read more

ADO Air One Pro

The ADO Air One Pro is billed as “a modular urban mobility platform.” That’s a little highfalutin. It’s a utility e-bike, basically – a low maintenance, easy-to-live-with, daily runaround that you can set up to carry a bit of stuff. It’s got its limitations, but its fundamentals are sound and it certainly doesn’t cost the … Read more

Pashley expands e-bike range with two Classic Collection additions

British bike brand Pashley has added two e-bike models to its Classic Collection. The new bikes are called Britannia E and Briton E and both use Mahle’s X30 hub drive system. Prices start at £2,795 for non-belt drive versions. Pashley’s Classic Collection has been a staple of the brand’s range, and now with the addition of … Read more

Trek stars: The best electric touring bikes 2025

Whether you’re planning a multi-day adventure, a weekend escape, or you just want something that can cope with panniers and potholes, a good e-tourer can change how (and how far) you ride. In this guide, we’ve picked out seven of the best electric touring bikes we’ve tested here at ebiketips. Neomouv Adonis 2 – £2,179 … Read more

Engwe P275 SE

On paper, the Engwe P275 SE looks promising: a virtually silent 250W torque-sensing motor, hydraulic brakes, integrated lights, mudguards, and a sturdy rear rack – all for a whisker over £1,000. It’s aimed squarely at commuters and leisure riders who want a reliable, no-nonsense e-bike that can handle the daily grind without weighing a ton … Read more